10 Gennaio 2026

• Marriott International Announces Changes to its Continent Leadership and a Strategic Realignment Across Key Regions
  09 Gennaio 2026
  Marriott International (Nasdaq: MAR) today announced the retirement of two long-time leaders and the appointment of three seasoned executives to drive the company’s continued expansion, underscoring Marriott’s deep bench of talent and commitment to growth across global regions.
• 2026 Is Not About Adding AI to Hotels
  09 Gennaio 2026
  Most hotel leaders will look back at 2026 and realize it was the year the rules changed without an announcement.
• What’s Next for Hospitality in 2026?
  09 Gennaio 2026
  In 2025, the hospitality industry experienced a more normalized operating environment. Average daily rates grew modestly while overall occupancy softened, and demand remained stable amid rising operating costs and broader economic uncertainty. Several macro-level factors shaped hotel performance during the year. The implementation of new tariffs increased the cost of construction materials, furnishings, and equipment, making new development and renovation projects more expensive. At the same time, economic uncertainty and changing global conditions, including policy and political considerations, affected international travel patterns to the United States.
• PwC Report: AI at the heart of tourism and hospitality – powering personalisation, efficiency and growth
  09 Gennaio 2026
  Artificial intelligence is reshaping how the tourism and hospitality industry operates and grows. Across the Middle East, AI is powering smarter, more sustainable destinations – enhancing guest experiences, improving efficiency and creating new value. This report draws on a survey of regional industry leaders to show how AI adoption is driving key opportunities, challenges and priorities for transformation
• A New Boutique London Hotel: The Shepherd Mayfair To Open In 2026
  09 Gennaio 2026
  The Shepherd Mayfair will open its doors in 2026, introducing a new boutique hotel to the storied enclave of Shepherd Market. Led by Timothy Shepherd, who began the project at Buckley Gray Yeoman before progressing it through his own practice, Shepherd&, the hotel draws from the spirit of Mayfair’s historic mansions, reimagined through a design approach that balances narrative, heritage and quiet luxury.
• Apiary Hotel Set to Open in Belleview Station in Early 2026
  09 Gennaio 2026
  Today, Apiary Hotel announced plans to open in early 2026 as South Denver’s first lifestyle, extended-stay hotel at Belleview Station, 4855 S. Quebec Street. Part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, Apiary blends the energy of a lifestyle hotel with residential comfort and is designed to become a hub for locals and visitors with several community-centric spaces, including two unique dining concepts, Keepers Cocktail Lounge and June Gap Market & Café.
• La Résidence Phou Vao in Laos Reopens After Stunning Transformation
  09 Gennaio 2026
  Fresh from a comprehensive renovation that honours its rich heritage while introducing contemporary luxuries, La Résidence Phou Vao has reopened following a full transformation. Perched atop tranquil Phou Vao Hill, the reimagined sanctuary offers sweeping views of Luang Prabang’s UNESCO-listed temples and sacred mountains, paired with refined comforts that reflect its history as the official guest house for state visitors and dignitaries.
• More Than a Bed: How Hotels are Unlocking Social Impact
  09 Gennaio 2026
  In an industry where competition for guest loyalty is fierce, hotels are increasingly seeking innovative ways to differentiate themselves. But beyond offering exceptional service and top-tier amenities, what if hotels could leverage their existing assets to create tangible, lasting value for their communities? Purpose-driven hospitality is emerging as a powerful model for doing just that, and it doesn’t require significant new investments—only the smart repurposing of what’s already at hand: vacant rooms.
• Lack of Feedback Is a Gift
  09 Gennaio 2026
  There’s an old expression: Feedback is a gift. Whenever a customer is willing to take time to share feedback by talking to you, emailing you, or leaving an online comment, it’s a gift. It either validates that what you’re doing is working or points out opportunities to improve. Companies obsess over survey scores and online reviews, and that’s smart. But if you only focus on what customers are telling you, you might miss important feedback that’s unintentionally hidden in what they don’t mention.
• When a Key Card Becomes a Seasonal Story
  09 Gennaio 2026
  January is cold by nature, yet it is also a month of anticipation. While winter lingers, our thoughts begin to drift toward early spring to movement, fresh air, and the freedom of being outdoors again.
• Tambourine and Settlers Hospitality Partner to Transform Digital Portfolio with Nine New Websites
  08 Gennaio 2026
  Tambourine, the global leader in hotel marketing technology, announced the successful completion of a comprehensive digital overhaul for Settlers Hospitality, a leading independent hospitality group based in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains. The collaboration brought to life a fully reimagined online ecosystem spanning nine websites across the group’s collection of boutique hotels, restaurants, retail businesses, and corporate brand.
• HFTP Announces Availability of HITEC 2026 Registration and Hotel Reservation Site
  08 Gennaio 2026
  Registration and hotel reservations are now available for the 2026 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), the largest and longest-running, nonprofit event of its kind. Produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), HITEC 2026 will be held on June 15–18 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas USA.
• Colicchio Consulting Releases 2026 Food Hall Report Highlighting Rapid Expansion, as the Segment Grows Nearly 25% Over Two Years
  08 Gennaio 2026
  Colicchio Consulting, a national leader in identifying, strategically planning and securing unique food, beverage and entertainment experiences for developers and hospitality groups, has released its latest report, “The State of Food Halls 2026,” which confirms that the segment experienced an overall growth rate of 24.89 percent since 2023, the last year the report was issued. The 2026 report continues to examine the most impactful trends shaping food halls across the commercial, mixed-use, student housing, retail and hospitality sectors, including key takeaways from industry leaders and data from the more than 500 food halls that have opened in the US since researchers began tracking the segment in 2014.
