This article considers how the intersection of emotional decision-making significantly shapes the nuances of well-being, social good, and the increasing pursuit of living better and living longer. This also examines social values, genuine service, and the fragility of decision-making today in a world undergoing remarkable change. Why wellness-hospitality thrives, superficial...
What You Must Take Away from Marriott-Google AI Direct Booking
When Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano announced a direct-booking integration with Google’s AI Mode in February 2026, he framed it as a strategic win. However, to understand how this actually pans out, you must look past the press release. This isn’t just a new feature; it is a total shift in...
The Message Owners Need to Hear Right Now: Control What You Can Control
In the weeks leading into a conference like Hunter, I tend to have the same conversations with owners and investors. We talk about demand, we talk about supply, and we talk about the usual forward-looking indicators. But it does not take long before the real topic comes up. It is...
HFTP Appoints Lyle Worthington, HFTP Global Past President, as 2026 EU Operations Advisor
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals Association (HFTP®) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lyle Worthington, CHTP, as its 2026 EU Operations Advisor. A seasoned industry leader and founder of Worthington Consulting, Worthington brings decades of technology strategy and operational expertise to this pivotal role.
Middle East hotels demonstrate resilient performance in luxury and midscale segments
Dubai, UAE, February 17, 2026 – Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, announced that the Middle East hotel market continues to stand out for its operational excellence and consistent guest satisfaction. The region’s five-star segment demonstrates exceptional stability, with minimal seasonal variation and a guest review index (GRI) of...
HIA Named Top 3 Hotel Accounting Software in 2026 Hotel Tech Awards!
HIA, the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform built for hospitality, has been named a Top 3 Finalist for Best Hotel Accounting Software in the prestigious 2026 Hotel Tech Awards. Presented by Hotel Tech Report, this recognition highlights HIA’s innovative platform that goes beyond traditional accounting software by connecting accounting, operations,...
BirchStreet Unveils AI-Powered Smart AP Solution to Optimize P2P and Accounting Efficiencies for Hospitality
LAS VEGAS – February 17, 2026 - BirchStreet Systems, a global provider of the complete hospitality operations platform, has announced the launch of BirchStreet Smart AP™, a next-generation solution that automates the entire accounts payable process, from invoice capture to payment execution. Powered by advanced AI that manages both header...
Why Bob W treats hotels like software
What if a hotel operated less like a hotel, and more like software?
Sencie Launches Collaboration with The Bower Coronado to Layer Sleep Wellbeing into Luxury Guest Rooms
Sencie, a restorative design and sleep health company, has launched today to bring a new, integrated approach to in-room sleep and wellbeing for luxury hospitality. Through its signature "WellSense" design framework, Sencie layers carefully choreographed sensory experiences directly into the guest room—blending scent, sight, sound, touch, and materiality to create...
CEO of LARC, Ryan Meliker, on 2026 Outlook in a K-Shape Economy and the 22-Million Traveler Problem
In this conversation, Sloan Dean and Ryan Meliker delve into the current state of the hotel industry, exploring the complex economic dynamics affecting hotel demand, the impact of consumer sentiment, and the challenges of forecasting in an uncertain environment. They discuss the implications of the upcoming World Cup 2026, labor...