WTTC Global Summit lands in Rome, September 2025

LONDON, UK – Following its hugely successful Global Summit last year in Perth, Western Australia, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is bringing the world’s most prestigious Travel & Tourism event to Rome this year, marking a significant return to Europe after six years.

ForwardKeys: Europe’s top picks for US travellers in 2025

 

With US tourists representing the second highest international tourism spend globally – $158.7 billion USD in 2023 according to Statista— trailing only Chinese travellers, understanding their travel intentions and emerging trends is of huge economic importance to destinations worldwide.

Mabrian Launches a Tool to Monitor Short Term Rental Offerings in Destinations

 – This new solution uses big data and artificial intelligence capabilities to map short term rentals offerings, focusing on three tasks:  measuring the total, real number of listings in a given destination; surfacing listings that do not comply with established standards or regulations; and identifying lessors in order to resolve disputes.

– Integrated into Mabrian’s data intelligence panel, this tool will allow tourist offices (DMOs) and urban planning authorities to monitor, control, and manage short term rentals listed on the main online portals, including Airbnb, Booking, and TripAdvisor.

Marriott enters strategic agreement with PathSpot

 

Marriott International Inc. has entered into a strategic agreement with technology company PathSpot Technologies Inc., the creator of a real-time hygiene management and digital kitchen system that protects against the threat and spread of illness with a handwashing validation system and equipment monitoring technology.

Celestyal Discovery Returns to Service With More Premium Accommodations

Celestyal Discovery is back in service after undergoing a significant winter refit in Athens, introducing new premium accommodations and upgraded dining options.

Art in Germany - from public to private

 

Interpreting and presenting the German art scene

If it's new approaches to art you're after, Germany is the right place for you. Large exhibition venues present well-known and lesser-known artists with innovative concepts, while permanent exhibitions at art museums provide overviews and insights into a wide variety of stylistic periods. Even gigantic examples of industrial culture become impressive stages for art exhibitions and galleries.

Buybacks of shares by Scandic during week 12, 2025

 Between 17 March and 21 March 2025, Scandic Hotels Group AB (publ) (LEI: 529900JY9ZBGUXGRKQ86) has repurchased in total 215,127 own shares (ISIN: SE0007640156) as part of the share buyback program initiated by the Board of Directors.

From New York to Osaka, Here’s Where Hilton is Opening and Renovating This Season

 

As Hilton enters the second quarter of the year, the hospitality company looks forward to opening the doors to some incredible properties and debuting exciting renovations. Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is set to have a busy spring with the return of the highly anticipated Waldorf Astoria New York, as well as the opening of the brand’s first hotels in Japan and Costa Rica, with Waldorf Astoria Osaka and Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique both opening in April. Additionally the extended stay brand LivSmart Studios by Hilton will debut this quarter, with openings in Kokomo, Indiana and Tullahoma, Tennessee. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s to come.

Leveraging AI to Deliver Experiential Rewards that Drive Loyalty Program Differentiation

 In today’s crowded and competitive loyalty landscape, loyalty programs face a critical inflection point. Members expect more than transactional value; they also want experiences that resonate more deeply. This presents challenges and opportunities for brands looking to differentiate their loyalty offerings—and AI may hold the key to addressing both.

United Airlines Breaks Ground on New $177M Ground Service Equipment Facility and Opens New State-of-the-Art Technical Operations Training Facility at George Bush Intercontinental Airport

 

EUROCONTROL and the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) have confirmed their continued collaboration through a new Cooperation Agreement, further cementing their shared commitment to advancing aviation sustainability and addressing the challenge of climate change.