A report-based opinion piece argues that hospitality's standard recruitment and management practices create unnecessary barriers for neurodivergent workers, and calls for practical adjustments without lowering operational standards.

PATA and Azerbaijan Tourism Board signed an MOU in Baku to grow Azerbaijan's presence in Asia Pacific markets, covering trade engagement, media outreach, and source market development.

WTTC forecasts 3.1% European travel sector growth in 2026 and cites London's Oxford Street pedestrianisation as a model for government-backed tourism investment.

The article argues hotel budgets must move beyond RevPAR to incorporate Flow Through and Flex metrics, which reveal whether revenue growth converts to profit and how well costs can be managed in downturns.

ISHC and HICAP named EVT Hotels & Resorts Financial Operations Controller Lauren Maunder the 2026 Rising Star Award Asia Pacific recipient at the 36th HICAP conference on 22 October.

Hyatt signed agreements with Saraca Hotels & Resorts to add four hotels in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, including the first Unscripted by Hyatt property in India.

A broad industry overview of the plant-based food sector covering market growth, technology trends (AI, 3D printing, fermentation), and the shift from niche trend to mainstream food category by 2026.

ASSA ABLOY's Tess Mattisson explains why NFC wallet-based room keys outperform Bluetooth, and how the Mews-Vingcard integration delivers keyless check-in without requiring hotels to replace existing RFID locks.

A structured HR playbook arguing that hotels' best defense against Airbnb is a purpose-built workforce: recruiting for empathy, rigorous onboarding, strong managers, and metrics tied to guest outcomes.

Das Aunhamer Suite & Spa in Bavaria recouped its full Canary Technologies platform cost within three weeks through mobile check-in, AI messaging, and dynamic upsell tools.