Booking.com surveyed 5,000 European hospitality professionals and found 82% see digital literacy as critical but only 16% prioritize it in current training.
UN Tourism and TUI Care Foundation join hands to support Rural Artists and Artisans across Africa
Five African NGOs received grants to support 340+ rural artisans and tourism entrepreneurs, with 60% of beneficiaries being women.
GBTA to Convene Business Travel Forums in Cities Across Australia and New Zealand
GBTA will host forums in Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, and Auckland between March and April to address industry challenges amid Australia's AUD 42.7 billion business travel market.
Hozpitality® Launches Leadership Academy in the United States to Advance Hospitality Industry Education
The non-profit academy features an advisory board of nine California-based GMs offering live sessions and masterclasses.
Canary Technologies Launches First-of-Its-Kind Hospitality AI Agent Studio
The platform allows hotels to configure AI agents for front desk, concierge, and reservations functions without coding expertise.
Noble Acquires Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa
Noble cites Reno's 15 million annual visitors and technology sector growth as key drivers for the riverfront Renaissance property acquisition.
Hotel Chatbots Explained: Benefits, Challenges, and Best Practices
The comprehensive guide covers implementation, ROI metrics, and future evolution toward LLM-powered concierges for hotel operations.
The first direct booking app for hotels launches in ChatGPT, powered by Lighthouse
Lighthouse launches the first hotel app in ChatGPT's 800M-user platform, allowing properties to control their AI presence and offer direct rates with zero commissions.
LyvInn to build on Frankfurt success
The brand achieved a 135 RGI in Frankfurt, outperforming competitors by 35%, and targets 14 hotels by 2029 across key European cities.
Global Hotel Alliance Marks Strategic Expansion into Japan with the Signing of Tokyu Hotels & Resorts
GHA adds 40+ Japanese hotels to its network through partnership with Tokyu Hotels & Resorts, gaining access to prime locations across Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Okinawa.