The 8th annual Luxury Hospitality Symposium (LHS) successfully concluded on March 19th, 2025, at the Autograph Bankside Hotel, London, leaving a lasting impact on aspiring luxury hospitality professionals.
The theme of this year’s IHIF event was ‘own the moment’ and the mood of the gathering was of a sector whose moment has come, but was at risk of being destabilised by the current geopolitical environment.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection reaffirms its position as the leader in ultra-luxury yachting experiences with the unveiling of its new global brand campaign, “Unlike the Rest.” This distinguished campaign celebrates the transformative power of travel while inviting discerning travelers to discover a new standard of unparalleled hospitality and bespoke offerings at sea.
Thailand’s vibrant wellness industry will take centre-stage this May in Phuket with BEING Thailand 2025, a new B2B event designed to unite professionals across the wellness, hospitality, and tourism sectors. The inaugural gathering, expected to draw 400 industry leaders, aims to drive key conversations and innovation, bringing together a traditionally fragmented sector for an exchange of ideas and strategies.
Register your team and participate live, or view the recording, of Doug Kennedy’s next 40-minute training webcast scheduled for Friday, April 25th, starting at Noon EST. REGISTER HERE While this webcast will be of interest to all hotel salespeople, it is a “can’t miss” for those who sell catering events and weddings.
The 2nd edition of APAC's leading MICE show, The Meetings Show Asia Pacific (TMS APAC), sees a record number of exhibitors and buyers. Returning to Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre on 16 and 17 April 2025 and co-located with the inaugural Business Travel Show APAC, TMS APAC is set to bring the biggest gathering of travel professionals in the region. With the support of the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), this year’s event further solidifies Singapore’s standing as the "World's Best MICE City.”
“Nature nomads”, travelers in pursuit of natural environments and off-the-grid experiences, are embracing the spirit of Earth Month by exploring rural destinations and immersing themselves in the great outdoors. These adventurers are seeking spring nature events like wildflower blooms and animal migrations, exploring destinations immersed in nature, and tapping into the “cowboy-core” trend by flocking to remote listings in the countryside.
In a world of dynamic change, the international tourism industry remains on course. At the close of ITB Berlin 2025, the travel world presented itself in an optimistic mood and robust shape. The order books of most companies are well-filled, and global travel demand has not been this high in a long time. At the same time, the industry is facing a series of complex challenges and tasks that require new strategies and ways of thinking. The need to invest in one's own IT infrastructure, the challenges of sustainable business practices, the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence, and the search for suitable personnel require decisive answers and new concepts. Eleven trends and insights from ITB Berlin 2025 that will occupy the travel world in the coming months - and beyond.
Remington Hospitality, a visionary leader in hotel management, recently honored its leadership teams, general managers, and directors of sales at the annual Thrive Leadership Conference, held March 11-14 at the Houston Marriott Sugar Land. This highly anticipated event brings together top talent to celebrate team achievements, reflecting Remington Hospitality’s steadfast commitment to fostering an environment where passionate professionals thrive.
The Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia’s Startup Den is back for 2025, offering unique opportunities for hospitality entrepreneurs to secure exposure, mentorship, potential funding and prizes such as incubation support.
ATLANTA – Kimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, announces a new partnership with Tiny Zaps, an emerging and innovative tattoo studio specializing in tiny tattoos, to bring the rising trend of “tattourism” – celebrating and commemorating travel with meaningful tattoos – directly to guests at select Kimpton hotels.
Two UAE-based hospitality powerhouses have come together in a milestone partnership as Rotana, one of the Middle East’s leading hotel management companies, joins Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) – the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands.
As Eid al-Fitr 2025 approaches, Saudi travelers are preparing for an extended holiday period, leading to a notable increase in travel activity. Public sector employees will enjoy a holiday from Sunday, March 30, to Saturday, April 5, while the private sector will generally have a three- to four-day break. The extended time off has prompted early travel planning and a surge in bookings for both domestic and international trips.
HSMAI Washington DC Chapter today invited Washington metropolitan area hospitality professionals to register for its next program, Beyond Boundaries: Collaborative Marketing Strategies, to be held April 23 at MGM National Harbor in Maryland.
Pioneer of French luxury hospitality, Sofitel is redefining storytelling with Sofitel Encounters — an innovative video series that takes audiences through a unique blend of elegance, humour, and cinematic artistry. Launching on 17th March 2025, the series will be rolled out across the brand's global lnstagram, Facebook and YouTube channels, and, in a first for Sofitel, TikTok.
With less than a month to go, AAHOA, the world’s largest hotel owners association, is set for AAHOACON25, the must-attend event for the hospitality industry, which will be held April 15-17, 2025, in New Orleans.
Tourism is considered a key industry in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), which sets its sights on becoming a world-leading destination. The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today released its policy study findings on the strategies and potential for creating an integrated brand tourism cluster by leveraging the strengths of the cities within GBA. The study has been supported by the Public Policy Research Funding Scheme of the HKSAR Government.
The role of revenue managers is evolving from manual pricing decisions to a broader commercial strategy role, integrating marketing, sales, and operations. Speaking at ITB Berlin, Lighthouse CRO Dave Collier highlighted key trends shaping the future of revenue management and how AI is transforming hotel decision-making.
Minor Hotels has unveiled its evolution into a guest-facing masterbrand and reinforced its commitment to creating innovative and insightful hospitality experiences that deliver what matters most to its guests.
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