01 Dicembre 2025

• BTO 2025, Florence: Zero Click, Zero Friction. A New Grammar for Hospitality.
  01 Dicembre 2025
  At BTO 2025 in Florence, the air had that familiar charge that makes this event unlike anything else in Italy. BTO has spent more than fifteen years turning digital tourism into a living organism, a place where ideas collide, where people learn by exposure rather than instruction, and where new projects seem to appear almost by spontaneous combustion. It is the moment of the year when researchers, operators, and the usual tribe of innovators gather to compare notes, test intuitions, and understand where the industry is actually heading. It is also the main Italian meeting ground for anyone working in digital tourism who wants real conversations rather than polite showcases.
• HCN to Showcase Breakthrough Business Model at Nevada Hotel & Lodging Assn. Tech Conference
  01 Dicembre 2025
  The Hotel Communication Network (HCN) will showcase its breakthrough business model that allows leading hoteliers in major centers to acquire leading edge tablet technology free of charge this week at the third annual Nevada Hotel & Lodging Association (NHLA) Technology Conference. To be held December 3 at UNLV Black Fire Innovation, the Silver-level sponsor will introduce a series of technology “firsts” at Table 3 that deliver convenience and personalization the likes of which the hotel industry has never seen before.
• The Highly Anticipated Limelight Mammoth Officially Opens, Ushering in a New Era of Laid-Back Mountain Luxury in the Eastern Sierra
  01 Dicembre 2025
  Limelight Mammoth, the newest property from Aspen One and the brand’s first hotel in California, officially opens its doors today, welcoming travelers, adventurers, and the Mammoth Lakes community to a contemporary, sustainability-forward basecamp at the heart of the Eastern Sierra. Situated steps from The Village and the Village Gondola, with stunning views of the Sherwin mountain range, Limelight Mammoth debuts as a fresh, modern destination for discovery, connection, and year-round mountain adventure.
• NoMad Las Vegas Set to Rebrand into The Reserve at Park MGM
  01 Dicembre 2025
  MGM Resorts International announced today that NoMad Las Vegas will begin to transition into The Reserve at Park MGM, with the full rebrand taking effect on December 17.
• The 2026 Hotel Marketing Playbook: Trust-led Multichannel Growth (TMG)
  01 Dicembre 2025
  In 2026, here’s the ultimate digital marketing playbook that I think hotels should adopt: The Trust-led Multichannel Growth (TMG) approach.
• Mandarin Oriental, Vienna Is Now Open
  01 Dicembre 2025
  Mandarin Oriental is delighted to announce its debut in Austria with the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Vienna, an exquisite restoration in the heart of the city’s prestigious First District. Located within the historic Ringstrasse, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the hotel harmoniously blends traditional Viennese architecture with contemporary design.
• Whitbread secures prime mid-town site for new hub by Premier Inn
  01 Dicembre 2025
  Whitbread PLC, the UK’s largest hotel company and owner of Premier Inn, has made a significant freehold hotel acquisition in Central London for its hub by Premier Inn brand.
• Performance Max (PMax) Campaigns: The Automated Future of Google Ads
  01 Dicembre 2025
  Google’s Performance Max (PMax) campaign type offers a highly automated way to reach customers across all of Google’s channels, including Search, Display, YouTube, Gmail, Discovery, and Maps.
• Minor Hotels Travel Trends Report Reveals Optimism and Travellers’ Search for Connection in 2026
  01 Dicembre 2025
  Travellers are rethinking how they move through the world, seeking multidimensional experiences that resonate emotionally, relationally and spiritually, finds a new report published by global hospitality leader Minor Hotels.
• Why your team still holds the key to guest satisfaction
  01 Dicembre 2025
  AI is transforming industries, and hospitality is no exception. From revenue optimization to real-time guest messaging, the applications are endless. And while the buzzword of the year is undeniably “AI,” the data tells a different story: human touch remains irreplaceable.
• Leonardo Hotels acquires four further hotels in Germany
  01 Dicembre 2025
  Leonardo Hotels Central Europe is expanding its portfolio. The group is strengthening its presence in Germany from 1 December 2025 by taking over no fewer than four IntercityHotels in Nuremberg, Freiburg, Magdeburg and Erfurt respectively. These will initially operate under a white label banner whilst comprehensive renovations are being carried out. The plan is for these works to be completed by the second quarter of 2026 prior to a rebranding as Leonardo Hotels.
• Hotel Indigo Opens Hotel in Torquay – The Heart of the English Riviera
  01 Dicembre 2025
  Hotel Indigo, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts luxury and lifestyle portfolio, officially opens the doors to Hotel Indigo Torquay. Set within the heart of the charming British coastal town in South Devon, the new boutique hotel is a stone’s throw from transport links around the country, as well as local attractions, including Torquay Museum, Kents Cavern, Princess Pier and Torre Abbey Sands. Hotel Indigo Torquay is owned by Singapore-based Fragrance Group and managed by IHG Hotels & Resorts.
• EHL Insights Hospitality Outlook Report 2026
  01 Dicembre 2025
  Based on extensive industry research and expertise from EHL faculty members and the EHL’s renowned network of industry leaders, the EHL Insights Report: Hospitality Outlook 2026 offers an in-depth perspective on where the industry is heading in the coming years.
• Tourism Growth Spurs New Era of Resort Investment in the Middle East
  01 Dicembre 2025
  As the line between leisure and sport tourism continues to blur, resorts are investing in experiences that generate both excitement and revenue. With surf tourism on track to reach nearly USD 96 billion by 2030, WhiteWater partnered with Grand Hyatt Dubai to deliver the Middle East’s first FlowRider® Triple, an attraction designed for high capacity, strong spectator appeal, and repeat visitation. It sits within the resort’s newly opened 20,000 m² water park, strategically built to boost family demand and strengthen year-round profitability.
