The chains have a new offer for independent hotels - Nearly half of Marriott's signings across Europe, the Middle East and Africa last year were existing hotels joining. You keep your name, your look and your restaurant. What you hand over is the guest..

Aug 26, 2026 • Hospitality

The chains' growth now comes from hotels that are already open. Yours is on the list. - Four in ten hotels Marriott opened this year already existed, and Hilton built its 25th brand to go after the ones still flying their own name..

Aug 12, 2026 • Hospitality

A hotel's data is now part of its price - PwC's US Deals report finds hotel buyers cutting bids over messy guest data — and paying premiums for direct, AI-ready operations.

Jun 22, 2026 • Hospitality

The hotel you chose by name is becoming inventory - How Hyatt, Hilton, and Accor industrialized the lifestyle segment, and why the premium breaks before the brands do.

Jun 9, 2026 • Hospitality

Independent hotels face mounting pressure on multiple fronts - Rising costs, staffing shortages, technology demands, and cybersecurity risks are creating a widening gap between independent hotels and larger chains.

Jun 5, 2026 • Hospitality

Hilton says human-centered leadership matters more than AI in the workplace - New research suggests that connection, purpose, and mentorship are becoming key competitive advantages for employers.

Jun 5, 2026 • Hospitality

Travel conferences face growing pressure to prove business value - Executives still attend industry events, but expectations are shifting from networking and visibility toward measurable insights, actionable takeaways, and clearer ROI.

May 12, 2026 • Hospitality

The role of the hotel managing director is being redefined - Hospitality is moving away from layered management structures toward leaner organizations where senior leaders stay closely connected to operations, labor and financial performance.

May 6, 2026 • Hospitality