Survey data showing 84% of managers vs. only 15% of frontline staff benefit from AI reveals a strategic misallocation that risks hollowing out the guest-facing layer hotels depend on for differentiation.Survey data showing 84% of managers vs. only 15% of frontline staff benefit from AI reveals a strategic misallocation that risks hollowing out the guest-facing layer hotels depend on for differentiation.
Scheduled to open in 2029, the 150-key hotel will bring Novotel’s Longevity Everyday philosophy to the Kumaon region, offering travellers a contemporary hospitality experience that combines wellbeing and meaningful connection in the natural surroundings of Jim Corbett. Designed with families and business travellers in mind, the hotel will encourage guests to embrace small, positive choices that support longer, fuller and happier lives, said a release.Scheduled to open in 2029, the 150-key hotel will bring Novotel’s Longevity Everyday philosophy to the Kumaon region, offering travellers a contemporary hospitality experience that combines wellbeing and meaningful connection in the natural surroundings of Jim...
A five-step process guide for hotel procurement teams sourcing FF&E from Foshan, covering spec writing, sampling, QC scheduling, lead time planning, and landed-cost budgeting.A five-step process guide for hotel procurement teams sourcing FF&E from Foshan, covering spec writing, sampling, QC scheduling, lead time planning, and landed-cost budgeting.
Bar licences will not be renewed for Kerala hotels denied star classification: State excise minister
In a significant decision, hotels that have had their star classification applications rejected by the Union Tourism Ministry will see their bar licenses not renewed. The Kerala government is currently awaiting comprehensive details on these establishments from the Union Ministry. The excise minister M Liju, acknowledged pandemic-related delays in processing but emphasised the importance of adhering to regulations.In a significant decision, hotels that have had their star classification applications rejected by the Union Tourism Ministry will see their bar licenses not renewed. The Kerala government is currently awaiting comprehensive details on these establishments from the Union Ministry. The excise minister...
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.
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.
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.
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.