Riding the PortoBay wave: how people are shaping hospitality
The author visits PortoBay's Funchal property to interview staff for a podcast series exploring what makes the Portuguese hotel group's culture distinctive.
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International Luxury Hotel Association Reaches 1 Million Members Worldwide
ILHA reports 45% LinkedIn growth, 872 attendees at Las Vegas summit, and 50% website traffic increase as membership crosses seven-figure threshold.
Dreamscape Hospitality Expands Marriott Portfolio with Three Select-Service Hotels Across the South and Midwest
Dreamscape Hospitality announced today that it has assumed management of three Marriott-branded hotels across Oklahoma and Louisiana, further expanding its national portfolio and strengthening its presence within the Marriott brand.
Presence Is The New Luxury
The author argues that modern hospitality success requires intentional presence over operational efficiency, with leadership focusing on emotional intelligence and authentic human connections.
By Franck Desplechin, CEO Founder | F&B Expert, Cheffranck.com
Scott Ness to Retire from Concord Hospitality After 23 Years
Ness served as Senior VP of Accounting for 23 years and helped lead the company's headquarters relocation from Cleveland to Raleigh.
Hospitality Asset Managers Association (“HAMA”) Announces 2026 Board of Directors
The 11-person board includes executives from Highgate, Pebblebrook, Host Hotels, and other major hospitality ownership and management companies.
A Conversation with the CEO of Marriott International, Tony Capuano
Capuano discusses bifurcated consumer demand, AI as capacity creation for human connection, and multi-year tech replatforming across 260M+ Bonvoy members.
Anthony Capuano in conversation with Sloan Dean
AAHOA Applauds U.S.–India Trade Breakthrough by President Trump and Prime Minister Modi
AAHOA says the deal between nations representing $30 trillion in economic output will boost tourism and give hotel operators confidence to expand.
Why Advocacy Is Essential to Keeping Business Travel’s Seat at the Global Table
GBTA outlines advocacy priorities for 2026, including CBP comments on ESTA changes and European engagement on digital border rules affecting the $1.57 trillion industry.
Travel Industry to Congress: End Shutdowns That Punish Workers and Disrupt Americans
Joint industry statement cites $6 billion economic impact from 2025 shutdown and urges Congress to pass bipartisan aviation funding bills.
Hospitality’s Quiet Reboot: Why the Next 12 Months Will Redefine How Hotels Actually Work
The article appears to examine upcoming fundamental changes to hotel operational models over the next year.
Trading Places
A hotel controller's personal story about trading jobs with a colleague across borders, highlighting the importance of relationships and quick thinking in hospitality careers.
By David Lund, The Hotel Financial Coach, David Lund
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP Announces Firm Name Change as It Enters Its 45th Year
California-based law firm shortens name to JMM as part of strategic rebranding entering 45th year, with leadership changes coming.
What refugee clubhouses teach us about hospitality
KLABU founder Jan van Hövell explains how sports clubhouses in refugee camps create belonging through the same principles hotels use to welcome guests.
By Sarah Johnson, Senior Copywriter, Mews
The Spirit in the Machine
Warns that while AI systems now preserve guest data and operational knowledge, hotels risk developing leaders who understand dashboards but lack real-world judgment.
By Terence Ronson, Founder & Managing Director, Pertlink Limited
You don't need a new you. You need a better you.
Hospitality revenue management expert argues that professional success requires strategic trade-offs and clarity about priorities, not just maximizing productivity.
By Fabian Bartnick, Founder, Infinito
AAHOA Mourns the Passing of Former Chairman and Founding Member Ravi Patel
Patel served as AAHOA's second chairman and built the SREE Hotels portfolio to over 30 properties while mentoring thousands of hoteliers.
PATA Signs MoU with Phuket Hotels Association to Support Responsible Growth in Hospitality Sector
The partnership enables mutual affiliate membership, joint events, and quarterly research sharing between PATA's regional network and PHA's Phuket hotel members.
AHLA welcomes new members to Executive Committee, Board of Directors
Marriott's Liam Brown will chair the 2026 board before retiring, with Davidson's Thom Geshay set to succeed him mid-year.
IHG Owners Association Announces 2026 Global Board of Directors, Led by Chair Prakash Maggan
Prakash Maggan of Rainmaker Hospitality will chair the association's global board, bringing experience from growing his family business from 8 to 29 hotels.