Malvern, PA — September 15, 2025 – Newport Hospitality Group is pleased to announce the completion of a comprehensive renovation at the Courtyard Philadelphia Great Valley/Malvern. The project reintroduces the hotel as a contemporary destination designed to meet the evolving expectations of today’s travelers.

NEWH, Inc. (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality), the premier organization dedicated to scholarships, education, mentorship, and networking in the hospitality industry, is honored to announce the establishment of the Nikki Jones Memorial Scholarship, which is funded by a $50,000 bequest from Jones. A $10,000 biennial scholarship will be awarded in honor of Jones, a longtime member and significant contributor to the organization, as a testament to her belief in the power of education and her enduring commitment to fostering the next generation of hospitality leaders.

GuestRevu has launched a new set of AI-powered analytics tools that help hoteliers save time, understand guest sentiment, and act on guest feedback faster than ever before.

IRIS, the global provider of mobile F&B and guest experience platforms for the hospitality sector, today announces it has been selected by HEI Hotels & Resorts

Reading Time: < 1 minute Ireland: The Hoxton will debut in Ireland this November with a property in Dublin’s Creative Quarter, housed in the former Central Hotel. 
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Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Sutton Hotel Collection will invest £9.5 million in a refurbishment programme for The Castle Hotel Windsor, scheduled for completion in late 2026.
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Alongside its ethical motivation, sustainability carries business benefits for hoteliers, positioning them to attract more eco-conscious travelers and corporate groups with CSR objectives. So, technology that paves the way to sustainable operations is always welcome. Emma Cox, chief commercial officer at Boyertown, Pennsylvania-based ClimeCo, has worked in the sustainability and decarbonization space for nearly 20 years, and particularly within the last five years, she has witnessed an exponential increase in tech solutions. “I’ve seen sustainability […]
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CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that Alila, part of Hyatt’s portfolio of brands, is launching a new creative campaign, “A World Awaits.” The campaign also introduced Alila Moments, personalized guest experiences that span culture and community, nature and environmental awareness, creativity, and wellness. The campaign invites guests to experience the selected location by pairing visuals of Alila destinations with imagery of personal guest moments. “A World Awaits” also marks the debut of the Alila Moments […]
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STAAH Siteminder D-Edge Exely (Previously Travelline) Channel Management Number of OTAs Connected 1,000+ OTAs 450+ OTAs 300+ OTAs 120+ OTAs Zero Commission Yes Yes Yes Yes Content Distribution Yes – – Direct API Connections Yes Yes Yes Yes GDS Yes Yes Yes Yes Meta Channels Yes Yes Yes Connectivity Partnership Yes Yes Yes Yes Mobile […]

Noida, 5th September 2025: RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (NSE: RATEGAIN), a global provider of AI-powered SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality, today announced that its AI-powered voice agent, UNO VIVA, has been honored as the Winner for Excellence in Best AI Solution Showcase at the CII National Artificial Intelligence Awards 2025, held during the Global AI Summit in New Delhi. The CII National AI Awards and Summit 2025 spotlighted innovations driving India’s digital transformation, with participation from leaders across government, industry, and the travel and hospitality sector. The IndiaAI Mission, under the leadership of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, is enabling India’s rise as a global AI hub. RateGain is proud to contribute to this vision with AI-first solutions like UNO VIVA that are solving real-world problems from India for the world. UNO VIVA is the industry’s first CRS-integrated AI voice agent for hotel revenue teams. Beyond reducing revenue leakage from voice calls, it uses adaptive intelligence to understand booking intent, convert more opportunities, and grow direct revenue. With real-time responses, end-to-end reservation handling, multilingual support in 30+ languages, and rich call analytics, UNO VIVA empowers hotels to maximize revenue while delivering seamless guest experiences. This award underscores RateGain’s commitment to building AI that not only automates but transforms how travel businesses sell, serve, and scale globally. Bhanu Chopra, Founder and Managing Director, RateGain, said, “We are proud to be at the forefront of AI innovation in travel. This award validates our belief that AI built in India can solve global challenges. With our UNO platform at the core, we are reimagining every product to be AI-native—designed for intelligence, speed, and personalization at scale. This is not just a milestone for UNO VIVA but a motivation to keep pushing boundaries and build the next generation of travel technology.” About RateGain RateGain Travel Technologies Limited is a global provider of AI-powered SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality that works with 3,200+ customers and 700+ partners in 100+ countries, helping them accelerate revenue generation through acquisition, retention, and wallet share expansion. RateGain is one of the world’s largest processors of electronic transactions and price points, supporting revenue management, distribution, and marketing teams across hotels, airlines, meta-search companies, package providers, car rentals, travel management companies, cruises, and ferries. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in India, RateGain works with 26 of the Top 30 Hotel Chains, 25 of the Top 30 Online Travel Agents, 3 of the Top 4 Airlines, and all the top car rentals, including 15 Global Fortune 500 companies. For more information, please visit www.rategain.com. Media Contacts Aastha Khurana media@rategain.com Director-Corporate Communications
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Noida, 2nd September 2025: RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (NSE: RateGain), a global provider of AI-powered technology solutions for the hospitality and travel industry, today announced the introduction of the industry’s first Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration for its Booking Engine, available within Claude and other AI assistants. This breakthrough further strengthens RateGain’s position as an AI-first company by expanding the AI capabilities of UNO, its unified platform designed to simplify hotel commerce and power every step of the guest journey. According to KPMG, 66% of consumers now use AI tools in their daily lives, highlighting the urgency for hotels to stay aligned with this shift. The MCP integration for RateGain’s Booking Engine enables hoteliers and travel providers to deliver seamless conversational booking experiences to their guests, a first for the hospitality sector. For customers, this innovation enables faster adoption of conversational AI without heavy investment or complex integrations. Guests can simply search, compare, and book rooms using natural language with AI assistants and chatbots, helping hotels improve conversion, enhance guest experience, and stay competitive. Unlike approaches that focus only on visibility in AI-driven searches, RateGain’s solution makes hotels both AI-discoverable and AI-bookable, with real-time rates, availability, and amenities accessible directly from the booking engine. This ensures properties stay front and center as travelers increasingly turn to AI-powered planning. Commenting on the announcement, Ashish Sikka, Business Head, UNO Platforms, RateGain, said, “At RateGain, our mission is to help the world travel more by constantly reimagining how technology can simplify the journey. As travel discovery moves from clicks to conversations, the MCP integration for our Booking Engine is another step in UNO’s AI roadmap, empowering our customers to make their booking channels conversational and ensuring they are not just visible but bookable across every channel where guests explore and plan.” Combined with UNO’s expanding suite of AI-powered solutions, this milestone underscores RateGain’s mission to deliver the future of travel technology, today. About RateGain RateGain Travel Technologies Limited is a global provider of AI-powered SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality that works with 3,200+ customers and 700+ partners in 100+ countries, helping them accelerate revenue generation through acquisition, retention, and wallet share expansion. RateGain is one of the world’s largest processors of electronic transactions and price points, supporting revenue management, distribution, and marketing teams across hotels, airlines, meta-search companies, package providers, car rentals, travel management companies, cruises, and ferries. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in India, RateGain works with 26 of the Top 30 Hotel Chains, 25 of the Top 30 Online Travel Agents, 3 of the Top 4 Airlines, and all the top car rentals, including 15 Global Fortune 500 companies. For more information, please visit www.rategain.com. Media Contacts Aastha Khurana media@rategain.com Director-Corporate Communications
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Hotel Designs
Sir Devonshire Square opens its doors
Sir Devonshire Square opens its doors
Sophie Harper.

