What Quantum Physics and Revenue Management Have in Common
At first glance, quantum physics and revenue management should never meet…
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What Quantum Physics and Revenue Management Have in Common
At first glance, quantum physics and revenue management should never meet…
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New York City Hotel Prices Will Look Different Next Month Thanks To A New Law
New legislation, set to take effect in late February, will change the way hotels can advertise their nightly rates and help fight against predatory pricing.
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Rescued Scafell Pike hikers urged to pay hotel bill and return head torches
A mountain rescue team has appealed for two rescued walkers to pay a hotel bill they owe, return head torches they took and collect a hospital crutch one of them used to climb Scafell Pike in treacherous conditions…
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Mateja Simic Crowned World’s Best Receptionist by Bucherer 2026
The AICR (Amicale Internationale des Chefs de Réception) is proud to announce the winners of the 30th edition of the prestigious World’s Best Receptionist by Bucherer 2026 competition, celebrating excellence in front office hospitality. The leading…
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BTS 2026 Comeback Tour Triggers Mic Drop Spike in Hotel Prices Amid Dynamite Demand
BTS’ Busan homecoming hasn’t happened yet, but hotel prices are already in Dynamite mode — with some properties charging up to 10 times their usual rates
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Top 5 hospitality industry trends to watch in 2026
Luxury travelers and major eventgoers are slated to drive hotel demand this year, while rising labor costs and advancements in artificial intelligence could shift hospitality operations.
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Why New Year’s Eve hotels cost 300% more for late bookers
If you’re keen on staying in a hotel for New Year’s Eve, now is the best time to book — but not for this year. Rather, to see in 2027.
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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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Global Hotel Market Braces for Economic Shifts and Tax Hikes in 2026
According to a recent LinkedIn post by STR, the global hotel market is navigating a complex landscape as it enters 2026, with regional forecasts shaped by economic conditions, tax changes, and significant events such as the 2026 World Cup. While…
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Flow Thru — this is my abbreviation — is a catch-all phrase that measures how much made it through your business comparing one period to another. What made it through, from revenues to profit. Another term to describe this measurement is retention…
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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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New Authentication Standards for Global Hotel Bookings
The hospitality sector relies on trust, yet centralised guest data systems create a constant security challenge. Data breaches can damage brand reputation and trigger heavy regulatory fines worldwide. Moving beyond traditional username and password…
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Hotel CEOs on AI, distribution, and the next battle for direct
For years, hotel CEOs have talked about the power struggle between brands and online travel agencies (OTAs). But now, a new force is reshaping that battleground – Artificial Intelligence.
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Gordon Ramsay's restaurant empire slashes nearly 200 jobs after losses hit £13.2million last year
Gordon Ramsay's restaurant empire has axed nearly 200 jobs after recording a loss of £13.2 million over last year…
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AI Buzzwords Decoded (for Hoteliers Who Just Want to Know What the Heck Is Going On)
If you’ve been anywhere near LinkedIn lately (including my profile), you’ve probably been hit by an alphabet soup of acronyms: AI, GenAI, AEO, GEO, MCP, A2A, and maybe even a mysterious “agentic something”…
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Most expensive hotel destination in Spain is on the Costa del Sol
A report by consultancy firm Cushman & Wakefield Hospitality shows that the average room rate in the country as a whole was 170 euros in the first nine months of the year
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AI assistants make widespread errors about the news, new research shows
Leading AI assistants misrepresent news content in nearly half their responses, according to new research published on Wednesday by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the BBC.
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Hilton’s Nassetta ignores noise, bets better years ahead
Geopolitical and economic turmoil “noise” be damned. Hilton President and CEO Chris Nassetta is willing to bet 2026 hotel performance will be better than 2025, and 2027 will be even stronger than 2026…
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