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June 25, 2025

UN Tourism Launches the “Safe Destinations Challenge” to Strengthen Tourism Resilience in Europe and Beyond

The Safe Destinations Challenge aims to protect both tourism destinations and the people who inhabit and visit them. Over the past 50 years, Europe has faced more than 1,700 climate, fire, weather, and water-related hazards resulting in over 160,000 lives lost and economic damages exceeding half a trillion US dollars. In this context, strengthening preparedness and crisis response capacity has never been more urgent.

June 24, 2025

The Social Hub ramps up investments in local communities, unveiling ‘transformative’ public parks in Rome and Florence

European hospitality leader The Social Hub has unveiled one of Europe’s biggest rooftop gardens as it officially opens two major public parks in Florence and Rome amid ongoing plans to reimagine how hotels serve cities.

June 23, 2025

The Neighborhood Hotel Little Italy’s Hospitality Innovation: Suites Designed for Comfortable, Multi-Generational Family Trips

As family travel continues to evolve, The Neighborhood Hotel remains at the forefront—offering comfort, convenience, and closeness for multi-generational trips. The Neighborhood Hotel Little Italy feature 35 thoughtfully designed one‑ and two‑bedroom suites, all within walking distance to the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). The new property delivers a seamless blend of practical amenities and heartfelt, tech forward hospitality.

The Neighborhood Hotel

Chicago, Illinois, United States

June 18, 2025

Hyatt Strengthens Leadership in All-Inclusive Segment with Acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the completed acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA), a leading owner, operator, and developer of all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica.

Hyatt and Playa Hotels

June 18, 2025

Meliá Hotels International Maintains Its Position as Spain’s Most Reputable Tourism Company

The company reaffirms its leadership in the tourism industry in the Merco Empresas 2025 ranking for the thirteenth consecutive year

June 17, 2025

Inside the Modern Hotel Program: How Corporate Travel Managers Are Redefining Sourcing and Strategy

As managed hotel programs undergo a period of rapid transformation, companies and their corporate travel managers are rethinking how they source, negotiate and manage hotel stays. Travel buyers are looking to embrace more flexible rate strategies, modernize request-for-proposal (RFP) processes and adapt to the expectations of a next-generation workforce—all while navigating rising costs and persistent program gaps.

June 13, 2025

GBTA Brings Industry Voices to Capitol Hill to Champion Business Travel's Value and Future

Over 100 GBTA members engaged U.S. lawmakers during the GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit to advocate for policies that support economic growth and global mobility

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June 2, 2025

Wyndham's First-Annual Owner Trends Report Highlights Positive Long-Term Outlook, Vital Role of Brands

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts today unveiled its first-annual Hotel Owner Trends Report. A multi-month effort spanning two industry-wide surveys of hundreds of hotel owners and property developers, the findings paint a picture of an industry that, despite the tumultuous news cycle, remains confident in its resilience and long-term growth prospects.

May 29, 2025

Everhome Suites Continues To Grow Its National Footprint With Nine New Openings And Groundbreakings Across Texas, Arizona, Oregon, And Ohio

Everhome Suites, the midscale extended stay brand from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to grow its nationwide footprint with the opening of six new properties, and three ground breakings in Texas, Oregon, and Ohio. The brand's growing traction across Texas, coupled with the addition of the Salem, Oregon and Yuma, Arizona locations, highlights Everhome Suites' continued success meeting demand for purpose-built, extended stay accommodations across the U.S. Choice Hotels now has 14 Everhome Suites open, 19 under construction and more than 60 in the pipeline. The brand is on track to have nearly 25 hotels open by the end of the year.

May 28, 2025

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Singapore Airlines Launch Partnership to Support SMEs with Business Travel Across Asia-Pacific

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced today a partnership to enhance business travel for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as they expand, innovate and grow.

May 21, 2025

Increasing perceived value of internships in hospitality industry

Hospitality businesses can increase the perceived value of their internships by incorporating meaningful coworker socializing experiences and professional relationships for interns, according to a new study from researchers in the Penn State School of Hospitality Management.

Penn State School of Hospitality Management

May 21, 2025

Sports-Tripping Drives Business Bookings, Reveals Hyatt

Sports-tripping – the trend whereby people travel specifically to watch sporting events, participate in competitions or build sports into their holidays – is taking centre stage in business travel, according to a new survey by Hyatt1.

May 20, 2025

Achieving the Perfect Business Trip: New Study Reveals Top Challenges and Technology Solutions for Success

While business travel drives critical business outcomes, it can also come with challenges for organizations and employee travelers alike. These challenges can sometimes make the pursuit of the “perfect business trip” seem like a distant fantasy. Yet, it is an aspiration the industry can work to achieve — with travel managers identifying various technological innovations that can reduce friction and drive trip success. This is according to new research released today by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s largest business travel association, in partnership with Direct Travel, Spotnana, and Troop.

May 9, 2025

Tuu Eco Stay Awards Announces First Bamboo Verified Hotels: Regent Hong Kong, Pullman Phuket Karon and Zannier Bãi San Hô

Three leading hotels in Asia from Accor, IHG and Zannier Hotels have become the first to earn verified recognition from the data-backed Tuu Eco Stay Awards, proving sustainability can strengthen both credibility and competitive edge.

May 6, 2025

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April 24, 2025

Omni Hotels & Resorts Launches "Omni Select Business", a New Business Travel Program Tailored for Small and Midsize Businesses

Omni Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the launch of Omni Select Business, a new business travel program created exclusively for small and midsize businesses (SMBs) across Omni's distinguished portfolio of over 50 hotels and resorts in the U.S. and Canada. The new program is designed to provide exclusive savings for SMBs while elevating the overall business travel experience through thoughtful perks like flexible travel options, dedicated Loyalty Ambassadors, and work-friendly spaces.

April 24, 2025

AHLA and HTNG launch new safety resources to address lithium battery fire risks

With the growing use of lithium-based batteries in devices like e-bikes, laptops, and mobile phones, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Hospitality Technology Next Generation (HTNG) launched a new suite of safety resources to help hoteliers prevent, prepare for, and respond to battery-related fire incidents, many of which are caused unknowingly by guests. The toolkit also includes guidance for travelers to help increase their awareness of potential risks.

AHLA Foundation and HTNG

March 27, 2025

Accor Celebrates the Success of the 2025 Pacific Franchise Conference

Accor, the largest hotel operator in the Pacific, successfully concluded its 2025 Pacific Franchise Conference, bringing together franchise partners, hotel general managers, industry leaders, and Accor executives for two days of insightful discussions, networking, and strategic presentations.

March 26, 2025

A Mediterranean Odyssey: Orient Express Sailing Yachts Launches Reservations

Yesterday, Orient Express Sailing Yachts officially opens reservations for Orient Express Corinthian, the largest sailing yacht in the world, setting sail in summer 2026. Inviting travelers to embark on her first sailing season between May to October 2026, guests can expect an unprecedented sailing experience of the highly anticipated yacht.

March 25, 2025

Hospitality experts YOO and IWG announce partnership to launch club-style workplaces

YOO, the largest residential design brand in the world, and IWG, the global leader in flexible workspace and office solutions, announce a brand-new global partnership, set to redefine the boundaries between work and design. The joint venture blends YOO’s cutting-edge design ethos and hospitality roots, with IWG’s unparalleled expertise in flexible office solutions, and will be rolled out over the next five years.