Cloudbeds, the leading hospitality management platform powering lodging businesses worldwide, today announced a strategic partnership with IDScan.net, a leader in identity verification and ID scanning technology. The collaboration will deliver fully integrated ID scanning solutions that enhance the guest check-in experience, improve accuracy, and boost operational efficiency for hoteliers.
Blending Tradition and Innovation at The Belfry: A Conversation on the Future of Guest Experience
During my recent conversation with Emma Catterall, Senior Finance Director at The Belfry, I was reminded that the most powerful transformations in hospitality often occur when technology, people, and place work together in harmony.
Many hoteliers with properties in China are unwittingly breaking Chinese data laws, warns Ireckonu
Any international hotel chains with properties in China, along with the global tech vendors they rely on, may be unknowingly violating Chinese data privacy laws, warns Ireckonu. At the heart of the issue are China’s data residency requirements, which mandate that guest data collected within the country must remain there....
Hilton Partners with Brighton Corporation to Debut Curio Collection by Hilton in Kyoto in 2028
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of its second Curio Collection by Hilton hotel in Japan in partnership with Brighton Corporation Co., Ltd. The Kyoto Brighton Hotel will convert under Curio Collection by Hilton and is scheduled to open in the winter of 2028.
Starhotels Expands Its Collezione: The Prestigious Collina D’Oro Resort & SPA Joins the Group’s Portfolio of Excellence
A new chapter of beauty unfolds for Starhotels Collezione, welcoming Collina d’Oro Resort & SPA into its portfolio. This refined five-star property nestled in a natural oasis just minutes from Lugano is a haven of charm where the slow rhythm of nature meets the art of exceptional hospitality.
IHG Introduces Vignette Collection in Malaysia with Mangala Estate Kuantan
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Mangala Estate Kuantan, an idyllic 67-villa retreat. The agreement, in partnership with FRANKY Group of Companies, will mark Vignette Collection’s brand entry into Malaysia.
LXR Hotels & Resorts to Debut in Greece with Signing of Sandblu Santorini
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and RMKA Private Company today announced the signing of Sandblu Santorini, marking the highly anticipated debut of LXR Hotels & Resorts in Greece. Set to open for the 2026 summer season, this exclusive sanctuary joins a handpicked collection of independent and spirited properties, each celebrating the timeless...
Looking for Higher Profitability? Start Your Workflow Automation the Right Way
In today’s hospitality environment (see our previous article), “do more with less” has become more than a mantra, it’s a structural necessity. Modern workflow automation has reached a mature stage; it’s a practical, proven lever for operational transformation. But for hotel executives, the real question is how to start effectively.
Agilysys InfoGenesis® (POS) Platform Approved by IHG Hotels & Resorts Across Its Portfolio
Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of hospitality software and services, today announced that Agilysys InfoGenesis, its cloud-native, omnichannel enterprise POS platform, has been approved for IHG Hotels & Resorts portfolio of properties.
Scandic Opens Franchise Hotel in Florø
Today, Scandic opened the doors of its first hotel in Florø, Scandic Victoria Florø, which was previously Comfort Hotel Victoria. With the opening, Scandic is taking a new step in its growth strategy, where additional franchise hotels are a key component.