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Hotels waste marketing spend chasing demand instead of creating it, allowing OTAs and intermediaries to control traveler decisions from the start.Hotels waste marketing spend chasing demand instead of creating it, allowing OTAs and intermediaries to control traveler decisions from the start. 

The 16-week paid leave policy takes effect January 2026 and supplements local benefits where they fall short of the global minimum.The 16-week paid leave policy takes effect January 2026 and supplements local benefits where they fall short of the global minimum. 

Dr. Willy Legrand discusses why 40 years of sustainability frameworks have failed to prevent environmental decline and explores regenerative tourism as a transformative alternative.Dr. Willy Legrand discusses why 40 years of sustainability frameworks have failed to prevent environmental decline and explores regenerative tourism as a transformative alternative. 

Hotels are moving away from aging cable infrastructure toward hospitality-grade streaming platforms that combine live TV with familiar streaming interfaces.Hotels are moving away from aging cable infrastructure toward hospitality-grade streaming platforms that combine live TV with familiar streaming interfaces. 

HOSPA recognized top performers from its 2024/2025 training cohort, with Leonardo Hotels winning Employer of the Year for professional development commitment.HOSPA recognized top performers from its 2024/2025 training cohort, with Leonardo Hotels winning Employer of the Year for professional development commitment. 

Monday brought urgent warnings and strategic reflection. Hotelschool The Hague research shows only 10% of Dutch hotels use AI structurally, warning the sector risks becoming sleeping utilities controlled by tech platforms. An interview with Dr. Willy Legrand explores why 40 years of sustainabilit…Monday brought urgent warnings and strategic reflection. Hotelschool The Hague research shows only 10% of Dutch hotels use AI structurally, warning the sector risks becoming sleeping utilities controlled by tech platforms. An interview with Dr. Willy Legrand explores why 40 years of sustainabilit… 

Brad Brewer will discuss how AI agents are reshaping hotel discovery and booking behavior, urging hoteliers to optimize for AI systems or risk losing guest relationships to intermediaries.Brad Brewer will discuss how AI agents are reshaping hotel discovery and booking behavior, urging hoteliers to optimize for AI systems or risk losing guest relationships to intermediaries. 

GCSTIMES outlines its four-pillar ESG framework covering climate action, sustainable innovation, green supply chain management and social responsibility.GCSTIMES outlines its four-pillar ESG framework covering climate action, sustainable innovation, green supply chain management and social responsibility. 

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued orders to oil refineries to increase Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) production and directed that such additional output be channelled specifically for domestic use. This decision follows recent geopolitical disruptions that created constraints on the global fuel supply chain.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued orders to oil refineries to increase Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) production and directed that such additional output be channelled specifically for domestic use. This decision follows recent geopolitical disruptions that created constraints on the global fuel supply chain.