Let's kick off 2025 with major news and more opportunities to connect

Welcome to the first 2025 edition of Let’s Connect, our monthly newsletter!?

The year has only just begun, but we're already bustling with a calendar full of major industry events and the exciting news of our acquisition of ErmesHotels. This strategic move marks a significant step forward, enhancing our ability to deliver innovative, all-in-one solutions and reinforcing our commitment to driving growth for hospitality businesses worldwide.

From networking opportunities to insightful discussions - here’s where you’ll find us over the next few months:

FITUR, 22nd–26th January 2025 – Madrid, Spain

One of the largest international tourism fairs, FITUR brings together industry professionals to discuss global travel trends and foster collaboration across sectors. Come and meet us at booth 8D07

?Hospitality Digital Awards, 29th January 2025 - Milan, Italy

A key event celebrating innovation and excellence in the digital transformation of the hospitality industry.?

Global Revenue Forum, 30th January 2025 - Milan, Italy

With more than 1,200 attendees among 4 cities and online from all over Europe and USA, Global Revenue Forum is a must-attend event for revenue management professionals. For the 2025 edition, our Vice President, Piergiorgio Schirru, will take the stage alongside Alessandro Falbo Account Executive at Microsoft with the speech “Machine learning and generative AI meet revenue management - How innovative technology drives revenue growth and direct bookings”, a unique occasion to explore the transformative power of machine learning and generative AI in revolutionising revenue management strategies.

Albergatore Day, 29th January 2025 – Rome, Italy

An event dedicated to Italian hoteliers, featuring discussions on market trends and opportunities for the hotel industry.

BIT – International Travel Exhibition, 9th–11th February 2025 – Milan, Italy

BIT is one of Italy's most important travel exhibitions, connecting industry professionals from all over the world. Stop by our booth K01 - K03 and let’s chat about how we can help grow your business!

Hospitality Sud, 19th–20th February 2025 – Naples, Italy

Now in its 6th edition, Hospitality Sud is the unmissable event for hospitality professionals in Southern Italy, focusing on innovation, growth, and sustainability. Stay tuned to discover more about the Blastness speeches in the program!

Lakes Hospitality Trade Show, 26th–27th February 2025 – Crooklands, United Kingdom

For over 50 years, the Lakes Hospitality Trade Show has brought together suppliers and businesses from the hospitality sector in the UK’s Lake District. This is our first time at Lakes Hospitality—make sure to visit us and discover how our solutions can elevate your hospitality business.

BTM, 26th–28th February 2025 – Bari, Italy

With insights on trends and innovations in the sector, BTM is a premier event promoting business travel and tourism in Italy. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet us at this must-attend event— let’s talk about how Blastness can optimize your operations.

ITB, 4th–6th March 2025 – Berlin, Germany

The world’s leading travel trade show, featuring the latest trends, networking opportunities, and industry insights from global travel professionals. Visit us at our booth 104, Hall 8.1 for an in-depth look at how Blastness can empower your hotel business.

True Sicily, 12th–15th March 2025 – Palermo, Italy

We are excited to return to True Sicily, a showcase of the best Sicily has to offer, from luxury travel to cultural experiences. This is an unmissable event for us to expand our network of hotels on this beautiful island.

Bolsa Turismo Lisboa, 12th–16th March 2025 – Lisbon, Portugal

Blastness will head to Lisbon for the first time to attend Portugal’s largest tourism trade fair, featuring exhibitors and professionals from the global tourism industry.

Improve, 13th March 2025 – Riccione, Italy

Offering workshops and insights to improve hotel management and operations, Improve is one of the most interesting events in the Italian hospitality landscape. Stay tuned for further updates about our panel.

International Hotel Technology Forum, 18th–20th March 2025 – Algarve, Portugal

A unique event dedicated to the latest advancements in hotel technology, connecting global leaders in hospitality tech innovation. Don’t miss Piergiorgio Schirru’s presentation, “Boosting Direct Bookings through Digital Marketing”, on 18th March at 14:45!

FareTurismo, 19th–21st March 2025 – Rome, Italy

A career-focused event for young professionals in the tourism and hospitality industries, offering training and networking opportunities.

?Are you attending any of these events? We’d love to meet and discuss how we can help your hotel business thrive. Get in touch or stop by our booth to discover what Blastness can do for you. ??

Links and News you may have missed:

?? Big News! Dive into all the details about Blastness acquiring ErmesHotels in our official press release: https://www.blastness.com/en/news/blastness-acquires-ermeshotels-january-2025

·? ?? Celebrating 20 Years of Innovation: in December we took journey back to where it all began—watch our exclusive interviews and relive the milestones that shaped Blastness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wPrPKNO8eQ&list=PLicLKIFTP9VzsJLUu8mgNRxkt_lLMEk2L&index=3

·? ?? Boost Your Direct Bookings: Ready to make 2025 your most successful year yet? Don’t miss expert tips from our Revenue Management team to maximize your results! https://www.blastness.com/en/focus/techniques-reducing-reliance-intermediaries