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CHICAGO, IL, 16 April 2026 — With just over a month to go before Bad Bunny takes to the stage in Europe, new data from revenue management platform PriceLabs shows huge boosts in…

London, 16 April 2026 — The Short Stay Summit 2026 returns to Old Billingsgate in London, on 22nd April, bringing together the short-term rental industry’s key players to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping…

💰 Red and blue oceans in luxury: five years ago, categories were white spaces but are now contested. Open territory opportunities include longevity and biohacking, offering a growing, unclaimed market for luxury brands in the US, Gulf, and Asia. The "Silvers" represent a wealth concentration, yet remain underserved. Craftsmanship and bespoke options gain traction among high-net-worth individuals, while mobility, particularly in private aviation and yachts, presents design and partnership opportunities post-2020.

📅 MICE, crucial for hospitality, provides consistent demand, longer stays, and high booking values. Hotels often miss converting MICE traffic due to generic websites. Saltic Resort & SPA Łeba uses real-time personalization to show conference packages, improving engagement. La Butte's event page includes a direct inquiry form, easing planner interaction. AMANO Group boosts ancillary revenue through exclusive offers. The Clermont uses exit messages to retain potential clients. Personalizing website experiences enhances MICE performance and revenue.

💻 Hotels struggle with meeting and event conversion, achieving only a 20% rate, leaving 80% of revenue untapped. Despite technological investments, manual workflows hinder speed and transparency. Enhanced integration and automation of systems could bridge this gap, enabling immediate availability, pricing, and booking options. The approach focuses on aligning existing systems rather than adding new ones, emphasizing data-driven decisions and reducing manual interventions to improve conversion rates and operational efficiency.

🌐 In 2026, international tourism revenue has surged past $1.5 trillion, marking an all-time high. Hotels are adapting by implementing AI-driven translation systems for multilingual support, crucial for the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) market. Nearly 25% of hospitality workers are Hispanic or Latino, necessitating linguistic tech for safety and retention. The World Health Organization reports over 5% of the global population requires hearing loss rehabilitation, highlighting the need for accessibility in hospitality. AI models offer predictable costs, enhancing operational efficiency.

🏨 Asia Pacific, in 2025, saw 5,931 hotel projects with 1,078,179 rooms. APEC (excluding China) projects rose 11% to 2,323, with India leading at 906 projects (31% increase), accounting for 39% of APEC development. China’s focus shifted to conversions, with 237 projects (31% rise), while still opening 970 hotels. Upper-midscale and upscale dominate China, with Chengdu, Guangzhou, and Xi’an as key cities. APEC’s luxury projects surged 14%, reflecting premium market targeting.

📹 G6 Hospitality will hold its largest annual franchise conference in Cancún, Mexico, from April 27-30, 2026, with over 1,200 participants. Indian artists like Sonu Nigam, Falguni Pathak, and Sunil Grover will perform. Business sessions will cover topics such as hotel valuation, financing, cost-saving technologies, and AI. The conference aims to strengthen operations and discuss future growth. CEO Sonal Sinha emphasizes collaboration and resilience achieved with franchise partners.

🍽 In Nashville, during the Unreasonable Hospitality Summit, I met Will Guidara, famed for elevating New York's Eleven Madison Park to #1 globally. Known for extraordinary guest care, he once impressed European foodies by serving a hot dog with Michelin flair. Another time, he orchestrated a surprise first dance for an eloped couple. His book, which I read a few years ago, resonated with my beliefs. The summit unfolded over two days, exceeding high expectations.