SuitePad, a global leader in providing in-room tablet solutions for hotels, has opened its first office in the United States. The expansion marks a major step in the company’s global growth strategy, strengthening its ability to serve the North American hospitality market.
Lake.com, the vacation-rental website built for life by the water, today announced it has raised a $2.6 million pre-seed round to transform how travelers and AI agents book lake houses, cabins, and waterfront stays. The round was led by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Canada’s only bank dedicated to entrepreneurs, with participation from angel investors.
Hotels in Lombok and South Bali are experiencing a 19% year-on-year increase in room rates for stays during the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia in Mandalika, according to new data from SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel distribution and revenue platform. For the period of 2-5 October, which includes check-ins before the race weekend officially begins, the average daily rate (ADR) for a hotel stay in the region has reached Rp3,013,711, up from Rp2,524,821 during the same period in 2024.
Concerns about protests, civil unrest and political tensions in the United States are influencing the travel decisions of a growing number of individuals, particularly among international travelers and younger respondents, according to the latest Global Rescue Summer 2025 Traveler Safety and Sentiment Survey.
Lake.com, the premier marketplace for lakefront vacation rentals, is excited to announce a strategic integration with Uplisting, a leading property management platform now powered by AirDNA. This partnership delivers a powerful all-in-one solution for vacation rental managers, combining Lake.com’s discovery-driven booking marketplace with Uplisting’s advanced channel management, automation, and analytics tools.
Forward bookings at UK hotels have increased 6% year-on-year for the Summer Bank Holiday on 25 August and accompanying long weekend, according to new data from SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel distribution and revenue platform.
Lake.com, the vacation rental platform for accommodations on or near the water, has just announced their integration with Hostify, a leading property management system (PMS) known for its advanced yet easy-to-use platform tailored for vacation rental professionals.
Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, has announced the release of its Q2 2025 Guest Experience Benchmark, highlighting steady global gains in guest satisfaction, driven by consistent performance across property tiers and key regions.
Vacation rental marketplace Lake.com has unveiled a new national study revealing Big Bear Lake in California as the sunniest lakeside destination in the U.S., based on the latest solar radiation data. The insights offer property managers and vacation rental hosts valuable cues for marketing lakeside stays—particularly for travelers prioritizing sun-soaked escapes.
Lake.com, a vacation rental platform for lake houses and properties near the water, today announces the integration of five new property management systems after a complete overhaul of the platform. Customers of Hostfully, Hostify, Lodgify, OwnerRez, and Uplisting can now connect to Lake.com and distribute their property listings for increased online visibility, reaching families and friends looking to book a vacation rental near a lake.
Cvent, an industry-leading meeting, events and hospitality technology provider, unveiled the findings of its 2025 Global Cvent Travel Managers Report, offering comprehensive insight into how sourcing, budgets and business travel priorities are evolving worldwide.
As we head into the summer months, the latest Knowland by Cendyn data from May 2025 reveals compelling insights for hoteliers looking to capitalize on current trends in the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) market.
It’s a fastbreak for hospitality markets in Indianapolis and Oklahoma City, but hotels must act immediately to secure a slam dunk as search interest for rooms soars.
Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has reached 15% market penetration of rooms within Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
The NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality and its Hospitality Innovation Hub (HI Hub), in collaboration with RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, and HEDNA today announced the release of the second edition of its industry benchmark report, The State of Distribution 2025.
Joint report with UN Tourism highlights growing popularity of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Czech Republic. A host of emerging destinations in Central and Eastern Europe are catching the eye of international travelers this year, as demand for thought-provoking travel continues to rise.
Interactive Sites, a longtime leader in hospitality technology, today announced a major milestone for its rapidly growing group lead-sharing platform, ShareIt Online. The platform now supports over 12,500 hotels worldwide, with 26,000+ registered users actively sending and managing more than $3 million in group lead value every day.
Amadeus, a leading provider of travel technology solutions, and UN Tourism, have released a new report with comprehensive data on travel in Asia Pacific. The Market Insights report – Asia & subregions offers in-depth insights into passenger traffic, hospitality market indicators, top-performing destinations, and new routes in the Asia Pacific region.
LodgIQ, a leading provider of AI-powered revenue management technology for hotels, has announced its sponsorship of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Commercial Strategy Week 2025. This sponsorship reflects LodgIQ’s ongoing support for advancing revenue management towards commercial strategy and underscores its role as a trusted technology partner for hospitality revenue leaders.
Bolt Business partners with IHG Business Edge, a complimentary travel program tailored for small and midsized enterprises from IHG Hotels & Resorts, to enhance customers’ hotel experience with special benefits for shared customers. The partnership aims to help shared customers focus on business when travelling for work, instead of logistics.