Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered attacks are targeting hotel guests, Park Hyatt Tokyo will reopen in December and more...

Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered attacks are targeting hotel guests
Thursday, 25th September 2025

While hotels in Brazil have been the main target to date, such cyberattacks have also been reported in other countries around the globe.

Between June and August 2025, Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) discovered a new wave of cyberattacks by a threat group called RevengeHotels, which targets hotels to gain access to guests’ payment information. The group has been operating since 2015 and has since upgraded its methods >>

The first Park Hyatt in Asia, Tokyo, will reopen in December
25 Sep 2025 : Following a comprehensive property-wide refinement since May 2024, the hotel will unveil newly designed guestrooms and suites, restored public spaces, event venues and enhanced dining destinations >>

Weak growth expected as economic environment shifts
25 Sep 2025 : 72% of chief economists expect global economy to weaken in 2026 as disruptions in trade, technology, resources and institutions signal a shift to a new economic environment >>

Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris reveals newly renovated rooms and suites
25 Sep 2025 : Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris has completed a three-year transformation project that saw all its 243 rooms completely renovated >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Who Should Own the Customer and Other Data: The Franchisee or the Franchisor?
Thursday, 25th September 2025

In the new AI-driven era, where data is arguably more valuable than the real estate itself, isn't it time to redefine the rules of engagement between franchisors and franchisees?

Shouldn't guest data be owned by the party who actually owns the asset, while making it contractually accessible to the franchisor during the term of the agreement? >>

Exclusive Interview with the CEO of the Europa Group
Exclusive Feature: Giuliana Basso is the CEO of Europa Group SpA, a company with over 50 years of experience in the hospitality and tourism sector in northeastern Italy.

Under her leadership, the Group directly manages numerous hotels in Bibione and Lignano Sabbiadoro, totaling 17,000 rooms >>

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