New Year’s Resolutions: Stop Doing These in 2026

Happy New Year! This is the season when many people (and companies) take time to reset and prepare to kick off the new year. Some have already made their plan. Others choose to do it at the beginning of the year. It doesn’t matter when you choose to reset as...

Hospitality Financial Leadership: The Luggage

The Empress Hotel in Victoria, British Columbia, saw massive renovation in 1988. The renovation was so big the hotel was closed for 6 months. One man died in the construction falling down the garbage chute, and it is said that the hotel rose 6 inches taller because so much weight...

2026 Hospitality Outlook: how AI is reshaping hotel experiences

What will the guest journey look like in 2026 and beyond? As hospitality arrives at yet another critical moment, the 2026 Hospitality Industry Outlook authored by Mews explores how the rise of AI – both generative and agentic – is transforming how hotels operate, interact with guests and drive revenue.

The Restaurant Floor: Life in the Fast Lane

I enjoy a good road trip, anyone who knows me knows when it’s time to travel, I’ll hit the road in a heartbeat. There’s something exciting about being in motion, traveling to new places, or just getting to revisit somewhere I’ve visited before.

Sustainable Hotel and Resort Development in the Caribbean: Strategies for a Resilient Hospitality Future

The Caribbean has long been synonymous with idyllic beaches, crystalline waters, and vibrant cultural heritage—assets that have positioned the region among the world’s most desirable tourist destinations. Yet these same natural and cultural resources are increasingly vulnerable to climate change, rising operating costs, and shifting global expectations around sustainability. Fortunately,...