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From Pipeline to Progress: What Africa’s Hotel Development Data Isn’t Telling Us

At this year’s Future Hospitality Summit Africa, the message from the stage was clear: pipelines are growing, investor interest remains steady and nearly every region is positioning itself as open for business. But beneath the optimism lies a more pressing reality - Africa doesn’t have a development problem, it has a delivery problem. Keynotes and panel discussions unpacked this disconnect in detail. The gap between development ambition and operational execution remains significant. For stakeholders involved in hospitality investment and advisory across the continent, this misalignment poses both a risk and an opportunity.
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Global Business Travel and Events Prices Set to Stabilize Through 2025 and 2026, Amid Looming Economic Uncertainty

After several years of pandemic-induced volatility and recovery-driven spikes, business travel prices began showing signs of moderation last year. Now, prices are set to stabilize further over the next 18 months, according to the latest edition of the annual Global Business Travel Forecast released by CWT, the business travel and meetings specialist, and GBTA, the world’s largest business travel trade organization.
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Garner by IHG Gains Momentum in India with Third Signing This Year

India, 22 July 2025: IHG®Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a franchise agreement for Garner Kutch in Gujarat, marking the brand’s third signing in India within months of its IMEA launch. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2026, the hotel reinforces IHG’s strategy to expand its portfolio in emerging secondary and tertiary markets, where demand for high-quality, world-class accommodations is rapidly increasing.
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The 4Ps of Revenue Management: The Virtuous Circle to Boost Your Bookings

Have you ever wondered why so many hoteliers struggle to maximize their revenue despite putting in a lot of effort? As a revenue management expert, I often see properties focusing on minor tweaks without having a clear strategic framework. Today, I want to share with you a proven method to significantly boost your profitability and bookings: the 4Ps of Revenue Management.
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HCN and Stingray Partner to Bring FREE In-Room Music Streaming to Hotel Rooms

Hotel Communication Network (HCN), the leading global provider of ad-supported, AI Concierge enabled in-room tablets for hotels, announces a groundbreaking partnership with Stingray, the Montreal-based global music, media, and technology company. This industry-first collaboration will bring 20 channels of genre-diverse, fully licensed music streaming to HCN’s in-room tablets — delivering a new layer of entertainment to hotel guests at no cost to hoteliers.
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The Garden District Hotel Opens in New Orleans’ Iconic Garden District

Nestled in the picturesque Garden District of New Orleans, The Garden District Hotel is officially open to welcome travelers and locals to refined havens steeped in Southern charm. After debuting in June 2025, the hotel sets a new standard for boutique hospitality in the city’s most storied neighborhood with distinct and vibrant personality, exceptional design that honors the historic surroundings, and alluring spaces for guests and locals to gather. Mere steps from a bustling arts scene, local shops, the scenic riverfront, iconic St. Charles Avenue and a vintage streetcar line that provides access to every corner of town, guests will be immersed in the city’s rich culture and lively spirit for a quintessential New Orleans experience.
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