The 26th WTTC Global Summit will convene 200+ travel and tourism CEOs in Valletta, Malta from 7–9 October 2026, with confirmed attendees from Hilton, IHG, Four Seasons, Marriott, and Expedia among others.
Abode Worldwide has hired Wouter Geerts, formerly of Mews and Skift Research, to lead a new Market Intelligence and Research division serving hospitality and proptech clients.
EHL Group's Dean Achim Schmitt will succeed current CEO Markus Venzin on January 1, 2027, with a mandate to prioritize education, academic rigor, and practical hospitality training.
HSMAI Europe's first Commercial Strategy Forum in Paris will be co-located with EquipHotel Paris on 5 November 2026, with HFTP also joining the event at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
ISHC is accepting nominations until July 14, 2026 for its Lori Raleigh Award, open to hospitality consultants aged 35 or under, with the award presented at the Annual Conference in Rome in September 2026.
HSMAI Europe's new Playbook outlines 20 strategic choices facing hospitality in 2026, covering AI, operational costs, talent, and technology complexity, available free to paid members.
HSMAI Europe's AI Advisory Board, chaired by TrustYou CEO Benjamin Jost, is translating AI hype into practical guidance on discovery, content strategy, direct booking, and hospitality tech architecture.
ETC re-elected Miguel Sanz as President and named Arnar Már Ólafsson as Vice President at its General Meeting in Montenegro, while welcoming Booking.com, Feratel, GetYourGuide, and Skyscanner as associate members.
Keith Butler of Radisson Hotel Group will chair the new board alongside two other industry professionals to strengthen UK hospitality networking and professional development.
Puorto argues that labor shortages will make human interaction a luxury commodity, forcing hospitality to redefine value as automation becomes operational necessity rather than strategic choice.
Taylor aims to position Kew Green as a leading UK hotel management company through team alignment and performance frameworks over five years.
The March 2026 event will focus on AI and IoT applications in guest experience, featuring sessions across iconic London hotels including The Dorchester and Savoy.
Meliá Hotels International and MiM Hotels, the boutique hospitality brand owned by global football legend Leo Messi, have announced a strategic partnership under which Meliá will assume management of the MiM Hotels portfolio, effective November 1. These distinctive properties will be incorporated into The Meliá Collection, the company’s curated selection of unique, character-rich hotels.
Malta has become the 29th country globally, and the 6th in Europe, to adhere to the International Code for the Protection of Tourists (ICPT). The move marks a significant step in strengthening global commitments to travellers’ rights and consumer protection.
JA Resorts & Hotels today announces growth of its portfolio with the addition of Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort – a historic 240-acre estate outside Glasgow, and The Bruntsfield – a boutique hotel in the heart of Edinburgh. Mar Hall and The Bruntsfield will join JA Resorts & Hotels expanding collection of boutique resorts and lifestyle hotels in Dubai and the Maldives, supporting the brand’s repositioning as a globally minded, destination-led, experience-focused hospitality group.
ActivumSG, one of Europe’s largest independent real estate investment managers, today announces the acquisition of the Fairmont La Hacienda, a five-star luxury hospitality asset located in the exclusive San Roque waterfront enclave along Spain’s Costa del Sol.
Zeus International Hotels & Resorts proudly announces the acquisition of the Eretria Hotel & Spa Resort, located in Evia, Greece. The property now falls under the full ownership and management of the Group. This acquisition further reinforces Zeus International’s growing presence in the Greek tourism market.
The Hotel Marketing Association (HMA) has announced the winners of its 30th annual Hotel Marketing Awards, held at a prestigious ceremony at The Savoy, London, on Monday 16th June 2025. This landmark event celebrated three decades of championing marketing excellence in the UK hospitality industry.
Leading global sustainable tourism NGO, the Travel Foundation has welcomed three new trustees, bringing a wealth of new experience and expertise to its team.
The QHotels Collection continues to put people at the heart of its success, announcing the stand-out individuals and teams who have helped shape the business over the past year.