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September 28, 2022

2022 Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Key Takeaways

The 2022 Future Hospitality Summit, held September 19-21 in Dubai, brought together nearly 1,100 hotel owners, investors, operators, brand representatives, and consultants. Leading hospitality executives—including our own, Hala Matar Choufany, President of HVS Middle East, Africa & South Asia—served on panel discussions that addressed topics related to hotel development, financing, sustainability, and hotel management, as well as the near and long-term future of the MENA tourism industry. Throughout the conference, there was a sense of great optimism supported by reports of continued hotel performance improvements in markets across the region, as well as a strong investment outlook from developers and government entities.

By Zabada Abouelhana, Project Manager in the HVS St. Louis office, HVS

Opinion Article

September 26, 2022

Five Key Takeaways from the Future of Travel Mobility Conference

U.S. Travel Association recently hosted its Future of Travel Mobility conference which brought together seasoned policymakers and influential industry and business leaders to explore the exciting new innovations that will shape travel’s future—and the policies that will help us get there.

By Tori Emerson Barnes, Executive Vice President, Public Affairs and Policy, U.S. Travel Association

Opinion Article

September 18, 2022

Driving concrete action in responsible travel

With sustainability and ESG high up on the agenda at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in Dubai this week, we asked a number of industry partners how they are leading the change when it comes to sustainable tourism and hospitality.

By Inge Huijbrechts, Chief Sustainability and Security Officer, Radisson Hotel Group

Opinion Article

September 16, 2022

New attitudes to hotel Circular Economy practices

The circular economy (CE) is a systems solution framework that tackles global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. Circular economy practices are known to be governed by the "3Rs", namely Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, which are the major strategies used for promoting the circulation of products and materials, thereby lowering waste and pollution, and aiding to regenerate nature. But in terms of attitude and willingness to buy in, studies show that the classic 3Rs are surprisingly not the most effective strategies for optimal results, especially in the context of hotels and guest perception of the measures.

By Florent Girardin and Luciano Lopez

Opinion Article

September 14, 2022

Our Sustainability Imperative: Building a Greener Future

When it comes to the issue of sustainability, the industry is reaching a critical inflection point—one that will have a lasting impact on the decades ahead.

By Erik Hansen, Vice President of Government Relations at, U.S. Travel Association

Opinion Article

September 9, 2022

Leading The Change In Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality

With sustainability and ESG high up on the agenda at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in Dubai this September, we asked a number of industry partners how they are leading the change when it comes to sustainable tourism and hospitality.

By Raki Phillips, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, The Bench

Opinion Article

September 7, 2022

Open letter to the Hospitality and Travel industry

Earlier this week, as I was scanning my news feed for updates of relevance, I came across a headline that quickly captured my attention: What Native Hawaiians want you to know before your visit. As someone who spent much of his childhood in Hawai’i, any mention of the island conjures an inevitable wave of nostalgia and appreciation. In this particular context, though, that nostalgia was mixed with resonance, as the author called upon an issue I was aware of, but hadn’t found a way to articulate or champion.

By Ryan Hamilton, Co-Founder, SalesAndCatering.com and Bluebuzzard Technology Group, SalesAndCatering.com, LLC

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The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

Hotel tech has changed what's possible – and measurable. RevPAR and ADR aren't enough; discover the metrics that really matter.

Opinion Article

September 6, 2022

How Hilton is leading the change in sustainable tourism and hospitality

With sustainability and ESG high up on the agenda at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in Dubai this September, we asked a number of industry partners how they are leading the change when it comes to sustainable tourism and hospitality.

By Jochem-Jan Sleiffer, President, Middle East, Africa & Türkiye, Hilton, The Bench

Opinion Article

September 6, 2022

Greenwashing, Ecotourism and Sustainability Are Now a Major Concern for Travelers

There is no denying it. The last two years were difficult for all of us. But as we take a collective breath on the other side of the pandemic and ruminate on the positive takeaways from that time, many of us will settle on the same sentiment – sometimes it’s good to slow down. Our lives, which are so often defined by constant motion, suddenly came to a halt, a change of pace that many of us would never have chosen or stumbled upon organically.

