Opinion Articles

Passalacqua as the World’s Best Hotel and Hospitality’s True Soul

What does it take to be recognized as the best hotel in the world? With the latest estimates putting it at around 187,000 properties worldwide, winning this distinction is, statistically speaking, more prestigious than the Academy Awards or nearly any other glamorous honor for other industries.

Begin With The End In Mind – Creating a Financially Engaged Leadership Team In Your Hotel

Creating a financially engaged leadership team in your hotel is no different from creating a strong guest service culture or a team that has colleague and leader engagement as their mission.

How Digital Nomads Could Reshape Global Work Dynamics, Business Ecosystems, and Travel Culture

As AI accelerates remote work, digital nomads are reshaping the global workforce and the travel industry. This article explores the evolving digital nomad culture, its impact on organizational structures, social policy, and entrepreneurship.

The guest has arrived. The card hasn’t.

It’s a scenario business travellers know all too well. You arrive at your hotel after a long flight, luggage in hand, mind on tomorrow’s meetings.

Your Lobby Isn’t Worth Posting

In a world dominated by social media, the value of a hotel is increasingly measured by how shareable its experiences are. Guests aren’t justthey want moments worth posting.

Today's News

New Amadeus research reveals appetite for tech to enhance travel, skyrockets in 2025

For many, travel is a source of excitement and anticipation, and new global research from Amadeus reveals how travelers are looking to technology, especially AI, to enhance their journey, seeking to eliminate pain points and friction in the process.

Boutique Style, Budget Sensibility: Introducing Dazzler Select by Wyndham

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company, today launched Dazzler Select by Wyndham, a new franchise offering designed for independent hoteliers in the economy lifestyle space.

How a simple question about American hotels led to ‘the greatest immigration story never told’

The Patel Motel Story is a new short documentary co-directed and narrated by Amar Shah, exploring the extraordinary rise of Indian American motel owners in the United States.

Doug Kennedy’s Next Staff Training Webcast: Hotel Spa Reservations Sales Training

This month’s topic specifically targets the spa reception desk teams at hotels and resorts, offering highlights from the sales and hospitality training that Doug and the KTN trainers regularly present privately for clients by way of their on-site and private, remote workshops.

Philippines in focus: Future Hospitality Summit spotlights dynamic Asian tourism and hospitality market with dedicated Country Pavilion

Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World is putting the Philippines in the spotlight with a dedicated pavilion highlighting the country’s dynamic, diverse hospitality and tourism sector throughout the event, taking place at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, 27-29 October.

STR Weekly Insights: 21-27 September 2025

U.S. revenue per available room (RevPAR) fell 6.6% in the week ending 27 September 2025. The decrease was mostly due to declining occupancy, down 2.8 percentage points (ppts) but was worsened by a 2.5% retreat in average daily rate (ADR).

Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 3 October 2025

Australia-based fund management company, Serene Capital, has acquired the 82-key Quest Springfield Central in Queensland, Australia from UK-based real estate investment manager, 90 North Real Estate Partners LLP, (“90 North”) and Saudi Arabia-based investment firm, Sidra Capital, for AUD26.7 million, reflecting AUD325,600K per key and a yield of approximately 7.65%.

NRL Grand Final Sends Sydney Hotel Bookings Soaring

Australia’s largest hotel operator, Accor, has declared the 2025 NRL Grand Final a tourism triumph, with tens of thousands of interstate fans driving exceptional hotel occupancies and boosting the local economy.

GBTA Foundation Names 2025 WINiT Top 50 Honorees Recognizing Women in the Business Travel Industry

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), through its cause-led arm the GBTA Foundation, has announced the 2025 WINiT Top 50, honoring industry leaders, rising talent and corporate champions who elevate and celebrate women in the business travel and meetings sector.

Heinrich Morio Appointed Managing Director at Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection, United Arab Emirates

Rebecca Hall Appointed Executive Director of PR at Wynn Al Marjan Island, United Arab Emirates

Jason Kruse Appointed Complex General Manager at Anantara Maldives

City and Hilton Officials Commemorate Milestone as Signia by Hilton Indianapolis Tops Off at 38 Stories

JOLI MOME Batignolles: the New Guest House in the Heart of Paris

Today's Supplier News

Plusgrade Acquires Oaky, Strengthening its Position as a Global Leader in Hospitality Upselling

Inn-Flow Unveils Next-Generation Budgeting & Forecasting Enhancements and Portfolio Planning Capabilities

Uniguest Announces Reseller Partnership with PureHD to Expand Hotel Hub Solutions in North America

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