2026 › February

Accor, the Paris-based hospitality company, is continuing a sweeping renovation campaign at Sofitel, its largest luxury hotel brand.

The IOC is warning that global warming could impact the Winter Olympics while simultaneously standing by fossil-fuel sponsorships.

Africa’s tourism growth challenge isn’t demand — it’s execution: scaling reliable operations, mid-market infrastructure, and globally exportable talent to turn world-class assets into sustainable volume growth.

Competing for attention in Europe, one of the world’s most crowded hotel markets, Dusit’s size could work in its favor. However, the challenge would be to translate Thai hospitality into a European context without over-explaining it or softening it.

Marriott possibly adding a new brand to its India mix points to it using a "something for everybody" approach – allowing it to tap into all segments and act as a one-stop shop for all accommodation needs.

With key westbound air corridors effectively closed, more route cuts and thinner schedules are likely.

Google’s AI search is changing how travelers find trips. The booking tools aren’t here yet, but the traffic dynamics are already shifting — and the rules for capturing demand are shifting with them.

Zo World is choosing to grow before it hops on the IPO bandwagon. Experiential partnerships and global expansion are all on the cards as it looks to outgrow the backpacking hostel chain tag.

Accor’s decision to tie climate goals directly to procurement staff bonuses is pushing employees to seek and prioritize greener suppliers.

Data shows that summer bookings between the U.S. and Europe are on the decline so far. The decline could be a result of political tensions and changing preferences among U.S. consumers.