Global leaders in new hotel room openings for 2025, first Regent Hotel for Makkah and more...

Global leaders in new hotel room openings for 2025
Wednesday, 12th February 2025

Among markets outside of the US, Shanghai, London and Dubai are projected to open the most hotel rooms in 2025 >>

IHG and AIMS launches the first Regent Hotel in Makkah
12 Feb 2025 : Elevating hospitality in Islam’s holiest city, Regent Makkah promises exceptional luxury and comfort with 330 rooms and suites that offer breathtaking views of Masjid al-Haram >>

Artyzen expands to Xi'an with new luxury lifestyle hotel
12 Feb 2025 : Artyzen Hospitality Group announced a management agreement with Xi'an Yang's Real Estate Development to open its first Artyzen Hotels and Resorts luxury lifestyle hotel in Xi'an, China >>

Travel technology at ITB Berlin 2025
12 Feb 2025 : ITB Berlin is setting new standards with its Travel Technology segment and will once again be the global hub for technological innovations in the travel industry >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Membership Fatigue is Real - Are Clubs Running Out of People?
Wednesday, 12th February 2025

There was a time when exclusivity was everything, the best members' clubs thrived on the mystery of the invite, the allure of the members-only threshold, the sacred divide between 'them' and 'us'.

And the quiet satisfaction of knowing you were inside, while others were left outside, nose pressed against the glass. But today, there’s a shift. Is exclusivity still the key to desirability, or is inclusivity the cultural currency? >>

AI in Business Travel: Managing The Risks
Hallucinations, bias and autonomous systems? Is AI risky business, and how do travel industry players safeguard against risk at this critical juncture? >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of February 11, 2025
Hyatt plans to acquire Playa to enhancing its All-Inclusive option, winning strategies for independent hoteliers and more >>