Do We Need More Leonardo da Vinci in Hotel Marketing?
The piece questions whether hotel marketers benefit more from broad, cross-disciplinary thinking than from deep specialisation in a single area.
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Global or Local? The Curatorial Responsibility of Luxury Hospitality
A strategic framework for luxury hotel beverage directors on building bar lists by function rather than origin quota, balancing local authenticity, global benchmarks, and guest intent.
By Joël Bracco, Director of Food and Beverage, Accor
Sunset Cruises on the Wan Fu
A personal memoir excerpt recounting the Wan Fu junk cruise operated by a Hong Kong hotel, offering sunset sailings from Central Pier to Cheung Chau with cocktails and snacks.
The Rise of Retail Tourism: What Hotels Can Learn From Shopper Behaviour
Hotels can use shopping behaviour as a signal of guest intent, applying lessons from retail tourism to improve anticipatory service, staff training, and local partnerships.
By Michael LoMedico, Assistant General Manager, Tower Hotel Fallsview
What Emerging Markets Taught Me About Hotel Sales That Luxury Markets Never Could
A hotel sales veteran argues that emerging markets build sharper commercial instincts than luxury ones, teaching demand creation, relationship-led selling, and agile pricing under real pressure.
By Muhammad Tanveer, Author , The Sales Leadership Brief
How Aura Hoteles is using Cloudbeds as the technology foundation for rapid expansion across Spain
Aura Hoteles, a Galicia-based startup with six properties, built its entire tech stack on Cloudbeds' PMS and Open API, developing custom housekeeping and guest communication apps on top of the platform.
Jason Edwards: What happens when new technology hits the front desk
Hospitality advisor Jason Edwards discusses tech implementation pitfalls, change management, hotel tech stack decisions, and what hotels risk losing operationally when they deflag from a brand.
Linda Pashaj, Director of Content Marketing, Cloudbeds
H1 2026 Was Stronger Than It Looks but Unevenly So, Hotels Are Confusing Having AI with Having a Strategy, Are We Over-Specialising Hotel Marketing?
Thursday closed the week with the Global Hospitality Industry Review and HotelData.com's H1 2026 profitability data showing RevPAR up 3-4% globally but occupancy plateauing and the Middle East down 43%, LodgIQ's Hotel Data Conference argument that hotels are adopting AI as a buzzword rather than a solution, and a World Panel viewpoint asking whether marketing specialisation is creating fragmentation rather than capability. Lodging Econometrics' record global pipeline, HVS's EUR9.4B European transactions, and ten property announcements closed the week.
Fouquet’s Hotel Planned for Miami Design District
Located in the heart of the Miami Design District, Fouquet's Hotel and Residences, Miami Design District is Pritzker Prize–winning architect David Chipperfield’s only development currently underway in Florida and the neighborhood’s first residential offering. Spanning nearly two acres and rising 25 stories, the architectural landmark will introduce 143 impeccably crafted condominium residences defined by bespoke ceramic exterior columns designed to capture and reflect Miami’s distinctive light. Residences feature expansive floor-to-ceiling windows framed by custom pale-champagne mullions, bespoke cabinetry, and other thoughtfully curated details that embody the district’s forward-thinking, design-driven spirit. The project will also unveil a world-renowned international luxury hotel brand, introducing its first flagship Miami property as a separate 12-story structure that further enhances the district’s cultural cachet. The development is led by Fort Partners, Raycliff Capital, Miami Design District Associates (MDDA), and Constellation Hotels Holding Ltd, a visionary team whose collective work has redefined architecture-driven, hotel-branded residential living across South Florida.
What the First Half of 2026 Says About the Hotel Industry
A Newport Hospitality Group executive reflects on a stronger-than-expected H1 2026, cautioning against over-reliance on World Cup-boosted averages while urging owners to reinvest in existing assets and operators to focus on fundamentals.
