Analysis: Four factors shaping hotel pricing in 2027, Frasers unveils a new luxury serviced living brand and more...

Analysis: Four factors shaping hotel pricing in 2027
Friday, 25th September 2026
We expect hotel rates globally to increase off the back of resilient demand for corporate travel and meetings in destinations across the Americas and Europe.

Persistent general inflation in many countries could also contribute to rising prices. But there are also regions that could see prices stabilize or experience only moderate increases >>

Grand Hyatt Cancun to debut an all-inclusive experience
25 Sep 2026 : The 500-room beachfront resort is set to open in December and will mark the first Grand Hyatt hotel in Cancun and invite guests to fully immerse themselves in Puerto Cancun – one of the destination’s most anticipated new landmarks >>

Frasers unveils a new luxury serviced living brand
24 Sep 2026 : Frasers Hospitality announced Fraser Suites Reserve, a new luxury serviced living brand created for discerning global travellers seeking the privacy, ease and familiarity of home while away, complemented by the service and standards of luxury hospitality >>

Minor Hotels earns 22 MICHELIN Keys in 2026
24 Sep 2026 : Nine new additions across five regions, including two debuts at Two Keys, extend recognition to 13 countries >>

We are actively seeking investors for a distinctive Hospitality & Wellness Estate in Ontario, Canada
24 Sep 2026 : The project comprises a diverse portfolio of hotels, private villas, wellness facilities, and complementary hospitality and lifestyle amenities, creating a compelling opportunity within the growing hospitality and wellness sector >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Is Old-Fashioned Human Customer Service Becoming a Competitive Advantage? 
Friday, 25th September 2026

This article answers the question: Do customers want AI or human customer service? As AI and automation make human support harder to reach, companies that give customers easy access to knowledgeable, friendly people can turn human customer service into a competitive advantage.

How many times have I heard from our subscribers complaining that the companies they call make it impossible to reach a human? Of course, I don’t expect you to know the answer, but it is.... a lot! >>

When AI Broke the Rules, What the Hugging Face Incident Reveals About Critical Thinking
The Weekend Before the Future Arrived: One of the most recently discussed moral tales of AI’s potential capabilities didn’t begin with a rogue machine, a malicious actor, or a software failure, it began with an innocent-sounding goal >>

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