‘Not worth compromising’: Why some Sydney restaurants are saying no to delivery
The demand for food delivery and takeaway might be on the rise, but for venues like RaRa Ramen, Porteno and LuMi, it just “doesn’t make sense”.
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How investing in staff wellbeing generated higher revenue at the Maldives’ Patina Hotels & Resorts
Hospitality staff are more likely to stick around if their accommodation offers them a chance to relax and recharge – which is why the Capella Hotel Group is rethinking its behind-the-scenes design.
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What I Hate About Hotel Tech. Why, in 2026, is the industry still getting the basics wrong
The author argues hotel technology remains frustratingly basic after 20+ years, with Wi-Fi now more critical than hot water for guest satisfaction.
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Airport Hotels are back - but they aren’t an autopilot investment
The category that was considered one of hospitality’s most predictable asset classes behaves a little differently in a post-pandemic world. You can’t blame it. Work culture and travel patterns have changed, and the powers of technology have somewhat…
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Hotel Food Waste Crisis: 11 Chains Pledge UN Targets by 2026
Eleven major hotel chains including Accor, Hilton, and Melia commit to halving hotel food waste by 2026, targeting buffet operations as part of UN climate sustainability goals.
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How public support can make a deal stack up
Public support can take many forms when it comes to getting a project off the ground, but today, there is one critical type of support many hotel developers don’t just want, they need: public incentives…
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Malaysia pushes hotel check-in and check-out times into tourism policy debate
Malaysia’s Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry has urged hotels to offer guests a 23-hour stay, using a model such as 2pm check-in and 1pm check-out, as the country prepares for Visit Malaysia 2026.
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Indonesia moves to regulate unregistered tourism accommodation
New Indonesian government rules will require all hotels, villas and short-term accommodation to hold valid licences by March 2026 or risk being removed from online travel agency (OTA) platforms, the Ministry of Tourism has announced…
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Report: Hotel labor shifts from cyclical challenge to permanent operating constraint
Labor has emerged as a permanent structural force shaping hotel operations, guest satisfaction and long-term asset value across the U.S…
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Airbnb makes decisive move into hotels as experts warn of brand shift
Airbnb has officially entered the hotel market, marking a significant strategic shift for a company once defined by spare rooms, local hosts and the promise of “living like a local”.
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Conversions still key to making development numbers stack up
Soaring construction costs and wary banks across much of the world have led to the growing popularity of conversions among hotel developers.
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Acciona's blunder at the spa of a Lopesan hotel in Meloneras
In the idyllic setting of the Lopesan Villa del Conde Resort & Thalasso, relaxation is reserved for guests. For Acciona Facility Services, SA, the thalassotherapy center has become a real legal headache…
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Social Engineering at the Front Desk: A Growing Threat for Hotels
Every day, hotel front desk staff welcome new guests and collect their personal identifiable information (PII), such as names, addresses, emails, credit card numbers, and even passport data. This trove of data makes hotels attractive targets for…
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Govt Plans $4 Billion High-Rise Redevelopment of New York’s Roosevelt Hotel
Pakistan will pursue a high-rise redevelopment of the iconic Roosevelt Hotel in New York through a joint-venture privatization model, aiming to attract $3-4 billion in investment and boost the value of its stake by up to 250 percent…
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Why 2026 Hospitality Trends Are Useless for Your Hotel
It’s that time of year again. The holiday decorations are up, the budget reviews are dragging on, and your inbox is drowning in "The Top Trends for 2026."
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AI hiring is here. It’s making companies — and job seekers — miserable
As America’s labor market slows, AI-led interviews and auto-generated cover letters are dramatically changing the process of getting a job. And maybe not for the better.
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Why Blackstone is bullish on real estate for 2026
It’s that time of year again when everyone starts making predictions for what they think will happen over the next 12 months. A lot of this involves saying that the thing you like/have a vested financial interest in will do better. Sometimes that…
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At Cayuga Hospitality Consultants’ Annual Conference 2025, industry leaders examined where hospitality is headed and how to prepare for the next era of change. From AI integration and workforce evolution to shifting insurance markets and event space…
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