Hotel Yearbook

No Ads My A*s (or the Slow Googlization of OpenAI)

HYB article by Simone Puorto

Simone Puorto, Head of Emerging Technologies at Hospitality Net, draws a sharp parallel between Google’s early “no ads” promise and today’s reassurances around ad-free, unbiased generative AI.

How Hotel GMs Must Evolve to Lead in the AI Era

HYB article by Jitendra Jain (JJ)

Jitendra Jain (JJ), hotelier and founder of Hotelemarketer.com, says the real challenge of the AI era is not technology but culture – and that tomorrow’s General Manager must evolve from “captain” to “Chief Orchestrator.” He explains how GMs can bridge the gap between messy legacy systems and AI’s promise by using small, practical “edge AI” wins, making psychological safety a key KPI, replacing rigid scripts with prompt playbooks, and using automation to free up time for more human, high touch guest moments.

Opinion Articles

Expedia and Booking is not a duopoly

Expedia and Booking is not a duopoly. I said this some weeks ago when I got a sneak peek at the OTA research data.

Why Mathematics is Important in Business and Hospitality Education

“But professor, will this be useful in real life?”“But professor, will this be useful in real life?”

Hotels lost metasearch. They lost mobile. AI doesn’t have to be next.

When ChatGPT opened its Apps marketplace to 800 million users, Booking.com and Expedia were already there. Day-one partners. Ready to intercept travelers at the moment they start planning.

Today's News

U.S. hotel results for week ending 10 January

The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 10 January.

The Future of Luxury Is Personal: Highlights from the International Luxury Hotel Association’s Luxury Hospitality Conference, INSPIRE Las Vegas

Luxury hospitality has reached an inflection point—one where innovation enhances, rather than replaces, human connection.

Appellation Healdsburg Joins Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ Following Its Highly Anticipated Opening

Fresh off its grand debut as the flagship resort of Appellation – a visionary, culinary-first hospitality brand founded by Michelin-starred chef Charlie Palmer and luxury hospitality veteran Christopher Hunsberger – Appellation Healdsburg proudly announces its acceptance into Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH), a curated collection of the world’s most characterful, independently spirited hotels.

KAYAK Predicts: Well-th trips, next gen destinations, and small-town escapes to define travel this year

KAYAK, the world’s leading travel search engine, has dropped its 2026 ’What the Future’ (WTF) Report, offering a look at the destinations and travel behaviors that will shape the year ahead.

IHG Hotels & Resorts to scale India presence to over 400 open and in development hotels within five years

With more than 50 open hotels and 80 in development, comprising close to 12,000 rooms, IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is set to more than triple its estate in India over the next five years.

IHCL to Acquire Controlling Stake in Brij Hotels; Strengthens Leadership in India’s Leisure Tourism

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today signed definitive agreements to acquire 51% stake in Brij Hospitality, owning company of the brand ‘Brij’, a boutique experiential leisure offering.

Mitsis Unveils Canvas by Mitsis, a New Hospitality Brand Celebrating Simple, Warm, Authentic Greek Hospitality

Mitsis today announced the launch of Canvas by Mitsis, a new hospitality brand inspired by the essence of simple, warm, and authentic Greek hospitality.

Mark Sergot Appointed Chief Development Officer, Americas at IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), in Atlanta - GA, USA

Anup Mathur Appointed Account Director – India at Minor Hotels Australasia, India

Boris Simm Appointed Managing Director at Primestar Group in Berlin, Germany

Royal Park Hotel Reveals Newly Reimagined Look Following Sweeping Property-wide Renovation

Escapade Unveils Plans for Its Second Signature Hotel, Trackside at the Home of the Belgian Grand Prix

Meliá Hotels International Arrives in Paradise: Maldives Welcomes Meliá Whale Lagoon in January 2026

Today's Supplier News

From Idea to Key Card: The Sustainable Design Journey

Profitability Data Shows That Rethinking Traditional Revenue Management Is Now Critical For Hotels

Shiji Japan launches full-scale rollout of Reviewpro Reputation to elevate Guest Experience across hotels and restaurants in Japan

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