Kew Green CEO outlines strategy to lead sector
Taylor aims to position Kew Green as a leading UK hotel management company through team alignment and performance frameworks over five years.
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AHLA issues statement on the launch of the Combating Human Trafficking Congressional Caucus
AHLA supports the new bipartisan congressional caucus and highlights the industry's No Room for Trafficking training initiative.
Leaders are Afraid to Lead
The author argues that hospitality leaders have become too cautious to provide direct feedback and accountability, weakening the mentorship culture that once drove excellence in the industry.
By Franck Desplechin, CEO Founder | F&B Expert, Cheffranck.com
What’s Wrong with Philippine Tourism - and What Needs to Be Done
The analysis identifies execution gaps, fragmented coordination, and lack of commercial leadership as core barriers limiting Philippine tourism's performance relative to regional competitors.
By Terence Ronson, Founder & Managing Director, Pertlink Limited
Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa 2026 Announces Award Recipients: Vimbai Masiyiwa and Colin Bell to Be Honoured in Nairobi
Vimbai Masiyiwa of Batoka Africa and Colin Bell of Natural Selection will receive leadership honors at the March 2026 summit in Nairobi.
Travel Industry Applauds Global Entry Reopening, Calls for Immediate Support for TSA Officers
U.S. Travel Association welcomed Global Entry's reopening while urging Congress to support unpaid TSA officers during the shutdown.
SoTL 2026: Slowing Down the PACE, Ramping Up Critical Thinking
The conference explored how educators can adapt teaching methods to maintain critical thinking skills as students increasingly rely on AI tools for academic work.
By Laura Zizka, Assistant Professor, EHL
35 Years Strong: A Journey of Growth, Gratitude, and Future Ambitions
The HFTP CEO reflects on 35 years with the association, highlighting expansion into Europe and Asia with new conferences and offices planned.
By Frank Wolfe, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), HFTP
Tackling hotel compliance
HOSPA panel discusses how aparthotels, lifestyle hotels, and challenger brands navigate rising compliance costs while maintaining profitability and guest focus.
Ryan Haynes, Director/Lead Consultant, Hoteliers' Voice Podcast/ Haynes MarComs Ltd
Profit with purpose: what The Social Hub means for the future of hospitality
The Social Hub's blended model mixing students, business travelers, and locals drives stronger margins than pure hotels while diversifying risk exposure.
When Hotels Become Destinations: The Power of History in the Experience Economy
The author argues that historic hotels create competitive advantage by offering authentic narratives and cultural connections that transform guests beyond traditional service delivery.
By Taran Patel and Chirag Patel
The General Manager Drives a Hotel’s Commercial Success
Argues that operational excellence led by empowered GMs has become the key differentiator for hotel commercial success, not just technology or pricing tools.
By Vikram Singh, Global Hotel Commercial Leader, Vikram Singh
40 hospitality associations to help expand your network in 2026
The comprehensive guide covers international, US/Canada, Europe, and Asia-Pacific associations offering networking, education, and advocacy for hospitality professionals.
Emotional Intelligence in Management to Lead Sustainable Tourism
Academic research proposes ability-emotional intelligence as a trainable skill for tourism managers to better navigate stakeholder relationships in social enterprises.
By Inès Blal and Juliane Völker
GBTA Urges U.S. Congress and Administration to End Global Entry Suspension, Citing Increased Security and Business Travel Risks
GBTA warns that Global Entry suspension due to the government shutdown will create airport delays and hurt the $395.4B business travel market.
NOT DONE Weekly - 5 Tenets I Live By as Delivered at Choice Hotels HQ
The former Remington CEO shares his five-tenet leadership framework delivered to Choice Hotels sales leaders, covering context, focus, continuous improvement, culture ownership, and systems-based goal achievement.
London To Host 52nd Annual General Meeting Of The European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA)
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.
HFTP Appoints Lyle Worthington, HFTP Global Past President, as 2026 EU Operations Advisor
Worthington, who founded E20X startup competition during his 2014-15 presidency, will guide HFTP's strategic growth across Europe.
Luxury Hospitality Moves Beyond Opulence
EHL students analyzed 65 guest interviews and 869 reviews to identify how hotels can incorporate quiet luxury through secluded locations, local materials, and authentic cultural experiences.
HSMAI Announces 2026 Recipients of the Robert A. Gilbert Award for Career Achievement in Commercial Strategy
Mary Casey (formerly Starwood/Maritz), Jeff Doane (Omni), and André Fournier (CoralTree) will be honored at HSMAI's Adrian Awards and Commercial Strategy Conference.