
WTM London 2026: Saudia's premium economy and a Belize MICE win show products chasing the same guest
An airline cabin and a Caribbean conference hotel made the show's hotel-relevant headlines. Both are aimed at the traveler between the price points.

An airline cabin and a Caribbean conference hotel made the show's hotel-relevant headlines. Both are aimed at the traveler between the price points.

A full house can still lose money. How to spot the pattern where competitive pricing fills rooms but erodes average daily rate.

Sustainability programs hold up on four parts: written criteria, third-party verification, staff training, and measurement. The EU Ecolabel and LEED show how point systems, mandatory requirements, and verification actually work for operators.

A New York room rate is only the head of the bill. Destination fees and a layered occupancy tax ride on top, and the stack decides what a night really nets.

What the word actually means, where it came from, and how to tell a working program from a buzzword.

A walkable itinerary built around boutique stays, the working waterfront, and the lobster docks — and how to book it without overpaying.

The job title is everywhere in hospitality. The work behind it is narrower, more technical, and more measurable than most operators expect.

A small purchase under a standing program says more about capital discipline than about trading conviction.

The brand grew to more than 125 luxury properties in 2026 and named a recommended tech provider. Here is how an operator reads both moves.

Eco operations earn their keep on the P&L first. The marketing story comes second.