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There’s a new 3-letter acronym circling the hotel tech sphere (yay): MCP. And before you yawn hit delete, this one might actually be useful.

The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) in partnership with the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) will present Bruce White, Founder of White Lodging, posthumously with the 2026 Pioneer Award.

For decades, hotel performance was judged by a narrow set of numbers – namely, occupancy, ADR and RevPAR. The room was the unit of revenue, and guests were measured in heads and beds. But that model no longer fits the way people travel, stay and connect.

As hotel operators wrap up one of the most demanding times of the year (budget season), many are reminded that capital planning remains one of hospitality’s most important and time-consuming administrative duties. But for companies using the Quore CapEx management tool, the process has become faster, clearer, and dramatically less stressful. Designed specifically for hotel operations and asset management, Quore’s CapEx tool replaces spreadsheets, binders, and email chains with an organized digital workflow that streamlines requests, accelerates approvals, and can improve long-term financial forecasting.

In the United States, food and beverage trends don’t just shift, they erupt, rewriting the rules of how we cook, sip, and gather. The question for 2026 isn’t what’s next, but how fast we’re willing to follow.

The travel industry has spent the last decade fighting the “Price Parity” war. Airlines fought Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), hotels fought wholesalers, and everyone fought Google.

New data from the HotelTechReport 2026 PMS Impact Study reveals a striking operational shift: modern property management systems (PMS) now save many hotels more than 500 hours of labor every year, transforming the hotel management software from a back-office tool into one of the most strategic systems in hospitality.

With 10 more days remaining until Christmas, hotels and resorts worldwide are entering one of the most dynamic periods of the year. Lobbies are being transformed into festive showcases, seasonal amenities are being refreshed, and teams are fine-tuning every detail to meet the expectations of holiday travelers seeking warmth, joy, and elevated guest experiences.

Remote learning has become a practical and reliable tool, teaching us anything from how to make a bed to how to organize a closet, all with a few keystrokes or clicks. While remote training offers convenience and flexibility, properties are rediscovering the unmatched value of in-person, onsite training where personalization and hands-on practice support exceptional guest service.

If controlling expenses is a priority for 2026, there are several high-impact ways Tambourine customers can immediately reduce marketing and distribution costs—without sacrificing performance.