Hospitality

Tom Kerridge states that the hospitality industry is not employing effectively and calls on the next Prime Minister to reduce VAT. He emphasizes the need for policy changes to support the sector.

Rafael Nadal opened his fourth Zel hotel as he expands into hospitality, education, and sports after retiring from tennis.

A NYC coffee shop banned a pro-Israel politician despite a stated policy of treating all customers with unconditional dignity. The establishment claims to offer hospitality to everyone except supporters of Israel.

AI-driven systems during Black Friday 2025 significantly boosted retail sales, with companies leveraging clean data and intent-aware infrastructure capturing $11.8 billion in a single day. AI-assisted shoppers converted 38% more often and engaged deeper, signaling a cross-industry shift where intent-based infrastructure will determine competitive success in sectors like healthcare, hospitality, and media.

The Global Travel Market 2026 in Kerala recorded over 60,000 B2B meetings, with 2,000 domestic buyers, 100 international buyers, and 228 stalls representing India's tourism and hospitality stakeholders.

A new financially motivated hacking group named BlackFile has been linked to a surge of vishing attacks targeting retail and hospitality organizations since February 2026. The group is associated with data theft and extortion campaigns, exploiting these sectors to maximize financial gain.