Marriott International, Inc., today announced that the company accelerated its expansion in Greater China in 2025 and signed a record-breaking total of over 200 deals throughout the year, representing 25% year-over-year growth in annual signings in the region. With a deal signed every two days or fewer, the company added...
Understanding Distribution in Hospitality: Why It Shouldn’t Be a Black Box
Hospitality distribution has long carried a reputation for being complex and difficult to understand. Yet for something so fundamental to selling hotel rooms, the concept itself is surprisingly simple. The confusion comes not from what distribution is, but from how the industry talks about it.
Hozpitality Group Unveils “Hozpitality’s Best 30 F&B Leaders in the Middle East 2026” Powerlist
Hozpitality Group, a leading global platform for the hospitality industry, proudly announces the highly anticipated Hozpitality’s Best 30 F&B Leaders in the Middle East 2026 Powerlist, a definitive recognition of the region’s most influential and innovative Food & Beverage professionals.
Hilton Global Foundation Commits $5.4M to 18 Organizations Creating Pathways to Opportunity and Building Resilience in Communities Around the Globe
The Hilton Global Foundation (HGF), the global philanthropic arm of Hilton, a global leader in hospitality, announced today it has invested $5.4 million in 18 nonprofit organizations across the globe working to expand career opportunity, advance community resilience and make the world better to travel. These grants represent HGF’s largest...
Forbes Travel Guide Reveals 2026 Star Awards
Forbes Travel Guide ("FTG")—the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises—today unveiled its 2026 Star Awards. See the full list of honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com.
H World Group Launches New Hanting Inn Brand, Advancing Hanting Hotel’s Vision of Hospitality as Everyday Travel Infrastructure
H World Group Limited (NASDAQ: HTHT) (HK: 01179), a leading global hospitality group, announced the launch of Hanting Inn, a new economy hotel brand designed to address evolving travel needs while supporting scalable, asset-light growth.
The Bench launches Future Hospitality Summit Egypt
Cairo, Egypt – 11 February 2026. The Bench today announced the launch of Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Egypt, taking place 10-11 November 2026 at Sofitel Downtown Cairo Nile. FHS Egypt joins The Bench’s expanding portfolio of hospitality investment summits, including FHS World (Dubai), FHS Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), FHS Africa (Kenya)...
Element New Orleans Downtown Celebrates Opening in Louisiana
Element New Orleans Downtown opens, introducing a new extended-stay hotel option in the heart of New Orleans’ Central Business District. The newly built property is part of the Element by Marriott brand and is designed to support both short-term visits and longer stays with modern, flexible accommodations.
Hospitality in Healthcare: Improving Employee and Patient Experience
What if the key to better hospital care lies not only in medical excellence but in hospitality-inspired behaviors? This article lays out a strategic conversation that builds on years of research and cross-sector collaboration linking healthcare and hospitality. The hospitality industry, long focused on creating comfort and memorable experiences, offers...
Flexkeeping Launches New Analytics Dashboard to Bring Clarity to Housekeeping Performance
Flexkeeping, a Mews company, has launched a new and improved Analytics Dashboard, designed to give hotel teams a clearer, more accurate view of housekeeping performance. The dashboard turns complex, high-volume housekeeping activity into actionable insights.