Aradhana Khowala challenges the industry to move beyond sustainability to regenerative tourism that adds more value to destinations than it takes.
Puorto will advise on AI-facing products including dAirect Connect, which makes hotel websites readable by AI assistants like ChatGPT and Gemini.
Travalyst updates its certification framework to help hotels and platforms prepare for EU regulations requiring verified sustainability claims by 2026.
Case study shows Shiji's integrated technology reduced check-in time by 80% and increased F&B revenue by 20% at the yacht hotel.
The weekly bulletin covers 12 major hotel transactions across Europe totaling hundreds of millions in deals, including W London's sale and Grand Hotel Vienna's €100M acquisition.
B3 Designers has delivered the design direction for The Hobson Cambridge by Adina, the brand's first UK property, transforming the historic Grade II-listed Hobson House into a contemporary apartment hotel that reflects Adina's design-led approach to modern, flexible living.
Roomzzz implemented RMS across 11 UK aparthotels, saving 11 hours daily through automated night audits and reducing manual payment processing by 40%.
iVvy's new AI tool generates venue proposals within seconds and scores leads automatically, with Edgbaston Stadium as first UK adopter.
DoubleTree by Hilton London West End - the 4-star hotel in the heart of the London heritage district of Bloomsbury - has unveiled the final stage of a £4 million refurbishment project. The project features the addition of 14 contemporary rooms, including two new Duplex Suites, along with a fully redesigned lobby and ground floor restaurant.
Google's travel industry head advises brands to optimize for AI interpretation of images and reviews rather than traditional keyword strategies.
Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, A Belmond Hotel, Oxfordshire proudly announces the appointment of visionary French chef Arnaud Donckele as its new Culinary Director, ushering in a bold new chapter at one of Britain's most iconic gastronomic destinations.
Six Senses London will officially open on March 1, 2026, marking the brand's first destination in the United Kingdom and a key moment in its urban awakening. Located within The Whiteley in Bayswater, the hotel brings Six Senses' wellbeing-led philosophy into a city setting, introducing a different rhythm for London.
Valor acquired four hotels from Tower Hotel Management, adding 700 rooms to reach 7,000 bedrooms across the UK in its 100+ property global portfolio.
Mandarin Oriental is pleased to announce the appointment of Philippe Kronberg as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London & AVP Operations, effective from 12 January 2026.
Belmond today announced the appointment of Steve Mitchell (Mitch) as Managing Director, Global Lodges, effective immediately. This appointment reflects the brand's strategic ambition to expand its global lodge portfolio and advance its next phase of growth.
Dominic Teague has joined Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch as Executive Chef.
Byron Fiddler of Luxury Family Hotels shares operational strategies including pre-arrival guest contact, integrated childcare, family-inclusive spa access, and specialized dining arrangements.
A whimsical corridor of mushrooms. A painting of a floppy-eared dog dressed to the nines in military finery. An inclusive spa that favours family time over restrictive hours. A dog bath before you’ve even reached the lobby. I’ve only been exploring New Park Manor for five minutes, and already it’s clear there’s something a little bit different about this hotel.
A whimsical corridor of mushrooms. A painting of a floppy-eared dog dressed to the nines in military finery. An inclusive spa that favours family time over restrictive hours. A dog bath before you’ve even reached the lobby. I’ve only been exploring New Park Manor for five minutes, and already it’s clear there’s something a little bit different about this hotel.
London-based group used AI tools via Apaleo's open API platform to automate guest communications, review analysis, and voice bookings across 14 properties.