Hospitality Net Today Tuesday, 16 December
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HN World Panel

Can the future of hotel reviews be completely AI-generated?

12 Experts shared their view

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Opinion Articles

Delivering The “Vibe” Of Hospitality Requires E.P.I.C. Qualities

In addition to being arguably the most used word by younger generations as an adjective, adverb, and noun, the word “epic” is also the name of a new Orlando theme park, an International ski pass, the maker of popular video games, and a company providing digital access to children’s books.

New emerging trend, or a slow market reorganisation?

Previous articles by M. Ratkai, Professor of Hospitality Business and ESG at the Hotelschool The Hague, have addressed the ever-changing landscape of corporate disclosures, including the EU’s Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD) and ongoing negotiations of the Omnibus proposal.

Manual Hotel Workflows Cost You More Than You Think. How Leading Hotel Groups Found the Switch From Pain to Gain

I bet you didn’t get into hospitality to chase spreadsheets. And yet, for years, I watched talented revenue managers, finance analysts and operations leaders spend hours each day on tasks so repetitive, so mind-numbing, they barely required human thought.

The future of housekeeping: strategies for smarter, faster hotel operations

Housekeeping has long been considered the backbone of hotel operations, but until recently, it was also the department most resistant to technological innovation.

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Today's News

AI terms for hoteliers: MCP, GEO, agentic AI, and LLMs explained

Walk into any hospitality conference and you’ll hear terms like MCP, GEO, Agentic AI, and LLMs tossed about like confetti at a parade.

Game-changing metrics: How Super Bowl LX will shape San Francisco’s hotel market

It’s that time of year again – two NFL powerhouses will battle for the Super Bowl LX title, with this year’s showdown happening 8 February at Levi’s Stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Will AI Kill Your Brand? 8 Shifts to Build Winning Brands in the AI Era

Will AI kill your brand, or can it help you build a stronger one? In this webinar, Youri Sawerschel, Founder of Creative Supply, breaks down eight key shifts that are reshaping brand management in the AI era, from identity and storytelling to customer experience.

MMGY Research: Latin American Travelers Are Leading a New Era of Digitally Driven, Safety-First International Travel

Latin America’s international travelers are rewriting the rules of global tourism. According to new research from MMGY, consumer confidence is strong across the region despite inflationary pressures and political volatility.

U.S. Travel on New Foreign Traveler Social Media Proposal

U.S. Travel Association issued a statement following the proposed changes to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) application:

Hampton by Hilton Set for India Expansion with First Five Hotel Signings in Partnership with NILE Hospitality

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and NILE Hospitality today announced the signing of five Hampton by Hilton hotels across India, advancing their long-term partnership to scale the brand through a strategic licensing agreement.

Holiday Inn Commemorates 50 Years in Greater China, Unveils its Next-Generation Brand Evolution

IHG Hotels & Resorts’ (IHG) Holiday Inn brand unveiled its Greater China 50th-Anniversary Commemorative Brand Book, bringing its year-long celebration of five decades in the region to a meaningful conclusion.

Hyatt Announces Extended Suspension of Operations for Jamaica Resorts Following Hurricane Melissa

Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced an important update regarding its properties in Jamaica following the impact of Hurricane Melissa, which struck the island in October.

Julie Cheetham Appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Travalyst in London, United Kingdom

Dane Jensen Appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Nocturne Luxury Villas in Jacksonville - FL, USA

Chua Chee Wui Named Group Chief Investment Officer at Shangri-La Group in Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

MGallery Collection Unveils New Address on the Island of Oléron, between Pine Forests and the Ocean

Waldorf Astoria to Come to Spain’s Malaga Province with Waldorf Astoria Marbella

The Compton, Bentonville’s New Independent Lifestyle Hotel, is Now Open

Andaz One Bangkok Opens Its Doors in Thailand

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Today's Supplier News

Sustainable Christmas 2025: Practical Actions Hotels Can Take Today

Pertlink Unveils New Brand Identity and Leads the Industry Toward Practical AI for Hospitality

Luxury with soul: Jordi Caralt on redefining hospitality through emotion and purpose

New Study Reveals What Really Drives Guest Survey Response Rates in Hotels

AI Hotel Review Response Platform Rebyū Anticipates Cornell University Research on Iterative Prompting and Sampling

Duetto announces global summit for hospitality leaders on profitability and revenue performance

Efteling raises the bar for guest experience with Mews’ open API platform

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