By Stephen Burke, Founder & CEO, RobosizeME Hotels across regions are under pressure to operate efficiently despite persistent labor shortages, cost inflation, and global instability. In the US, political tensions, evolving immigration policies, and a slowdown in international tourism have added pressure to the labor market. These challenges have been compounded by the recent government shutdown, which has led the FAA to reduce flight capacity at several major airports, creating further uncertainty for travel and hospitality operations. In this volatile environment, automation can…

The fifth edition of the quarterly publication explores the design, technology, luxury and cultural signals shaping hospitality in 2026 Influence Society, a leading digital marketing agency serving high-end hospitality brands, has released SOCIETIES for Q1 2026, the fifth edition of its editorial intelligence brief for hospitality leaders. The new issue examines the shifts already shaping luxury hospitality, from AI-powered trip planning and AI’s growing role as back-end service infrastructure to the rise of design-led independent hotels and wellness concepts such as the new Guerlain…