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The Life of a Slipper: Spa & Wellness Form and Function

Using spa slipper selection as a case study, the article demonstrates how micro-decisions in wellness design reveal the critical balance between aesthetics, operations, and profitability.

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Explaining Accounting

An accountant shares real client examples of hotel accounting disasters, from untrained staff managing books to $42,000 in uncollectable guest receivables needing write-offs.

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Aven Hospitality Partners with Protect Group to launch Refund Protect to its hotel portfolio

Aven Hospitality integrates Protect Group's Refund Protect into its booking engine, allowing hotels to offer optional refundable upgrades at checkout.

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HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter – Week Ending 27 February 2026

The newsletter covers five major hotel transactions across Asia Pacific totaling over USD200 million, including conversions and REIT acquisitions.

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Crafting a Global Boutique Vision Rooted in Japanese Hospitality

For our founder, Yoshitaka Nojiri, hotels have always held a certain magic. From family celebrations to memorable meals, they were places where ordinary moments became extraordinary—both familiar and uniquely memorable.

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When Hotels Become Destinations: The Power of History in the Experience Economy

The author argues that historic hotels create competitive advantage by offering authentic narratives and cultural connections that transform guests beyond traditional service delivery.

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The booking was made. The guest never arrived. Nobody noticed

Elektraweb integrates Fikäfi's payment system to help 5,000+ hotels recover lost bookings from payment failures, claiming two shadow guests exist for every completed booking.

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From ESG Messaging to Mandatory Disclosure: the Growing Role of Hospitality Procurement

New UK sustainability standards make carbon reporting mandatory, with hotel procurement teams now responsible for tracking emissions from all purchased goods and services.

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Rising Hotel-to-Serviced-Apartment Conversions Driven by Tech and Lower Operational Costs in Europe

🏨 March 2, 2026, across Europe, high construction costs are pushing hotel conversions to tech-enabled serviced apartments. These models cut costs by eliminating front desks, daily housekeeping, and F&B operations, appealing to investors with better margins and predictable cash flow. In Germany and the Nordics, long-term leases mitigate operational risk. Rising sustainability concerns and evolving guest expectations favor these service-light assets, challenging traditional hotels to adapt for future competitiveness.

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HEDNA–NYU Study Reveals GDS Surpasses Direct Channels as Leading Corporate Booking Platform by 2025

📊 Mar 2, 2026: Independent hotels have overlooked GDS, the leading corporate booking channel overtaking direct channels between 2023-2025. GDS bookings have higher ADRs and longer stays. Despite modern platforms like Cloudbeds and Mews offering GDS connectivity, many hotels focused on direct booking. With automation reducing complexity, GDS access is now feasible for independent hotels. The HEDNA-NYU study confirms the shift, urging awareness to capture corporate travelers and reduce revenue loss.

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The Life of a Slipper: Spa & Wellness Form and Function

Explaining Accounting

Aven Hospitality Partners with Protect Group to launch Refund Protect to its hotel portfolio

HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter – Week Ending 27 February 2026

Crafting a Global Boutique Vision Rooted in Japanese Hospitality

When Hotels Become Destinations: The Power of History in the Experience Economy

The booking was made. The guest never arrived. Nobody noticed

From ESG Messaging to Mandatory Disclosure: the Growing Role of Hospitality Procurement

Rising Hotel-to-Serviced-Apartment Conversions Driven by Tech and Lower Operational Costs in Europe

HEDNA–NYU Study Reveals GDS Surpasses Direct Channels as Leading Corporate Booking Platform by 2025

The OTA Market, Finally Mapped

The Hotel Brands of the World Infographic

The Hotel Internet Is Controlled by a Handful of Brands

Operto launches ‘Predatory OTA’ skill within Marketing AI Agent to help hotels combat brand search hijacking

RMS Partners with Pride of Britain Hotels to Strengthen UK Luxury Hotel Offering

Entertaining marketing

Pass the Keys expands into Chester and the Wirral with a new holiday-let property management franchise

Influence Society Launches AI Studio to Scale Premium Content Production for Luxury Hospitality Brands

What AI is telling travelers about your hotel tonight. And you have no idea

SOCIETIES Vol 5: Google AI Travel, Guerlain, and the Rise of Design Hospitality

Luxury Hotels Shift to Mobile Technology, Eliminating Fixed Workstations for Seamless Guest Services and Staff Flexibility

Electronic Key Control Systems Enhance Hotel Security, Compliance, and Operational Efficiency with Actionable Data Insights

Social Media and AI Transform Travel Booking Decisions in Asia, Reducing Channel Loyalty Amid Price Sensitivity

Google Expands AI Max to Travel Sector, Enabling Intent-Based Hotel Ads in AI-Generated Searches

Wyndham's Q1 Highlights: 4% System-Wide Room Growth, $450M AI Investment, Flat U.S. RevPAR, $61M Net Income

Director of Sales and Marketing Role in Hotels Outdated as Specialization Increases, Reveals Industry Analysis

What AI is telling travelers about your hotel tonight. And you have no idea

SOCIETIES Vol 5: Google AI Travel, Guerlain, and the Rise of Design Hospitality

Luxury Hotels Shift to Mobile Technology, Eliminating Fixed Workstations for Seamless Guest Services and Staff Flexibility

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