January 5, 2026
Orkney, Scotland, hotel planners must consider Arctic skuas and medieval 'burgage' plots
Off the very top of Scotland, Orkney, or the Orkney Islands, might soon see a hotel with a room count almost reaching 100 rooms.
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December 30, 2025An owner’s rep is the secret weapon behind successful hospitality projects
For hotel owners, launching a new property or renovating an existing one is a high-stakes endeavor. Many assume hiring a general contractor and architect is enough to keep things on track.- December 29, 2025
10 Europe, Middle East and Africa articles that shaped 2025
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and holidays. - December 22, 2025
The best joint ventures, acquisitions, new hotels and bird species of 2025
Well, that’s another year almost over. 
December 18, 2025Get a fun glimpse into the hotel world with Hallmark holiday movies
I want to invite you all to join me in one of my favorite time-wasters, err ... guilty pleasures ... as we approach the end of a busy year — Hallmark holiday movies.
December 17, 2025Ten longevity trends and their hotel applications for 2026
With the perfunctory New Year’s resolutions soon approaching, everyone is looking to starting fresh in 2026. For the hotel world, the appropriate adage is: “As one does at home, one will soon from their chosen travel accommodations.”
December 17, 2025Branded residences for life, not just for Christmas
The sound of the rattling wheels of the raging branded residence bandwagon is deafening. While the concept can trace its history back to New York in the 1920s with the opening of the Sherry Netherland Hotel offering “permanent private apartments with hotel-style services," it wasn’t until the mid-1980s that hotel companies — led by the likes of Four Seasons in Boston — really started to see the advantage of developing luxury homes tied to their brand identity.
December 16, 2025Asset managers: This is why hotel sales teams don’t close more deals
You have approved every request for new sales automation systems because salespeople report being overwhelmed with inbound leads. Now requests for proposals are responded to promptly, just like all those hotel technology salespeople said was the No. 1 path to closing more bookings.- December 15, 2025
The ticket prices for World Cup 2026 are eye-watering
There is little that creates more anticipation, nail biting and angst than the FIFA World Cup finals, which come around once every four years, following a year of qualification games. 
December 10, 2025If you only know the guests you already have, you are already falling behind
Hoteliers at luxury properties often say they know their guests better than anyone, and in many ways this is true. Guest history tools are used well, customer relationship management profiles are updated carefully and on-property teams pay close attention to repeat behavior and personal preferences. The systems capture the facts. The people capture the feelings.
December 9, 2025What’s new in hotel profit trends for 2026
As we approach 2026, what will be different? We’ll focus on ancillary revenues, marketing technology, wellness and talent.- December 8, 2025
Comoros hopes $250 million maritime project spurs hotel growth, economy
It is not often the African island nation of the Comoros, or Union of the Comoros, gets into the news. 
December 5, 2025Let's get into the spirit of the holidays
Happy holidays, everyone. Let's do something a little different.- December 4, 2025
Marriott-Sonder story is a reminder that the buck stops at the top
The buck stops here, right? 
December 3, 2025French palace hotels: When more is better
Synonym of excellence, the “Palace” distinction is awarded to the most prestigious 5-star hotels in France. The number of Palace Hotels has doubled in the past 10 years, going from 16 in 2015 to 30 in 2025 according to Atout France, though this excludes Cheval Banc Paris and The Ritz.
December 2, 2025Navigating hotel property-improvement plans and the key to unlocking value
The global hospitality industry has undergone significant changes in the last five years, experiencing both major disruptions and a dynamic recovery. While the initial phase of the pandemic presented unprecedented operational challenges, the subsequent economic rebound has introduced new hurdles, especially concerning property-improvement plans, or PIPs.- December 1, 2025
Running a perfect pub, restaurant and inn no easy task in 2025, or anytime
A Sunday roast lunch is one treat that brings the soul warmth in a chilly, grey, gusty November and December. But on so many occasions I have left a British pub dissatisfied. 
November 26, 2025The business of well-being: Financial benefits of integrating wellness modalities into hotels
The hospitality industry has long understood that tracking market trends and strategically monetizing them has been a key to financial success.- November 25, 2025
How best to increase hotel profits today
In today’s competitive hospitality landscape, increased profits are hard to find. Revenues have been growing only slightly, and average rates are generally flat. Labor, energy and insurance costs are outpacing revenue growth by a wide margin. So, what is left that we can cut? Commissions and fees. - November 24, 2025
London’s Oxford Street moves one step closer to pedestrianization
The plans to pedestrianize Oxford Street in London have pretty much been approved.