Analysis covers six key trends including AI adoption, destination hotels, luxury-budget performance gaps, and outdoor accommodations shaping 2026.
The year saw record hotel signings of 47,000 keys and industry consolidation through acquisitions, but faced challenges from airline disruptions and mixed GST reform impact.
The global MICE market will reach $1,172 billion by 2025, with nearly half of buyers now prioritizing eco-friendly venues and carbon tracking tools.
Thailand's international visitors fell 7.25% year-over-year to 31.9 million through November, with Chinese arrivals down 34% as competition intensifies in Bangkok's 83,000+ key hotel market.
The analysis covers regulatory impacts across NYC, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Istanbul, Florence, and Dubai, showing varied market responses with supply adjustments and pricing moderation in 2025.
TAT's new platform centralizes eco-certified accommodations and sustainable itineraries, positioning sustainability as a core tourism differentiator.
Green Key certified sites grew 25% to 8,300 properties in 90 countries, with new criteria launching October 2026 to align with EU regulations.
Ignacio Masias discusses how his family-run Andean collection of six Peruvian hotels creates authentic, transformative experiences while stewarding local culture and heritage properties.
Tambourine creates new digital platform for Ted Turner's four New Mexico conservation properties spanning one million acres of preserved wilderness.
RIU becomes first hotel chain to certify 100% of properties with ECOSTARS, covering 98 hotels across 21 countries one year ahead of schedule.
CoStar data shows Perth hotels hit record ADR and RevPAR levels during cricket matches, with Adelaide bookings at 96.1% ahead of the third Test.
The conference brought together 1,600 leaders with $975M in business opportunities, revealing five trends reshaping Middle East hospitality beyond traditional room-based models.
China's tourism sector contributes $1.9TN to the economy with 15.8% annual growth, expected to become the world's largest travel market by 2031.
MMGY surveyed 3,774 travelers across six Latin American markets, finding Brazilians and Mexicans lead spending at $5,200+ annually while prioritizing safety over price.
Western Europe travel to the US fell 3.5% overall, but Tennessee, Montana and Idaho saw increases as tourists seek authentic American experiences.
U.S. Travel warns CBP's proposed social media requirements for visa waiver travelers could deter millions of visitors and billions in spending.
Patel manages 20 hotels across five states and serves on multiple industry boards including IHG Owners Association Global Board of Directors.
The report identifies key challenges including geopolitical instability, rising tourist taxes, and seasonal demand shifts, while outlining tech-driven strategies for hoteliers to navigate 2026.
The partnership will focus on joint initiatives to enhance skills development and professional training for high school students entering the tourism sector.
The six-month program launches in Riyadh in January 2026, targeting Saudi Arabia's projected 2.7 million hospitality jobs by 2025.