Jordi Caralt, Corporate GM of Hidden Hotels with 30+ years experience, discusses transforming luxury hospitality through emotional connections, authentic experiences, and values-driven leadership over material excess.
Analysis explores whether increasing ESG compliance requirements are driving hotel companies to exit public markets, citing recent hospitality sector delistings.
Research identifies 21 key factors for career mobility in lodging, revealing significant gaps between employee importance ratings and actual industry performance.
The article argues that traditional rule-following in sales leadership creates mediocrity, advocating for innovation and empowerment to achieve exceptional results.
Analysis of BLS data reveals Black professionals declined from 11.3% to 9.5% of hospitality leadership roles between 2022-2024, with only 2.1% holding director-to-CEO positions.
The 2026 summit expands to 1.5 days on September 29-30 in Washington D.C., targeting senior hospitality executives and technology decision-makers.
The annual industry publication examines how hotels blend digital-human operations, featuring insights from executives on AI, sustainability, and guest personalization.
Kristi Allen of Ensemble Allen will lead the association's efforts against predatory lawsuits and wage mandates affecting 6,000+ California hotels.
Capuano will be honored at the ninth annual Hospitality Heroes Reception during ALIS 2026 for his advocacy in supporting industry workers affected by substance use disorders.
The article provides a 7-step framework for sales leaders to build their professional brand on LinkedIn, emphasizing consistency, storytelling, and strategic visibility over superficial metrics.
The author argues hotels should prioritize internal AI systems for energy, supply chain, and operations over customer-facing technology to improve profit margins.
AETHOS consulting identifies five critical competencies hotel executives need for 2026, as tightened capital, labor shortages, and tech demands reshape leadership requirements.
Ireckonu warns that global hotel chains may face regulatory crackdowns for storing Chinese guest data outside the country, violating local residency laws.
EHL faculty experts identify five key trends shaping hospitality through 2026, from AI agents and regenerative practices to human-centric leadership addressing the industry's 460 million employee shortage.
The article benchmarks successful hospitality companies like Ritz-Carlton and Marriott to identify team-building practices that drive retention and productivity.
EHL study of 70 hospitality firms finds outsider CEOs and family ownership structures drive stronger innovation after leadership transitions.
The article argues that LinkedIn has become essential for sales leaders to build authority, attract opportunities, and establish credibility in modern business environments.
The author argues hotels must respond to inquiries within five minutes to capture 100% lead quality, with response effectiveness declining exponentially after that.
The three-day event brought together leaders from 425+ independent luxury hotels to explore AI, generational shifts, and global trends affecting hospitality.
Accor's Adrian Williams was named Australasian Hotelier of the Year while the company claimed Accommodation Chain of the Year for the fourth consecutive time.