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CHICOS 2025 to Be Held in Curaçao This November in Partnership with CINEX and the Curaçao Tourist Board

We are proud to announce that Curaçao will be the host location of the 2025 Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS), taking place November 9–11 at the Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort. Curaçao, known for its vibrant culture and tourism attractions, is positioned as a top destination for hotel investments. With growing interest in the Caribbean as a travel and investment hub, CHICOS will showcase Curaçao’s strong potential for tourism development.CHICOS will feature high-profile industry speakers, data-driven presentations, panel discussions, and plenty of networking sessions for attendees. The conference will provide valuable insights into the Caribbean market while highlighting Curaçao’s potential for both large-scale developments and modest investments.

How Independent Hotels are Relying on PMS Technology to Recoup ROI in 2025

Today’s independent hoteliers often feel trapped between the rising costs of operating their properties and guests' sky-high expectations for each stay. But with the right tech stack, your hotel could be operating smoothly with tools that pay for themselves over time. In this case, it may require independents to rethink their tech partnerships and how many they need to operate efficiently in 2025.

HFTP Announces Availability of USALI, 12th Revised Edition Soft Cover Book

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to announce that the newly-revised 12th edition of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI™) is now available as a soft-cover book. This edition was initially released as a digital publication in July 2024, and with the printed version available, users have an additional option for accessing the uniform system’s guidance.