Reports

Comfort is the New Luxury: Marriott International Unveils Asia Pacific's Culinary Future

Marriott International has unveiled its latest report, The Future of Food 2026, which explores how dining habits and preferences are changing across the Asia Pacific region. The comprehensive study spotlights major trends reshaping the culinary landscape, including a shift away from traditional fine dining toward casual luxury, comfort-driven menus, immersive dining experiences and a renewed reverence for local flavors. Diners are increasingly prioritizing relaxed, personalized encounters where storytelling, entertainment, and thoughtful design are just as important as the food itself.

MICE Benchmark 2025: From Speed to Loyalty

The 2026 Playbook for Winning Meeting & Event BookingsBetween March 2023 and June 2025, we analysed over 50,000 direct online bookings across independent hotels, chains, meeting venues and conference centres in Western Europe. The results show just how quickly the world of meetings & events is evolving — and which factors really make the difference.

How AI sharpens decision-making for hospitality

Running a hotel portfolio means being in a constant balancing act. One property might be chasing group business, another is battling seasonal dips, and a third is pushing to lift guest satisfaction scores. Decisions pile up fast, and too often leaders only get clarity when the numbers are already in and the chance to act has passed.