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HSMAI Europe announces three major 2026 events: Commercial Strategy Week in London, Room for Growth in Oslo, and a new Leadership Development Camp in Paris.
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2026 Starts Here: Events, Ideas, and the Conversations Shaping Hospitality
HospitalityNet will launch a new website in January and run a year-long AI campaign while providing a curated calendar of 2026 industry events.
WITT Launches New Global Accreditation for Wellness Hospitality Professionals
WITT's new credential targets hotel leaders, spa directors, and consultants, offering certification based on five wellness pillars and practical application standards.
AAHOA Applauds One-Year Delay of Tariff Increases on Furniture and Cabinetry
The delay prevents tariff increases on furniture and cabinetry that account for 15-20% of hotel renovation costs, affecting small business owners' capital planning.
Commercial Convergence: Why the Future Hotel Won’t Have a Sales, Marketing, or Revenue Department
The author argues hotels must eliminate traditional sales, marketing, and revenue silos in favor of integrated commercial teams led by unified data and strategy.
By Muhammad Tanveer, Author , The Sales Leadership Brief
2025: The Year Hospitality Embraced Its Hybrid Future
Industry analysis shows 2025 marked hospitality's shift from AI hype to practical implementation, with 36% of users now viewing technology as a "good friend."
Register Now for HOTEL & SHOP PLUS 2026 in Shanghai
The Shanghai expo will feature 2,200+ exhibitors across five halls, with new sustainability and smart retail zones plus 80+ industry forums.
Share Your Insights: The 2026 Profitability Playbook Survey
Otelier, Agilysys, and Sage launch a 5-7 minute survey to benchmark hotel operational challenges and technology adoption for 2026.
Where Is the Hospitality Industry Headed in 2026?
Industry executive argues that while Agentic AI will dominate 2026 hospitality trends, success depends on using technology to enhance rather than replace human service.
By Alan Young, VP, Strategy | Hospitality, Infor
The 2025 Zeitgeist of the Hotel Industry
Analysis of 150+ hotel industry headlines reveals increased focus on real-time performance data, mature AI discussions, and Booking.com's continued dominance over hospitality attention.
By Martin Soler, Partner, Soler & Associates
American Hotel & Lodging Association Joins the U.S. Food Waste Pact
AHLA becomes the 30th signatory to the voluntary pact aimed at reducing the 10% of food waste that comes from lodging, equivalent to $17 billion annually.
AHLA statement on the Senate introduction of the American Franchise Act
AHLA supports legislation that would protect the franchise model supporting nearly 3 million hospitality jobs nationwide.
Vijay Patel Named Tourism Champion of the Year
Patel manages 20 hotels across five states and serves on multiple industry boards including IHG Owners Association Global Board of Directors.
UN Tourism and International Baccalaureate Organization partner to grow tourism education at high school level
The partnership will focus on joint initiatives to enhance skills development and professional training for high school students entering the tourism sector.
Ten Predictions for the Hospitality Industry in 2026 and Beyond: Insights from Cayuga Hospitality Consultants’ Annual Conference 2025
Cayuga consultants predict AI integration, refinancing pressures, and labor shortages will reshape hospitality by 2026, with conversions outpacing new builds.
AI’s Ridiculous Response to a Ridiculous Question
The author reflects on AI applications while attending the CX Malaysia conference as a keynote speaker.
By Shep Hyken, Customer Service and Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker and Bestselling Author, Shepard Presentations, LLC.
The HOTEL Yearbook 2026 explores “Converging Forces – The Future is Hybrid by Design”
The annual industry publication examines how hotels blend digital-human operations, featuring insights from executives on AI, sustainability, and guest personalization.
New Chair: CHLA Advocacy Critical for California Hotels' Future
Kristi Allen of Ensemble Allen will lead the association's efforts against predatory lawsuits and wage mandates affecting 6,000+ California hotels.
Global Aviation and Travel & Tourism Leaders Call for Strengthened International Cooperation at COP30
WTTC and IATA oppose fragmented climate taxes, calling instead for coordinated global action through ICAO and full CORSIA implementation to achieve aviation net zero by 2050.
Coast Hotels Supports British Columbia Charities with Funds Raised from 23rd Annual Golf Classic
The 23rd annual tournament raised over $100,000 for ALS Society of BC and Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre, bringing total donations since inception to $1.4 million.