Catégorie : Hotel & Hospitality

In 2026, Hospitality Design magazine recognizes eight visionary leaders in the hospitality industry, including Jimmie Drummond, Paige Henney, and Ryan Leichtweisz, for their innovative leadership and commitment to challenging norms. These honorees will be featured in the magazine’s October issue and celebrated at the HD NextGen Forum on September 28-29 at Hotel Clio in Denver.

Tom Kerridge’s campaign, supported by the Bristol Hoteliers Association, advocates for reducing the VAT rate to 10% for the hospitality industry; it quickly amassed over 100,000 signatures. Despite a 3% rise in hotel occupancy in Bristol in 2026, average room rates fell and operating costs increased by 3% to 13%, challenging profits, although June’s events…

The article discusses a new approach to systematically measuring visual details that drive performance across portfolios. It emphasizes the importance of identifying key visual trends, such as showing hands in creative content, to enhance engagement and effectiveness.

The article discusses the evolving landscape of hotel loyalty programs and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on hospitality management. It highlights concerns about the assumption that increasing membership in loyalty programs, which reached 675 million globally in 2024, equates to actual guest loyalty, while emphasizing that AI is being hailed as a significant tool…

The article discusses various models of hospitality connectivity—pull, push, and hybrid—that influence the speed and accuracy of availability and rate information in the industry. These models offer different approaches to ensuring that data is efficiently and precisely transferred, highlighting the need for tailored solutions rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Dubai’s hotel industry is strategically responding to a slowdown caused by regional conflicts by closing several prominent hotels for renovations, including the Burj Al Arab, in anticipation of a fourth-quarter rebound. Meanwhile, Canada’s Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced the country’s first sovereign wealth fund with a €21 billion endowment for infrastructure projects, part of the…

This edition of the “Hotel Nuggets” newsletter discusses innovative ideas and trends in the hotel industry, such as Penguin Books placing vending machines at train stations and the potential for these to be curated as tiny bookstores in hotels with local literature, travel reads, and more. It also highlights the concept of treating early check-in…

Zendaya collaborates with On to launch their inaugural co-created collection, showcasing a fusion of fashion and functionality. Meanwhile, Sprinter transitions into a lifestyle platform, aiming to expand its influence, and KitKat cleverly transforms a challenging situation into a successful brand opportunity.

The article discusses the enduring relevance of McKinsey’s insights, focusing on the importance of leadership in contemporary industries. The message is brought to you by Alex Panas, the global leader of industries, and Becca Coggins, the global leader of functions, highlighting their expertise and leadership roles.

The article highlights that the UK creative industries’ economic contribution, measured by Gross Value Added (GVA), is expanding at a rate four times faster than the overall UK economy. This rapid growth underscores the sector’s increasing significance to the UK’s economic landscape, reflecting its dynamic nature and potential for future development.