The Trends Reshaping How We Eat and Drink in 2026
In the United States, food and beverage trends don’t just shift, they erupt, rewriting the rules of how we cook, sip, and gather. The question for 2026 isn’t what’s next, but how fast we’re willing to follow…
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Agoda unveils celeb-led ‘Amazing Hotel Prices’ campaign for Indian travellers
The campaign showcases Agoda’s low domestic hotel prices via humorous ad films, offering up to 50% off on select accommodations
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Jose Mourinho has been accused of leaving his former club Fenerbahce with an eye-watering £656,000 bill after staying at a luxurious five-star hotel for the majority of his 16-month spell in charge of the Turkish Super Lig club, as per reports in…
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To create real value, think like a guest
Let’s talk about revenue management.
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A Surprise Awaited These Travelers at Check-In: The Hotel Was Closed
Several Manhattan hotels operated by LuxUrban abruptly closed without warning, leaving visitors from around the world scrambling for a place to stay.
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Noble House preps for next moves
The next-generation Colee family leadership of owner-operator Noble House Hotels & Resorts is gearing up for what they expect to be increasing opportunity for equity participation, acquisition and third-party management growth by launching an…
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Hotel Sales Teams Need Fewer Leads, Not More
Stop Chasing the Wrong Leads. Start Closing the Right Ones.
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How Much Should Hoteliers Be Spending on Marketing?
With the 2026 budgeting season around the corner, the question of marketing investment has once again become front and centre. In a recent Hospitality Net Viewpoint Max Starkov set the stage by highlighting a striking imbalance: while U.S…
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Dine And Dash’ Epidemic Compounding Hospitality Crisis
The UK hospitality sector is grappling with a surge in ‘dine and dash’ incidents, as cash-strapped consumers increasingly leave restaurants without settling their bills – delivering another devastating blow to operators already reeling from a…
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LodgIQ Launches its Guide to Future-Proof Hotel Revenue Management Strategies
New resource offers actionable insights for hotel owners and revenue managers seeking integrated commercial approaches
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Facing poor demand, hotels offer bargain deals to draw holidaymakers
Facing lower occupancy due to high-season sticker shock, hotels across Türkiye have rolled out aggressive discount campaigns in a bid to lure local vacationers. Some establishments are offering discounts of up to 30 percent, while others have…
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What Key Hotel Metric Is After RevPAR
RevPAR is a critical statistic for hotels. It always has been, always will be. But it has some gaps. Namely, it doesn’t quite fit in the modern world of hotels that’s focused on growing ancillary spend as well as the relationship between ancillaries…
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No bed, just breakfast: Hotel buffets sizzle with walk-ins in new dining trend
Around 7:30 a.m. on a recent Thursday, a sharply dressed man in his 40s strolled into a buffet restaurant of a hotel in Yeouido, western Seoul, with the ease of a regular.
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Joan Carles Casanovas: "When you go to a hotel you expect to have what you don't have at home."
Joan Carles Casanovas (Sabadell, 1967) is the new director of the Hostal de la Gavina. He has a long career in the hotel industry and has spent the last ten years managing another iconic establishment: the Hotel Casa Fuster…
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Eric David Meeuwsen: Shaping Hospitality One Hotel at a Time
Eric David Meeuwsen didn’t plan on becoming one of Florida’s most trusted hospitality consultants. He just loved the feeling of a great guest experience.
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Why Your Favorite Server Quit — the Real Cost of Hospitality Burnout
Restaurants are back, but the people who work there may not be OK. Here's what you need to know.
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Kyoto hotel forces Israeli tourist to declare non-involvement in war crimes - report
The tourist referred the incident to the Israeli Ambassador to Japan, Gilad Cohen, and sent a letter to Kyoto Governor Takatoshi Nishiwaki raising concerns over discriminatory practices.
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New study: If You Spend $89 on OTA Commissions, Your Hotel's Occupancy Will Be 100%
According to research undertaken by Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration in February 2025, hotels see strong financial returns from commissions paid to the OTAs.
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