Depth of information now drives hotel visibility
Google’s AI mode rewards rich, helpful content — not keywords, backlinks, or thin hotel pages Nov 5, 2025 Google AI Mode is changing how travelers search. Instead of typing simple…
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Booking.com watches for OpenAI’s next move
How chatbot-driven travel planning could reshape competition among online travel agencies Nov 5, 2025 Travelers are increasingly turning to AI chatbots to help plan their trips, raising questions about whether…
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Doug Kennedy’s Next Staff Training Webcast: Hotel Sales Presentation Skills for Remote Buyers
Register your team and participate live, or view the recording of Doug Kennedy’s next 40-minute training webcast scheduled for Friday, November 21, at Noon EST. REGISTER HERE
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HFTP Announces 2025–2026 Global Executive Committee and Board of Directors
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has announced its 2025–2026 HFTP Global Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
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9 visionary keynote speakers advancing the Future of Hospitality Education at EuroCHRIE 2025
EuroCHRIE 2025, hosted by Hotelschool The Hague, brings together global educators, researchers, and industry leaders to explore the future of hospitality and tourism education. The conference highlights innovation across the sector, from AI and leadership to sustainability, future skills, while emphasising the role of education as a driver of industry innovation.
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The Social Hub unveils new global marketing leadership team as hospitality brand accelerates growth across Europe
Social impact driven hospitality brand The Social Hub has unveiled a new-look marketing leadership team as it ramps up its European brand-building operation under Chief Marketing Officer Trix van der Vleuten.
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Shiji partners with Meetingselect to empower hotels with seamless real-time meeting room bookings.
Barcelona, Spain, November 4, 2025 – Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, has announced a strategic partnership with Meetingselect, the global player in meeting and event automation offering an integrated Meetings & Events web booking widget via Shiji’s product line. This partnership combines Shiji’s property management expertise with Meetingselect’s advanced booking technology to deliver seamless, real-time meeting room booking experience for hotels, resorts, and venues worldwide.
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Strand Palace Unveils New Spaces Following £55 Million Refurbishment
Launching on 10 November 2025, London’s Strand Palace will unveil a £2 million Meetings & Events renovation, strengthening the landmark property’s position as a leader amongst London’s hotel offering, from both a business and leisure perspective.
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Riu Palace Calypso Has Been Upgraded Following a Full Refurbishment
Hotel Riu Palace Calypso, located on Jandía beach in the Canary Islands, has just opened its doors following a full refurbishment that has expanded its dining options, redesigned all its spaces, improved accessibility and enhanced sea views from all parts of hotel, including all the rooms. Through the renovation, the hotel has been upgraded to RIU Palace’s top-of-the-line option and has been adapted to be part of RIU’s Adults Only concept.
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Premier Inn Gets the Green Light in Leeds City Centre
Whitbread plc, owner of Premier Inn - the UK’s largest hotel brand - has received planning consent to transform Verity House, a vacant office building in the South Bank area of Leeds city centre, into a 131-room hotel.
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