HLA analysis finds North America now leads global surf park development, with most projects anchoring mixed-use resorts, but warns that capital intensity, seasonality, and market specificity separate viable investments from enthusiasm.
A practical explainer on ontology as an AI concept for hotels: structuring rooms, staff, tasks, and SOPs into a connected data layer that enables meaningful operational optimization.
UN Tourism's World Tourism Barometer reports 690 million international arrivals in H1 2026, with full-year growth now forecast at 1-2%, down from the earlier 3-4% projection due to Middle East conflict and inflation.
SuperCity Aparthotels MD Philip Houghton discusses the brand's move to Oracle Opera Cloud PMS to support UK expansion, alongside Oracle's David Hayward on digital transformation for independent hotels.
As AI, rising OTA costs, and data quality pressures reshape hotel marketing, hoteliers are urged to build flexible budgets that prioritize direct revenue, clean guest data, and connected digital experiences.
Banyan Group acquires a majority stake in Africa-focused Newmark Hotels & Reserves, adding 26 properties across 7 countries and expanding its global portfolio to nearly 130 hotels.
Seven Fat Badger Group hotels in Yorkshire rejoin BWH Hotels GB under the BW Premier Collection brand, gaining global distribution, loyalty access, and revenue support while retaining their individual identities.
The Broadmoor's reservations manager explains how proactive follow-up calls to guests who didn't book generated nearly $1M in direct revenue over three months.
Analysis of 1,982 hotels shows those running a dedicated Black Friday campaign grew direct revenue 60.5% vs. 4.4% for non-participants, with the gap driven by booking engine conversion, not traffic.
Google's DMA-driven search changes have already cut free direct booking clicks by up to 30% for some European hotels, prompting a broader rethink of channel mix, acquisition costs, and guest data strategy.
Career Fest 2026, taking place throughout October across 100+ countries, builds on a 2025 edition with 12,000+ registrations, focusing on career mobility, AI skills, and leadership development for Radisson's 75,000+ employees.
Colliers' H1 2026 U.S. report shows luxury and upper-upscale brands posting 4–8% RevPAR gains while midscale and economy segments remain under pressure from budget travelers and excess supply.
Two South Indian hotels, the Royal Orchid Metropole in Mysore and Hoysala Village in Hassan, illustrate how embedding living local ritual and dynastic history into the guest experience creates meaning that outlasts any amenity.
TOURISE 2027 Summit will convene global tourism, technology, and investment leaders in Riyadh on March 23-25, 2027, under the theme "Alliances That Move the World," building on $113B in portfolio investments announced at its 2025 inaugural event.
A half-year review arguing the industry has moved past recovery into a tougher competitive phase, where AI, selectivity, labor costs, and sustainability are redefining how hotels grow.
IRIS outlines seven mobile ordering strategies hotels can budget for in 2027 to convert F&B from a guest amenity into a profit centre, citing 20-40% increases in average transaction value among clients.
Barry Sternlicht, founder of Starwood Capital Group and creator of W Hotels and St. Regis expansions, will receive dual honors at ALIS 2027 in Los Angeles on January 25, 2027.
Wednesday brought the Boardroom Reboot's conversation with Soneva CEO Neil Gallagher on Bare Luxury, emotional intelligence over service scripts, and expansion into Africa and ski markets following KSL Capital's 2025 stake, dormakaba's acquisition of UK-based guest experience platform Alliants to merge physical access with digital engagement, and Influence Society's breakdown of the EU AI Act Article 50 obligations now in force for hotels using AI-generated visuals, chatbots, and video. Shakira's Madrid residency pushing ADR 20%, Cloudbeds' native RMS launch, and 12 property announcements rounded out the session.
A practical guide for procurement and operations managers covering linen thread count specs by property tier, amenity kit decisions, par stock formulas, and supplier evaluation criteria for US hotels.
An analysis of the hotel sale leaseback model examining structural trade-offs, governance requirements, legal risks, and return structures for developers, operators, and unit owners.