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Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to recognize two champions of hospitality technology. Mary Gerdts will be inducted to the HFTP International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame, recognized for the development of game-changing, hospitality payment technology. Gerdts is the founder and CEO of two payment processing companies, POST Integrations, Inc. and EboCom, LLC. Bob Gilbert will be posthumously recognized with the HFTP Award of Merit, which recognizes individuals who have made a significant innovation or breakthrough that established a path for others in hospitality technology. Gilbert, was the president and CEO of HSMAI Americas for more than 30 years.
Published: Fri, 15 May 2026 14:25:23 +0000
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Forget flagships. Forget concept stores. Forget polite rails of neatly folded jackets under warm lighting. Vollebak has built a 1,000kg aluminium spacecraft-shop and sent it on tour.
Published: Fri, 15 May 2026 13:29:34 +0000
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After two decades shaping some of the UK’s most recognisable live music environments, Kim O’Brien is evolving her work within the live music sector, expanding beyond large-scale festival systems into a new international hosted experience focused on intimate, music-led cultural connection.
Published: Fri, 15 May 2026 12:03:37 +0000
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WTM Spotlight Riyadh has been launched to connect the global travel industry with one of the world’s fastest-evolving tourism markets, as Saudi Arabia accelerates its Vision 2030 ambitions across destination development, aviation, hospitality and infrastructure. According to Danielle Curtis, Regional Portfolio Director, UAE, RX, the new event is designed as a focused, curated platform that reflects both sides of the Kingdom’s tourism opportunity: its rapid rise as an inbound destination and its growing influence as a high-value outbound market. Bringing together more than 450 exhibitors, over 6,500 regional and international visitors, and 150 hand-selected international hosted buyers, the inaugural edition aims to move brands beyond interest into practical business development through pre-scheduled meetings, targeted networking and market insight. With Riyadh positioned at the centre of Saudi Arabia’s transformation, the event will provide direct access to local buyers, decision-makers and stakeholders, while encouraging deeper conversations around premium travel, market access, resilience, visitor confidence and long-term collaboration.
Published: Fri, 15 May 2026 11:11:59 +0000
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Southern California has emerged as a top destination for corporate retreats, offering a blend of dynamic venues, appealing climate, and unique team-building opportunities. Companies are motivated by the region’s versatility, accessibility, and world-class amenities, which accommodate diverse organizational goals and group sizes. As competition grows to deliver memorable, productive experiences, planners increasingly see Southern California as the optimal choice for their marquee retreats.
Published: Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:26 +0000
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UK Tourism Minister Stephanie Peacock MP today reaffirmed government support for cruise growth as industry leaders gathered at the Port of Tyne for CLIA’s Cruise Tourism Summit.
The Summit united cruise leaders, UK government representatives, ports, and tourism organisations. The programme explored ways that cruise can expand economic opportunity, strengthen regional tourism, and create lasting value for communities across the country.
Published: Fri, 15 May 2026 07:27:24 +0000
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Newlyweds dreaming of La Dolce Vita may be onto something. People who honeymoon in Italy are the most likely to report that they have a ‘happy marriage’, according to a new survey of 2,000 adults.
Hyatt1 commissioned research on people’s honeymoon destinations and asked them to share their current marital status - offering options including ‘happily married’, ‘unhappily married’ and ‘divorced’. The boot-shaped country topped the list with 87.5% of people who honeymooned there still reporting to be ‘happily married’2. This may come as no surprise as a host of Hollywood stars and Glastonbury headliners have decided to honeymoon in the place famed for pizza, pasta and Prosecco.
Published: Fri, 15 May 2026 06:05:16 +0000
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To mark the USA’s 250th anniversary, North America Travel Service has launched a new ‘£250 for 250’ campaign, offering holidaymakers £250 per person off tailor-made USA holidays.
The offer applies to all new USA holiday bookings made by 31 May 2026, travelling between 11 May 2026 to 31 December 2027 and with a minimum spend of £5,000.
Published: Fri, 15 May 2026 06:02:31 +0000
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Business Travel Show Europe: 24-25 June 2026, Excel London – registration open now
Published: Thu, 14 May 2026 08:49:24 +0000
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CTO Secures IDB Commitment and World Bank Support to Advance Regional Supply-Side Tourism Strategy
Published: Thu, 14 May 2026 08:41:59 +0000