Travel in Great Britain and Ireland: What Hoteliers Should Know
From the Highlands of Scotland to the coastal towns of Ireland, this region offers visitors a unique blend of rustic charm, historic cities, and iconic landscapes.
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Amadeus and Google Sign Landmark Partnership to Propel Cloud-Based Operations and AI Innovation in the Travel Industry
Amadeus and Google today announced a landmark partnership to deploy Google Cloud’s technology, reinforcing Amadeus’ commitment to cloud and AI innovation. Under the agreement, Amadeus, one of the leading travel technology companies, will migrate part of its technical platform to Google Cloud, leveraging its open, secure, and reliable infrastructure, to enhance operational efficiency and resiliency, while being closer to customers’ needs. The partnership will also enable Amadeus to build future innovations and services based on Google Cloud’s generative AI technologies and other solutions.
IDeaS Accelerates Growth and Builds Business Momentum in Greece
IDeaS, a SAS company and the world’s leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, reports record-breaking growth in Greece.
TripAdvisor Announces Cancun & Las Vegas as the Top Destinations For Travelers with Release of Annual Summer Travel Index
Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform, predicts a busy travel season according to the brand's annual Summer Travel Index, released today, with 63% indicating excitement for the upcoming travel season.
Hotelogix Surpasses 10k Active Users, Transforming the Philippines Hotel Industry
Hotelogix, a globally leading cloud-based hospitality technology provider, has announced that it has surpassed 10,000 active users in the Philippines. Hotelogix has achieved this milestone via its deep engagement with local hotels who wanted modern solutions to streamline and centralize operations, drive expansion, and boost revenue and guest experiences.
European Travel Is on the Rise for U.S. Travelers This Summer
For the fourth year in a row, U.S. summer travel to Europe will increase, according to new data from travel insurance and assistance company Allianz Partners USA’s Top Summer European Destinations Report. U.S. summer travel to Europe will increase by 10% in 2025. London, England (#1), Paris, France (#2), and Dublin, Ireland (#3) continue to be the top European destinations for U.S. travelers*.
Louvre Hotels Group Taps RobosizeME to Automate Voucher Reconciliation
RobosizeME, a leading provider of robotic process automation (RPA) solutions for hospitality, has been selected by Louvre Hotels Group to automate the time-intensive process of voucher reconciliation. By automating the reconciliation of vouchers from providers such as Sodexo and Edenred, RobosizeME is enabling Louvre Hotels Group to eliminate hundreds of hours of manual work every month, driving efficiency and accuracy across their operations.
Eurovision, Art Basel, Cannes Film Festival: Hotel Demand Spikes in European Cultural Hotspots
Arts are the big draw for Basel and Cannes this year, with Eurovision, Art Basel, the Cannes Film Festival and Cannes Lion Festival set to bring in large crowds and plenty of bookings to what will be two cultural tourism powerhouses in 2025.
BEONx Strengthens Its Leadership Position; Announces Lighthouse as Preferred Market Intelligence Partner
Lighthouse, the leading commercial platform for the travel hospitality industry, and BEONx, a premier Revenue Management System (RMS) provider, today announced a preferred partnership that integrates Lighthouse's market intelligence directly into BEONx's RMS platform, creating a unified solution for hoteliers worldwide.
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Tripadvisor Announces Closing of Merger with Liberty TripAdvisor and Finalizes Conversion to a Nevada Corporation
Tripadvisor, Inc. announced the closing of its previously announced plan of merger with Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc., pursuant to which Tripadvisor acquired Liberty TripAdvisor and the Tripadvisor shares held by Liberty TripAdvisor (the "Merger").
Cendyn and Amadeus Report Strong Growth Metrics for U.S. Events
Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology and services company, and Amadeus, a leading technology provider for the travel industry, today released metrics from the companies’ Hospitality Group and Business Performance Index (the “Index”). The overall health index reached the highest level in four quarters. The aggregated Index reflected performance for all segments – Group, Corporate Negotiated, GDS, and Events – and shows 1Q2025 achieved 109.1 percent compared to 2024. Top overall health index markets include:
Anacove AI-Enabled Smart Hotel Energy Management Solutions Now Available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace
Anacove, a leading provider of AI-enabled, cloud-connected energy management solutions for the global hotel industry and an Oracle partner, today announced that its suite of hotel energy management solutions is available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace, and can be deployed on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and integrates with OPERA Cloud via the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP). Oracle Cloud Marketplace is a centralized repository of enterprise applications offered by Oracle and Oracle partners.
UEFA Champions League Final Brings 32% Booking Boost to German Hotels: SiteMinder
Germany is witnessing a rise in hotel bookings as the country gears up to host the UEFA Champions League final on 31 May. According to data from SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel distribution and revenue platform, reservations at local hotels between 29-31 May are currently higher by 32% compared to bookings made over the same period last year.
From Tariffs To Tactics: How Hotels Can Adapt to Shifting Market Sentiment
Tariffs and geopolitical tension have returned to the foreground of global trade, and with them, renewed pressure for the travel and hospitality industry.
USA meetings industry trends: Regional update for Q1 2025
MICE demand across the US is shifting—and fast. While corporate meetings still lead, new industries and segments are emerging with strong momentum, including Tobacco, which increased 21%. This quarterly report is perfect for hotel sales, revenue, and commercial teams looking to capture share and drive RevPAR.
APAC meetings industry trends: Regional update for Q1 2025
MICE demand across Asia Pacific is shifting—and fast. While corporate meetings still lead, new industries and segments are emerging with strong momentum, including a +380% surge in Urban Infrastructure meetings. This quarterly report is perfect for hotel sales, revenue, and commercial teams looking to capture share and drive RevPAR.
Middle East meetings industry trends: Regional update for Q1 2025
MICE demand across the Middle East is shifting—and fast. While corporate meetings still lead, new industries and segments are emerging with strong momentum, including a +145% surge in Retail/Online Retailers meetings. This quarterly report is perfect for hotel sales, revenue, and commercial teams looking to capture share and drive RevPAR.
Satisfaction Up, Volume Flat, What’s Driving the Divide?
The first quarter of 2025 offered a nuanced picture for the global hospitality industry. Analysis reveals continued growth in global guest satisfaction, measured by the Global Review Index™ (GRI). Indeed, satisfaction levels briefly surpassed the 2019 benchmark of 86.4% in June of 2024. Despite a typical seasonal dip in January, strong performance, particularly in March, pushed the Q1 2025 GRI to 86.7%—the highest in four years. However, this positive achievement contrasts with near-stagnant growth in review volume and significant regional variations. This analysis explores the crucial Guest Experience Trends Q1 2025, dissecting the data driving performance.
Influence Society Expands in Europe with New Paris Office Led by Former Aman Hotels Executive
Influence Society, the creative agency at the crossroads of design, hospitality, and innovation, has opened a new office in Paris to support its continued growth across Europe. Located along the Seine at 28 Cours Albert 1er in the 8th Arrondissement—just steps from Avenue Montaigne—the new office will serve as a central hub for deeper collaboration with hotel brands that value high-touch digital experiences.
Duetto Acquires HotStats to Further Accelerate Expansion in the Hospitality Software and Data Ecosystem
Duetto, a leading provider of revenue management software for the hospitality industry, today announced the acquisition of HotStats, a global leader in financial benchmarking for hotels. The acquisition accelerates Duetto’s ambition to become the definitive revenue and profit operating system for the hotel industry, equipping hoteliers worldwide with a differentiated view of both their top-line revenue and operating performance across rooms, food & beverage, and ancillary services.