RealTime Reservation Acquires STAY to Consolidate Fragmented Hotel Ancillary Services Technology.

RealTime Reservation (RTR), a leading provider of ancillary booking platforms for the hospitality sector, has officially announced its acquisition of STAY, a comprehensive guest experience platform catering to hotels and…

Aven Hospitality Launches Reimagined Booking Engine to Tackle Legacy Hotel Tech Challenges and Boost Direct Bookings

Aven, the recently independent former Sabre hospitality business, has unveiled a groundbreaking booking engine designed to directly address one of the hospitality industry’s most persistent and costly problems: the friction…

The Telegraph Hotel: A Brutalist Icon Reimagined as a Beacon of Tbilisi’s Past and Future

The scars of history, meticulously preserved and thoughtfully reimagined, tell the story of The Telegraph Hotel, a monumental 1970s Brutalist structure that once served as the beating heart of Tbilisi’s…

Hotel Industry Grapples with Direct Booking Legacy and AI’s Operational Frontier, Skift Podcast Reveals

The Skift Travel Podcast, featuring hosts Seth Borko and Sean O’Neill, recently delved into two pivotal narratives shaping the global travel industry: the enduring, decade-long struggle of hotels to foster…

The g Hotel & Spa Unveils West of Ireland Discovery Promotion, Inviting Guests to Immerse in Galway’s Rich Cultural and Natural Heritage

Galway, Ireland – The g Hotel & Spa, an iconic beacon of luxury and design nestled in the vibrant city of Galway, has announced an exclusive new offering, the "West…

Hotel Corduroy Ushers in a New Era of Coastal Chic in Montauk with Adaptive Reuse Masterpiece

Montauk, New York – Hotel Corduroy, a distinctive new boutique hotel developed by Blue Flag Capital, has officially opened its doors in the iconic Hamptons hamlet of Montauk. This 29-room…

Oneworld alliance finds a hotel partner: Taj InnerCircle-NeuPass becomes alliance’s first hotel loyalty collaborator

The partnership integrates the loyalty ecosystems of oneworld’s 13 member airlines with IHCL’s Taj InnerCircle and the broader Tata NeuPass program. By connecting these two massive networks, the collaboration provides…

The Seamless Convergence of Luxury Hospitality and Gastronomic Excellence: Michelin-Starred Restaurants as Hotel Destinations

The dining experience began long before I even stepped foot into the 2-Michelin-starred restaurant at Hotel Arts Barcelona, signaling a profound shift in luxury hospitality where culinary prowess is not…

Montauk’s Hotel Corduroy Opens, Redefining Coastal Luxury with a Retro Flair

Montauk, NY – The vibrant summer season in Montauk officially welcomes a significant new addition to its hospitality landscape with the grand opening of Hotel Corduroy. This boutique property marks…

San Francisco Hotel Launches Special Experiences for City’s Own 250th Birthday

San Francisco, CA – The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, a venerable landmark that has graced San Francisco’s cityscape since 1915, has launched a significant cultural initiative designed to spotlight the…