Around the World in Hotels: Spotlight on Denmark
When traveling through Denmark, you quickly notice that the hotel experience reflects the country’s values and culture in some surprising ways:
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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 Disruptive breaches are a symptom of a deeper problem: the continued reliance on outdated platforms.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.
Safemark Introduces Enhanced Security and Sustainability for Guest Room Safes
We are excited to announce the launch of our new and improved DN & DNX V2 top-open safe line, designed with enhanced functionality, security, and aesthetics! As a result, we will be phasing out the current DN and DNX Top Open models by December 31st, 2025.
BCD Travel’s report reveals business travelers’ satisfaction with hotels and other accommodation
BCD Travel recently surveyed 1,035 business travelers worldwide to explore their choice of hotels and other types of accommodation, as well as their booking behavior and experiences during business trips.
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.
We had an amazing time at the 4th Hotel Revolution Summit in Dubai
We had an amazing time at the 4th Hotel Revolution Summit, which concluded last week in Dubai — thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth! It was a pleasure to showcase our full suite of tailored hospitality solutions—from sustainably crafted wooden keycards to our K9 desktop laser engraver.
Small Danish Hotels Forms Strategic Partnership with Mews to Accelerate Digital Transformation
Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has been selected as a strategic partner by Small Danish Hotels, the largest independent hotel chain in Denmark, to support the digital transformation of its portfolio of 64 independently owned properties across the country. The agreement enables hotels within the Small Danish Hotels chain to adopt Mews’ innovative property management system, with the goal of improving operational efficiency and guest experience.
Recast: Guests define what luxury means today
In this week’s episode of Hotel Moment, we’re re-visiting a conversation with Shannon Knapp, President and CEO of The Leading Hotels of the World, and Revinate CMO Karen Stephens. They discuss how technology is the “great facilitator” of luxury experiences and the driver of true guest loyalty. Shannon also sets the record straight on who really calls the shots on luxury experiences (hint: it’s your guests), and shares why serving your guests’ preferences is one of the best things you can do to elevate on-property experiences.
By Karen Stephens, Chief Marketing Officer, Revinate, Inc.
Tripadvisor Reveals 2025 Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Hotels Winners, Unveiling the World's Most Unforgettable Stays
Tripadvisor, the world's leading travel platform, revealed the winners of its annual Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Hotels, spotlighting this year's top-rated hotels worldwide as identified through Tripadvisor reviews. Claiming the title of the No. 1 Top Hotel in the world is Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya in Mexico, which also secured the world No. 1 spot in the All-Inclusive and Treat Yourself categories.
Diego de Ponga: Leadership lessons from revenue management to the C-suite
What does it take to lead a successful hotel brand while keeping people at the heart of everything you do? In this episode of The Turndown, Diego de Ponga, CEO of Port Hotels, shares his journey from head of revenue management to CEO of one of Spain's most iconic family-owned hotel groups.
By Diego Fernandez Perez De Ponga, Corporate Director Revenue Management Palladium Hotel Group, Palladium Hotel Group
Richard Kessler: Building a legacy in independent luxury hotels
What does it take to shape the future of hotel development while staying true to your vision? In this episode of The Turndown, Richard Kessler, Founder of The Kessler Collection, shares his journey from building budget hotels to becoming a visionary in boutique luxury.
The Nash Casino Partners with UrVenue to Power Its Sports Entertainment Complex Bookings
UrVenue, the leading commerce and booking technology provider for hospitality and gaming, has announced its strategic partnership with The Nash Casino, New Hampshire’s largest charitable gaming venue, to provide online event booking at the DraftKings Lounge, a two-story retail sportsbook and entertainment complex, Stadium Social Sports Bar & Grill and Topgolf Swing Suite golf simulator bays. Just in time for the biggest sports betting month of the year, The Nash is leveraging UrVenue’s innovative venue management system technology to offer seamless booking of its sports entertainment areas, featuring a 60-foot-wide and 22-foot-tall video wall, the largest single-wall-mounted video screen in New Hampshire.
Cendyn goes bold with AI across hotel analytics platforms
Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology company, has advanced its business intelligence solutions with AI-enabled analysis to deliver hotels smarter data with practical commercial insights.
Virtuoso® Expands Its Focus on Ultra-High-Net-Worth Clientele, Redefining Luxury Connections
Virtuoso®, the leading global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, has launched an Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) business division. The move signals a bold step into the elite sphere of luxury goods and lifestyle, further complementing the organisation’s longstanding global leadership position in luxury travel.
CITY STAY moves their entire portfolio of serviced apartments to Mews
Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has been chosen by CITY STAY to streamline operations and improve the guest experience across its expanding network of serviced apartments in Switzerland.
Sertifi Wins Best Payments Solution in 2025 HotelTechAwards
Sertifi, developer of a complete revenue-accelerating agreements platform and hospitality-tailored payment processor, SertifiPay, is excited to announce they have ranked #1 on Hotel Tech Report’s Global Best Payment Processing Software list for the second year in a row.
Industry experts predict key hospitality trends for 2025
In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, we’re unveiling the trends that some of the industry’s sharpest minds believe will transform hospitality in 2025.
By Karen Stephens, Chief Marketing Officer, Revinate, Inc.
WorldVia’s Joshua Harrell Publishes New Book for Aspiring and Established Travel Professionals
Nov. 19, 2024 – Atlanta – WorldVia Travel Network, a leading travel host agency in the United States, has announced the publication of “Travel Marketeering: A Complete Guide for Starting (or Refreshing) Your Travel Agency,” written by Joshua Harrell, chief revenue officer for WorldVia Travel Group. The comprehensive book is a manual to equip both aspiring travel professionals and established agency owners with the essential tools they need to build successful and sustainable travel businesses.