Hospitality Net launches HospITALY at BTO 2026 in Florence, a World Panel uniting 60+ Italian hospitality experts to share independent perspectives on industry topics.
Europeans Seek City Breaks and Culture & Heritage Trips, as Three in Four Plan to Travel this Autumn and Winter
ETC's Wave 26 report finds 76% of Europeans plan autumn/winter travel, with AI tools used by 40% of planners and rising interest in off-peak and lesser-known destinations.
Economic Forecast 2027: Lodging Sector Session with Bernie Baumohl
Economist Bernie Baumohl, ranked top US forecaster in 2025, projects 2.1% GDP growth in 2027 with no recession, constrained hotel supply, and roughly 4% RevPAR growth for the lodging sector.
Accor Group & Hard Rock International Sign Global Strategic Partnership
Accor and Hard Rock International will link their loyalty platforms and distribution networks, with Ennismore leading Hard Rock's expansion across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific.
Four Seasons Resorts Lanai to Resume Full Management of Sensei Lanai, a Four Seasons Resort
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.
Charleston’s Expanding Economy Sets the Stage for Hotel Market Growth
HVS analysis of Charleston, SC finds ADR and RevPAR on an upward trajectory, backed by record tourism, a $1B+ Boeing expansion, and major healthcare campus developments driving new hotel demand.
Why Hospitality’s Best Venues Prioritize No-Change Over Reinvention
Drawing on conversations with operators, the piece argues that enduring hospitality businesses succeed by preserving core identity and consistency rather than chasing reinvention, with technology and AI acting as tools to support, not redefine, that foundation.
PATA, EATOF, and Gangwon State Join Forces to Strengthen Tourism Destination Resilience
PATA and EATOF will host a Tourism Destination Resilience training workshop in Gangwon State, South Korea on November 11, 2026, targeting local tourism officials and industry stakeholders.
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.
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.