Opinion piece arguing hotels should apply Blue Ocean Strategy by co-creating off-property experiences with local artisans and external partners to build brand loyalty and unlock new revenue.Opinion piece arguing hotels should apply Blue Ocean Strategy by co-creating off-property experiences with local artisans and external partners to build brand loyalty and unlock new revenue.
The article frames “Strategy Capital” as the essential corporate mindset for 2026-2027, built on integrating asset-light portfolios, AI-driven distribution, and industrial-scale automation.The article frames “Strategy Capital” as the essential corporate mindset for 2026-2027, built on integrating asset-light portfolios, AI-driven distribution, and industrial-scale automation.
The 50-key property will bring together comfortable accommodation, dining, business facilities and wellness under one roof. Café C, the brand’s all-day dining restaurant, will offer a dining option for hotel guests, while a banquet hall and meeting room/boardroom will cater to corporate meetings, intimate celebrations and social gatherings. Vitalia Gym & Spa will further complement the guest experience with dedicated fitness and wellness facilities, said a release.The 50-key property will bring together comfortable accommodation, dining, business facilities and wellness under one roof. Café C, the brand’s all-day dining restaurant, will offer a dining option for hotel guests, while a banquet...
Kimpton launches The Curious Palate, a global F&B platform spanning secret menus, chef collaborations, and pop-ups across its portfolio, debuting at an inaugural multi-chef dinner in Monterey, CA.Kimpton launches The Curious Palate, a global F&B platform spanning secret menus, chef collaborations, and pop-ups across its portfolio, debuting at an inaugural multi-chef dinner in Monterey, CA.
U.S. hotel RevPAR rose 5.5% for the week of 11-17 October 2026, with Detroit and San Diego leading gains while San Francisco posted steep declines against Dreamforce 2025 comparisons.U.S. hotel RevPAR rose 5.5% for the week of 11-17 October 2026, with Detroit and San Diego leading gains while San Francisco posted steep declines against Dreamforce 2025 comparisons.
Hilton adds booking-on-behalf, shared reservation views, and duty-of-care tools to its free Hilton for Business program, which now serves over 400,000 SMB members globally.Hilton adds booking-on-behalf, shared reservation views, and duty-of-care tools to its free Hilton for Business program, which now serves over 400,000 SMB members globally.
WTTC forecasts Spain’s Travel & Tourism sector will contribute over €269BN to GDP in 2026, up from €259BN in 2025, with international business visitor spending projected to grow 8.1%.WTTC forecasts Spain’s Travel & Tourism sector will contribute over €269BN to GDP in 2026, up from €259BN in 2025, with international business visitor spending projected to grow 8.1%.
Hotels risk repeating black hat SEO mistakes by mass-producing AI-targeted content, when LLM visibility is better earned through specific, human-first content tied to clear positioning.Hotels risk repeating black hat SEO mistakes by mass-producing AI-targeted content, when LLM visibility is better earned through specific, human-first content tied to clear positioning.
Artotel Group appointed as third-party operator of two Wyndham-branded properties in Sleman, Yogyakarta, adding 260 rooms and MICE capacity for up to 1,000 guests to its Central Java portfolio.Artotel Group appointed as third-party operator of two Wyndham-branded properties in Sleman, Yogyakarta, adding 260 rooms and MICE capacity for up to 1,000 guests to its Central Java portfolio.
In her new role, Das will oversee the reservations function for Novotel Goa Resort & Spa and Novotel Goa Candolim, working closely with the commercial and operational teams to ensure efficient reservation management, optimise room inventory and deliver a seamless pre-arrival experience for guests, said a release.In her new role, Das will oversee the reservations function for Novotel Goa Resort & Spa and Novotel Goa Candolim, working closely with the commercial and operational teams to ensure efficient reservation management, optimise room inventory and deliver a seamless pre-arrival experience for guests, said a release.