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Booking.com’s Traveller Review Awards 2025 Recognize a Record 1.71 Million Partners, and Unveil the Year’s Most Welcoming Destinations

Booking.com, a global leader in connecting travelers to an unmatched selection of incredible accommodations, activities, and transportation options, including flights, car rentals, and taxis, is proud to announce the recipients of its 13th annual Traveller Review Awards. Based on over 360 million verified customer reviews, the awards honor travel partners who consistently deliver outstanding hospitality and service. In 2025, a record-breaking 1.71 million partners are being recognized, an 16% increase compared to the year prior. This includes 1,711,539 accommodations, 1,329 rental car companies and 124 taxi providers.

Booking.com
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Unlocking MICE Potential

On January 15, 2025, HSMAI Europe successfully hosted the “Designing Leverage of MICE Potential in the Business Mix” workshop at The Savoy Hotel in London. This exclusive, by-invitation-only event was one of the highlights of the HSMAI Europe Commercial Strategy Week, attracting industry leaders and experts to collaboratively explore strategies for enhancing MICE within the business mix.

HSMAI (Europe)
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ibis Celebrates 25 Reasons to Travel in 2025

As data from ibis reveals a third of people (31%) want to travel more in 2025 that they did in 2024 and 22% are prepared to spend more in travel this year, ibis is inviting travellers to 'Go get it' with the ultimate travel inspiration – 25 Reasons to Travel in 2025. Partnering with travel trend experts Globetrender, ibis has identified the most exciting events, festivals, and cultural moments across the globe, inspiring travellers to explore new horizons, seize every opportunity, and experience life to the fullest.

Accor
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Hyatt CEO Named 2025 Cornell Hospitality Icon

The Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration is pleased to share it has selected an outstanding leader in the hotel industry, Mark Hoplamazian, President and CEO of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, to receive the 2025 Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award. The award is scheduled to be presented at the Cornell Icon and Innovator Awards event in New York City on June 3, 2025.

Cornell
New York, New York, United States
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Hilton Meetings & Events Trends Report Ushers in ‘Year of the Meetings Maximizer’

From the rise of a work-from-anywhere culture to an increased demand for incentive and group travel, the last few years have transformed how we conduct business, giving rise to a new generation settling into the workforce – a generation that is redefining the future of work and in-person connections. To spotlight that transformation and offer solutions for event goers and planners alike, today Hilton is launching a multi-faceted initiative, coined “World’s Most Welcoming Events.” Leading the charge is the release of a first-of-its-kind special section of the 2025 Trends Report – The Meetings Maximizer: The Next Generation of Meetings & Events – paired with the new World’s Most Welcoming Events Playbook.

Hilton
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UN Tourism at FITUR 2025: A Milestone Event for Sector-Wide Cooperation

On the eve of FITUR 2025, UN Tourism gathered high-level delegates to celebrate its 50th anniversary, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to making the sector a pillar of peace and understanding. Looking to the next 50 years, UN Tourism once again used the platform of the leading tourism trade fair to advance priorities for the present and the future, with a focus on supporting new ideas and technologies and boosting investments into the sector.

UN Tourism
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IHG's Luxury & Lifestyle Leadership Boosted by Strategic Growth, Segment Expertise and Enterprise Strength

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) continues to build momentum across its Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio – one of the largest in the world. Buoyed by strong growth, IHG’s six acclaimed Luxury & Lifestyle brands represent 20 percent of its overall global pipeline – nearly double what it was just five years ago – and span more than 900 open and pipeline hotels, with over 260 of those in the Americas.

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HomeToGo Unveils Summer 2025 Travel Trends for U.S. Market

HomeToGo, the SaaS-enabled marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals, today announced its predictions for U.S. travel for the summer of 2025. Drawing on its exclusive search data, HomeToGo identified key destinations and emerging trends that are capturing the attention of U.S. travelers as they gear up for their summer getaways.

HomeToGo
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Reflecting on an Inspiring Week in London: Elevating Talent, Celebrating Success

Last week in London was nothing short of extraordinary. From January 15th to 17th, we hosted a series of activities that united industry leaders and emerging talents, fostering collaboration and innovation, with over 300 + people in attendance over the 3 days. Some joined only for the workshop on Wednesday, others joined just for the roundtables on Friday, but the big majority joined us for the conference on Thursday too. The feedback we have received is just outstanding! Thank you!

HSMAI (Europe)
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Accor Unveils Revamped Leisure Groups Online Booking Solution, Connecting Travel Professionals with Over 2,000 Hotels Worldwide

Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, has launched its newly enhanced Travel Pros Leisure Groups Online platform, designed to streamline the booking process for leisure B2B clients. With access to more than 2,000 hotels across multiple Accor brands, locations and categories in more than 75 countries, the platform now offers a wide range of new features that make booking the ideal property for group stays easier and more efficient than ever.

Accor
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Try Before You Buy: Top Destinations to Test and Purchase Your Dream Home Abroad

As we move into a new year, it could be time to take the plunge and move across the world to a dream destination! According to our annual Travel Predictions research, 57%* of travelers have said that they’d vacation in a holiday home property so they can experience living in a destination before potentially moving there. Staying in a home property offers those comforts of space and quiet time, and allows travelers to experience a destination like a local, getting to know the transport links and local amenities. With that, we have delved into the most liveable destinations outlined by the Global Liveable Index, spotlighting the places that might be worth the move.

Booking.com
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Driving Brand Momentum: Creative Campaigns That Resonate and Build Stronger Connections

As we step into 2025, it's the perfect time to round up and celebrate the remarkable brand campaigns launched this past year, testament to the dynamism of Accor’s unrivalled brand portfolio. From celebrating milestones such as ibis’s 50th anniversary to new campaigns for Raffles Hotels & Resorts, Sofitel, MGallery, we have launched campaigns that honor our heritage while boldly reimagining the future of hospitality, consistently bringing to life our brands’ unique visions and identities.

Accor

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