By Andrew Carey, Chief Executive Officer, Newport Hospitality Group
German leading lifestyle brand The Cloud One planning for 2028 opening in Miami
Bringing a new level of elevated living to Miami’s vibrant Art District, The Cloud One Hotel & Residences Wynwood is the leading German lifestyle hotel brand’s first ground-up development in the U.S. and the first project to introduce luxury condominium living with á-la-carte hotel services to Wynwood. Having recently launched sales, pricing starts in the high $500,000s. Designed in collaboration with acclaimed global design firm March and White Design, the eight-story building features 85 studio to three-bedroom residences, including a limited collection of 15 duplex penthouses with soaring ceiling heights up to 22 feet. All residences are filled with natural light through expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, with select homes offering sweeping views of the Miami skyline. With architecture by ODP Architects and HWKN, large murals in the spirit of Wynwood’s street art tradition will mark the building’s exterior, curated by Goldman Global Arts, the creative collective behind the Wynwood Walls. Its lushly landscaped, crowning rooftop retreat will boast panoramic Miami skyline views, a swimming pool and deck with food and beverage service, an indoor-outdoor restaurant and bar, and a full fitness center with a dedicated outdoor yoga and stretching area, steam room, and sauna.
10 Things Hotels Must Consider Before Investing in RFID Linen Tracking
A practical 10-point checklist for hoteliers evaluating RFID linen systems, covering real-time reporting, read accuracy, laundry partner compatibility, TCO, and vendor lock-in risks.
The Hotel Industry Keeps Confusing Having AI With Having A Strategy
An opinion from the Hotel Data Conference argues that hotels are adopting AI as a buzzword rather than a solution, confusing predictive, generative, and autonomous systems with no clear operational strategy.
By Mark Charlinski, President & CCO, LodgIQ™
HSMAI Europe Sets Its Sights on Turkey — Building Something New in One of the World’s Most Dynamic Hospitality Markets
HSMAI Europe will develop and manage HSMAI activities in Turkey starting August 2026, with a formal launch planned for early 2027 including an Advisory Board and events program.
Park Hyatt arrives in Riviera Maya with the brand’s first all-inclusive experience
The arrival of Park Hyatt Riviera Maya in November 2026 will mark the next phase of a bold new chapter for Park Hyatt and redefine the standard for luxury travellers seeking the beachside serenity of the Riviera Maya.
ITC Hotels Signs Storii Assagao, expands presence in Goa
ITC Hotels Limited today announced the signing of a management agreement for a 51 key hotel in Assagao, North Goa, under its fast-growing Storii by ITC Hotels brand. The hotel is envisioned as a distinctive hospitality offering inspired by the region's vibrant character attracting travellers to its dynamic culinary treasure, natural beauty, boutique retail experiences, and proximity to the state’s celebrated beaches and attractions.
IHCL Unveils Taj Palace, Lucknow, Expands Its Presence In Uttar Pradesh
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) , India's largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Taj Palace, Lucknow. The hotel was inaugurated by Shri Yogi Adityanath, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
H1 2026 European Hotel Transactions
European hotel transaction volume reached €9.4bn in H1 2026, down 10% year-on-year but 11% above the ten-year average, with Real Estate Investment Companies emerging as the dominant buyers as private equity and HNWIs turned net sellers.
Beyond the Traditional GM: How Hotel Leadership Is Being Redefined
The GM role is evolving beyond operational control to demand emotional intelligence, digital fluency, cultural awareness, and sustainability accountability alongside traditional financial and service responsibilities.
By Dr Ajay Khatter, Senior Lecturer in Hospitality Management, William Angliss Institute
The Countdown Begins to Stamford Place’s September Opening, Singapore’s Newest Lifestyle Destination in City Hall
This September, a familiar landmark in Singapore's Civic District will begin a new chapter as Stamford Place, a vibrant mixed-use destination that blends living, working, dining, and social connection under one roof. Bringing together APT., a new boutique serviced apartment, hospitality-inspired workspaces by The Great Room by Industrious, and a carefully curated mix of dining, retail and art.
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