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The UN Statistical Commission endorsed updated frameworks to better measure tourism's economic impact and align business ESG reporting with official statistics.

GlobalData warns oil prices hit $110/barrel as Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts energy and shipping, threatening global recession if conflict persists beyond 2-3 months.

The newsletter covers five major hotel transactions across Asia Pacific, including One REIT's JPY25.2 billion acquisition of five Japanese hotels and BAM's NZD250 million New Zealand purchase.

An industry veteran breaks down hotel financial management into digestible concepts using AI-generated podcast format to make accounting accessible to non-financial hospitality professionals.

The 397-room lakeside property brings Highline's portfolio to 18 hotels and $1.5 billion in assets under management.

The 8-guest floating villa will join Belmond's French riverboat fleet in summer 2026, featuring Michelin-starred dining and bespoke Burgundy wine experiences.

Vimbai Masiyiwa of Batoka Africa and Colin Bell of Natural Selection will receive leadership honors at the March 2026 summit in Nairobi.

Bournemouth University study reveals luxury hotels must adapt recruitment, onboarding, and workplace culture to meet Gen Z expectations for transparency, development, and wellbeing.

The board includes leaders from major brands and will focus on practical AI applications in commercial performance, meeting monthly to share insights with members.

The travel industry's AI conversation at ITB Berlin 2026 moved beyond hype toward practical maturity and real-world applications.