OneJourney's SwiftPay platform enables hotels to earn income from supplier payments through a digital wallet system, with Muralto Madrid as first European customer.
Global Hotel Market Forecast Assumptions – February 2026
STR forecasts 1.1% European RevPAR growth for 2026, driven by Milan Olympics and Paris luxury demand, while Asia Pacific expects 3.6% growth.
Hotels Enter the Ask and Book Era as AI Reshapes Discovery, Distribution, and Operations, According to NYU SPS and BCG
NYU and BCG study reveals 37% of travelers use AI for trip planning while hotels face 65% staffing shortages and 11.2% labor cost increases in North America.
German Outbound Travel Confirms Europe’s Strength and the Rise of Culture-Nature Destinations
Data Appeal and Mabrian analysis shows Germans increasingly favor European destinations combining cultural heritage with natural beauty, with Italy capturing nearly 20% of German stays across six regions.
Full Year 2025- Hungarian Hospitality Market: Strong Performance and a Promising Outlook
Budapest posted the second-highest RevPAR in Central Europe, with 75% of 2025 room supply from international brands and domestic buyers driving 60% of transactions.
The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 to Take Place in Paris
The prestigious awards ceremony moves from London to Paris for the first time since 2023, with extended voting periods and new Academy leadership.
The Hidden Cost of OTAs: Chargebacks Hotels Didn’t Sign Up For
A Manhattan hotel eliminated OTA-related chargebacks by implementing ID verification technology that captures guest documentation for dispute defense.
Shiji’s Infrasys POS surpasses 500 live installations in Europe amid record growth
Shiji's milestone reflects growing demand for cloud-native F&B technology among major hotel brands like IHG and Mandarin Oriental.
Hilton Clinches Top Spot as Malaysia’s Best Workplace in Inaugural Ranking
Hilton will open five new Malaysian properties in 2026, including debuts for Waldorf Astoria and Conrad brands in Kuala Lumpur.
Apaleo strengthens French expansion with appointment of Nicolas Suissa as Country Lead
Nicolas Suissa joins from Amadeus to lead Apaleo's expansion in France, where the company already manages 100+ hotels with API-first PMS technology.