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During the EHL Open Innovation Summit In Lausanne we sat with Rainer StampferFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts, President, Global Operations, Hotels and Resorts. Our conversation focused on the role of artificial intelligent in luxury hospitality and the changing expectations in terms of personalization. It also examined why the human component remains the ultimate indicator of excellence for high-end services. What technology or innovation will you say has the greatest impact in the next five to ten years?It’s no surprise that artificial intelligence is in the spotlight. Although we are in the early stages of development, there is a huge potential…

The CDC has updated its advisory due to an increase in measles cases.Before traveling abroad, the CDC recommends travelers get vaccinated against measles.According to CDC statistics, there are at least 1 088 confirmed cases of measles across the United States. A recent measles epidemic has prompted the leading health authority in Australia to update their guidance.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its website recently. travel advisory It is urging international travelers to confirm their vaccination against the measles before they travel abroad (or get vaccinated). The CDC’s advisory states that “Measles remains a risk worldwide, and international travelers are…

World of Hyatt loyalists can now use their points to book The Standard and StandardX hotels.Bunkhouse, another boutique hotel collection that was recently acquired by Hyatt, will join the World of Hyatt platform soon. World of Hyatt members can finally earn and burn points at one of the more lifestyle-forward additions to the brand family in recent years. The Standard and StandardX brands—including the new The Standard, Brussels—are slated to fully integrate into the World of Hyatt platform in phases beginning this month. Bunkhouse, a collection of smaller boutique hotels that was also included in the Hyatt acquisition of the…

JetBlue Travel Products is now known as Paisly LLC. This company, which provides non-air services like packages, hotels and cars for JetBlue customers, no longer uses the airline name. Paisly LLC will now power sales on United.com, its mobile app and under the new Blue Sky agreement. In an exclusive interview with Skift, Paisly’s President Jamie Perry said: “It is the first time that we have had a subsidiary without JetBlue as part of its name.” Paisly will be the main supplier of United’s hotels, packages, cruises, and travel insurance, once the new alliance between United & JetBlue is approved…

Hotel leaders say the U.S. is squandering its tourism potential — and global hotel giants are increasingly looking abroad for growth, particularly India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Anthony Capuano of Marriott International highlighted these challenges on Monday. A decade ago, foreign travelers spent $50 billion more in the U.S. than Americans spent abroad. This has been reversed. According to U.S. Travel Association the U.S. is now experiencing a $50 billion travel deficit. Capuano spoke on stage at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum, in New York. Capuano stated, “We have a decade worth of incredible global tentpoles events coming up.” “We have the…

How could these pants be comfortable after sitting for six hours in economy? It was not my first time wearing these magical pantsI tested them two weeks prior to the flight, on a 9-mile hike in Joshua Tree National Park. They kept me comfortable and cool. As any frequent flyer knows, sitting for hours in economy class is not easy. So when I reached my destination and felt the same level of comfort as before, I knew that these pants were special.  The pants are a winner, no matter what the conditions. I had bought Kuhl’s Radikl Pants Then, you…

Images by BookBoost Bookboost, a CRM that powers modern hospitality, has announced a new integration with TRYBE. TRYBE is a cloud-native booking software for spas, activities and hospitality. The partnership allows hotels to sync their spa, leisure, and activity bookings as well as guest preferences into their CRM. Ancillary data is a key part of guest experience and the marketing strategy. With wellness tourism on a rise, brands are able to gain a competitive advantage by integrating personalisation. Hoteliers can now personalise their rooms beyond the room. Every stage of the guest experience should include spa, leisure activities and other…

The TSA accepts variations of suffixes in boarding cards and IDs. On boarding passes, suffixes aren’t required. The agency adds, “if there’s a suffix in the boarding pass but there’s not one on your ID or vice-versa, this is an acceptable variation.”You don’t need to worry about leaving out the middle initial. The TSA is only interested in your first and last name.Can I change a typographical error on my ticket?Although most airlines have policies in place for correcting typos on tickets, the specifics can vary. As an example, Southwest You can also find out more about the following: JetBlue…

A trip to London, like any other of the most exciting, cosmopolitan and travel-friendly cities in the world, is always a great idea. The best time to travel to London depends on your goals. The best time to visit London depends on what you want out of your trip. Some periods will be busier than others because there are exciting cultural events and school holidays in the capital. Other times, however, may offer more availability for hotels and cheaper airfare.We spoke with a few travel experts to get their insider tips on the best times to visit London. Camilla Davidson…

Sunnyvale, CA, June 3rd, 2025 – LodgIQ, a leading provider of AI-powered revenue management technology for hotels, has announced its sponsorship of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Commercial Strategy Week 2025. This sponsorship reflects LodgIQ’s ongoing support for advancing revenue management towards commercial strategy and underscores its role as a trusted technology partner for hospitality revenue leaders. Held June 16-18, 2025, in Indianapolis and co-located with HITEC, HSMAI’s Commercial Strategy events serve as a focused gathering point for commercial executives in sales, marketing, and revenue optimization. LodgIQ’s sponsorship supports HSMAI’s mission to elevate the practice of hospitality…