• Hyatt Regency Shanghai Lingang, Hyatt Place Shanghai Lingang Xinchen International Conference Center, and Hyatt Place Shanghai Lingang Debuts Integrated Hospitality Destination in Lingang
  01 Dicembre 2025
  Hyatt Regency Shanghai Lingang, Hyatt Place Shanghai Lingang Xinchen International Conference Center, and Hyatt Place Shanghai Lingang today announced the grand opening of three new properties in Shanghai’s rapidly developing Lingang area, form an integrated hospitality destination in the heart of the Lingang business district, establishing a new landmark for both business and leisure travelers.
• Cross Hotels & Resorts Unveils Cross Vibe Bangkok Srinakarin, a Fresh Lifestyle Hub in Eastern Bangkok
  01 Dicembre 2025
  Cross Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Cross Vibe Bangkok Srinakarin, a contemporary lifestyle hotel bringing a fresh, energetic feel to one of Bangkok’s fastest-growing districts near MRT Suan Luang Rama IX Station. Perfectly positioned for both business and leisure travellers, the hotel places guests within easy reach of major shopping malls, leafy parks, local markets and key city connections.
• 25hours Hotel The Trip gets a redesign
  01 Dicembre 2025
  At 25hours Hotel The Trip, large parts of the public areas have been redesigned as part of a six-month process. Particular attention was paid to the lobby and reception area with its adjoining shop, the new Nomad Day Bar and the inner courtyard. The "Library of the Lost Countries" has also been rearranged. Michael Dreher, who originally developed the 152-room hotel under the motto "Around the world in a day", was once again responsible for the design and project management. Together with local tradesmen, the individual areas were gradually adapted during ongoing operations without significantly affecting the well-being of guests or hotel operations.
• Analyze More, Faster. LodgIQ Launches its Winter 2025/2026 Game-Changing Updates
  01 Dicembre 2025
  LodgIQ, the AI-driven revenue management and commercial strategy platform for hotels, today announced a major expansion of its product capabilities, introducing a suite of advanced analytics, integrations, and collaboration tools. These innovations reflect LodgIQ’s mission to help revenue managers move beyond daily price adjustments and become the architects of a hotel’s entire commercial strategy. By embedding business intelligence (BI) directly into the RMS, automating manual reporting, and introducing a real-time integration layer, LodgIQ has reimagined the core of revenue management, delivering the speed, automation, and strategic precision today’s hospitality leaders demand.
• IHG redefines Central Coast stays as voco Gosford opens
  01 Dicembre 2025
  IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and ALAND today celebrated the official opening of voco Gosford, a new upscale lifestyle hotel at the heart of The Archibald precinct on the NSW Central Coast - officially opened by Premier Chris Minns.
• Expedia Guess The Guest: A Conversation on Hospitality, Dead Internet Theory, Artificial Intelligence, and Human Stupidity
  01 Dicembre 2025
  Earlier this week, I found myself at Expedia Group’s Roman offices, seated across from Elisa Ragno for Guess the Guest. The plan, at least on paper, was simple: talk about AI and hospitality. What happened instead was closer to a dérive, a drift across the borderlands where travel, technology, and human complexity leak into each other. Elisa had the admirable courage to ask real questions and the even greater courage to let me answer them without a safety net.
• When Your Sustainable Products Start Acting Like Hotel Staff…
  01 Dicembre 2025
  In the hospitality industry, achieving sustainability is often viewed as a complex challenge, one that requires coordination, consistency, and commitment across departments. Interestingly, many of the sustainable products we introduce into hotel environments embody these same qualities. If they could speak, their daily experiences might sound surprisingly similar to those of hotel teams working through peak occupancy.
• Wellness Residential Growth Lessons for Hotels from THE WELL Founders
  01 Dicembre 2025
  An important guiding principle for hotel design, in-room features and public amenities is, “As one does at home, one will soon expect at hotels.” What this implies is that if hotels are not keeping up with the trends, then they are either losing bookings or will have a hard time growing nightly rates beyond what the commoditized market-determined price commands.
• Team Building: Assembling Effective Teams
  01 Dicembre 2025
  What words come to mind when one thinks about team building? The premise involves a variety of words that include, collaboration, communication, cooperation, control, relationships, trust, problem solving, employee morale and engagement, building a work community culture, engagement and much more.
• Big shifts in global planner sourcing for meetings and events
  28 Novembre 2025
  The world of hotel and venue sourcing for events has never felt more demanding. Planners want speed, clarity, and venues that spark connection and deliver memorable experiences.
• INNSiDE Elounda: Opening May 2026 - a New Era of Hospitality Arrives in Crete
  28 Novembre 2025
  INNSiDE Elounda is a brand-new 5* lifestyle resort on the sun-drenched shores of northeastern Crete, owned and managed by Zeus Hotels and proudly part of the global portfolio of Meliá Hotels International. Set to open on May 1st 2026, this will mark the exciting debut of the INNSiDE by Meliá brand - which is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and contemporary design - in the Greek Islands, and introduces a fresh offering in the renowned destination of Elounda. The home of the first luxury hotel in Crete and a town with rich cultural heritage, INNSiDE invites guests to experience all the region has to offer, with a range of luxurious accommodation; personalised experiences, such as in-room yoga mats; and elevated Greek cuisine, while also offering exceptional value for money. Just a 5-minute drive from Elounda, a charming coastal town with a picturesque harbour, it’s also only 10 minutes from the pretty fishing village of Plaka, a notably off-the-radar beach destination where crystal...