HOSPA's HOSPACE 2026 conference, set for 12 November at the Royal Lancaster London, will cover finance, technology, revenue management, ESG, and workforce topics through panels, workshops, and a Gala Awards Dinner.
Destination AI Highlights: What Changed in Just One Year with the Brands?
A year-over-year comparison across IHG, Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, Wyndham and Choice shows brands have shifted from AI experimentation to scaled deployment in search, booking, and revenue management.
Likuri Island Resort Fiji Elevates Operations with Daylight PMS and Fully Integrated Shiji Technology Ecosystem
Likuri Island Resort Fiji has deployed Shiji's Daylight PMS, Infrasys POS, and Astral Payments in a fully integrated cloud ecosystem, delivering faster guest processing, improved F&B service, and automated payment workflows.
As AI Assistants Reshape Travel Discovery, AI Hospitality Alliance Releases Comprehensive Hotel AI Visibility Guide
AIHA has released a free Hotel AI Visibility guide covering KPIs, self-assessments, and AEO strategy to help hotels control how AI assistants represent their properties to travelers.
Enhancing the Dining Experience in Hotels: Strategies for Boosting Food and Beverage Revenues
A broad strategy guide covering ambiance, menu design, technology, upselling, loyalty programs, and sustainability to help hotels grow F&B revenues.
Are Hotels Closing Their Doors to AI Agents?
Independent live tests using Claude and ChatGPT found that Marriott, IHG, Accor and Choice allow AI agents to reach checkout, while Hyatt, Hilton and Wyndham show inconsistent results depending on the agent and route.
I Never Worked a Day in My Life
A 31-year hotel veteran reflects on a career spanning F&B, front desk, and finance across North America, arguing that the ability to make a difference is what makes hotel work feel effortless.
TFE Hotels’ Academe Sets New Benchmark for Higher Education Pathways
TFE Hotels becomes the first hotel group in Australia and New Zealand to have its internal leadership programs accredited for university credit across eight institutions, with 86% of recent graduates promoted.
Why the Best Hospitality Leaders Plan for What They Can’t See Coming
A hospitality executive shares 10 operational principles for delivering luxury service, arguing that preparation, information-gathering, and vendor coordination matter more than premium pricing.
The Biggest Opportunity for Longevity Amenities at Hotels Is in the Guestroom
Opinion piece arguing that guestrooms, not spas or gyms, are the highest-impact and most scalable venue for longevity amenities, with practical guidance on outcomes, business models, and phased capex deployment.