| | 6 HOSPITALITY BUSINESS REVIEWMAY 2025 MAY - 2025, Volume 05 - Issue - 04 (ISSN 2837-1615)Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to Hospitality Business ReviewVisit www.hospitalitybusinessreview.comManaging EditorJudy ChristinEditorial StaffEmail: Alex D'SouzaJoe PattrickVisualizerssales@hospitalitybusinessreview.comeditor@hospitalitybusinessreview.commarketing@hospitalitybusinessreview.comEditorialJudy ChristinManaging Editoreditor@hospitalitybusinessreview.comHospitality is no longer just about a well-made bed or a polite front desk greeting. The new standard in guest interaction is smart, seamless and sensory. Voice-activated room services now go beyond turning off lights. They're integrated into a larger guest ecosystem--from personalized check-ins to real-time itinerary curation that learns, adapts and engages. Digital concierge boards adjust offers and restaurant recommendations based on the time of day, weather or guest demographics. While communication is evolving digitally, hotel furniture is no longer just about form and function--it's becoming modular, mobile and meaningful. There's also a marked resurgence of boldness and biophilia: the maximalist headboards, textured upholstery in vibrant hues and nature-infused elements channel local culture and sustainable materials. Even artisan-made furnishings are seeing a revival--offering both visual storytelling and a tangible sense of place.Driven by these trends, the global hospitality market size is projected to reach $7.23 trillion in 2029 at a CAGR of 6.1 percent. This Hospitality Business Review edition brings thought leadership articles from Victoria DelVecchio, Hotel General Manager at CitizenM Hotels, about how technology leaves the deepest impression in hospitality. Phil Keb, Senior Executive, Luxury Brand Growth the Americas at IHG Hotels and Resorts, stresses his journey to become a key player in global luxury hospitality, strongly focusing on branded residences as a core growth strategy.The publication spotlights Talk and Tonic as the cover feature and as the Hospitality Media Communication Service Company of the Year. It recognizes how it redefines hospitality PR by blending storytelling, strategic insight, and a deep understanding of the industry. We have featured Andaaz Manufacturing as Hotel Furniture Manufacturing Company of the Year for its ability to turn designer visions into physical realities that complement and enhance its environment.This edition features the Hospitality Media Communication Service Company of the Year 2025 and the Hotel Furniture Manufacturing Company of the Year 2025; we hope you find the right partner to meet your organization's needs. Let us know your thoughts! The Hospitality Upgrade: Bold Spaces, Smarter InterfacesCopyright © 2025 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Julia ThomasMatthew JacobRichard TaylorVictor MorrisDisclaimer: *Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOsChris LynnKevin Parker EUROPE
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