PPHG has transformed over half its portfolio since 2020 and plans 10 new-build and major renovation projects across Southeast Asia by 2027, extending its Pan Pacific and PARKROYAL brands into Bangkok, Phnom Penh, Hanoi, Manila, and Jakarta.
Introducing Naetive, the First Brand from Experiential Hospitality Group
Experiential Hospitality Group launches Naetive, a new lodge brand centered on place-led exploration and biocultural conservation, with its first property set to open in December 2027.
Read the Meter
Drawing on a McKinsey explainer, this piece introduces "token literacy" for hoteliers, explaining how AI billing works and why spend can nearly quadruple from pilot to portfolio rollout.
HSMAI MEA presents a performance-driven programme for the 9th annual Commercial Strategy Conference in Dubai
HSMAI MEA's 9th Commercial Strategy Conference runs 17-18 November 2026 at Conrad Dubai, featuring 40 sessions, 65+ speakers, and new tracks on women in hospitality, independent hotels, and Africa's hotel community.
Hotel Covington Increases Average Check Size by 15% With Canary’s F&B Mobile Ordering
Hotel Covington deployed Canary Technologies' F&B mobile ordering, AI messaging, and dynamic upsells, achieving a 15% increase in average check size at its 114-room Kentucky property.
Booking Holdings Now Collects Payment on 73% of Sales, Charlotte Weatherall of Corinthia London on Leading from the Heart, Paathz Rebuilds Hospitality Hiring Without CVs
Wednesday brought Markus Busch on Booking Holdings collecting guest payment on 73% of its sales, up from 25% in 2019; Charlotte Weatherall of Corinthia London on her first year as GM and the TMT programme; and Henri Roelings with Paathz founder Ayush Soota on rebuilding hospitality hiring. HVS's...
Living Hospitality: Doing the Right Thing When No One Is Watching
A front desk associate at Newport Hospitality Group's Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach is profiled for acts of compassion that turned one-time guests into lasting relationships.
ITB Asia Launches ‘ITB Asia Select’ to Expand Regional Engagement Across Asia
Messe Berlin Asia Pacific launches ITB Asia Select Indonesia in Jakarta on 23-24 June 2027, a B2B travel trade show developed with ASITA to connect Indonesian buyers with international exhibitors.
From Green Technology to Greener Hotels: What Makes It Work?
SHTM research using 36 interviews and a 350+ manager survey finds green governance and staff training are the critical links between environmental technology adoption and measurable hotel sustainability outcomes.
Stop reactive pricing: How independent hotels catch high-demand dates early
A practical weekly routine for independent hoteliers to spot high-demand dates early using booking pace, local events, and competitor rates, avoiding the reactive pricing trap.