From December 2026, Four Seasons will consolidate wellness and hotel operations at Sensei Lanai under one structure, as Sensei shifts focus to its standalone retreat portfolio.
Mapping the Reality of Regenerative Tourism and Hospitality in 2026
Drawing on the Regeneration Lab white paper and B Corp survey data, the author argues sustainability has failed hospitality and maps three regenerative domains: cultural, environmental, and architectural.
The Transformation of the Fitness Industry: Lessons from Hospitality
As the global wellness economy approaches $9.75 trillion by 2029, fitness operators are adopting hospitality principles like inclusivity, personalization, and experience design to attract younger, lifestyle-driven members.
Who Answers for the Guest’s History
PMS migrations that skip proper guest history review silently erase decades of guest relationships, with no alert to front desk staff that profile data is missing.
Coastal Virginia’s Lodging Market Remains Resilient
HVS analysis of three Coastal Virginia submarkets shows Norfolk/Portsmouth leading RevPAR growth in 2026, while the region's diverse military, government, and leisure demand base sustains pricing power above pre-pandemic levels.
Europe’s Early Planning Pipeline Reaches Record Highs as New Project Announcements Rise 57% Year-Over-Year at Q3 Close
Europe's Q3 2026 pipeline totals 1,765 projects/260,385 rooms, with early planning at record highs and new project announcements surging 57% year-over-year.
How Hotels Differentiate Through Service, Amenities, and Human Connection
A 30-year Hilton Anaheim veteran argues that scale and personal service are not opposites, and that human connection remains the defining edge of full-service hotels in an increasingly digital travel landscape.