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Misconceptions about Business Intelligence (BI) often prevent hotels from unlocking the full power of their data. By dispelling myths about siloed systems, static reporting, and cost barriers, hotels can embrace BI tools that drive guest satisfaction, revenue growth, and operational efficiency.
In the modern travel landscape, a simple lobby Christmas tree won’t suffice. By creating personalized, immersive holiday experiences, hotels can tap into the festive spirit, ensuring guest satisfaction while driving profitability.
Hotel snacks have long been an afterthought, often leaving guests with uninspired options. In a world driven by Gen Z’s love for authenticity and innovation, it’s time for hotels to transform snacking into an experience worth savoring.
After a two-year hiatus, Dubai will reinstate its 30% alcohol sales tax starting January 2025. This policy shift marks a return to higher costs for distributors, hospitality venues, and consumers, raising questions about its impact on the city’s thriving tourism and nightlife economy.
Through the lens of two contrasting hotels, this story examines how leadership styles shape the success of revenue managers and, ultimately, the trajectory of an entire business. It’s a narrative of stagnation versus innovation, control versus collaboration, and the profound effects these choices have on individuals and organizations.
Minor Hotels introduces NH Collection to Thailand with the newly unveiled NH Collection Samui Peace Resort. Nestled on Koh Samui’s serene Bophut Beach, the resort offers a blend of luxurious accommodation, vibrant local culture, and bespoke experiences for travelers seeking a refined tropical escape.
Capella Hotel Group sets its sights on redefining luxury travel in 2025 with four new properties in Asia, blending cultural authenticity with visionary design. From Taipei to Kyoto, each destination showcases the transformative power of crafted hospitality, intimate service, and groundbreaking architectural collaborations.
Dusit Hotels & Resorts marks its Malaysian debut with Dusit Princess Melaka, opening 7 December 2024. Strategically located in Melaka’s historic heart, this vibrant property blends Thai-inspired hospitality with a contemporary edge, offering an immersive gateway to one of Southeast Asia’s most captivating destinations.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces its 2025 debut with ten extraordinary new properties spanning the globe. From secluded island retreats to chic urban landmarks, these openings promise bespoke experiences that redefine luxury hospitality.
HG launches Atwell Suites in Greater China, blending modern aesthetics with local culture to create an inspiring "new territorial home." This innovative brand targets young travelers while offering investors a high-premium, low-cost business model.
From Blackstone's strategic acquisitions in Greece to Whitbread's savvy sales in the UK, Europe's hotel investment landscape is booming with high-value deals and transformative projects.
As Phuket rises to prominence as a global wellness destination, it redefines longevity tourism, offering cutting-edge programs that integrate physical, mental, and nutritional health.
Asia is poised to redefine global tourism in 2025, blending timeless cultural allure with cutting-edge innovation. Discover how nostalgia, personalization, and immersive experiences will reshape travel across the world.
Experience the world of Wicked like never before at Hilton’s spectacularly themed suite. With dazzling décor, magical touches, and immersive surprises inspired by the Land of Oz, this once-in-a-lifetime stay is a cinematic dream come true.
From sustainability initiatives to the rise of digital nomads and women in leadership, 2025 promises to reshape hospitality through technological innovation, generational shifts, and evolving guest priorities.
The EU’s Digital Markets Act aimed to curb the power of tech giants but instead handed OTA platforms a stronger grip, sidelining independent hotels and inflating costs for travelers.
While the hospitality industry increasingly favors younger General Managers, global political leaders often exemplify the value of experience in guiding nations. Should hospitality rethink its age bias and recognize the wisdom and stability older leaders bring to the table?
TRIBE reaches a landmark 20 hotels globally, redefining hospitality with bold, design-driven spaces. With 40 more properties underway, TRIBE is shaping modern travel by blending style, function, and social connection.
British Airways unveils a transformative First-class suite, blending cutting-edge design with British craftsmanship. With ultra-wide seats, private cocooned spaces, and personalized amenities, the new cabin elevates air travel to a modern luxury hotel experience at 35,000 feet.
Canada’s hotels achieved a milestone in October 2024, with the average daily rate (ADR) surpassing CAD 200 for the first time, buoyed by strong weekday and transient business travel demand.
