Introducing HSMAI Europe Pop-Up
HSMAI Europe launches a new member benefit called Pop-Up: short-notice, small-group gatherings for senior commercial leaders to discuss timely industry topics across European cities.
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An Interview with Expedia’s Lauren Cannon on How to Find Your Voice in Hospitality Distribution
Expedia's Lauren Cannon shares how hospitality professionals can build confidence and clarity in distribution roles by focusing on problems over solutions and engaging early rather than waiting for expertise.
International Hotel Industry Coalition Calls for Long-Term United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Extension
AHLA, Hotels Canada, and Hoteles Por México jointly urge a long-term USMCA extension, citing $176B+ in combined US visitor spending and 9M+ hotel-supported jobs across North America.
Meliá Hotels International advances its compliance, ethics and corporate governance framework with new AENOR certifications
Meliá Hotels International earned ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery and Corporate Governance certifications from AENOR, achieving the top G++ governance rating, alongside renewing its UNE 19601 Criminal Compliance certification.
We Were Never Eight, We Were One
An operator-turned-founder argues that hotel groups have optimized individual functions at the expense of cross-functional rhythm, and introduces PHAL OS, an AI leadership layer targeting top-10 hotel groups.
By Saurabh Prakash, CEO and Founder, PHAL
Luxury Begins Where Standards End
A hospitality veteran argues that emotional connection and cultural intelligence, not SOPs or luxury amenities, are the true differentiators driving long-term guest loyalty.
Hospitality Leadership Isn't About Having More Skills, It's About Having the Right Ones
EHL's new Hospitality Leadership Skills Report, based on 40 years of research and interviews with 22 senior executives, identifies 30 sub-skills across four domains, with self-leadership as the non-negotiable foundation.
By Bianca Lüthy and Dr. Sowon Kim
The night auditor who built a unicorn: Richard Valtr opens The Boardroom Reboot
Mews founder Richard Valtr traces the origin of the hospitality unicorn from night audit boredom in Prague to a billion-dollar PMS, sharing predictions on AI, loyalty, and the future of hotel work.
When Luxury Outside Hospitality Learns to Host, What Happens to Hotels?
Non-hotel luxury brands like Audemars Piguet and NYC listening club Stylus are reshaping guest expectations around atmosphere and belonging, challenging hotels to rethink pricing, identity, and what makes their experience irreplaceable.
By Sébastien Felix, Founder, Influence Society
Transitioning Out of Hotel Operations into Asset Management or Hotel Consulting? You Need to Think Like an Owner
A guide for hotel operations professionals on the financial frameworks owners, asset managers, and consultants use, covering NOI, capital stacks, debt sizing, and equity structures.
By Stephen Rushmore, Hotel Valuation Expert and Founder of HVS, Hotel Valuation Software
GBTA Holds Annual Business Meeting for 2025, Announces 2026 Board Election Results
GBTA's 2025 Annual Business Meeting covered financial performance and org highlights, and announced five newly elected Board of Directors members starting August 5 at Convention in Chicago.
The Hospitality Industry Has Been Looking at Demand All Wrong
A 30-year hotel developer argues that repeat visitation, driven by universities, medical districts, and community ties, is a more reliable demand signal than traditional destination discovery metrics.
By Gary Brandels, CEO, Scholar Hotels
GBTA Applauds Introduction of the Quiet Skies Act to Keep Voice Calls Off Commercial Flights to Congress
GBTA backs the Quiet Skies Act, which gives the DOT 180 days to enforce a voice call ban on commercial flights that Congress mandated in 2018 but never implemented.
HFTP and The Hospitality Law Conference Partner for Immersive Program on Financial and Regulatory Trends
HFTP partners with The Hospitality Law Conference for a half-day roundtable at the Washington, D.C. event on October 28–29, 2026, targeting legal, development, and finance professionals.
HSMAI Europe to Co-Locate Commercial Strategy Forum Paris with EquipHotel Paris
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.
Global Hotel Alliance Celebrates Excellence at 2026 GHA Awards
GHA presented its 2026 Awards across 13 categories at a CEO conference aboard Regent Seven Seas Splendor, with Wharf Hotels, Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, and Capella Bangkok among the top winners.
HFTP Announces Slate for 2026–2027 Global Board of Directors
HFTP's Nominating Committee has selected six new leaders for its 2026-2027 Global Board, bringing expertise in AI, hospitality finance, IT, club management, and education.
Azuma Brand Launch Signals Larger Hotel Category Trends
Adrian Zecha's Azuma Farm Koiwai launch is used as a lens to examine the 50-year structural rise of agriluxury, driven by guest demand for calm and simplicity in an overstimulated world.
By Adam Mogelonsky and Larry Mogelonsky
Nominations Open for the ISHC Lori Raleigh Award for Emerging Excellence in Hospitality Consulting
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.
AHLA Statement on Working Families Tax Cuts Act Anniversary
AHLA CEO Rosanna Maietta marks the first anniversary of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, citing billions in capital investment and job creation driven by the no-tax-on-tips and overtime provisions.