08 Gennaio 2026

• 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.
• RateGain Announces Exclusive Partnership with Aztech Digital to Accelerate UNO VIVA’s Expansion Across Greece and Cyprus
  08 Gennaio 2026
  RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (NSE: RATEGAIN), a global leader of AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced an exclusive reseller partnership with Aztech Digital, an adtech solution provider and trusted advisor to hotels across Greece and Cyprus. This partnership will expand the reach of UNO VIVA, the first CRS-integrated AI voice agent built for hotels.
• Introducing The Milo, Hotel by the Sea: Multi-Million-Dollar Renovation and Rebrand Complete for Cherished Santa Barbara Coastal Retreat
  08 Gennaio 2026
  A new chapter has officially begun for one of Santa Barbara’s most beloved coastal landmarks. The Milo, Hotel by the Sea (The Milo), formerly Hotel Milo, has unveiled the results of a multi-million-dollar renovation and rebrand significantly elevating the guest experience. The comprehensive transformation includes a full reimagination of all 121 guestrooms, upgraded outdoor gathering spaces, and a refreshed brand identity, marking the most extensive update to the property in more than 30 years and positioning The Milo as one of Santa Barbara’s premier design-forward, experience-led boutique hotels.
• a&o Hostels expands into Manchester with hotels acquisition
  08 Gennaio 2026
  a&o Hostels, Europe’s largest and fastest growing hostel chain with 30,000 beds under management, announces the freehold purchase of two hotel assets, located on Portland and Dickinson Streets in central Manchester, from Ares Real Estate funds and EQ Group.
• Wandering Buffalo Opens in Downtown Bozeman
  08 Gennaio 2026
  A new basecamp for modern travelers has arrived in downtown Bozeman. Wandering Buffalo Hotel and Lodge is now open on historic East Main Street, offering a refined blend of Montana character, contemporary design, and effortless access to downtown Bozeman and outdoor adventure.
• Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta Opens in Urbana, Illinois
  08 Gennaio 2026
  Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the opening of Red Lion Inn & Suites Urbana. The 127-room, midscale hotel is located at 1907 North Cunningham Avenue in Urbana, Illinois. The city is home to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, the Spurlock Museum and Urbana’s Market at the Square.
• Hyatt Announces Newly Enhanced Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort Following Extensive Renovation
  08 Gennaio 2026
  Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has announced the reopening of Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort, an adults-only, all-inclusive haven, following a transformative renovation. These new updates reaffirm Hyatt’s commitment to mainstay destinations and elevate the refined experience guests have come to know from the Secrets Resorts & Spas brand.
• Swiss-Belhotel International Strengthens Africa Portfolio with the Launch of The Gama by Swiss-Belhotel, Kilimani, Nairobi
  08 Gennaio 2026
  Swiss-Belhotel International, has signed a management agreement for The Gama by Swiss-Belhotel, Kilimani, Nairobi, with Albushra Real Estate Limited, marking the global debut of its newest brand concept and underscoring the group’s strategic expansion across Africa. The latest signing builds on the group’s established presence in East Africa, where Swiss-Belhotel International operates multiple properties.
• Doors Open: Hannah St Unveils Melbourne’s Newest Luxury Destination Hotel
  08 Gennaio 2026
  Melbourne has a soft spot for underground openings, so it’s fitting that Hannah St Hotel slipped quietly into the Southbank scene late last year, offering a fresh and bold approach to boutique hospitality. Designed by the acclaimed Flack Studio, the $150 million hotel is a celebration of art, architecture, and cultural connection, offering guests the type of immersive experience that could only belong in Melbourne.
• Hospitality Trends for 2026: Experience as the Operating System
  08 Gennaio 2026
  What becomes clear heading into 2026 is that advantage no longer comes from isolated innovation. It comes from coherence. The hotels pulling ahead are not experimenting more than their peers; they are aligning experience, operations, and technology into a single, reinforcing system. Where that alignment exists, execution accelerates. Where it does not, even strong ideas struggle to scale.
• Now Open: Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas Paradise Valley Introduces a New Kind of Desert Retreat to Scottsdale
  08 Gennaio 2026
  Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas Paradise Valley is now open in one of Arizona’s most exclusive enclaves, following a $42 million reimagining of the iconic Scottsdale Plaza Resort by Trinity Investments and Partners Group. As Kimpton’s second Arizona property and one of the largest resorts in its portfolio, Miralina introduces a more expressive hotel experience to the destination, rooted in Kimpton’s approach to design, service, and social connection. The result is a refreshed alternative to traditional luxury that feels relaxed, residential, and deeply attuned to the Sonoran Desert. The property debuts with 224 reimagined guestrooms and 36 casitas that represent phase one of the resort’s 404 keys, with spacious villas and residences set to arrive later this year. Signature restaurant Hecho Libre from James Beard Award finalist Chef Wes Avila, Spa Miralina, sensory Desert Reveries installations, six pools, and over 50,000 square feet of event space round out the opening.
• Beyond Function: When Key Cards Carry Culture
  08 Gennaio 2026
  In the world of hospitality, creativity and culture are often expressed through grand gestures: sweeping architecture, curated interiors, art installations, or signature experiences. These are the elements hotels proudly showcase and rightly so. They set the stage.