Opinion Articles

Wine and Health: Debunking the Myths and the Algorithms

This year’s “Vine to Mind” Symposium was hosted at EHL Hospitality Business School. The international event brought together statisticians, neurologists and winemakers to explore a topic that continues to spark debate across cultural and policy circles: wine and health.

How hotels should respond to changing traveler preferences of North-American travelers to protect efficiency and profitability

Economic uncertainty, changed lifestyles, and shifts in traveler preferences are transforming the way people travel. Luckily, independent hoteliers are in the perfect position to quickly adapt to these new behaviors and still thrive.

The “Paypal Mafia” of Hotel Marketing

Among friends, we joke that WIHP (now part of Cendyn) was the PayPal Mafia of hotel marketing. It sparked more entrepreneurs than any other hotel tech startup I know of (Design Hotels did quite good too).

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Winning the holiday rush: Breaking through the BFCM inbox | a Revinate webinar

In this week’s episode of Hotel Moment, we’re featuring a webinar from our series, Hotel Moment Deep Dive, that will help you save lost revenue during the holiday season.

Digital layer helps redefine luxury tourism

Red Sea Global (RSG) is building a new future for luxury tourism, driven by Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

Shaping the Future of Hospitality Investment

As the world’s leading minds in hospitality investment prepare to gather at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai next week for Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World 2025, investors have shared their insights on the trends and strategies that are shaping the future of hospitality investment.

The value of listening: An analysis of how Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia uses guest feedback to drive operational excellence

In today’s hospitality industry, guest expectations continue to rise, with real-time feedback playing a crucial role in shaping brand reputation and loyalty.

U.S. hotel results for week ending 18 October

The U.S. hotel industry reported mixed year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 18 October.

Hilton on Track to Double Portfolio in China Following 888 Hotel Milestone

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the grand opening of Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan and celebrated its milestone of 888 trading hotels across Greater China and Mongolia.

World Travel Awards Europe 2025 winners unveiled at star-studded Sardinia ceremony

The finest travel brands from across Europe have been honoured at the World Travel Awards in Sardinia, Italy.

New Research Shows Ongoing Barriers to Women’s Advancement in Business Travel

Women are the majority of professionals in key business travel industry roles – comprising 74% of travel buyers and over half of travel supplier (62%) and travel management company (TMC) staff (55%) – yet remain underrepresented in senior leadership and report lower satisfaction with career growth, compensation and work-life balance.

Equality in Tourism Launches Fourth Edition of the Gender Equality Champion of the Year Award

Equality in Tourism, an international non-profit committed to advancing gender equality in the industry, has opened applications for the Gender Equality Champion of the Year Award 2026.

Bri Hill Appointed Cluster General Manager at Adina Brisbane and Adina Anzac Square, Australia

Juan Gonzalez Izquierdo Appointed General Manager at Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Joanna Flint Appointed Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Soneva Group Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Santa Lucía Jungle Hacienda, Autograph Collection Debuts in Costa Rica’s Pacific Highlands

Hotel Glorieta Officially Opens in Santa Fe, Ushering in a New Era of Southwestern Hospitality

The Lux Collective and Big Waves Development Sign Strategic Partnership to Launch SALT of Virgin Beach Hotel in Bali

Hilton Birmingham Downtown at UAB Located on the Campus of the University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) Completes Renovation of 295 Guestrooms and 16,000 Sq. Ft. Event Space

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