Regulatory and Legal Affairs

Saudi Arabia-based Adeera has signed a new agreement to use transformative travel technology, Amadeus Digital Media. Through advanced omni-channel advertising strategies, Adeera will be able to better reach travelers at the moments they are most likely to book, across paid search, display, and social media. Thomas Grundner, Chief Commercial Officer at Adeera, says: “Using Amadeus’ market intelligence, we will be able to refine our outreach and offer travelers more compelling reasons to choose Adeera. The ability to integrate marketing, distribution, and data insight into a single platform stands out as a significant advantage. “Beyond the product, we appreciate the partnership approach with Amadeus and the opportunity to grow together as Adeera expands. This mix of technology and collaboration provides us with the foundation we need to achieve our ambitious growth goals.” Adeera is working to transform hospitality in Saudi Arabia, showcasing the kingdom’s rich tradition of hospitality...

Patrick M. D’Aoust probably didn’t expect his anniversary trip to end early, but he definitely didn’t think he’d have just 15 minutes to vacate his room.

The European Union is introducing a new wave of sustainability requirements that will reshape the hotel industry starting 2026. These regulations aim to boost transparency, curb greenwashing, and standardize how hotels measure and communicate their environmental impact.

Important news in the short-term rental industry today. Marriott + Sonder ended their agreement and Sonder has initiated a Chapter 7 BK liquidation. This signals a broader shift in the…

UN Tourism has successfully concluded the biggest General Assembly in its 50-year history, confirming new leadership, and announcing a shared vision for innovation and Artificial Intelligence.

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced that its licensing agreement with Sonder Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SOND, "Sonder") is no longer in effect due to Sonder’s default. As a result, Sonder is no longer affiliated with Marriott Bonvoy, and Sonder properties are not available for new bookings on Marriott’s channels.

Mexico City, Mexico, November 11, 2025 – Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, announces that Nomade Tulum and BE Tulum, two of the Riviera Maya’s most renowned beachfront resorts operated by Nomade People Group, have successfully implemented Infrasys POS across their operations.

(republished from an AI generated summary of the news) On Sunday, November 9, 2025, Marriott International issued a press release announcing the immediate termination of its licensing agreement with Sonder…

In the hotel business, a guest’s experience begins long before they step into the lobby. From the moment they make a booking online, they place their trust in the property’s ability to safeguard their personal and payment information.