Rebuilding Futures: Why Hiring Refugees Creates a More Welcoming World
In June 2024, on World Refugee Day, over 120 million people and counting have been forcibly displaced from their homes, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).…
Travelodge Targets Rebrand Opportunities in Development Growth Strategy and Acquires Number of UK Hotels
Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel brand which operates over 600 hotels across the UK, Ireland and Spain, has agreed to acquire 11 hotels across the UK, adding to its…
Populus Seattle to Open in Spring 2025, Marking a New Era of Environmentally Forward Hospitality
Populus Hotels, a carbon-positive hotel collection committed to environmentally responsible hospitality, has announced the upcoming opening of its second property—Populus Seattle—set to welcome guests in late spring 2025. Located in…
Global Hotel Alliance’s Green Collection More Than Doubles in Size, Reflecting Hotel Brands’ Commitment to Sustainable Hospitality
Dubai, UAE - Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has announced significant growth of its Green Collection. Since its launch in March 2023, the…
Where Vision Meets Opportunity in the Heart of Saudi Arabia
In the lead up to the Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia 2025 next month, we asked several industry partners about the opportunities they see for the hospitaliy industry in the…
Web capture & hotel reviews: What APAC hoteliers need to know
In the competitive and digital-first region of APAC, hotel reviews hold more influence over booking decisions than ever before. No longer just considered to be social proof, your hotel reviews…
Hotelrunner Recognized as Booking.com’s Premier Connectivity Partner for the 11th Consecutive Year
Source: HotelRunner HotelRunner, the trailblazing global hospitality and travel technologies platform, has once again been honored as Booking.com’s Premier Connectivity Partner for 2025. This recognition showcases HotelRunner’s unmatched commitment to…
iVvy Expands Leadership Team With Director of International Sales
iVvy Expands Leadership Team With Director of International Sales — Photo by iVvy In this expanded role, Caroline will focus on helping venues streamline operations, enhance the booking experience, and…
Revenue Management and True Love: When The Perfect Guest Isn’t Enough
Revenue Management and True Love: When The Perfect Guest Isn’t Enough — Photo by Infinito Ah, revenue management—the art of finding the perfect guest, setting the right price, and maximizing…
Economy off to good start with growth of 5.4% in Q1
The skyline of Beijing. China's economy expanded 5.4 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, official data showed on Wednesday, beating market expectations and marking a good start for…