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Turning demand into delight: Hospitality’s big shifts in 2026

📈 In 2026, the hospitality sector will transform through smarter technology, personalization, and wellness emphasis. 🌍 Asia Pacific's hotels are leveraging demand generation, integrating marketing, sales, and revenue strategies to boost visibility and revenue. 📈 Amadeus highlights a five-stage demand generation strategy, emphasizing market understanding and targeted media strategies. 📱 Mobile could account for 50% of booking engine sales soon. 🏨 A third of Chinese travelers are influenced by travel celebrities, according to Amadeus's Travel Dreams research.

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The Hidden Cost of Inconsistency: Why Manual Workflows Are Holding Back Hotel Groups

💻 Hotel groups are losing thousands of hours due to manual processes, hindering scaling efforts. Automating tasks like rate code maintenance has saved one group 72 working days monthly, while individual hotels lose 467 hours yearly on manual financial reconciliation. Automation enhances data accuracy and compliance, saving over 200,000 labor hours annually for RobosizeME clients. Join a webinar on February 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM GMT to learn more about optimizing workflows.

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Navigating Stagnation: The New Normal for Hotels

📈 In 2026, hotel industry forecasts reveal a challenging outlook with minimal RevPAR growth at 0.6%, contrasted by inflation at 2.4%. The industry faces a "trifurcated" economy, with luxury growing at 3.2% while other segments shrink. Short-term rentals capture all net accommodation gains. AI revolutionizes operations, necessitating hotels to adapt for AI recommendations. Notably, 40% of U.S. travelers now plan trips using GenAI, emphasizing the shift in consumer behavior and loyalty. The FIFA World Cup significantly impacts industry performance.

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More time for guests: the impact of seamless technology at Sunborn London

🏠 Sunborn London, the UK's only luxury yacht hotel moored at Royal Victoria Dock, partnered with Shiji for a tech overhaul. Check-in time dropped by over 80%, taking just 1 minute. F&B service improved, boosting revenue by ~20%. Housekeeping efficiency increased by 80%, with room turnaround now 10 minutes. The integrated system enhanced staff productivity and guest experience, seamlessly connecting departments, and ensuring secure, efficient transactions. This modern upgrade fosters personalized service in a unique floating hotel setting.

Mark Owens on Colliers International and the New Economics of Hotel Deals

🏨 Colliers International serves as a strategic advisor in the hospitality sector, aiding hotel owners and lenders in navigating capital markets, restructuring debt, and operational strategies. Post-Covid, secondary markets have gained traction for experiential travel, leading to durable leisure performance. Cap rates are influenced by operating recovery and increased capital costs, affecting transaction volumes. Hotel debt markets emphasize feasibility and lender appetite. ESG factors impact investment, with green bonds expanding liquidity options and CPACE offering financial tools in the U.S.

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The decisions guests make when no one is there to answer

📈 Venues face revenue loss from missed inquiries during the "Golden Hour," when guest decisions peak. With UK weddings costing ~£25,000, missing 50 inquiries yearly can severely impact revenue. Guests prefer quick, clear responses, often choosing venues engaging promptly via social media. This demands emotional labor from staff, causing fatigue. Instead of major investments, incremental changes can protect margins and staff well-being, ensuring effective engagement without increasing headcount. Adapting to this shift benefits guests, staff, and businesses alike.

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Investment Program and Market Trends Are on the Agenda at the High-level 2026 Executive Vendor Summit, From HFTP and Hospitality Upgrade

📑 Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) and Hospitality Upgrade plan the Executive Vendor Summit (EVS) at Hilton Fort Worth. This event, aimed at C-level executives in hospitality tech, includes networking, roundtable discussions on mergers, market trends, and cloud technology. Mike Sung and Michael Goldrich will speak on Web3 and AI's impact on hospitality, respectively. The summit concludes with a CIO panel. HFTP, founded in 1952, supports the hospitality industry globally.

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Novotel launches global longevity strategy for hotel estate

🏨 Novotel launched the "Longevity Everyday" strategy to promote health and wellness across 67 countries. By 2030, the wellness travel sector is expected to be worth $4.6 trillion. Starting April 2026, Novotel will offer new menus with 25% plant-forward options. They partnered with Alfie Steiner for recipe development, joined the Seafood Task Force, and committed to ocean preservation with WWF, aiming to remove 350 endangered species from menus by 2027. Eco-certified beds will be installed globally by 2030.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 hotel prices: Data analysis of the post-draw surge and game day spikes

🏆 FIFA World Cup 2026 spans June 11 to July 19 across 16 cities in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. with 104 matches. Dallas hosts 9 games, while Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York/New Jersey host 8 each. Hotel prices soared 14.75% post-draw, with Guadalajara up 385% and Vancouver averaging $1,455 per night. On game nights, prices rise 31.44% on average, with Vancouver's peak at $513.58 higher.

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How Luxury’s Growth Is Reshaping Hospitality – Stuart Greif, Forbes Travel Guide

📈 Stuart Greif, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at Forbes Travel Guide, discusses luxury’s rapid growth in hospitality. Key themes include workforce changes, leadership readiness, and differentiation strategies. The episode also highlights the increased importance of human connection as luxury scales. This insight is crucial for hospitality leaders planning for the future.

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