Actabl Appoints Susan Walker as Chief Financial Officer
Actabl names Susan Walker, former Stack Overflow CFO with 30+ years of finance experience, as its new CFO to lead financial strategy as the hotel tech firm expands its AI capabilities.
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Francis Louis Passerini appointed Chief Operating Officer of Blastness
Francis Louis Passerini, formerly Managing Director Italy MEA at D-EDGE for 24 years, joins Italian travel tech firm Blastness as COO to drive growth and operational scale across international markets.
Duetto honors the life and legacy of Founder Marco Benvenuti.
Marco Benvenuti, who co-founded Duetto in 2010 and helped redefine hotel revenue management with Open Pricing, has passed away after a three-year battle with cancer.
BCD announces planned leadership transitions to accelerate growth, innovation and client value
BCD Travel is reshaping its C-suite with three new appointments effective late 2026 and early 2027, including an external hire from FCM, as two longtime executives retire after nearly five decades of combined service.
BirchStreet Appoints Christopher Haydon as Chief Executive Officer
Christopher Haydon, former President of SAP Procurement Solutions, takes the CEO role at BirchStreet as the hospitality procurement platform expands its AI capabilities.
Mews appoints Kirupa Pushparaj as Chief Legal Officer to lead legal and compliance strategy at global scale
Mews hires Kirupa Pushparaj as CLO, bringing 20+ years of legal and engineering experience from Square, Amazon, and fintech unicorn Step to oversee compliance across 85+ countries.
An Interview with Expedia’s Lauren Cannon on How to Find Your Voice in Hospitality Distribution
Expedia's Lauren Cannon shares how hospitality professionals can build confidence and clarity in distribution roles by focusing on problems over solutions and engaging early rather than waiting for expertise.
Dr. Michael Toedt, Founder and CEO of dailypoint, receives the Lifetime Achievement Award by the University of Applied Sciences in Munich
Dr. Michael Toedt, founder and CEO of dailypoint, receives the Lifetime Achievement Award from Munich's University of Applied Sciences for decades of teaching, industry leadership, and academic contribution.
IDS Next Appoints Rajesh Yadav as Chief Operating Officer
IDS Next promotes Rajesh Yadav from Chief Revenue Officer to COO, tasking him with scaling operations into Europe and the USA and advancing cloud-native, AI-ready ERP solutions.
Middle East Hospitality's Most Influential Women Leaders Recognized by Hozpitality.com in 2026 Power List
Hozpitality Group's Women Leaders PowerList Middle East 2026 names 30 influential female professionals across hotel operations, sales, revenue management, and executive leadership in the region.
Cheers to 25 Years of Gratitude and Growth
Agency founder DJ Vallauri reflects on 25 years of business growth, thanking long-term team members and hotel partners while highlighting $6,000+ in charitable donations.
Luxury with soul: Jordi Caralt on redefining hospitality through emotion and purpose
Jordi Caralt, Corporate GM of Hidden Hotels with 30+ years experience, discusses transforming luxury hospitality through emotional connections, authentic experiences, and values-driven leadership over material excess.
GCSTIMES Limited-Edition Christmas Doll Key Cards to Spread Holiday Cheer
The holiday season is just around the corner, and with it comes an opportunity to delight guests from the very first moment they arrive. Introducing our Limited-Edition Christmas Doll Key Cards, a creative, joyful, and highly collectible addition to the front desk experience.
Do You Support WTTC’s “Hotel Sustainability Basics” Framework?
As of August 2024, more than 5,000 hotels worldwide have been verified under the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) “Hotel Sustainability Basics” framework. Are you part of it? Let’s take a quick look at what’s driving this global movement.
GCSTIMES Halloween-themed doll key cards, where technology meets trick-or-treat fun.
Hoteliers, how’s your Halloween prep going? Between themed buffets, lobby cobwebs, and pumpkin lattes, we know your teams are in full swing. But this year, there’s something new arriving to open doors, literally.
From Wood, We Open Worlds
From the whispering orchards of Singapore to the golden dunes of Fujairah, from the sacred calm of Makkah to the coral-lit shores of Sharm El-Sheikh, a simple idea is taking root in the world of hospitality — thoughtful design with a lighter footprint.
In a Digital World, a Simple Pen Still Speaks Volumes
In an era where digital check-ins and touchscreen menus dominate the guest experience, a surprising trend is quietly taking hold across the world’s most stylish hotels: the return of the pen.
Thoughtful Design Meets Responsible Luxury in New Cotton Velour Slippers
A new addition to the guestroom experience brings together comfort, craftsmanship, and sustainability. The cotton velour slippers with breathable linen soles are designed for hotels and resorts seeking to enhance comfort while aligning with environmentally responsible practices.
Crafted for Connection: Wooden Key Cards Add Charm and Character to Winter Escapes
As the hotels and resorts gear up for busy winter staycation season, they are seeking new ways to create memorable guest experiences from the very first interaction. Now, swapping the ordinary key card for a beautifully crafted wooden one: tactile and full of character. A natural welcome that speaks volumes about your brand’s care and attention to detail.
What kind of card sleeve earns an order for 300,000 units? The simple, sustainable kind.
What kind of card sleeve earns an order for 300,000 units? The simple, sustainable kind.