HSMAI Europe has announced its official launch in Spain, marking a significant milestone in its strategy to expand and strengthen its membership in southern Europe. Following an introduction into Greece earlier this year, the expansion into Spain reinforces HSMAI’s mission to grow its influence and foster collaboration in Europe’s most dynamic hospitality markets.
From October 2 to 6, Marsala will host the inaugural edition of Insolito Marsala, a festival that blends wine tourism, art, technology, and next-generation hospitality. Insolito Marsala aims to propel Sicily into the future, transforming the region into a stage for innovation, all within a setting steeped in tradition. With educational sessions, tastings, artistic installations, and exclusive dinners, Insolito Marsala offers a cutting-edge cultural laboratory, breaking away from the conventional food and wine festival format.
As summer comes to an end, 70% of parents admit to feeling exhausted after the summer holidays. To help people rest and recharge, solo, IHG Hotels & Resorts is launching a new NOMO (Night On My Own) package. No kids, no partner, no pets, no housemates, just some time to unwind and be taken care of at a hotel - a discounted stay, 20% off food and drink (including room service), extra late check-out until 2pm plus other perks at IHG Hotels & Resorts properties across the UK & Ireland.
This week, as children across the country prepare to head back to school, a sense of calm will be restored across the nation for thousands of parents.
In Sicily, summer is known to last longer. This year, in a city historically tied to hospitality and welcome, the atmosphere of vacation and relaxation will linger until October. The city of Marsala is ready to host the first edition of "Insolito Marsala"; a festival that weaves together wine tourism, Ho.Re.Ca 3.0, art, and technology into a single experience. From October 2nd to 6th, Marsala will transform into a stage for events, standing out in an increasingly crowded and oversaturated landscape through its unique combination of tradition and modernity, positioning itself as a national and international point of reference.
Questex today announces the rebranding of The Annual Hotel Conference to The Annual Hospitality Conference (AHC). The new brand reflects the focus on a broader spectrum of hospitality such as hotels, F&B, restaurants, pubs, co-living spaces, venues, and more. For the 21st year, the brightest of UK hospitality gather to learn, network and be inspired at the conference. The AHC takes place 30 September - 1 October 2024 at the Manchester Central Convention Complex, UK. Register here.
A consumer spending revival may be on its way for the second half of 2024. Favourable economic indicators, combined with the highest consumer sentiment in three years, could fuel a more positive finish to the year for some retailers. While there’s an intention for more spending, the majority of consumers are planning cutbacks. So where will consumers prioritise spending? And how can retail and leisure operators prepare for the Golden Quarter?
Majorca-headquartered Globales has adopted SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, across its expanding 54-property portfolio. The partnership, which comes amid a summer that is expected to see international travellers to Spain grow by 8% from last year’s record season, will enhance the powerhouse hotel brand’s financial performance and streamline its operations.
Protesters in Barcelona have sprayed visitors with water as part of a demonstration against mass tourism.
The UK’s largest independent hotel group has announced its transformative rebranding – reflecting its dedication to exceeding guest expectations and delivering exceptional experiences across its growing portfolio of hotels.
According to an IPSOS report commissioned by Hyatt[1], two thirds (65%) of European and Middle Eastern travellers plan to maintain or increase their travel budgets this year.
HBX Group has revealed the latest details for the upcoming MarketHub Europe, taking place from 26-27 June 2024 at the Hilton Bomonti Istanbul. This year's theme, "New Frontiers," promises to delve into the latest trends and innovations shaping the travel and hospitality Industry.
ALL, Accor’s booking platform and loyalty program, is now available via the SNCF Connect website and app, offering customers a seamless and fully integrated accommodation booking experience when making their travel arrangements. This strategic partnership between two leading French operators in the country’s tourism industry will enable users to access ALL’s extensive and diverse hospitality offering, combined with the range of sustainable transport options offered by SNCF Connect, to manage all their travel from beginning to end.
Only 6 weeks until Amsterdam! This HITT will be the most unconventional of all and the one with the biggest international touch! The program is complete - join us for both days or just one day, as you wish. Again, we dive deep.
The Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), including founding member Kempinski Hotels, celebrated its milestone birthday in style at the Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin. In keeping with the International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) taking place in Berlin, where the special customer loyalty programme was launched 20 years ago, numerous guests were able to toast the success together.
Calling all bon vivants and connoisseurs! Ferran Adrià, the father of modern occidental gastronomy and one of the most influential chefs in the world, is opening the doors of elBulli1846 for a once-in-a-lifetime stay on Airbnb. Guests will be able to sleep in the former restaurant, a mythical space with spectacular Mediterranean sea views, venerated by food lovers around the world.
The “Tourism Investments and Economic Development in Europe” conference, jointly organized with Ministry of Tourism and Environment of Albania, was held within the framework of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Europe. High-level delegates included investors from the hospitality, aviation and real estate industries, alongside private sector stakeholders and various heads of various international organizations.
Maestro PMS has recently partnered with Right Revenue to streamline and enhance revenue-management capabilities for its joint independent hotel customers. Right Revenue takes robust guest history data that resides in Maestro PMS, runs rate recommendations for each room type through complex machine learning and AI, then pushes a new pricing strategy back into Maestro PMS at the touch of a button. By analyzing booking patterns and making recommendations on rate strategies, hotels can drive more profit to the bottom line.
EHL Hospitality Business School, a leader in hospitality management education, is proud to announce its upcoming conference panel, "Managing Hotels in Times of War," as part of its “Hospitality for Society” initiative. The conference, scheduled for Tuesday, April 30th, will bring together industry experts to discuss the operational challenges of navigating the hospitality industry in conflict zones.
Airbnb is inviting bookworms on the ultimate literary escape: an overnight stay in the Hidden Library of St Paul’s Cathedral – hosted by Abby Parker of BookTok’s @abbysbooks. Tucked away in one of London’s most iconic landmarks, the Hidden Library allows guests to immerse themselves in the enchanting world of literature – exclusively listed on Airbnb. It will also be the first time that someone has officially slept inside the Cathedral since the St Paul’s Watch protected the building during World War II.1