The early months of 2026 witnessed a significant 10 percent increase in India’s alcohol consumption volumes. Among various categories, full-strength beer saw a notable rise of 16 percent, marking a striking divergence from the downturns faced by markets like the US and China. Furthermore, the consumption of no-alcohol beer soared by 25 percent, signaling a shift in consumer habits.The early months of 2026 witnessed a significant 10 percent increase in India’s alcohol consumption volumes. Among various categories, full-strength beer saw a notable rise of 16 percent, marking a striking divergence from the downturns faced by markets like the US and...
Expedia’s Unpack ’27 report finds 57% of travellers plan to book an “Un-Adulting” trip by 2027, prompting hoteliers to consider nostalgia-themed stays and adults-only playground resorts.Expedia’s Unpack ’27 report finds 57% of travellers plan to book an “Un-Adulting” trip by 2027, prompting hoteliers to consider nostalgia-themed stays and adults-only playground resorts.
A step-by-step guide to deploying AI agents for overnight hotel operations, covering six workflow examples from kitchen temperature alerts to shift handoffs, using Zenzap as the featured platform.A step-by-step guide to deploying AI agents for overnight hotel operations, covering six workflow examples from kitchen temperature alerts to shift handoffs, using Zenzap as the featured platform.
Monday brought the launch of HospITALY, a new World Panel for Italian hospitality, and an argument that hotel owners should settle now who owns the AI agents in their management agreements.Monday brought the launch of HospITALY, a new World Panel for Italian hospitality, and an argument that hotel owners should settle now who owns the AI agents in their management agreements.
Despite millions of AI agent users, hotel bookings completed inside AI remain near zero because the final step still redirects to OTAs, and most consumers won’t let agents pay autonomously.Despite millions of AI agent users, hotel bookings completed inside AI remain near zero because the final step still redirects to OTAs, and most consumers won’t let agents pay autonomously.
Emirates opens its USD 8 million Centre of Hospitality Excellence in Dubai to external UAE businesses, offering tailored 1-5 day training programmes in fine dining, wine, gastronomy, leadership and guest experience.Emirates opens its USD 8 million Centre of Hospitality Excellence in Dubai to external UAE businesses, offering tailored 1-5 day training programmes in fine dining, wine, gastronomy, leadership and guest experience.
Holiday Inn Express launches the “Unpacking” campaign with influencer duo Brooke Averick and Connor Wood, a card game, and Costa Coffee rollout to 2,200+ US properties, backed by survey data on traveler debrief rituals.Holiday Inn Express launches the “Unpacking” campaign with influencer duo Brooke Averick and Connor Wood, a card game, and Costa Coffee rollout to 2,200+ US properties, backed by survey data on traveler debrief rituals.
The author argues that hotel owners must negotiate agent ownership, data portability, and performance-based fees into HMAs before AI becomes a standard clause operators dictate on their own terms.The author argues that hotel owners must negotiate agent ownership, data portability, and performance-based fees into HMAs before AI becomes a standard clause operators dictate on their own terms.
A regional controller recounts how a spontaneous job swap with a colleague led him from Canada to San Francisco, hinging on a tense budget review with skeptical asset managers.A regional controller recounts how a spontaneous job swap with a colleague led him from Canada to San Francisco, hinging on a tense budget review with skeptical asset managers.
A buying guide for hotel housekeeping and purchasing teams covering thread count, weave types, fabric blends, sizing, and par levels for hotel sheets.A buying guide for hotel housekeeping and purchasing teams covering thread count, weave types, fabric blends, sizing, and par levels for hotel sheets.