US hospitality shows cautious readiness ahead of 2026 World Cup, mentoring the Next-Gen hospitality superstars and more...

US hospitality shows cautious readiness ahead of 2026 World Cup
Friday, 27th March 2026

With less than 100 days before kickoff, the U.S. hospitality industry is enthusiastically preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — but new findings suggest expectations are becoming more measured than initially anticipated.

Based on an analysis of recent hotel forecasts, booking data and industry reports, OysterLink found that while the tournament is still expected to drive demand, the overall uplift may fall short of early projections >>

San Diego hotel market: Strong month masks headwinds
27 Mar 2026 : February was a good month for San Diego hotels. ADR hit $205, occupancy climbed to 76%+, and RevPAR jumped 27% from January, if you only looked at February, you’d think the market’s firing on all cylinders. But zoom out to the trailing twelve months, and the picture changes >>

Marriott Bonvoy partners with Ethiopian Airlines
27 Mar 2026 : This collaboration marks a key partnership for Marriott Bonvoy with a leading African airline, connecting Ethiopian Airlines’ network of over 145 destinations with Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio >>

IHG signs Crowne Plaza Resort in Sohna, Gurgaon NCR
27 Mar 2026 : IHG has announced the signing of a management agreement with Harisons Hotels & Resorts to introduce Crowne Plaza Resort Gurgaon Sohna near Palwal in the National Capital Region >>

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Mentoring The Next-Gen Hospitality Superstars
Friday, 27th March 2026

If you want them to go above and beyond for guests, go above and beyond for them when they face life’s inevitable quandaries. If you want employees to enthusiastically acknowledge and greet all guests they encounter throughout the hotel, then acknowledge and greet them with enthusiasm in the back hallways >>

What Will Be Commonly Understood As Unhealthy In 2035
As we look ahead to the latter half of the 2020s, it’s time to reflect and ask what’s next. In the world of hotel wellness, things seem to be changing faster than ever as new trends emerge and different subcategories are added to the array of possible features, services, amenities and experiences >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of March 26, 2026
Banyan Group enters the United States, Dusit joins GSTC in support of sustainable hospitality and more >>