Record-Breaking Performance Propels French Tourism to New Heights – Image Credit Unsplash    France’s Travel & Tourism sector is poised to continue its record-breaking growth into 2025, following a historic performance in 2024. 2024: A Record Year for French Tourism In 2024, France’s Travel & Tourism sector achieved unprecedented success, setting new economic contributions, employment, and […]

Bvlgari Resort & Mansions Abu Dhabi Rendering – Image Credit Bvlgari Hotels    Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts has entered into an agreement with Eagle Hills to develop a new resort and mansions in Abu Dhabi, scheduled to open in 2030. Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts is set to expand its portfolio with a new development in Abu […]

U.S. Travel Agencies Report $8.6 Billion in Air Ticket Sales in February 2025 – Image Credit Unsplash    Corporate Travel Continued Downward Trend While Total Passenger Trips Remained Flat Today, Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) released data showing U.S.-based travel agency air ticket sales totaled $8.6 billion in May 2025 — a 5% year-over-year decrease.* May’s passenger […]

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Denver Skyline. Credit: Captain Colorado Photography    In 2024, Denver’s tourism industry successfully matched the high performance of the previous year, maintaining a steady influx of visitors and significant spending. According to Visit Denver, the city’s official tourism marketing agency, the city welcomed 37.1 million domestic visitors and saw $10.3 billion in tourism-related expenditures. Visitor Statistics […]

How AI Agents for Hotels Work: Features and Benefits – Image Credit TrustYou    This article explains how AI Agents work, what features make them useful to large hotel groups, and how they help improve guest experience while reducing operational load. AI is playing a bigger role in hospitality, but it’s not just about guest-facing chatbots […]

PVNG is Aptech’s next-generation accounting solution that brings simple menu structure and easy-to-navigate architecture to hotel clients across North America. PVNG was designed for the hospitality industry and engineered to be flexible to accommodate a variety of deployment options. It is cloud-based and can easily handle both single and multi-property accounting. Report SchedulerOne of the […]

City Reserve Suite at 1 Hotel Melbourne Credit: Mikkel Vang    Located along 220 meters of the Yarra River in the revitalized North Wharf precinct, 1 Hotel Melbourne features 277 guest rooms, including 36 suites, and offers luxury accommodations and sustainable design. The property incorporates the restored Goods Shed No. 5, a heritage-listed structure that reflects […]

PwC U.S. Deals 2025 Midyear Outlook: Targeted M&A Takes the Lead in Hospitality and Leisure – Image Credit PwC    Hospitality and leisure (H&L) dealmakers began 2025 with cautious optimism, but continued volatility in capital markets and trade policy has forced a reassessment of growth strategies. While the volume of large, transformative deals remains subdued, […]

CBRE Report: The Evolution of Hotel Brands in Asia Pacific: Why It Matters – Image Credit Unsplash+    The global hotel industry is in a period of brand consolidation, with the world’s leading operators continuing to expand their footprint through new developments and brand strategies.  With hotel brand penetration still relatively low compared to the U.S. […]