HN World Panel

What Is the Real Value of a Hotel Franchise in 2026?

10 Experts shared their view

Hotel Yearbook

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HYB article by Andrew Sangster

Andrew Sangster, editorial director and owner of Hotel Analyst, takes a sceptical-but-curious look at AI, setting its impact somewhere between “nothing burger” and “end of humanity,” and ultimately framing it as the next big platform shift rather than a doomsday machine.

Best business strategy? Jimmy the barkeeper, Francis the breakfast waitress.

HYB article by Dr. Andreas Krobath

Dr. Andreas Krobath, Founder & CEO at Absolute Future IT & Marketing, points out the obvious truth: we will have more tourists, fewer employees, and it makes absolutely no sense to waste precious human time on repetitive screen work.

Opinion Articles

Optimise Your Hotel Website in 8 Easy Steps - FREE Checklist

As a hotelier, you know that first impressions matter. And in 2026, your website is your virtual front desk. But is it doing enough to convert visitors into paying guests?

What Hotel Investors Need to Know About Agentic Hotel Distribution in 2026

Next week, hospitality industry leaders, including investors, owners, lenders, developers, management and brand executives and the like will travel to Los Angeles to attend ALIS, the world’s leading and most influential hotel investment conference.

How brand thinking helps luxury hospitality scale

Luxury has always presented a paradox for ambitious businesses: the more popular something becomes, the less special (and therefore, luxurious) it feels.

New Data Shows How Travelers Are Using AI to Plan and Book Trips, And It’s Not What You Think

The travel industry has spent years trading opinions about what AI will do to planning and booking. No more hypotheticals. New research by TakeUp, The Rise of AI Planned Travel in 2026, based on a survey of 300 US leisure travelers, shows the shift is already influencing real booking behavior: 78% of travelers who use AI say they’ve booked travel primarily based on an AI recommendation.

Today's News

HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 16 January 2026

British real estate investment company Criterion Capital has acquired full ownership of the three-star, 732-room St Giles London Hotel in the UK, from Malaysian investment company IGB Berhad for £220 million (£300,500 per room).

From design to operations, connecting the full hotel lifecycle

China’s tourism industry, a pillar of the national economy, continues to grow robustly. Consumption upgrading and rapid digital transformation are driving shifts toward personalized experiences, smart services, and greener development, creating more diverse travel experiences.

Never Fall in Love with Ideas. Simone Puorto Interviewed on Tasto9

Simone Puorto has been featured on Tasto9, the Italian podcast by Bee Family dedicated to the stories of professionals connected to the hospitality world.

Mateja Simic Crowned World’s Best Receptionist by Bucherer 2026

The AICR (Amicale Internationale des Chefs de Réception) is proud to announce the winners of the 30th edition of the prestigious World’s Best Receptionist by Bucherer 2026 competition, celebrating excellence in front office hospitality.

Choice Hotels International Launches New Global Campaign Centered on Travel Values

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today unveiled its latest global marketing campaign centered on Travel Values, celebrating how the right stay can unlock more meaningful travel experiences.

Minor Hotels Sharpens Growth Agenda for 2026

Minor Hotels will pursue a focused approach to growth in 2026, building on a year of record development momentum to prioritise market depth, portfolio diversification and capital-efficient expansion.

Meliá Hotels International Announces Nine New Openings across Malta and Gozo

Meliá Hotels International, one of the world’s leading hospitality groups, has announced an ambitious expansion into Malta and Gozo with nine new hotels set to open across the islands over the next three years.

IHG Hotels & Resorts Highlights Hotel Openings in the First Half of 2026 in Greater China

As travel and hospitality demand in Greater China continues to diversify, guest expectations are becoming increasingly specific and multi-layered.

Johannes Michalsky Promoted Chief Executive Officer at Premier in Dallas - TX, USA

Paul Pratt Appointed Director of Finance and Development at Trilogy Hotels in Sydney, Australia

Sharad Sharma Appointed Director of Sales at ZANA Luxury Resorts and Country Inn Hotels & Resorts in New Dehli, India

Sailrock South Caicos Unveils Refined Island-Chic Design Refresh Led by Studio Darlene Brown

Beloved Maldivian Resort Reimagined: NH Collection Maldives Reethi Returns with Renewed Grace

Emirates Developments Enters Agreement with Jumeirah to Develop Jumeirah Branded Residences on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi

Domes Resorts expands into the Spanish market with Baobab Suites in Tenerife

Today's Supplier News

Quicktext Becomes Quinta

Download the New Free Guide: “The 2026 Hotel Operations Blueprint” released by roommaster

Quiet Luxury in Hospitality: A Brief Industry Perspective

Cloudbeds and Ágora Partner to unify Hotel POS and Operations for Seamless Guest Experiences

Noelle Nashville Amplifies Guest Experience with Marshall Speakers

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