How hotels can adapt to ongoing industry trends and win over guests By Courtney Messersmith Many of the trends shaping hospitality in 2026 aren’t new. However, hotel guests are demanding something different from these same trends that have defined the industry for years. In 2026, the focus won’t be on what’s in vogue; rather, it will be on how quickly hotel owners and … [Read more...] about It’s Not About the Trend; It’s About the Response
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Preserving the Past, Designing the Future
Redeveloping a heritage hotel in a historic district requires patience and respect. By Ankita Jain “We are obsessed with monuments and not with continuity. Preservation must be about keeping history alive, not freezing it in time,” architect Rahul Mehrotra once said. That sentiment lives at the heart of Alma San Juan – a project that has profoundly shaped how I think … [Read more...] about Preserving the Past, Designing the Future
Cut Costs, Not Corners
HVAC automation helps hoteliers find savings and simplicity By Jeff Johns Hoteliers face a balancing act heading into 2025. While travel volume is expected to grow, so are expenses, especially energy and labor – often the two largest line items in a hotel’s operational budget. While automated technology promises to help hoteliers save on both through operational … [Read more...] about Cut Costs, Not Corners
The Heart and Soul of Alma San Juan
“Alma” means soul in Spanish. At Alma San Juan, Ankita Jain crafted a hospitality experience inspired by the soul of Puerto Rico – showcasing its history, its culture, and its people. By Amy Drew Thompson Ankita Jain was a seasoned traveler by the time she was 7, which was when her family relocated from Mumbai to Dubai. But in the late ‘90s, the Gulf Tiger was still just … [Read more...] about The Heart and Soul of Alma San Juan