South Korea-based Meritz Securities Co. Ltd. (“Meritz Securities”) and Josun Hotels & Resorts Co. (“Josun Hotels”), the hospitality arm of South Korea-based Shinsegae Co. Ltd., have partnered with UK-based Pacific Asset Management LLP (“PAM”) to acquire two hotels in South Korea. The investment fund was capitalised with KRW2.9 trillion from...
LodgIQ Launches AI Wizard, Hospitality’s First Generative AI Platform for Revenue Intelligence
LodgIQ, a commercial strategy technology provider for the hospitality industry, today announced the launch of AI Wizard, the industry’s first fully operational Generative AI platform purpose-built for hotel revenue management and business intelligence. The release marks a shift away from static dashboards and manual reporting toward an interactive, conversational interface...
Dusit Thani College partners with Alkhaleej to launch TOP in Saudi Arabia
Dusit Thani College (DTC), Thailand’s first and largest institute dedicated to hospitality education and training under Dusit International, has taken a major step
Marriott Bonvoy delivers exclusive member experiences at The Snow League’s first-ever event in China
Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel platform teamed up with Shaun White, legendary snowboarder and founder of The Snow League
William Fisher appointed General Manager at Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel of Hilton proudly introduces William Fisher as the newly appointed General Manager. With more than 30 years of experience
Janel Clark appointed Head of Professional Development at HOSPA
A key addition to the leadership team, Janel is set to oversee the association's educational programmes, reinforcing HOSPA's long-standing commitment
Radisson Hotel Group accelerates growth in Indonesia with ANTA Hotel Bali Canggu
Situated in Canggu, a boho beach hub popular with international visitors, surfers, and a growing community of expatriates and remote workers, ANTA Hotel Bali Canggu
Introducing a City Through Design: GCSTIMES “Hello World” Fridge Magnets
First impressions matter, especially in hospitality. Long before a guest explores a city’s streets, tastes its food, or meets its people, their experience begins at check-in. That moment presents a unique opportunity: not just to welcome, but to introduce the character, language, and identity of the destination itself.
Gift Cards: The Untapped Revenue Stream for Hotels
Hotels are no longer just about rooms—they’re retail hubs waiting to happen. The rise of gift cards and experience vouchers is transforming how hotels drive revenue, engage guests, and build brand loyalty. If you’re a hotel executive or part of a commercial team, this is your moment to lead. ...
Travel affordability matters: how Booking.com helps consumers save and make informed choices
What does it take for a family to afford a week away? Today, Eurostat estimates that for more than one in four Europeans the answer is that they can’t. Rising prices and tighter household budgets mean that millions are being priced out of the chance to travel — even though...