• The Landmark London partners with IRIS to elevate room service efficiency and boost order volumes
  08 Gennaio 2026
  IRIS, the leading provider of digital F&B and guest experience platforms has been selected by The Landmark London, one of the capital’s most iconic luxury hotels, to enhance its in-room dining operations, improve service efficiency, and deliver a more seamless ordering experience for guests.
• London. Oslo. Paris. And Your City – Start 2026 Together with HSMAI Europe
  08 Gennaio 2026
  As we step into 2026, we would like to wish you, your teams, and your organisations a strong and successful year ahead. A new year brings new opportunities — to sharpen our thinking, strengthen our leadership, and continue building a hospitality industry that is commercially strong, future-ready, and people-driven. As part of this momentum, we’re pleased to share a preview of our upcoming events, designed to inform, connect, and support you throughout the year ahead.
• RobosizeME to Sponsor Oracle Hospitality Summit 2026, Brings Time-Saving Workflow Automations to OHIP Users
  08 Gennaio 2026
  RobosizeME, a leading provider of workflow automation solutions for the hospitality industry, has announced its sponsorship of the upcoming Oracle Hospitality Summit 2026, taking place January 19–21 at the Park Plaza London Riverbank. As part of its presence at the event, RobosizeME will spotlight how its workflow automation solutions (already integrated with Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform, OHIP) are delivering measurable operational efficiencies for Oracle customers worldwide, saving over 24,000 staff hours annually across common front- and back-office tasks.
• Very Important Pet: the dog-friendly stays boosting luxury hotel revenue
  08 Gennaio 2026
  Pets are an important part of our lives. They deserve to be treated to the same five-star experiences as we are. And there’s an emerging trend within luxury hospitality that proves it’s not only our animal friends who’ll benefit – hotels can too.
• Canary Technologies Selected by Crown Resorts to Provide AI-Powered Guest Management System
  08 Gennaio 2026
  Canary Technologies, the award-winning global leader in hotel guest management technology, today announced that Australia’s Crown Resorts has selected Canary to offer guest-facing technology across its properties. The rollout includes Canary’s Mobile Check-In, AI Guest Messaging, Digital Compendium, Dynamic Upsells and Smart Checkout.
• The Government Shutdown’s $6 Billion Toll on Travel and the U.S. Economy
  08 Gennaio 2026
  Federal government shutdowns are more than political standoffs. They create immediate, measurable disruptions to America’s travel system, affecting both the supply of travel services and Americans’ ability and willingness to travel.
• Indian Hotel Sector: 2025 in Review
  08 Gennaio 2026
  Every journey has its detours, and 2025 had more than a few. The year began with confident strides for India’s hotel sector, riding the momentum of a country that was increasingly visible, self-assured, and influential on the global stage. The outlook at the start of the year was not just optimistic; it was electric. Coldplay’s sold-out concerts in Mumbai and Ahmedabad drew fans from across India and overseas, signaling India’s growing stature on the global live-events circuit. Soon after, the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, which welcomed an estimated 66 crore visitors over just 45 days, once again showcased the unmatched scale of India’s religious tourism and the country’s ability to host, move, and manage some of the largest human gatherings in the world.
• Meliá Hotels International Strengthens Its Presence on the Costa Del Sol with the Addition of the Holiday World Resort Complex in Benalmadena
  08 Gennaio 2026
  Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s leading hotel company, has announced the upcoming addition of the Holiday World Resort complex to its portfolio. Located in Benalmádena, one of the most iconic and popular destinations on the Costa del Sol, the three hotels and premium apartment complex that make up Holiday World Resort will become part of Meliá’s offering in Málaga as of next March.
• The agentic infrastructure overhaul: 3 non-negotiable pillars for 2026
  08 Gennaio 2026
  2025 was the year many organisations discovered that “smart” AI agents still fail when they are forced to run on yesterday’s enterprise plumbing, and 2026 will belong to the leaders who rebuild the nervous system, not just the brain, by redesigning workflows for an agentic-first world, shifting from rigid request-response patterns to event-driven fluidity, and putting three practical pillars in place: semantic telemetry agents can actually read, stateless and asynchronous APIs that support self-correcting long-running work, and a metadata layer that turns clean data into context-rich decisions, so if you want a clear, no-nonsense blueprint for moving beyond pilots and breaking through the production wall, read the full text.
• Business Leaders Unite to Develop Rock Hill’s First Boutique Hotel Focused on Inclusive Employment
  08 Gennaio 2026
  Leading hospitality management, development, and investment organization Raines is joining forces with The Warren Norman Company, Noble Food and Pursuits, Comporium and WinthropLIFE to create the first boutique hotel in Rock Hill with the mission of employing individuals with disabilities. It will pair boutique-comfort accommodations and elevated service with an exceptional food and beverage enclave, all designed to give every guest an opportunity to become part of something greater.
• 2026 Starts Here: Events, Ideas, and the Conversations Shaping Hospitality
  08 Gennaio 2026
  As we look ahead to 2026, the year feels genuinely promising for Hospitality Net and for the wider hospitality community. Our industry continues to move forward through conversation, collaboration, and the kind of face-to-face connection that turns ideas into initiatives. Events remain the moments where perspectives sharpen, partnerships form, and new solutions move from concept to operational reality. With that spirit in mind, we are pleased to introduce the 2026 Hospitality Net Industry Calendar, a curated guide to the year’s most relevant gatherings across the global hospitality landscape.
• When will humanoid robots start cleaning my hotel room?
  08 Gennaio 2026
  In recent years, massive leaps have been made in the development of humanoid robots. The idea of making mechanical humans that can do our chores for us is as old as Talos, the fictional bronze man that was thought up by the ancient Greeks in 300 B.C. However, recent developments in robot building might make human-shaped robots a real possibility in people’s houses in the near future, and possibly also in our professional work environments.