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Mews and Duetto have exceeded 600 joint hotel customers, driving revenue growth for hoteliers globally. The integration between Mews and Duetto enables customers to price room rates based on demand, occupancy levels, competitor rates, and other factors. The partnership began in 2017 and today combines to service properties of all sizes—the smallest of which has only three rooms, the largest has over 800—in 29 countries. Properties that use Mews and Duetto in combination see an

The starting point for sustainability in the hotel industry is the goals set by owners, brands, and management companies. The objectives can be fairly specific, such as reducing waste or energy consumption by a certain percentage within a certain timeframe, shifting to eco-friendly housekeeping products, or meeting the requirements of a program such as LEED or Green Key. But when it comes to the vendor partnerships that will achieve those goals, there are many options

ATLANTA, Georgia—Officials of Aperture Hotels announced that Patrick Short has been named chief operating operator. In his new role, Short will provide cross-disciplinary leadership and direct operational execution and commercial strategy for Aperture’s portfolio of 27 managed hotels. “With more than thirty years of hospitality operations experience, Patrick is the perfect fit for Aperture’s growing portfolio to continue improving operations performance metrics across the board,” said Charles Oswald, president and CEO, Aperture Hotels. “From Wischermann

LONDON—Hilton announced plans to open three new hotels in Portugal in 2025 and 2026 under three brands—Canopy by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, and DoubleTree by Hilton—as part of the company’s plans to continue expanding its presence in the country. Patrick Fitzgibbon, senior vice president, development EMEA, Hilton said, “Last year tourist numbers soared to record highs in Portugal and with demand expected to continue, it’s an incredibly attractive hotel investment market. We’re thrilled to

WASHINGTON—Green Key Global announced its first-ever slate of board members and the appointment of Heather McCrory, a hospitality expert with 40 years of experience in the industry, as chair. McCrory recently served as CEO of Accor’s North American and Central American operations and currently advises the hospitality industry as principal of Heather J. McCrory & Associates. She joins other hospitality professionals who will guide Green Key Global, which is jointly operated by the American Hotel