Travel technology provider Amadeus has signed an extended partnership with BCD Travel which will see the global travel management company become the latest reseller of Cytric Easy for Microsoft Teams.

About one year ago, the state of California passed two bills that introduced significant changes for the state’s hotel industry. By mid-May of 2025, the United States will implement a similar, comprehensive law that will affect hoteliers around the globe.

Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology and services company, and Amadeus, a leading technology provider for the travel industry, today released metrics from the companies’ Hospitality Group and Business Performance Index (the “Index”). The overall health index reached the highest level in four quarters. The aggregated Index reflected performance for all segments – Group, Corporate Negotiated, GDS, and Events – and shows 1Q2025 achieved 109.1 percent compared to 2024. Top overall health index markets include:

Beyond the check-in desk, a digital revolution is fundamentally reshaping hospitality, demanding leaders rethink core systems like the PMS. Consequently, decisions around PMS and distribution strategies are fundamental to competitiveness, guest experience, and profitability. Zsuzsanna Albrecht explores common pitfalls, emerging trends, and key strategies in this exclusive interview. Discover invaluable insights on tech selection, future-proofing, and distribution for sustainable growth.

You don’t need new photoshoots to keep up with seasonal campaigns. Just use what you already have, and let AI do the rest. With generative AI tools, your existing hotel images (guest rooms, lobbies, restaurants, pools, and more) can be instantly adapted for any occasion. Add festive decor for Christmas, summer vibes for the holidays, romantic touches for Valentine’s Day, or custom setups for weddings, birthdays, or local events.

Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform, has announced a strategic partnership with STAAH, a pioneer in hotel distribution technology. The partnership aims to equip hoteliers with advanced tools for efficient channel management.

The French hospitality industry is at a crossroads. Between stricter regulations, rising operational costs, and increasing guest demands, hotels across France are under pressure to evolve. At FHT Paris 2025, industry leaders gathered to explore how Digital Transformation is transforming hospitality operations, moving beyond buzzwords and into real-world impact.

Anacove, a leading provider of AI-enabled, cloud-connected energy management solutions for the global hotel industry and an Oracle partner, today announced that its suite of hotel energy management solutions is available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace, and can be deployed on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and integrates with OPERA Cloud via the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP). Oracle Cloud Marketplace is a centralized repository of enterprise applications offered by Oracle and Oracle partners.

IDeaS, a SAS company and the world's leading provider of hospitality revenue management software, today announced it has been selected as winner of the “RMS Innovation of the Year” award in the 3rd annual TravelTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by TravelTech Breakthrough, a leading independent market intelligence organization that evaluates and recognizes standout travel technology companies, products and services around the globe.

Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology and services company, announced today several enhancements and innovations in its revenue management products, Guestrev and Grouprev. Additional integrations and partnerships with companies such as Amadeus and Agilisys demonstrate the company’s commitment to driving revenue and growing profitability.