HN World Panel

Escaping the Low Impact Loop: How to do Better in 2026?

16 Experts shared their view

Opinion Articles

Will the AI Bubble Burst and Will Hotels Be Just Fine Without It?

Every industry has its golden moment of obsession, that period when a single innovation promises to rewrite every rule we’ve ever lived by.

A lack of enterprise visibility is costing hotels loyalty and revenue

Hotel brands are currently struggling in the battle for guest loyalty, not because of poor service, but because of poor data visibility.

Hotels: Branded or Independent? 5 Key Considerations for Owners & Investors

A major decision for any hotel owner or investor is whether to affiliate their property with a brand. As ever so often, the trade-offs are as comprehensive as they are complex.

The Brand Name Myth

One of the most common conversations I have with founders is about brand names. What to call the company, how much meaning it should have, whether it needs to be clever, memorable, descriptive.

AI in Hospitality: Transforming Service Experience and Efficiency

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been significantly reshaping the hospitality industry over the past decade. From luxury hotels to fast food joints, AI tools are affecting how services are delivered and how operations are run, ultimately having an enormous impact on the customer experience overall.

Today's News

STR Weekly Insights: 26 October – 1 November 2025

The week ending 1 November 2025 wasn’t as bad as the previous week, but revenue per available room (RevPAR) was down again.

New EU Plans Set to Make Business Travel More Efficient and Sustainable: GBTA Welcomes this Week’s Announcements on High-Speed Rail and Sustainable Transport as Part of its Ongoing Engagement with European Policymakers

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the leading voice of the global business travel industry, met in Brussels this week with key policymakers from the European Commission, European Parliament and upcoming EU Council Presidency to advance policies that support a thriving, sustainable and modernised business travel ecosystem.

UN Tourism and UTM Highlight Meetings and Events as Drivers for Local Development

The 17th UTM-UN Tourism Training Programme organized by Macao University of Tourism (UTM) in collaboration with UN Tourism, focused on "Leveraging Meetings and Events for Local Development." The four-day training programme (21-24 October), sponsored by MGM, brought together renowned industry leaders, academics, and practitioners from across the Asia-Pacific region.

“Better Borders” Could Unlock $401BN for Global Economy and Create 14MN New Jobs, Reveals WTTC and SITA

A groundbreaking new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals that smarter border management could supercharge the global economy, adding $401BN in GDP and creating 14MN new jobs across G20, EU, and African Union nations by 2035.

Europeans keep travelling as off-season demand for Southern destinations grows

Europeans continue to prioritise travel, showing steady enthusiasm for exploring the continent even as the seasons turn cooler.

YTL Hotels Expands Its Global Footprint with Landmark Acquisition in New Zealand

YTL Hotels announced its first hotel investment in New Zealand with the acquisition of the 225-room Hotel Indigo, Auckland, marking another significant milestone in the Group’s international growth.

All Eyes on Africa as United Arab Emirates (UAE) announces $6bn Tourism Investment Plan

As Africa records the fastest tourism growth globally, the UAE is set to inject $6 billion into the continent’s travel and hospitality sector - a move expected to create 70 000 new jobs.

Jared Baile Appointed General Manager at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore - MD, USA

Pooja Dholakia Appointed Learning and Development Manager at Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media City Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Veeranat Limprasutr Appointed General Manager at MontAzure Phuket Resort – MGallery Collection, Thailand

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa Embarks on Multi-Phase Transformation to Enhance Guest Experience

Ruby Group unveils Ruby Giulia in Rome

Slackline Moab, Outset Collection by Hilton Now Bookable

Ian Schrager Announces PUBLIC West Hollywood, Launching Spring 2026

Today's Supplier News

Infor Hospitality teams up with AWS to host Innovation Fest 2025 for hotel leaders

Rethinking the Hotel Key Card: The Sustainable Shift Starts Here

The Galt House Hotel selects IRIS Mobile Ordering to drive F&B sales, profitability, and guest satisfaction

Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi extends partnership with Amadeus to drive sustainable tourism growth in emirate

Stanglwirt adopts Daylight PMS to enhance luxury hospitality through next-generation technology

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