IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, is proud to announce its sponsorship of World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai and the UK Pavilion – a partnership that highlights its commitment to growth across Japan and Asia Pacific.
In an increasingly digital world, a hotel’s website is no longer just a digital storefront—it’s a vital revenue engine. Boutique hotels that leverage smart e-commerce strategies can attract more visitors, increase engagement, and convert lookers into bookers. Tarun Goyal, Founder & CEO of Simplotel, shares his insights on how independent hoteliers can enhance their digital presence to drive direct bookings effectively.
Swiss-Belhotel International (SBI) is set to redefine its digital landscape in 2025, marking it as the ‘Year of Technological Enhancement.’ With a focus on optimising direct bookings and enhancing guest engagement, the group is making significant investments in the latest digital solutions, including an advanced booking engine, a new brand website, introducing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, enhanced digital marketing tools, and the launch of a dedicated mobile app for its loyalty program.
ITB continues to expand: From 10 to 12 November 2026, ITB Americas will celebrate its debut as a B2B tourism trade show in Guadalajara, Mexico. Messe Berlin announced this today at a press conference at ITB Berlin and signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Mexican ambassador in Berlin and representatives of the State of Jalisco. At the same time, ITB Berlin is publishing the latest World Travel Monitor® findings of IPK International on travel trends in the Americas in 2024.
The highly anticipated 8th annual Luxury Hospitality Symposium (LHS) will take place on March 19th, 2025, at the prestigious Autograph Bankside Hotel in London. This premier event, organized by academics and students, serves as a vital bridge between aspiring luxury hospitality professionals and luxury hospitality industry leaders.
Groupe Floirat, the long-standing leader in French luxury hospitality, announces its rebranding to Floirat Signatures, reflecting the group’s continued commitment to delivering exceptional experiences while embracing a refreshed identity.
ITB Berlin 2025 registered 100,000 attendees over three trade visitor days, of these, 87 per cent are international – impressive proof of the global importance of the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show, which continues to attract a growing international audience. The launch of ITB Americas, which will take place from 10 to 12 November 2026 in Guadalajara, Mexico as a B2B travel trade show for the entire American continent, is another significant step in this direction.
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.