FHS Saudi Arabia celebrates entrepreneurship as Startup Den returns for 2026 edition
FHS Saudi Arabia's Startup Den returns for 2026, with six finalists pitching live for prizes including FHS World access and curated meetings with VCs and investors.
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UN Tourism and The Bahamas spotlight innovation shaping the future of resilient tourism in the Caribbean
UN Tourism's first Caribbean innovation challenge awarded six startups developing solutions for ocean conservation, community tourism, and green tech.
Innovation Celebrated in Marrakesh as UN Tourism Backs Next Generation of Startups
UN Tourism announced startup competition winners in Marrakech, with Beyond the Map taking top prize for AR-powered cultural heritage experiences.
Hotel competitors: The ultimate guide to building your perfect competitive set in 2026
The guide details 11 criteria for selecting 5-10 direct competitors, from location and price to amenities and online presence, with automated tracking solutions.
By Laure Cremers, Content Specialist, Lighthouse
HFTP Announces Availability of HITEC 2026 Registration and Hotel Reservation Site
HITEC 2026 will host 6,000 professionals and 370+ companies in San Antonio for the industry's largest hospitality technology conference and expo.
Strategic Hotel Asset Management in Thailand Hospitality
Thailand's international visitors fell 7.25% year-over-year to 31.9 million through November, with Chinese arrivals down 34% as competition intensifies in Bangkok's 83,000+ key hotel market.
Repositioning for Value: The Strategic Role of Hotel Turnarounds in Thailand
Post-pandemic Thailand faces 83,000+ rooms in Bangkok alone with 751 more keys opening by 2025, driving strategic repositioning over organic recovery.
The Wallet vs. The Web: How Banks Are Disrupting the Travel Industry
Banks like Capital One are leveraging payment control and AI to challenge traditional travel distribution channels and OTAs.
By Mark Fancourt, Co-Founder & Principal Consultant, TRAVHOTECH
The Truth About AI in Hotels: Who’s Actually Using It, Who Isn’t, and Why 2025 Became the Great Divide
Analysis reveals most hotels use basic AI tools but only a minority have mastered strategic implementation for competitive advantage.
By Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach for Hotels, Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach
De-Googlize Your Company
The author argues that superior customer service and experience creation can outperform search engine optimization by generating word-of-mouth referrals and repeat business.
By Shep Hyken, Customer Service and Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker and Bestselling Author, Shepard Presentations, LLC.