A broad industry overview of the plant-based food sector covering market growth, technology trends (AI, 3D printing, fermentation), and the shift from niche trend to mainstream food category by 2026.A broad industry overview of the plant-based food sector covering market growth, technology trends (AI, 3D printing, fermentation), and the shift from niche trend to mainstream food category by 2026. 


CHICAGO, (October 30, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the signing of agreements with Saraca Hotels & Resorts, founded by Mohammad Abdullah, to bring a portfolio of… CHICAGO, (October 30, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the signing of agreements with Saraca Hotels & Resorts, founded by Mohammad Abdullah, to bring a portfolio of…  


A structured HR playbook arguing that hotels’ best defense against Airbnb is a purpose-built workforce: recruiting for empathy, rigorous onboarding, strong managers, and metrics tied to guest outcomes.A structured HR playbook arguing that hotels’ best defense against Airbnb is a purpose-built workforce: recruiting for empathy, rigorous onboarding, strong managers, and metrics tied to guest outcomes. 


ASSA ABLOY’s Tess Mattisson explains why NFC wallet-based room keys outperform Bluetooth, and how the Mews-Vingcard integration delivers keyless check-in without requiring hotels to replace existing RFID locks.ASSA ABLOY’s Tess Mattisson explains why NFC wallet-based room keys outperform Bluetooth, and how the Mews-Vingcard integration delivers keyless check-in without requiring hotels to replace existing RFID locks. 


The agreement encompasses three Taj hotels, two Vivanta hotels, one Gateway hotel and two Ginger hotels, providing hospitality offerings across multiple traveller segments. In Mumbai, the portfolio will include a Taj hotel under construction at Terminal 2 -Mumbai airport. In Lucknow, the development will comprise a Vivanta and a Ginger hotel. Ahmedabad will include a Taj and a Vivanta in advanced stages of construction, while Guwahati will feature a Taj, Gateway and Ginger. Together, the eight hotels with over 2,000 rooms will offer a comprehensive mix of accommodation, dining, meetings and events, wellness and recreational facilities across these key airport...


The Surfliner Inn, a boutique hotel proposed for downtown Carpinteria, California has been approved by the Carpinteria planning commission. The hotel would occupy the eastern portion of City Parking Lot #3 at 499 Linden Avenue, near Linden Avenue and Fifth Street. Plans call for 36 guest rooms, a café and restaurant, a rooftop lounge and pool, and event space. The proposal also includes new public parking, improved coastal trail access, and enhanced landscaping at City Parking Lots #3 and #4. The site previously held a two-story Southern Pacific Railroad building that was razed in the late 1960s.

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Analysis of OpenAI’s Signals data reveals which markets and age groups use ChatGPT for information-seeking, with practical implications for hotels considering ChatGPT ad placements.Analysis of OpenAI’s Signals data reveals which markets and age groups use ChatGPT for information-seeking, with practical implications for hotels considering ChatGPT ad placements. 


Thursday brought a World Panel viewpoint on whether hotel websites are now the least important part of the customer journey, Expedia’s 30-plus AI features against Phocuswright’s finding that fewer than one in four European travelers trust AI travel results, and Ariela Goharik Kiradjian’s BLLA con…Thursday brought a World Panel viewpoint on whether hotel websites are now the least important part of the customer journey, Expedia’s 30-plus AI features against Phocuswright’s finding that fewer than one in four European travelers trust AI travel results, and Ariela Goharik Kiradjian’s BLLA con… 


Purple Palms Resort & Spa Coorg offers 78 rooms. It features two dining outlets: Elephants & Coffee, a multi-cuisine restaurant serving local and fusion flavours, with open-air and barbecue dining, and Banduk Bar, inspired by Coorg’s hunting heritage, offering premium spirits, signature cocktails and mocktails. Suitable for corporate conferences, wedding receptions and social celebrations, the resort’s 139 square metre Cherry Hall can accommodate up to 200 guests, said a release.Purple Palms Resort & Spa Coorg offers 78 rooms. It features two dining outlets: Elephants & Coffee, a multi-cuisine restaurant serving local and fusion flavours, with open-air and barbecue dining, and...