Hotel Yearbook

Why Presence is the Next Amenity

HYB article by Susie Arnett

Susie Arnett of Six Senses explains that as hotel service becomes more automated, the real value of hospitality moves back to the human relationship between guest and host.

Bringing it All Together: How All-Inclusive Resorts Changed the Narrative

HYB article by Ricardo Orozco Arce

As all inclusive resorts shed their old value only reputation and reemerge as serious players in the upscale leisure space, Ricardo Orozco Arce of The Villa Group shows how the category’s revival is powered by “hybrid by design” thinking.

Opinion Articles

2026 Hospitality Outlook: how AI is reshaping hotel experiences

What will the guest journey look like in 2026 and beyond? As hospitality arrives at yet another critical moment, the 2026 Hospitality Industry Outlook authored by Mews explores how the rise of AI – both generative and agentic – is transforming how hotels operate, interact with guests and drive revenue.

Hospitality Financial Leadership: The Luggage

The Empress Hotel in Victoria, British Columbia, saw massive renovation in 1988. The renovation was so big the hotel was closed for 6 months.

Sustainable Hotel and Resort Development in the Caribbean: Strategies for a Resilient Hospitality Future

The Caribbean has long been synonymous with idyllic beaches, crystalline waters, and vibrant cultural heritage—assets that have positioned the region among the world’s most desirable tourist destinations.

Today's News

Should service robots have rights?

From hotel room deliveries to cooking, the use of service robots — some containing human characteristics in terms of appearance and communication — has grown throughout the hospitality industry.

Doug Kennedy’s Next Staff Training Webcast: Hospitality IS…

Register your team and participate live, or view the recording, of Doug Kennedy’s next 40-minute training webcast scheduled for Friday, January 23, at Noon ET.

Choice Hotels International Accelerates Growth in Canada with Six New Ascend Collection Properties in Québec

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced the expansion of its upscale soft brand, Ascend Collection, in Canada with six new properties slated to open in Québec in early 2026.

WITT Launches New Global Accreditation for Wellness Hospitality Professionals

WITT (Wellness in Travel & Tourism), the global organization behind the Core Wellness Standards for Hotels, today announced the launch of the WITT Accredited Professional (WITT AP) credential — the first global wellness accreditation created specifically for hospitality professionals.

Rising Travel Costs Reshape How Americans Travel in 2026, Internova Travel Group Research Finds

Rising travel costs across key segments of the industry are reshaping how Americans plan, book and prioritize trips, according to research from Internova Travel Group, one of the world’s largest travel services companies.

Kelly Egan Merryfield Appointed Director of Marketing, Communications and Partnerships at The Wall Street Hotel in New York - NY, USA

Chris Lorino Appointed Executive Vice President of Operations at HHM Hotels in Philadelphia - PA, USA

Prabhnoor Kaur Appointed National Sales Director – Punjab at Espire Hospitality Group in New Delhi, India

The New Landmark of Kowloon East: Royal Garden Expands in Tseung Kwan O

Sonesta Opens The Midtown Hotel, MOD Collection by Sonesta in Boston, MA

IHCL Signs a Taj in Mohali, Punjab

Today's Supplier News

Wrapping Up: Top Ranking Destinations in 2025

MICE Tourism and the Rising Importance of Sustainability

Fairmas Welcomes Tahil Mascarenhas as Sales Manager, North America

The Invisible Architect: How Technology in Hospitality Design is Redefining Spaces

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