Welcome is a Feeling: How Modern Hospitality is Redefining Guest Experience

In an era where customer expectations are higher than ever, the hospitality industry is undergoing a quiet revolution. It’s no longer just about fluffy pillows, complimentary breakfast, or check-in mints. The new gold standard in hospitality? Emotionally resonant, hyper-personalized guest experiences that make people feel seen, valued, and connected.

How Hoteliers are Moving from Green Screens to Guided Insights

Hotel tech looks simple from the lobby; but as we know, behind the front desk it’s anything but. Recently, Otelier’s Distinguished Architect Lex Raleigh sat down with SnapLogic CMO Dayle Hall to explain why hospitality’s data problem is unlike any other – and how progressive hoteliers are solving it with a mix of pragmatic integrations. Below is a recap of the conversation focused on how innovative hoteliers have already turned to automation, including AI that actually answers questions to help you drive real-life demand.

Hotel pipeline expands in Europe as all other regions decline

At the end of the third quarter, Europe was the only world region to show an increase in hotel construction and overall pipeline activity, according to CoStar’s September 2025 pipeline data. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.

Wine and Health: Debunking the Myths and the Algorithms

This year’s “Vine to Mind” Symposium was hosted at EHL Hospitality Business School. The international event brought together statisticians, neurologists and winemakers to explore a topic that continues to spark debate across cultural and policy circles: wine and health. The discussions revealed a complex interplay between tradition and technology, with special focus on the algorithms that are increasingly shaping our perceptions of what is supposedly ‘good’ for us. This article unpacks the myths surrounding wine and health, and how today’s ambiguous digital narratives are redefining our relationship with wine.