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As we step into 2026, we would like to wish you, your teams, and your organisations a strong and successful year ahead. A new year brings new opportunities — to sharpen our thinking, strengthen our leadership, and continue building a hospitality industry that is commercially strong, future-ready, and people-driven. As part of this momentum, we’re pleased to share a preview of our upcoming events, designed to inform, connect, and support you throughout the year ahead.As we step into 2026, we would like to wish you, your teams, and your organisations a strong and successful year ahead. A new year brings...

IRIS, the leading provider of digital F&B and guest experience platforms has been selected by The Landmark London, one of the capital’s most iconic luxury hotels, to enhance its in-room dining operations, improve service efficiency, and deliver a more seamless ordering experience for guests.IRIS, the leading provider of digital F&B and guest experience platforms has been selected by The Landmark London, one of the capital’s most iconic luxury hotels, to enhance its in-room dining operations, improve service efficiency, and deliver a more seamless ordering experience for guests. 

Registration and hotel reservations are now available for the 2026 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), the largest and longest-running, nonprofit event of its kind. Produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), HITEC 2026 will be held on June 15–18 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas USA.Registration and hotel reservations are now available for the 2026 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), the largest and longest-running, nonprofit event of its kind. Produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), HITEC 2026 will be held on June 15–18 at the Henry B. Gonzalez...

Colicchio Consulting, a national leader in identifying, strategically planning and securing unique food, beverage and entertainment experiences for developers and hospitality groups, has released its latest report, “The State of Food Halls 2026,” which confirms that the segment experienced an overall growth rate of 24.89 percent since 2023, the last year the report was issued. The 2026 report continues to examine the most impactful trends shaping food halls across the commercial, mixed-use, student housing, retail and hospitality sectors, including key takeaways from industry leaders and data from the more than 500 food halls that have opened in the US since...

January is cold by nature, yet it is also a month of anticipation. While winter lingers, our thoughts begin to drift toward early spring to movement, fresh air, and the freedom of being outdoors again.January is cold by nature, yet it is also a month of anticipation. While winter lingers, our thoughts begin to drift toward early spring to movement, fresh air, and the freedom of being outdoors again. 

Tambourine, the global leader in hotel marketing technology, announced the successful completion of a comprehensive digital overhaul for Settlers Hospitality, a leading independent hospitality group based in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains. The collaboration brought to life a fully reimagined online ecosystem spanning nine websites across the group’s collection of boutique hotels, restaurants, retail businesses, and corporate brand.Tambourine, the global leader in hotel marketing technology, announced the successful completion of a comprehensive digital overhaul for Settlers Hospitality, a leading independent hospitality group based in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains. The collaboration brought to life a fully reimagined online ecosystem spanning nine websites across the...

India’s rapid delivery services are under pressure. Over 2,00,000 riders recently went on strike demanding fair pay and an end to the 10-minute delivery promise. This has sparked a debate about the true cost of instant gratification. The industry’s rapid growth, fueled by dark stores, is now facing scrutiny.India’s rapid delivery services are under pressure. Over 2,00,000 riders recently went on strike demanding fair pay and an end to the 10-minute delivery promise. This has sparked a debate about the true cost of instant gratification. The industry’s rapid growth, fueled by dark stores, is now facing scrutiny. 

The head of the international operations division for Kikkoman Corporation discusses his company’s launch of a Centre for Chinese Cuisine in India.The head of the international operations division for Kikkoman Corporation discusses his company’s launch of a Centre for Chinese Cuisine in India. 

Sharma will oversee the people and culture strategy for designated Hyatt hotels in the region. Her responsibilities will include talent acquisition and development, succession planning, employee engagement, performance management, and strengthening HR governance frameworks, while championing Hyatt’s values and service culture across all teams.Sharma will oversee the people and culture strategy for designated Hyatt hotels in the region. Her responsibilities will include talent acquisition and development, succession planning, employee engagement, performance management, and strengthening HR governance frameworks, while championing Hyatt’s values and service culture across all teams.