Opinion Articles

The Defining Skill of Today’s Luxury Hotel GM: Insights from 20 Global Leaders

When Hospitality Net launched its first viewpoint in its recently launched Luxury GM World Panel, the focus was simple yet profound: What is the single decisive skill that separates an outstanding luxury hotel General Manager from the rest — and why?

Budapest Hotel Market Spotlight YE June 2025

The sample of branded full-service hotels in Budapest recorded a large increase in profit during the 12-month period ending in May 2025.

Beyond the Skyline: How Global Investors Are Winning in the UAE Hospitality Market

In the lead up to the Future Hospitality Summit - FHS World 2025, taking place at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai from 27-29 October, Amr El Nady provides insights for international investors looking to enter the UAE’s hospitality sector, including the regulatory framework, market performance and lending and debt liquidity landscape.

How HR Professionals Can Remain Irreplaceable in the Age of AI

Last week, we discussed how artificial intelligence (AI), particularly the widespread adoption of generative AI (GenAI), has transformed the traditional HR functions across the six stages of the employee lifecycle.

How to maximize hotel revenue: key learnings form a revenue manager

Revenue management has always been central to hotel performance, but it’s no longer just about ADR and RevPAR. The most innovative hoteliers are shifting their focus toward metrics that capture the whole guest experience – and the revenue it generates.

Vienna Hotel Market Spotlight YE June 2025

The sample of branded full-service hotels in Vienna recorded a notable increase in profit during the 12 months ending in June 2025.

Today's News

MICE Benchmark 2025: From Speed to Loyalty

The 2026 Playbook for Winning Meeting & Event BookingsBetween March 2023 and June 2025, we analysed over 50,000 direct online bookings across independent hotels, chains, meeting venues and conference centres in Western Europe.

Asia Pacific Hotels & Hospitality Performance & Outlook

CBRE’s latest Asia Pacific Hotels & Hospitality Performance & Outlook report explores the key trends driving hotel performance in Asia Pacific, as well as the outlook for the sector.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Unveils US Performance Report, Reinforcing the Independent Hotel Brand’s Competitive Edge

With independence continuing to resonate as a powerful advantage for hoteliers, Preferred Hotels & Resorts – the world’s largest independent hotel brand – is pleased to unveil the results of a three-year U.S.

Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 12 September 2025

German owner-operator Event Hotels has acquired a portfolio of 17 Accor-branded hotels (2,021 rooms) in Germany from US private equity group Blackstone.

Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide Acquires Ace Group International

TOKYO - Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide (SPW), a core company of Seibu Group and one of Japan’s leading hospitality operators, today announced the acquisition of Ace Group International (AGI), parent company of Ace Hotel and its in-house creative agency Atelier Ace.

Newport Hospitality Group Announces Completion of Renovation at Courtyard Philadelphia Great Valley/Malvern

Newport Hospitality Group is pleased to announce the completion of a comprehensive renovation at the Courtyard Philadelphia Great Valley/Malvern.

Meyer Jabara Hotels Celebrates International Housekeeping Week to Honor the Unsung Heroes of Hospitality

Meyer Jabara Hotels is celebrating International Housekeeping Week (Sept. 14 to 20) across its portfolio of 45 branded and independent hotels in recognition of dedicated department professionals keeping its hotels clean, safe, and welcoming for guests every day.

NEWH, Inc. Announces Inaugural Nikki Jones Memorial Scholarship

NEWH, Inc. (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality), the premier organization dedicated to scholarships, education, mentorship, and networking in the hospitality industry, is honored to announce the establishment of the Nikki Jones Memorial Scholarship, which is funded by a $50,000 bequest from Jones.

Dusit Thani College signs MOU to become Thailand’s first certified testing centre for Japanese hospitality skills

Dusit Thani College, Thailand’s leading institute for hospitality education under Dusit International, has been officially certified to administer Japan’s Accommodation Industry Proficiency Test in Thailand, creating direct pathways for Thai and ASEAN talent to secure skilled positions in Japan’s hospitality sector.

Tim Brooke-Webb Appointed Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Forbes Travel Guide in New York - NY, USA

Ray Goertz Appointed Regional General Manager, UK at TFE Hotels Europe in London, United Kingdom

Aaron Hoefen Appointed Dual Hotel Manager at JW Marriott Tampa Water Street and Tampa Marriott Water Street - FL, USA

Thebe Magugu Partners with Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel to Launch the Thebe Magugu Suite and Magugu House

ROOST Apartment Hotel Debuts in Washington, D.C. Strengthening National Presence in the Boutique Extended-Stay Segment

Coury Hospitality Converts the La Quinta by Wyndham to a Hilton Garden Inn at Los Angeles International Airport

IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Crowne Plaza near Disneyland Paris

Today's Supplier News

A Quick Look at PEF and Hospitality Sustainability

Adapt or Disappear: Agentic Hospitality’s Brad Brewer to Discuss the Consequences of ‘Not Going AI-Native Now’

RobosizeME Publishes First-Ever Process Automation Practical Guide for the Hospitality Industry

Tim Major Steering Maestro PMS Innovation as President

RateTiger Recognized as Booking.com’s Premier Connectivity Partner for the 8th Consecutive Year

RoomPriceGenie RMS Announces a New Group Displacement Calculator

Global hotel industry eyes billions in potential revenue through deepened system connectivity: SiteMinder research

FREIgeist Hotels cuts guest check-in time by 30% with Mews

Hospitality Solutions and Triptease Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Direct Bookings for Hotels

AI cuts acquisitions costs 19% amidst soaring media spend, according to Cendyn’s Hotel Digital Marketing Performance Index

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