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Located at Royal Victoria Dock beside ExCeL London, Sunborn London is the UK’s only luxury yacht hotel, offering waterfront views across the historic Royal Docks and an experience tailored to celebratory stays such as birthdays, anniversaries, and proposals. Delivering five-star service aboard a docked yacht presents unique operational challenges, from tight physical spaces to complex guest flows and the need for seamless coordination across onboard departments including F&B, MICE, and housekeeping.Located at Royal Victoria Dock beside ExCeL London, Sunborn London is the UK’s only luxury yacht hotel, offering waterfront views across the historic Royal Docks and an experience tailored to...

The MCP is an open-source framework that connects AI systems and chatbots to live data, sources, and services, allowing them to interact securely with external applications.The MCP is an open-source framework that connects AI systems and chatbots to live data, sources, and services, allowing them to interact securely with external applications. 

The hospitality industry is investing heavily in technology, data, and automation – but many hotel teams still feel like progressisn’t translating into real operational impact. While systems are more advanced than ever, fragmented data and manual workarounds continue to slow decision-making and strain already stretched teams.The hospitality industry is investing heavily in technology, data, and automation – but many hotel teams still feel like progressisn’t translating into real operational impact. While systems are more advanced than ever, fragmented data and manual workarounds continue to slow decision-making and strain already stretched teams. 

Luxury resorts do not suffer from a lack of marketing sophistication. Many operate with advanced technology stacks, experienced teams, and more data than at any point in their history.Luxury resorts do not suffer from a lack of marketing sophistication. Many operate with advanced technology stacks, experienced teams, and more data than at any point in their history. 

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today released its 2026 State of the Industry report, providing a data-driven look at hotel performance, operating conditions, and the sector’s outlook for the year ahead. AHLA projects improved opportunity in 2026 as major global events such as the FIFA World Cup and America250 help lift travel demand and the industry continues to invest in hiring and operations.The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today released its 2026 State of the Industry report, providing a data-driven look at hotel performance, operating conditions, and the sector’s outlook for the year ahead. AHLA projects improved...

Bleisure, the blending of business and leisure travel, has become a growing trend in the world of business travel. More and more guests are seeking a seamless experience that allows them to remain productive during the day, while also embracing meaningful time to connect with their destination. GCSTIMES believes this shift in travel preferences presents a unique opportunity: to encourage longer, more intentional stays without increasing travel volume or carbon footprint.Bleisure, the blending of business and leisure travel, has become a growing trend in the world of business travel. More and more guests are seeking a seamless experience that allows...

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Hospitality Upgrade are pleased to announce that program planning for the upcoming CIO Summit EMEA has begun and the opportunity for senior hospitality technology leaders from across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to register their interest is now available. This exclusive event, at the W Amsterdam, will offer programming that prompts attendees to exchange ideas, explore strategic technology topics, and form lasting relationships in a collaborative, vendor-neutral setting.Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Hospitality Upgrade are pleased to announce that program planning for the upcoming CIO Summit EMEA has begun and...

Modern hotels are stepping up their game on social media, tapping into the power of ‘Insta Crews’ to craft eye-catching content. By collaborating with influencers, they’re not just increasing their visibility but also revolutionizing guest experiences. This trend highlights how vital an engaging online presence has become in the competitive hospitality landscape.Modern hotels are stepping up their game on social media, tapping into the power of ‘Insta Crews’ to craft eye-catching content. By collaborating with influencers, they’re not just increasing their visibility but also revolutionizing guest experiences. This trend highlights how vital an engaging online presence has become in the...

The fee, capped at 50 paise, 75 paise, and Re 1, depending on the business models of the platform, is expected to raise Rs 250-300 crore annually. It will benefit about five lakh gig workers across Karnataka, including 2.75 lakh in Bengaluru, working in ride-hailing, ecommerce, and food delivery.The fee, capped at 50 paise, 75 paise, and Re 1, depending on the business models of the platform, is expected to raise Rs 250-300 crore annually. It will benefit about five lakh gig workers across Karnataka, including 2.75 lakh in Bengaluru, working in ride-hailing, ecommerce, and food delivery.