Skift Live Tourism Summit: Five Decisions in the Room

Every destination has live events on its calendar. The open question is whether it builds anything lasting.

Carnival to Hold Conference Call on Third Quarter Earnings

Carnival Corporation has scheduled a conference call with analysts for Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 10 AM (EDT) to discuss the company’s third quarter financial results which are expected to be released that morn…

Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa Announces Return to Independent Local Ownership

PARADISE VALLEY, Arizona—Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa announced a transition to independent ownership alongside plans for a multi-million-dollar property renovation over the next several years. Under a…

Antarctica21 Publishes First Sustainability Report

Antarctica21 has published its first Sustainability Report. Titled “Ambassadors of the White Continent,” it documents how the company measured and managed its environmental, social and economic impact during its 2…

More Than 50% of Hotels Use AI, but Under 10% See Real Impact, Finds RateGain’s State of Distribution 2026

Developed with NYU SPS's Jonathan M. Tisch Center for Hospitality and HEDNA, the report draws on 58,000+ hotel properties and finds that AI adoption is outpacing real impact.

What Will Attract the Next Generation of Talent? – By Alice Sherman

Alice Sherman examines how hospitality companies must adapt their workplace culture, benefits, and career development opportunities to appeal to the next generation of talent amid intensifying competition for skilled…

Hilton Signs 10 Spark by Hilton Hotels in UK, Adding 672 Rooms Across England and Wales

Hilton has signed agreements to open 10 Spark by Hilton hotels in the UK, adding 672 rooms in England and Wales through a partnership with AG Hotels Group, with openings expected between late 2026 and 2028.

New Sabre Industry Study Finds Travel Companies Making Next AI Moves Amid Maneuvering Macroeconomic ‘Fog’

A new Sabre industry study finds that travel companies are advancing their artificial intelligence initiatives as they navigate ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, highlighting a sector-wide focus on technology-driven…

The Human Touch Has No Audit Trail – By Terence Ronson

Terence Ronson argues that while personal service remains vital in hospitality, the lack of an audit trail for human interactions poses operational and compliance challenges compared to digital processes that automati…

New Report: Under 10 Percent of Hotels Using AI See Significant Impact

LISBON—The NYU School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, in collaboration with RateGain Travel Technologies Limited and HEDNA, announced the release of the third edition of the industry…