First Japanese Fairmont Hotel, Fairmont Tokyo, Set to Open Doors in July 2025
Fairmont Tokyo – Image Credit Accor Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of Accor, is set to open its first property in Japan, Fairmont Tokyo, on July 1, 2025. The hotel is centrally located in Tokyo’s Shibaura district, offering easy access to major transportation hubs and city attractions. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has […]
March 2025 Hotel Digital Marketing News
Google Hotel Ads’ Sunsets Commission-Based Bidding, Now What? As of February 20, 2025, Google has officially sunset its commission-based bidding strategy for Google Hotel Ads. This bid strategy, which only charged hotels for actualized stays produced by its hotel ads campaigns, became immensely popular during the COVID-19 pandemic. It took the risk out of running […]
Inntopia integrates with Cloudbeds, enabling resorts and hotels to sell rooms and experiences in a single booking engine
Inntopia, the leader in unified booking engine technology, announces a new integration with Cloudbeds, the innovative leader in hospitality management technology. The partnership will allow resorts and hotels using the Cloudbeds PMS to sell their lodging inventory alongside inventory from any other system they operate in a single, unified booking engine and call center application. […]
Ditch Password Chaos & Upgrade Your Calls
Ever wonder why WhatsApp calls sound great, even on spotty networks? It’s not magic—it’s the right codecs. Most softphones still use old-school PSTN-era technology, built for landlines, not the Internet. That’s why calls drop or sound awful in hotel buildings where Wi-Fi coverage fluctuates. The Nonius Voice Softphone is built differently. We use Internet-optimized codecs—just like modern communication apps—to maintain […]
The Standard to open first hotel in Brussels
Reading Time: < 1 minute Belgium: The Standard hotel brand is set to make its Belgian debut with the opening of The Standard, Brussels, a 200-room property in the Northern Quarter. The opening, scheduled for May, marks The Standard’s third European property, following London and Ibiza which opened in 2019 and 2021 respectively. It will […]
Accor Drives Unprecedented Growth and Record Performance
PARIS, France—Accor shared an overview of its 2024 development activity and growth prospects for 2025. In 2024, Accor expanded its portfolio with the opening of 293 hotels and resorts, adding a total of 50,000 rooms. As a result, its global network now comprises over 5,680 hotels and 850,000 rooms in operation, with an additional 1,381 […]
Z Hotels’ Leicester Square Property Hits the Market for £42m
Z Hotels’ Leicester Square Property Hits the Market for £42m The freehold interest in Z Hotels’ Leicester Square property is on sale for £42 million. The hotel features 95 boutique bedrooms, a basement restaurant, and an energy-efficient design. It is expected to be fully operational by June 2025. A 95-bedroom boutique hotel […]
Hotels Are Bleeding Money on Inventory—And Most Don’t Even Realize It
Let’s Talk About the One Thing Hotels Keep Ignoring Inventory. Yeah, I know—it’s not the buzzing topic in hospitality. It’s not AI. It’s not guest personalization. It’s not the next big tech trend that executives love throwing around at conferences. But here’s the thing: your hotel’s inventory strategy is quietly draining your budget, slowing down […]
Get set for summer F&B revenue success
Images by IRIS Spring has officially sprung and it finally feels like summer is on the way. Ahead of the peak season, now is the time to invest in a digital strategy that focuses on seasonal menus, guest experiences and mobile ordering that delivers greater efficiency and satisfaction on both sides of the menu (for […]
The TownHouse Mykonos awarded Michelin Key
Reading Time: 2 minutes Greece: The TownHouse Mykonos, part of the luxury soft brand Elegant Hotel Collection, has been awarded a Michelin Key in the inaugural round of awards for Greece. Michelin Key has previously been presented in countries including France, Italy, Mexico, the USA, and the UK. Now, the Michelin Guide has extended its […]