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HFTP Announces Availability of HITEC 2026 Registration and Hotel Reservation Site

📰 HITEC 2026, the largest nonprofit hospitality technology event by HFTP, will be held June 15–18 at Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas. Expect 370+ exhibitors and 6,000 attendees exploring tech trends. The HITEC Advisory Council, chaired by Lyle Worthington, manages the education program. Entrepreneur 20X pitch competition returns, with a submission deadline of March 31. HFTP, established in 1952, supports hospitality finance and tech sectors worldwide from Austin, Texas.
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Colicchio Consulting Releases 2026 Food Hall Report Highlighting Rapid Expansion, as the Segment Grows Nearly 25% Over Two Years

🍴 New York, 2026 – Colicchio Consulting reports a 24.89% growth in U.S. food halls since 2023. With 500+ food halls operating since 2014, 114 projects are planned for 2026. New openings average 19,000 sq. ft. with 8 vendors. Florida leads with 17 projects. Entertainment drives success, with smaller halls thriving outside cities. Hybrid work patterns shift traffic, prompting evening/weekend focus. Community engagement and purposeful design are key. The full report is available for more insights.
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The Landmark London partners with IRIS to elevate room service efficiency and boost order volumes

💻 The Landmark London, a luxury hotel in Marylebone, partners with IRIS to enhance in-room dining through IRIS Mobile Ordering, streamlining operations and boosting efficiency. The system handles over 100 orders in a shift, improving accuracy and service speed. QR code gold cubes in rooms link to menus and services, supporting sustainability and reducing costs. Since implementation, the hotel reports higher guest spending, increased order capacity, and improved staff efficiency and guest satisfaction.
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London. Oslo. Paris. And Your City – Start 2026 Together with HSMAI Europe

📅 2026, in London, from 14–16 January, the Commercial Strategy Week will focus on the future of hospitality leadership. Later, from 19–21 January, Oslo will host "Room for Growth" with Innovation Norway. In Paris, the HSMAI Europe Leadership Development Camp runs from 3–7 May for hospitality leaders. HSMAI, founded in 1927, promotes professional development and sustainability. Explore events at [www.hsmai.eu/events](http://www.hsmai.eu/events). Ingunn Hofseth, CEO & President, leads HSMAI Europe.
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Very Important Pet: the dog-friendly stays boosting luxury hotel revenue

🐶 In a bid to boost weekend occupancy, London's South Place Hotel embraced a dog-friendly luxury strategy. By treating pets as "Very Important Pets," the hotel offers personalized services for dogs, like plush beds and seasonal menus. This approach led to a rise from zero dogs to 3-5 dog-accompanied room bookings per weekend. The strategy also extends beyond amenities, including staff training for pet interaction, and leveraging SEO and social media for marketing.
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Canary Technologies Selected by Crown Resorts to Provide AI-Powered Guest Management System

🏨 In San Francisco, Canary Technologies partners with Crown Resorts in Australia to modernize guest experiences using their AI-powered platform. Crown, a luxury hospitality brand, integrates Mobile Check-In, AI Messaging, and Smart Checkout across its properties. Canary's solutions, trusted by over 20,000 hotels in 100+ countries, streamline operations and enhance guest interactions, aligning with Crown's modern luxury traveler expectations. Recognized globally, Canary advances hotel tech with over 20,000 hotel partners.
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The Government Shutdown’s $6 Billion Toll on Travel and the U.S. Economy

🛫 Federal government shutdowns impact travel systems, causing over $6 billion in losses from October 1 to November 12, 2025. These 43 days saw 88,000 fewer trips daily, affecting airports and national attractions, and disrupting local economies. Essential aviation staff worked unpaid, creating operational challenges. A survey reveals four out of five Americans support paying these workers during shutdowns. Congress progresses with H.R. 6086 to ensure air traffic controllers are paid. The travel sector supports 15 million jobs, highlighting the need for stability.
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Indian Hotel Sector: 2025 in Review

🏨 In 2025, India's hotel sector thrived on domestic tourism, driven by short breaks, pilgrimages, and social events. Coldplay's concerts and the Maha Kumbh Mela attracted millions. The sector signed over 47,000 keys by November, a 31% increase from the prior year. GST reform aimed to boost midscale demand, though diluted by input tax changes. Challenges included geopolitical tensions, erratic monsoons, and IndiGo's operational crisis affecting December travel. The rupee's weakening may enhance inbound travel competitiveness.
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Meliá Hotels International Strengthens Its Presence on the Costa Del Sol with the Addition of the Holiday World Resort Complex in Benalmadena

🏖 Meliá Hotels International will add Holiday World Resort in Benalmádena to its portfolio next March. The complex features 864 rooms across three four-star hotels and premium apartments. Standout amenities include a 29,000-square-meter Beach Club with nine pools and a pickleball sports club by 2026. This expansion brings Meliá's presence to 22 hotels in Málaga, boosting its leadership in Spain's tourism sector and aligning with sustainable, high-quality tourism goals on the Costa del Sol.
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The agentic infrastructure overhaul: 3 non-negotiable pillars for 2026

💻 2025 marked a revelation for many organizations as “smart” AI agents struggled with outdated infrastructure. By 2026, leaders will focus on redesigning workflows for an agentic-first world. Key strategies include semantic telemetry, stateless asynchronous APIs, and a metadata layer for context-rich decisions. These components promise to transform enterprise systems from rigid patterns to event-driven fluidity, paving the way for successful AI integration. Read more about these strategies at cio.com.
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