H1 2026 was stronger than many in the hotel industry expected. US performance surprised on the upside, major hotel groups largely raised or maintained positive forecasts, and group and event demand remained one of the stronger engines. But the second half of the year looks more selective. The headline is not that demand has disappeared. […]
For the past two months, Marriott Marquis and Hyatt Regency at McCormick Place have been offering weekly running tours to their hotel guests. Complimentary for the guests, easy for the hotels. And a very visible way to extend the guest experience beyond the front door. The runs start in the hotel lobbies and take guests […]
The goal of your conference is not just a full room and a smooth agenda, but to create engagement, output and impact. The good news is that an early-morning activity for delegates can help you support all three, without any disruption to your regular agenda. Here are three research-backed reasons to include movement in your […]
Wellness initiatives could unlock US$1 million per year, per hotel.” Amadeus Travel Dreams 2026.Hotel wellbeing is not a fad, a trend, or a nice-to-have. It is a competitive advantage and a revenue generator.For many hotels, the in-house gym has been the single, sufficient wellness option and has “ticked” the wellness box. Today, wellness goes far […]
Hotels have spent years building loyalty through points, upgrades and member benefits. But for many modern travellers, hotel preference is based on how they support guests’ existing lifestyles. And hotels can win big by focusing on guest lifestyle. Let’s take running as an example. You know them from when they fill your hotel during the […]
The conversation has shifted — and in many ways, matured. Here are three trends defining how hotels are thinking about guest wellbeing in 2026. Hotel Communities:Guest interaction and small community hubs are growing in demand. For business travelers especially, loneliness is a challenge (50+% feel lonely when away on business 😔) and having programmes that […]
Let’s look at what 2026 has in store for the event industry and planners. We have summarized the forecasts and key trends below: The Numbers:The overall event industry market is predicted to continue its growth at 10% per annum to USD 1.07 trillion by 2029. This growth is supported by 88% of industry professionals expecting […]
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