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Grand Metropolitan Hotels Expands Asia Portfolio:Brionj Secures Luxury Villa in Siem Reap
Villa Lily in Siem Reap continues the hotel group’s expansion within the Southeast Asian luxury segment Zurich, 5 May 2026: Villa Lily in Cambodia – an exclusive luxury residence located near the world-famous Angkor Wat temple complex, will now become part of the Brionj Luxury Hotel Collection. Villa Lily in Siem Reap The integration of this new asset follows recent development projects by the hotel group in Vietnam. With this portfolio expansion, Grand Metropolitan Hotels
May 82 min read


First Brionj Luxury Hotel Collection property in Germany – “THE BALTIC VIEW“ to open in spring 2026
Exclusive Baltic Sea location with a strong connection to nature: The property will feature 14 luxury apartments of up to 160 sqm, offering a coastal retreat for discerning guests. VENTIS AG/Peter Droll Zürich, 7 April 2026: An exceptional hospitality concept is taking shape on the Baltic coast of Rügen, combining multiple strategic dimensions: The property will operate as a curated “Signature House” within the Brionj Luxury Hotel Collection, while simultaneously expanding t
Apr 92 min read


Focus Group Launches Hospitality Conversational AI Platform To Support Hotel Teams
UK's leading provider of essential technology releases AI & Automation solutions including conversational AI that enhances team productivity, guest satisfaction and revenue for hospitality operations. Shoreham-by-Sea, UK - 16 March 2026: Focus Group, one of the UK's leading independent providers of essential business technology and connectivity solutions, today launches Focus CX, a conversational AI platform to support hotel teams achieve more in their day-to-day. Focus G
Mar 182 min read


REPORT: World Parity Monitor Identifies Weak Points in Hotel Price Parity
The World Parity Monitor — Annual Edition 2025 by 123Compare.me discovers price parity is increasingly failing on mobile and amongst solo traveller and couples markets. Barcelona, 20 January 2026 — The annual World Parity Monitor by 123Compare.me reveals that hotel price parity is no longer a uniform, market-wide issue, but a context-driven challenge shaped by how, when, and from where travellers search. Based on more than six million monthly price comparisons across 60 m
Jan 212 min read


PRESS RELEASE: Venari Lodges joins the Brionj – Luxury Hotel Collection
Resort in pristine nature to open in 2027. Sustainable and visionary living meets exclusive immersion in nature: Grand Metropolitan Hotels, through its brand Brionj , will soon offer a truly unique resort experience in the Croatian wilderness. Amsterdam, 2 December, 2025: The Brionj – Luxury Hotel Collection has signed a management agreement for a boutique hunting resort in Janja Gora, expanding its exclusive portfolio with another project that combines sustainability, des
Dec 3, 20252 min read


PRESS RELEASE: Cendyn leads market shift connecting hotel rates to AI search
Partnership with DirectBooker to enable hotels to be discoverable on AI-driven travel search platforms including ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude with MCP Austin, Texas, USA – November 24, 2025 : Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology and services company, is leading the market shift to AI search in partnership with DirectBooker by enabling hotel direct booking rates to be visible in AI search results. Kevin Duncan, Executive Vice President, Product Cendyn with Sanjay Vak
Nov 25, 20253 min read
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