Around the world, travelers are proving that spring break isn’t just for students. Fueled by the desire to prioritize self-reflection, immerse in cultural events and spend quality time with family, travelers are exploring destinations all around the world this spring, from breathtaking beaches in Ubatuba, Brazil, and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic to charming European cities Basel, Switzerland and Cologne, Germany1.
The Prosperous Hotelier shows you not just how to get comfortable with the numbers, but how to dance with them. Inspirational, educational and chock full of tips and tricks to familiarize yourself with the inner workings of the hospitality industry. In this POD we review some of the key parts of the book. Enjoy!
AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association), the world’s largest hotel owners association, proudly announces that Hilton will serve as an AAHOA Brand Partner, exhibitor, and Grand Sponsor of the Welcome Party at the 2025 AAHOA Convention & Trade Show (AAHOACON25), set to take place April 15–17, in New Orleans.
NEWH, Inc. (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality), the premier organization dedicated to scholarships, education, mentorship, and networking in the hospitality industry, proudly announces its 2025 Leadership Conference, Art de Vivre (Art of Living), taking place in Paris on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the Pullman Paris Centre - Bercy.
SH Hotels & Resorts, the parent company of award-winning brands including 1 Hotels, Baccarat Hotels, and Treehouse Hotels, is celebrating its 10th anniversary by officially rebranding as Starwood Hotels, reviving the iconic global brand created nearly 30 years ago by Barry Sternlicht, one of the most innovative and influential leaders in modern hospitality. Along with this bold change, Starwood Hotels is poised for significant growth in 2025, with more than 40 properties open or in development across its three brands on four continents.
HomeToGo, the marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals, revealed the most in-demand yet value-packed St. Patrick’s Day destinations across the U.S., using exclusive search and price data. For travelers who want to experience superb celebrations without packing their passport, HomeToGo has identified the pot of gold for festive trips, featuring 15 U.S. locations ranked by affordability and popularity.
Taking as its slogan ’The World of Travel Lives Here’, ITB Berlin 2025 is taking place from 4 to 6 March 2025. Fully booked halls and a record number of 5,800 national and international exhibitors (5 per cent more than in 2024) from over 170 countries underline the global reach of the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show, while the ITB Buyers Circle with its 1,300 senior buyers is an indicator of the industry’s upturn. Particularly in the key travel segments of Cruises and Travel Technology for example, but also in the dynamic markets of Southern Europe, Asia, Africa and the Arab states, there has been significant growth. Albania is presenting itself as the host country with the slogan ’Albania All Senses’. Taking as its heading ’The Power of Transition Lives Here’, the ITB Berlin Convention will address the challenges and opportunities of a changing market with high-profile speakers from companies including Expedia, DERTOUR, Google, Uber, Booking.com, Microsoft Advertising, Wyndham, UN Tourism, TUI, Ryanair and many more. The latest World Travel Monitor® findings of IPK International reflect the industry's positive mood.
Get ready to board the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience for an exclusive opportunity to explore some of the iconic settings of the HBO® Original Series The White Lotus with a new World of Wellness journey. Building on the recently announced global partnership between Four Seasons and HBO, the unforgettable 20-day itinerary will be offered for one exclusive journey, touching down in Maui, Taormina and Koh Samui - filming locations of the first three seasons of acclaimed series - along with five additional intriguing destinations that will allow guests to create their very own memorable storylines.
Hotel & Shop Plus, organized by IM Sinoexpo, gathers leading suppliers from construction and operation sector under one roof to present their latest products, services and innovative developments for hotels, restaurants, shopping malls and all commercial facilities. It will be held at SNIEC in Shanghai from March 31 to April 3, 2025. Our exhibit categories include hotel building, hotel supplies, smart hotel, commercial cleaning.
When it comes to measuring the success of a hotel, RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room) often takes center stage. It’s a simple metric: total room revenue divided by the number of available rooms. But here’s the catch—focusing solely on RevPAR is like judging a restaurant’s success by its appetizers alone. There’s more to the story, and this is where metrics like TRevPAR (Total Revenue Per Available Room) and GOPPAR (Gross Operating Profit Per Available Room) step in to paint a fuller picture.
According to guest evaluations, the best hotel in Bulgaria for 2024 is the five-star Voya Beach Resort in Sveti Vlas, closely followed by Kashmir Wellness and Spa (Velingrad) and the Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia.
Raffles Hotels & Resorts, known for its legendary hospitality and signature Butler Service, celebrates its latest campaign, ‘The Butler Did It’, with inspired experiences unique to each hotel and resort. Piloted by Raffles Butlers, this initiative introduces bespoke packages crafted to offer exclusive access and showcase the cultural richness of every Raffles destination in a one-of-a-kind way.
Radisson Hotel Group has partnered with the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) to introduce “Extra Mile Incentive Travel by Radisson Hotels”, a new incentive travel offer helping to further enhance the guest experience through curated, authentic and immersive travel experiences.
As the global travel industry continues to reinvent itself, Trip.com Group today released its forward-looking report, Momentum 2025: Travel’s Next Big Trends. Based on insights from over 6,000 travellers across six Asia-Pacific markets, this report forecasts the trends and innovations shaping the future of travel, including technology-driven personalization, niche travel experiences, and a renewed focus on meaningful, immersive journeys. Below is a snapshot of key highlights, download full report here.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced plans for Hyatt Select, a new upper-midscale transient brand designed to meet the needs of modern travelers while delivering an efficient, cost-effective model for owners. The Hyatt Select brand will strengthen Hyatt’s upper-midscale presence complementing Hyatt Studios, Hyatt’s extended-stay brand in the category, which marked the opening of its first property, Hyatt Studios Mobile / Tillmans Corner, on Feb. 18.
Crowne Plaza by IHG – one of the world’s largest premium hotel brands and a thought-leader in the blended travel space – has released its second white paper, Leading the Charge in Blended Travel. The report unveils a major shift in how people live and work since its 2022 report, particularly as companies embrace the ‘return to office’ more broadly. Currently, 66 percent of U.S. and U.K. travelers actively combine business trips with personal leisure time, up from 53 percent in 2022. Among them, 56 percent say the ability to travel while working (i.e. blended travel) is a key benefit of remote work.
The challenges and tasks facing a tourism industry in transition are the focus of the ITB Berlin Convention 2025, which takes place from 4 to 6 March at the Berlin Exhibition Centre. Under the motto ‘The Power of Transition lives here’, trade visitors can look forward to an ambitious and comprehensive programme with high-profile presentations and discussions on the future of travel.
UN Tourism’s (former UNWTO) new headquarters presentation is expected to take place amid upcoming elections for the Secretary-General, which will be held in May in Madrid, the capital city that hosts the UN agency.
General Managers from Indonesia and Malaysia, along with Accor’s leadership team, gathered at the General Manager Conference 2025 for Indonesia and Malaysia. Held on 17–18 February 2025 at Mövenpick Hotel Jakarta City Centre, the conference, themed “CONNECT,” served as a key platform for strategic planning, networking, idea exchange, knowledge sharing, and reinforcing the Group’s commitment to the hospitality and tourism industries, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Foundation is proud to announce the members of its 2025 Board of Directors and Executive Committee. HSMAI Foundation leaders represent a cross section of the industry’s most respected hotel and hospitality brands, destinations, and suppliers, led by chair, Lori Kiel, CHDM, Senior Vice President of Revenue Management, Pyramid Global Hospitality, who is in her second year of a two-year term.