HN World Panel

How is growing third-party control over search, booking, and data reshaping how hotels build and protect guest relationships?

7 Experts shared their view

Opinion Articles

AI in Travel: Building an AI-Integrated Guest Experience Across Travel Sectors

Too many choices. Too little patience. Travelers are overwhelmed, and operators are under pressure to deliver flawless experiences.

Hotel Profitability in Transition: Cost Pressures and Budgeting Priorities for 2026

As the end of 2025 approaches, hotel owners, asset managers, and operators are preparing next year’s budgets in an uncertain environment where operating costs have reached new highs and revenue growth has slowed.

Andean as a Boutique Collection with All the Hallmarks of Purposeful Travel

One fascinating hospitality trend that often goes underappreciated is how regions that are experiencing high growth in travel numbers are accompanied not only by new hotel developments but also poignant industry innovations that are emulated elsewhere in the globe.

Today's News

U.S. hotel performance for November 2025

U.S. hotel occupancy fell year over year for a ninth consecutive month, according to November 2025 data from CoStar, a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.

The 2026 Hotelier’s Planning Calendar: Track Hotel Operations Deadlines & Industry Events

Running hotel operations in 2026 will demand tighter coordination, smarter planning, and proactive decision-making across every department.

The Smart Office Manager AI Toolkit

Today’s Office Manager sits at the operational core of the organisation — balancing people, processes, costs, and culture under constant pressure.

American Hotel & Lodging Association Joins the U.S. Food Waste Pact

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the trade association that advocates for every segment of the hotel industry, has become the latest trade association to join the U.S.

HotScore Analytics Reports Sustained Growth in Hotel Quality and Accelerates International Expansion

HotScore Analytics, the hospitality data and research unit of the Hotel & Tourism Investment Forum (HTIF), reports a third consecutive year of improvement in the quality of hotel services in Bulgaria, based on its proprietary HotScore™ Index — a data-driven benchmark for hotel guest satisfaction.

Labor and Employment Roundup: What to Expect in 2026

As 2026 approaches, California employers should prepare for another year of evolving employment laws and court decisions that will impact workplace policies and employee rights.

HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 19 December 2025

Hawaii-based real estate private equity firm Trinity Investments, together with global investment management company Partners Group and another third party investor, has acquired the four-star, 240-room The Hoxton, Poblenou in Barcelona, Spain.

Soul Community Planet Launches Wild Wellness, A Nature-driven Collection Of Immersive Experiences

SCP Hotels (Soul, Community, Planet), a holistic hospitality company rooted in wellness, social good and sustainability, is unveiling Wild Wellness, a brand-wide evolution of its wellness programming designed to harness the science of awe – the benefits of deeply immersive experiences in nature.

Oguzhan Isci Appointed Director of Sales at DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai M Square Hotel & Residences, United Arab Emirates

Ahmed Selim Appointed Director of Human Resources at Jannah Hotels and Resorts in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Moutaz Nazzal Appointed Group Director of Hotel Operations at Gewan Hotels in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Nobu Manchester Breaks Ground as Robert De Niro Visits Manchester with Salboy

Hyatt Place Busan Yeonsan Opens in South Korea

DoubleTree by Hilton Lomé Airport to Mark Hilton’s Debut in Togo

Today's Supplier News

Tambourine Partners with Ted Turner Reserves, Launches New Website Showcasing the Brand’s Conservation Mission

Cheers to 25 Years of Gratitude and Growth

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