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Wayne Lappage loves virtual cards – in principle. “The benefits are huge,” says the global commodity manager for travel and expense at mobility IT systems company Yunex Traffic. “You get enriched data; you’ve got better control in terms of spend…
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With summer fast approaching, European countries are preparing for a busy tourism season with the UNWTO predicting an increase of 3 per cent to 5 per cent in international visitors this year.
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From Oscar winners to supermodels and musicians who sell out arenas, celebrities have long played a role in defining luxury lifestyles and boosting revenues. One only has to look at the impact of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour on hotel performance to…
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Your hotel's most valuable asset on social media in 2025 isn’t the view—it’s the human experience.
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The European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) convened its 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Warsaw, Poland, from March 28 to 30, 2025. The event brought together senior hospitality leaders and general managers from Europe’s top luxury and…
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Italy is taking strong steps to protect its tourism industry by targeting fake hotel and restaurant reviews with new laws.
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The way travelers book hotels is changing, and mobile is leading the way. More than ever, guests are turning to their smartphones to research, compare, and secure reservations. According to GuestCentric (2024), more than 50% of hotel bookings are…
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Branded residences have traditionally catered to affluent buyers seeking exclusivity and premium services. Though luxury has dominated the market so far, industry experts have long expected the democratization of this asset class. And now it seems…
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The hospitality industry has long relied on energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives to reduce operational costs and meet the evolving expectations of consumers and investors. Now, there may be a catch. President Trump announced early in his…
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Hospitality experts at Hunter discuss the bid-ask spread, buyers and sellers, inefficient markets and the biggest hurdles to getting deals done.
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As the hospitality industry faces new identity verification regulations across Europe, there is pressure on hotels to adopt digital identity solutions. As Spain’s hospitality industry learned in November, new legal requirements can be challenging…
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These members’ clubs give access to hotel discounts, added value such as breakfast and even airport lounge access. Not all work out cheaper than booking direct, though…
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From Marriott to Hilton and MGM Resorts, we present the most profitable hospitality brands in the world in 2024
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The current pace of hotel conversions “has started to pick up” with owners, developers and investors now looking at this path vis-à-vis PIPs, according to Michael Cummings, senior vice president and divisional leader within the CBRE Hotels Advisory…
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Saudi Arabia is making ambitious strides to reshape its tourism and hospitality landscape as part of its Vision 2030 initiative, with a plan to deliver 362,000 new hotel rooms by 2030. This massive expansion reflects the kingdom’s commitment to…
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LVMH has acquired a stake in the small hotel brand Fontenille Collection. Over coffee at the Ned in New York, co-founder Frédéric Biousse shares the story behind the deal every indie hotelier wants.
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The hotel industry is poised for significant shifts in 2025, with private- equity (PE) firms continuing to play a prominent role in hotel asset acquisitions. As economic conditions evolve, emerging trends in experiential travel, asset positioning…
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