Hotel Yearbook

The Growth Code: Why Human Investment is the Ultimate Advantage in an AI Era

HYB article by Tanja Stegmüller

As hotels race to automate, Tanja Stegmüller, co-founder of TRUSTmenti, makes the case that resilience will come from intentional hybridity: blending digital efficiency with human wisdom, global standards with local soul, and automation with empathy.

Intentional Hybridity: Designing with Passion

HYB article by Marloes Knippenberg

Drawing on Kerten Hospitality’s methodology and case studies, Marloes Knippenberg shows how purpose led frameworks, deep local engagement, and embedded ESG can create scalable projects that stay authentic, coherent, and adaptive as guest expectations and societal demands evolve.

Opinion Articles

The Impact of AI on Hotel Labor Is All About Continuous Quick Wins

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been extolled as a savior for hospitality. It’s a buzzword; every vendor is saying they’re doing it.

Hospitality as a force for good: lessons from a refugee

In hospitality, we often talk about guest experience, operational excellence and creating memorable moments. But the most profound lessons in hospitality come from stories that begin far away from a hotel lobby.

HVS ANAROCK MONITOR, December 2025

Read the latest edition of the HVS ANAROCK monthly industry update, MONITOR (Monthly Overview of National Industry Trends and Hospitality Report), for the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.

Today's News

Strategic Hotel Asset Management in Thailand Hospitality

As most other real estate sectors slow amid cautious buyers and investors, Thailand’s hotels and hospitality market stands out as an example of how adapting to changing consumer behavior can build long-term resilience.

Case Study: Boutique Hotel Sets a New Standard of Pickup Analysis with LodgIQ

How an independent hotel has become a reference point for data-driven revenue strategy. The property embraced LodgIQ as its core RMS, using the platform not only to automate rate decisions, but to unlock a new standard of pickup visibility across the entire year.

Unscripted by Hyatt Brand Debuts Globally with Wink Joining World of Hyatt

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Indochina Kajima announced today that Wink in Vietnam is joining the Unscripted by Hyatt brand.

Banyan Group Unveils New Residential Brand: Bellaguna

Banyan Group, a pioneer in purpose-driven hospitality and upscale branded residences is proud to announce the launch of Bellaguna, its newest residential brand.

AAHOA Applauds One-Year Delay of Tariff Increases on Furniture and Cabinetry

AAHOA welcomes President Donald Trump’s decision to delay the scheduled increase in tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and bathroom vanities for an additional year.

The IT Leaders AI Playbook and Toolkit

This IT Leaders AI Playbook is part of Pertlink’s ongoing series on the effective, practical deployment of AI in hospitality.

Robyn James-O’Connor Appointed Senior Vice President - Marketing at The First Group in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Neelam Bhika Appointed General Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai – Jumeirah Beach, United Arab Emirates

Allison Sayer Appointed Director of Global Sales (Luxury Leisure and Business Travel) at Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) in Washington - DC, USA

Premier Inn Gears Up for Second Chichester Location

DoubleTree By Hilton Muscat Al Waha Opens as Family-Friendly Resort at Barr Al Jissah

Al Husn Hotel Muscat Brings Fort-Inspired Luxury to Barr Al Jissah

Today's Supplier News

How Hotels Will Integrate AI-Driven Sustainability: Insights from Leading Industry Analyses

Booking.com’s new review scoring explained: What hoteliers need to know in 2026

LodgIQ Unveils Advanced Pickup Analytics in Winter Release, Citing Double-Digit RevPAR Gains in Boutique Hotel Case Study

This email is sent to you ({{Recipient.Email}}​​​​​​​) with permission as part of your Hospitality Net registration.
Click here to update your email preferences or click here if you wish to unsubscribe.
Hospitality Net – Boschcour 54, Maastricht, 6221JR – The Netherlands