Fairfield by Marriott Officially Unveils Product Upgrade in China

Fairfield by Marriott, one of over 30 extraordinary brands in the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, has officially launched its product upgrade in China — including a new Chinese name that now carries the “Marriott” master brand, and the unveiling of its newly refreshed product design and guest experience. To meet the changing needs of modern Chinese travelers, the product upgrade enhances design, functionality, and service—offering an at-ease and comfortable stay that reflects the brand’s “Beauty of Simplicity” philosophy.

Why Your PMS Security is a Business Liability

Recent headlines from Italy offered a stark reminder of the stakes involved in hotel technology. A data breach at an Italian hotel group exposed the personal documents of over 70,000 guests, a concerning failure of compliance and trust. Disruptive breaches are a symptom of a deeper problem: the continued reliance on outdated platforms. Relying on familiar technology creates a quantifiable business risk that leaders can no longer ignore.

Pier Sixty-Six Selects Tambourine to Lead Digital Marketing Strategy for Multi-Billion-Dollar Redevelopment

Pier Sixty-Six has selected Tambourine, the Fort Lauderdale-headquartered digital marketing technology company serving hotels, resorts, and tourism destinations worldwide, to spearhead the digital marketing initiatives for the property’s multi-billion-dollar redevelopment, located on 32 waterfront acres at the gateway to the beach in the prime Harbor Beach district of Fort Lauderdale.

Influence Society Releases Q3 Edition of Societies – The Industry-Leading Quarterly Tracking Hospitality Trends

Influence Society announces the publication of Societies Quarterly for Q3 2025, its essential guide spotlighting the trends, inspirations, and innovations shaping the hospitality sector from July through September 2025. This report is designed for hospitality brands seeking clarity and competitive advantage as the industry accelerates into a new era defined by luxury, design, technology, and artificial intelligence. Societies offers a curated perspective on the cultural and operational shifts that are setting new benchmarks for extraordinary hotel experiences.

Quore Rolls Out Cleanings Plus to 74 IHG Army Hotels across 40 Military Posts Nationwide

Quore, the leading provider of workflow management solutions for hotels, today announced that implementation of its Cleanings Plus solution is underway at 74 IHG® Army Hotels, representing 12,190 guestrooms at 40 Army posts across the United States and Puerto Rico. Each hotel will be equipped to optimize performance, track room status, and coordinate tasks more efficiently.

ITB Berlin Survey Reveals Where LGBTQ+ Travellers Feel Safest

How safe do LGBTQ+ people feel when travelling? Where is social acceptance most noticeable? For the first time, together with Diversity Tourism and A3M Global Monitoring, ITB Berlin has conducted a survey among queer travellers. While Canada and Spain are consistently perceived as safe, social acceptance in Germany remains rather cautious, despite equal legal rights. The USA on the other hand reflects a deep divide – where regional differences are evident. A3M has now published its latest LGBTQ+ Risk Map 2025 documenting developments worldwide.

Vacation Rentals vs Hotels: Key Differences Reshaping Hospitality Competition

The phrase Alternative Lodging surfaced in the early 2000s as a way to describe options other than hotels. Between 2004 and 2011 industry professionals began to think that Airbnb could be a “potential disruptor to the hotel industry,” according to Hospitality Net. But vacation rentals have been around since the 1960’s.