Press Releases

Centara Leaders Honoured for Excellence in Leadership, Finance, and Investor Relations at the IAA Awards 2025

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is proud to announce that three of its senior executives have been recognised at the prestigious IAA Awards for Listed Companies 2025, organised by the Investment Analysts Association (IAA). The honours reflect Centara’s strong leadership, sound financial management, and commitment to transparency and good governance.The awards presented to Centara executives are as follows:

Trip.com Group Shapes Global Travel Trends through AI Innovation, Sustainability and New Consumer Insights at WTM London 2025

 As World Travel Market (WTM) 2025 draws to a close at Excel London, Trip.com Group showcased its global leadership by sharing insights and innovations shaping the future of travel. Across key sessions, the company led conversations from global and European perspectives, focusing on the strategic evolution of travel, from digital transformation and personalisation to sustainability.

Europeans keep travelling as off-season demand for Southern destinations grows

Europeans continue to prioritise travel, showing steady enthusiasm for exploring the continent even as the seasons turn cooler. According to the latest “Monitoring Sentiment for Intra-European Travel” report (Wave 23) by the European Travel Commission (ETC), 73% of Europeans intend to travel between October 2025 and March 2026, a figure that remains unchanged from last year.

Breaking From Travel Tradition: Americans Choose Cooking Classes Over Fine Dining and Intimate Family Trips Over Holiday Gatherings

American travelers aren’t cutting back – they’re getting selective. According to new data from MMGY, U.S. travelers are maintaining steady travel plans despite rising costs and are gravitating toward hands-on culinary experiences and choosing intimate family vacations over traditional holiday gatherings. The message is clear: Travelers want experiences that feel authentic, interactive and deeply personal.

HFTP Announces 2026 HITEC North America Advisory Council

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producer of HITEC, is pleased to announce the 2026 HITEC North America Advisory Council. This esteemed group of hospitality technology leaders will guide the educational planning and program development for the 2026 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) in San Antonio, Texas, taking place June 15–18 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

2025 HFTP Annual Convention Showcases the Best of the Association: Professional Education, Leadership, and Networking

Last week, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) hosted its signature education and membership event, the HFTP Annual Convention. The convention was held at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Fla. from October 22–24, 2025 with 465 professionals in attendance. It offered an energizing and informative experience presenting education, industry insights, networking and celebration.

Green Valley Ranch Resort Unveils New Logo and Refreshed Visual Identity amid Ongoing Property Wide Transformation

Green Valley Ranch, Henderson’s beloved local’s destination, has unveiled its new logo, marking the next chapter in the resort’s story as it continues its $200 million property-wide renovation and approaches its 25th anniversary in December 2026. The refreshed identity also introduces a new monogram—a modern shorthand that subtly blends the G-V-R into an elegant shorthand—reflecting the property’s evolution while honoring its legacy. 

Wyndham Debuts First-of-its-Kind Travel Subscription with Day-One Payoffs

Wyndham Rewards®, the #1–rated hotel rewards program known for its groundbreaking simplicity and generosity, is once again transforming the loyalty landscape with the launch of Wyndham Rewards Insider℠—a first-of-its-kind travel and entertainment subscription from a major hotel rewards program, designed to pay for itself in as little as one trip.

Unexpected Upgrade: Europe flips the script on responsible travel

Europe, the world’s most visited continent, attracts nearly 700 million travellers each year* — a testament to its rich culture, diverse landscapes, and warm hospitality. This remarkable success presents not only opportunities but also a shared responsibility to ensure tourism remains a force for good, enriching local communities while protecting the environment for generations to come.