Hozpitality Group's Women Leaders PowerList Middle East 2026 names 30 influential female professionals across hotel operations, sales, revenue management, and executive leadership in the region.
Jason Zvatora discusses OUTRIGGER's focus on place-specific cultural experiences, balancing family and romance guests, and prioritizing total revenue over room revenue alone.
PATA ratified 15 new Board members at its Annual General Meeting during the 2026 Annual Summit in Gyeongju, Korea, adding representatives from hospitality, academia, government, and youth sectors.
Hoteliers from Cromlix Hotel, House of Gods, and Crieff Hydro share how they balance technology adoption with human connection to create memorable guest experiences.
Over 300 AHLA members lobbied Congress on key industry priorities: passing the American Franchise Act, modernizing H-2B visas, and restoring Brand USA funding.
The author argues luxury hotels must prioritize experiential offerings over traditional grandeur while maintaining core service excellence as competition intensifies.
Leaders often mistake agreement in meetings for understanding, creating gaps between what's communicated and what teams actually execute.
WTTC gathered former presidents, ministers and industry CEOs aboard Crystal Serenity for unprecedented leadership summit focused on accelerating global tourism recovery through enhanced public-private collaboration.
The guide covers 20+ key associations from WTTC and AHLA to regional groups, explaining membership benefits including networking, certifications, and policy influence.
Athens mayor considers hotel caps as cities across Europe impose visitor taxes and licensing restrictions, with Barcelona's decade of regulation offering lessons on unintended consequences.
The 45-room ultraluxury resort opened in 2021 after a four-year construction project on challenging cliff terrain, earning a spot on World's 50 Best Hotels list.
Paola Durán, 26, was recognized for her role in building legal frameworks behind GHL's 60+ hotels across 10 Latin American countries.
The board includes executives from major hotel groups like Hilton, Accor, Radisson, and Wyndham, plus technology and service providers across EMEA.
The podcast explores how SWEETS Hotel transformed 28 Amsterdam bridge houses into individual rooms, prioritizing unique experiences over operational efficiency.
Author argues Skift's portrayal of hotel brands as villains is wrong, claiming the real squeeze comes from multiple cost layers including software, OTAs, and uncontrollable expenses beyond franchise fees.
Marriott raised a record $8.4M in 2025 and achieved its first $1M CAD milestone in Canada, bringing total CMN support to $178M over 43 years.
The author argues hospitality must double down on human experience and expand internship programs while competitors automate, as guest judgment and personalized service remain irreplaceable competitive advantages.
The council expanded to 21 nationalities across five continents with new executive roles in advocacy, destinations, and business development.
AHLA condemns the record-long government shutdown that forced TSA workers to work without pay and disrupted hotel bookings across the travel industry.
De L'Europe Amsterdam's GM shares insights on achieving MICHELIN three-key status through local identity, empowered teams, and visible leadership.