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Three Things to Watch for Los Angeles Hospitality in 2026

Los Angeles occupancy remains below pre pandemic levels due to entertainment strikes, soft leisure demand, weak international travel, and 2025 wildfire disruptions. However, the region’s diverse economy positions it for recovery, aided by the 2026 F...

Kirsten Z. Smiley
Kirsten Z. Smiley
Senior Vice President, Southern California Region Director, HVS Los Angeles
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by Kirsten Z. Smiley
22 January 2026HVSMarket Segments
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Small Hotels, Big Stakes: Why Europe’s Tourism Future Depends on SMEs
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Small Hotels, Big Stakes: Why Europe’s Tourism Future Depends on SMEs

Europe remains the world’s top travel destination, attracting millions of visitors each year to its cultural landmarks, diverse regions, and natural beauty. The continent’s diversity also drives strong intra-European travel, reinforcing a shared sen...

Peter Lochbihler
Peter Lochbihler
Global Director Public Affairs, Booking.com
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Peter Lochbihler
by Peter Lochbihler
14 January 2026Booking.comMarket Segments
Small Hotels, Big Stakes: Why Europe’s Tourism Future Depends on SMEs
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Navigating the opportunity in Africa’s hospitality sector in 2026: Beyond the numbers, toward true value creation

The African hospitality sector today is poised for a period of significant growth. Figures from Statista point to revenue in travel and tourism hitting US$25.29 billion this year, with hotels making up a significant US$11.29 billion of that. Hotels ...

Tony Romer-Lee
Tony Romer-Lee
Co-Founder and Managing Partner - AMEA, Valor Hospitality Partners
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Tony Romer-Lee
by Tony Romer-Lee
13 January 2026Valor HospitalityMarket Segments
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New emerging trend, or a slow market reorganisation?

Previous articles by M. Ratkai, Professor of Hospitality Business and ESG at the Hotelschool The Hague, have addressed the ever-changing landscape of corporate disclosures, including the EU’s Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD) and ongo...

Melinda Ratkai
Melinda Ratkai
Dr. Professor of Hospitality Business
Hotelschool The Hague
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Melinda Ratkai
by Melinda Ratkai
15 December 2025Hotelschool The HagueMarket Segments
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Encapsulating the Barefoot Luxury Trend at Casa Yuma in Puerto Escondido
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Encapsulating the Barefoot Luxury Trend at Casa Yuma in Puerto Escondido

One of the biggest trends in hospitality right now is one that’s hard to spot in an aggregated market intelligence report. All over the world, travelers are seeking out authentic hotels that are firmly rooted in their environs and have a vibe that’s...

Larry Mogelonsky
Larry Mogelonsky
Partner at Hotel Mogel Consulting Ltd.
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by Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky
15 December 2025Hotel Mogel Consulting LimitedMarket Segments
Encapsulating the Barefoot Luxury Trend at Casa Yuma in Puerto Escondido
AI-Enabled Sustainability: Turning Hotel Guests into Active Participants
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AI-Enabled Sustainability: Turning Hotel Guests into Active Participants

During a thesis consultation session, a simple question was raised about sustainability in hospitality. I asked the group who genuinely cares about being environmentally responsible when travelling. Nearly every hand went up.

Dr. Yaser Al Dhabyani
Dr. Yaser Al Dhabyani
Senior Lecturer in Hospitality Research and Marketing Innovation, Hotelschool The Hague and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
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Dr. Yaser Al Dhabyani
by Dr. Yaser Al Dhabyani
5 December 2025Hotelschool The HagueMarket Segments
AI-Enabled Sustainability: Turning Hotel Guests into Active Participants
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Call of the Mountains: Hotel Investment in the Blue Ridge Mountains

In the past year, a surge of hotel consulting work in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwestern North Carolina and northwestern Georgia has called attention to this market’s growth. The concentration of investment and development in this region indic...

Courtney Vris
Courtney Vris
Senior Project Manager and Leader HVS Atlanta office
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Courtney Vris
by Courtney Vris
3 December 2025HVSMarket Segments
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Independent Tuesday and the Fight for the Future of Hospitality

The hospitality industry is at a crossroads. On one side are the hotels that built this industry. Independently owned properties shaped by history, family, creativity, and a genuine love of hosting people. On the other side is a fast growing wave of...

Bobby Marhamat
Bobby Marhamat
CEO at TakeUp
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Bobby Marhamat
by Bobby Marhamat
19 November 2025TakeUpMarket Segments
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