By Alan Young, VP, Strategy | Hospitality, Infor

Opinion Article

September 5, 2022

Should the hospitality industry recruit its guests to reach their environmental goals?

The pandemic has hit most economies in more ways than one. Hoteliers are recovering from millions of dollars of losses over the past two years. Nevertheless, green initiatives and technology have boomed into the hospitality industry, creating a competitive edge for sustainability. This has left hoteliers helpless and urges them to re-think differently to be competitive in the market.

By Binu Mathews, Director & CEO, IDS NEXT

Opinion Article

September 5, 2022

3 ways to reach net zero by 2050 in the accommodation sector

Reducing or offsetting greenhouse gases is no longer enough: eliminating emissions is tourism’s biggest challenge. Achieving net zero by 2050 is critical to limiting global temperature rises, and it tasks the accommodation sector with huge operational transformation.

By Ben Schroeter, Director of Strategic Engagement, Booking.com

Opinion Article

September 1, 2022

The Future of Saudi Hospitality

With sustainability and ESG high up on the agenda at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in Dubai this September, we asked a number of industry partners how they are leading the change when it comes to sustainable tourism and hospitality.

By Sultan Bader Al-Otaibi, Chief Executive Officer – Taiba Investment Company, The Bench

Opinion Article

August 30, 2022

Lead the change

With sustainability and ESG high up on the agenda at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in Dubai this September, we asked a number of industry partners how they are leading the change when it comes to sustainable tourism and hospitality.

By Brune Poirson, Chief Sustainability Officer, The Bench

Opinion Article

August 19, 2022

Green-Tech and The Net-Zero Methodology Are The Future Standards In The Hospitality Industry

Technological advances have led to an era in which consumers have more power than ever. The average online consumer constantly gives their point of view on different products or services through reviews, social media posts, word-of-mouth, or even their purchase patterns.

By Saikrishnan Ranganathan, Co-Founder and CEO of SensorFlow, SensorFlow Pte Ltd.

Opinion Article

August 16, 2022

Becoming a greener restaurant in just two steps

Do you want to become an eco-responsible restaurant but don't know what measures to put in place without interfering with your work? This article gives some basic steps to follow for implementing a greener approach in your restaurant in an easy and logical way.

By Mahé Rillardon and Niels Costard

The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

Hotel tech has changed what's possible – and measurable. RevPAR and ADR aren't enough; discover the metrics that really matter.

Opinion Article

August 15, 2022

Benefits To The Rise Of Smart Automation In The Hotel Industry

2022 is the year of automation. From self-driving cars to chatbots, everything is getting smarter and automated. This is especially true in the hotel industry, where smart automation for hotels is making waves.

By Saikrishnan Ranganathan, Co-Founder and CEO of SensorFlow, SensorFlow Pte Ltd.

Opinion Article

August 11, 2022

Sustainability, Tech, Labor Challenges Drive Innovation in Hotel Industry

Exciting things are happening in the hotel industry, including advancements in sustainability, labor and technology.

By Bob Rauch, President of RAR Hospitality, R.A. Rauch & Associates, Inc.

Opinion Article

August 10, 2022

Smart Hotel Energy Management System

Today, we live in a world of technology, and everything around us is being empowered by technology. Technological advancements have impacted different industries, including the hotel industry. These advancements have brought about practicality to our lives and made our lives a lot easier.

By Saikrishnan Ranganathan, Co-Founder and CEO of SensorFlow, SensorFlow Pte Ltd.

Opinion Article

August 5, 2022

Energy Saving Solution For Hotels: How Real Time Data & Insights Help

Hotel owners and managers are always looking for ways to reduce their energy consumption. They have a lot of things to worry about, but one of the most important things they can do is to understand what is the biggest energy hog in their hotel.

By Max Pagel, CTO & Co-Founder, SensorFlow Pte Ltd.

Opinion Article

August 3, 2022

Sustainable Group Travel: 4 Tips When Booking Hotels

Looking for ways to minimize your company’s environmental impact when hosting events, meetings, or groups? Of course, you are. When sustainability is a company priority, group travel might raise concerns, but sustainable event planning is still achievable, even if attendees must travel from several cities to reach your event.

By Hal Hassall, VP Marketing, Groups360