Hotel Designs
Richard Allan London and the power of art-ful design
Richard Allan London and the power of art-ful design
Meghan Taylor.

In the world of hospitality, few careers demonstrate the value of continuous learning and adaptability as clearly as that of Tej Walia FIH MI, Managing Director of Foxhills Collection. Over a career spanning more than 25 years, Walia has risen through the ranks from humble beginnings to leading one of the UK’s most dynamic country …

AX Hotels has opened Verdala Wellness Hotel, described as Malta’s first integrated wellness retreat. The adults-only venue forms part of the group’s AX Privilege Collection and has been built into the ridge above Rabat’s valleys. It is based around five themes – nutrition, movement, rest and recovery, emotional wellbeing, and connection – overseen by head …

Discover how Pop Art Hotel achieved 15-20% growth in direct bookings and saved 10 hours weekly with SiteMinder's platform.

Hotels in Lombok and South Bali are experiencing a 19% year-on-year increase in room rates for stays during the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia in Mandalika, according to new data from SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel distribution and revenue platform. For the period of 2-5 October, which includes check-ins before the race weekend officially begins, […]

The latest status symbol for frequent travelers? Access to an ever-growing number of members-only clubs and hotels.

For autumnal Rocky Mountain views, ride the Cumbres & Toltec Railroad.

CHICAGO (September 15, 2025) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with GSM Investissements Dominicana S.R.L., the...

CHICAGO (September 15, 2025) – The Grand Hyatt brand, Asia’s standard bearer of premium hospitality for more than 35 years, is strategically investing in evolving its offerings across the...

A gigabyte of mobile data might not sound like much — but for travelers, it’s instant connectivity, and for hotels, it’s a new weapon in the booking wars

Why travelers are skipping peak crowds and making autumn the hottest season in travel

Cruise travelers sailing from Miami or Fort Lauderdale often arrive hours before their assigned boarding time. But showing up too early at the pier can leave you thirsty, hungry, and without access to restrooms under the Florida sun. Terminals don’t always open right away, and even when they do, cabins usually aren’t ready until later […]

How Clean Are Hotel Bathrooms? How clean are hotel bathrooms? Most are surface-cleaned daily, but true disinfection varies by brand, staffing, and products. High-touch spots—faucet handles, flush levers, light switches, door pulls, hair-dryer grips, and vanity edges—harbor the most germs. Look for dry, residue-free fixtures, fresh towels, and sealed cups. Want a quick safety boost? […]

Malvern, PA — September 15, 2025 – Newport Hospitality Group is pleased to announce the completion of a comprehensive renovation at the Courtyard Philadelphia Great Valley/Malvern. The project reintroduces the hotel as a contemporary destination designed to meet the evolving expectations of today’s travelers.

NEWH, Inc. (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality), the premier organization dedicated to scholarships, education, mentorship, and networking in the hospitality industry, is honored to announce the establishment of the Nikki Jones Memorial Scholarship, which is funded by a $50,000 bequest from Jones. A $10,000 biennial scholarship will be awarded in honor of Jones, a longtime member and significant contributor to the organization, as a testament to her belief in the power of education and her enduring commitment to fostering the next generation of hospitality leaders.