Vimbai Masiyiwa of Batoka Africa and Colin Bell of Natural Selection will receive leadership honors at the March 2026 summit in Nairobi.
Les Bateaux Belmond Unveils Marguerite, a Belmond Boat, Burgundy
The 8-guest floating villa will join Belmond's French riverboat fleet in summer 2026, featuring Michelin-starred dining and bespoke Burgundy wine experiences.
HSMAI Europe Launches AI Advisory Board
The board includes leaders from major brands and will focus on practical AI applications in commercial performance, meeting monthly to share insights with members.
Beyond the Buzzword – What ITB Berlin 2026 Really Said About AI in Travel
The travel industry's AI conversation at ITB Berlin 2026 moved beyond hype toward practical maturity and real-world applications.
The Travel Economy Reset: How Destinations Can Protect Market Share in a Year of Shrinking Wallets
The article argues destinations must use AI-driven demand prediction and personalized marketing to compete for more selective travelers during economic uncertainty.
LBA Hospitality Expands Management Portfolio, Strengthening Presence in Mississippi
LBA adds two Hilton Garden Inn properties in Mississippi, expanding its Gulf Coast presence and Hattiesburg market share.
New Harcourt Collection Book Celebrates 40 Years of Harcourt Hotels and One Man’s Passion for Hospitality
Irish hotel group publishes coffee table book showcasing its five diverse properties across Ireland, England and Antigua under new unified brand.
Emerging Travel Group strengthens its global offering though new partnership with Meliá Hotels International
The partnership adds over 400 Meliá properties across 40 countries to ETG's RateHawk platform, connecting with nearly 120,000 B2B travel professionals.
Raise the Bar: UrVenue Helps Hospitality Operators Sell Experiences, Not Just Tables, at Bar & Restaurant Expo 2026
UrVenue will demo its platform at BAR Restaurant Expo 2026, showcasing tools for packaging VIP experiences and automated venue management beyond basic reservations.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin – Week Ending 13 March 2026
Weekly roundup covers five European hotel transactions including French ski resorts, Spanish divestments, and UK golf resort sale totaling over €31 million.