HITEC 2026 & HSMAI: The Industry Moves from Innovation to Implementation
At HITEC 2026 and HSMAI, hospitality leaders moved from AI hype to implementation, focusing on data, guest experience, commercial strategy and human connection.
7 days ago


Storytelling for Content Creators is Both an Art Form and a Business: Top Takeaways from the Inaugural Hospitality Creators Summit
Hospitality Creators Summit 2026 brought storytellers, brands and industry leaders together at HITEC to explore creativity, content, AI and the business of influence.
Jun 21


NYU IHIF 2026 Takeaways: Optimism, Smarter Growth and the Women Leaders Reading the Market
At NYU IHIF 2026, hospitality leaders pointed to resilient demand, renewed hotel deal activity, repositioning opportunities and practical AI as signs of smarter growth ahead.
Jun 7


Creativity, Care and Connection: What Stayed With Me at MEWS UNFOLD 2026
At MEWS Unfold 2026 in Amsterdam, hospitality leaders explored creativity, AI, human connection and the future of hotel technology. Here are the key takeaways.
May 30


When Partnership Drives Innovation: TIED @ the Bay Sets the Stage for What’s Possible
How TIED @ the Bay at FIU's Chaplin School connected students with hospitality executives to shape a tech-driven future through AI and entrepreneurship.
May 15


AI for Hotel HR: 5 Takeaways from Cornell HR in Hospitality 2026
5 takeaways on AI for hotel HR leaders from the Cornell HR in Hospitality 2026 panel: smarter scheduling, sharper vendor judgment, and protecting the human touch.
May 14


She Has a Deal 2026: Meet the Winners of $50,000 in Deal Equity and the Three Women Who Closed This Year
The winners of the $50,000 in deal equity from She Has a Deal! Plus 3 women who closed real estate financing deals in 2026.
May 8


Cornell HR in Hospitality 2026: What Employers Can Still Do About DEI and Affirmative Action
What can hospitality employers still do on DEI and Affirmative Action after Trump's executive orders? Three employment attorneys break it down at Cornell HR Conference 2026.
May 7


Sally Beck Has No Time for Fear, HiPPOs or Shitty Emails
The Royal Lancaster London GM and twice-named Hotelier of the Year on leadership, culture and why hospitality is the best industry in the world.
Apr 26


Liberty, Legacy and Leadership: Innovation and Industry Insight at AAHOACON26
AAHOACON26 brought 5,300+ attendees and nearly 500 exhibitors to Philadelphia for a powerful look at hospitality leadership, AI, revenue management, student talent, and the future of hotel ownership.
Apr 21


Hunter Hotel Investment Conference 2026: Resilience, Discipline, and Opportunity in a Shifting Market
At Hunter Hotel Investment Conference 2026, hotel owners, investors and lenders discussed deal flow, private credit, select-service growth, extended stay demand and women’s access to leadership.
Mar 21


NoVacancy London: The Inaugural Event That Hacked the Industry Playbook
With 43% women speakers, honest AI debate, and standout interactive moments, NoVacancy London’s first edition delivered fresh momentum for hospitality.
Mar 14


Seven Signals from the Forbes Travel Guide Summit: Where Luxury Hospitality Is Headed Next
An inside look at the invitation-only Forbes Travel Guide Summit in Monaco: standout awards, AI and data shifts, wellness and longevity trends, and why the next era of luxury hospitality is already being built.
Mar 1


What ALIS Revealed About the Future of Women in Hospitality Leadership
A standout ALIS 2026 session revealed how women are reshaping hospitality leadership through ownership, access, and intentional support.
Feb 8


ALIS 2026 Signals a Market in Recalibration, Not Recovery
At ALIS 2026, hospitality leaders signaled a market defined by recalibration, cautious capital, slower RevPAR growth, and disciplined decision-making.
Feb 8


The Wine Industry’s Double Challenge: Changing Drinking Habits, Still Feeling Exclusive
At the Hallgarten & Novum Wines Annual Tasting, a diversity panel exposed how exclusivity, leadership gaps, and changing drinking habits are colliding in the wine industry.
Feb 4


Edge Hotel School Women in Hospitality: The Conversations I’m Still Thinking About
Takeaways from the Edge Hotel School Women in Leadership Conference on confidence, wellbeing, menopause, pay gap transparency, safety, and what hospitality employers can do next.
Jan 23


ILTM Cannes 2025: The Luxury Travel Trends That Actually Matter
ILTM Cannes 2025 revealed the real forces shaping luxury travel: longevity wellness, soaring ADRs, purpose-led trips, cruising’s rise, and women leading the room.
Dec 11, 2025


Beyond the Balance Sheet: Lessons from HFTP Orlando
Leaders across hospitality finance, accounting, and club management gathered at the 2025 HFTP Conference in Orlando for three days of connection, inspiration, and leadership insights. Suzanne Bagnera shares the scoop!
Nov 3, 2025


What #50Besttalks: Unpacked Revealed About the Future of Hospitality
At #50BestTalks, industry leaders revealed how hospitality is evolving—from human-centered luxury to wellness, design, and the next generation of travel.
Oct 29, 2025


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