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When FIFA announced that North America would host the 2026 World Cup—describing it as “the largest World Cup in history”—the hospitality sector began preparing for a seismic shift in travel patterns across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Sixteen host cities are expected to see extraordinary visitor influx, new booking behaviors, and intense rate compression. At Hospitality America, we have built a disciplined commercial strategy that integrates revenue science, brand alignment, and local market intelligence to meet this moment.

Mobile ordering has fast evolved from a convenience to an expectation. Guests increasingly want the freedom to order when and how they wish, and hotels are reaping the rewards. From higher guest spend to smoother operations, mobile ordering has become an essential ingredient in delivering modern, seamless hospitality.

RIU Hotels & Resorts celebrated the eighth edition of the RIU Awards, which recognize the work of the most important travel agents from the USA and Canada for the chain. This year, the event was held at the Riu Palace Pacifico hotel in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. Representatives from the most important agencies in the two main source markets for RIU in the Americas attended. The celebration, with a “Fiesta Mexicana” theme and details inspired by Otomi art, rewarded these professionals for their trust in the chain, whose work consolidates the brand’s presence in both countries. During the gala, which gathered 90 people, RIU’s Marketing and Sales team presented the latest news, such as renovations, openings, and new services.

It’s easy to be impressed by rising revenues: a full lobby, strong ADR, or a healthy RevPAR line can make any market look like it’s thriving.

Accor is proud to mark the annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities (Dec 3) by recognising the meaningful progress made through its Australia-wide Disability Employment Initiative, delivered in partnership with the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) at Flinders University.

French real estate investment company Sofidy has acquired the three-star, 23-room Hôtel Korner Opéra and the three-star, 35-room Hôtel Korner Eiffel in Paris from a private investor through a sale-and-leaseback transaction, for an amount reported to be around €10 million (€172,400 per room). The Korner Opéra is situated in Paris’ 2nd district between the Louvre Museum and the Palais Garnier and was renovated in 2018. The Korner Eiffel is located in the 15th district about 1.5 kms south of the Eiffel Tower and was renovated in 2015. Both properties are leased back to French operator Korner Hotels on a 12-year term.

As Christmas draws near, one question feels more urgent than ever: How can we celebrate sustainably?

At BTO 2025 in Florence, the air had that familiar charge that makes this event unlike anything else in Italy. BTO has spent more than fifteen years turning digital tourism into a living organism, a place where ideas collide, where people learn by exposure rather than instruction, and where new projects seem to appear almost by spontaneous combustion. It is the moment of the year when researchers, operators, and the usual tribe of innovators gather to compare notes, test intuitions, and understand where the industry is actually heading. It is also the main Italian meeting ground for anyone working in digital tourism who wants real conversations rather than polite showcases.

CHICAGO — December 1, 2025 —The Hotel Communication Network (HCN) will showcase its breakthrough business model that allows leading hoteliers in major centers to acquire leading edge tablet technology free of charge this week at the third annual Nevada Hotel & Lodging Association (NHLA) Technology Conference. To be held December 3 at UNLV Black Fire Innovation, the Silver-level sponsor will introduce a series of technology “firsts” at Table 3 that deliver convenience and personalization the likes of which the hotel industry has never seen before.

In 2026, here’s the ultimate digital marketing playbook that I think hotels should adopt: The Trust-led Multichannel Growth (TMG) approach.