Discover the must-know insights shaping global hospitality in 2026! Leading Hoteliers Network's Editor Team has provided a short exclusive synthesis of the latest verified reports from STR, McKinsey, Deloitte, CBRE, Amadeus and WTTC, which reveals the key trends every hotel leader needs to navigate tomorrow's complex landscape. As of February, 2026 the global hotel industry demonstrates strategic growth, with STR confirming sustained occupancy and a 4-5% RevPAR increase drive

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Gabriel Escarrer, President & CEO of Meliá Hotels International: “In a global context marked by challenges such as climate change, evolving regulatory frameworks, tourism-phobia or the talent shortage, this recognition reinforces our determination to lead, through measurable achievements, the necessary transition towards a more .. Read more here   The Team at  LEADING HOTELIERS NETWORK / JOB LEAD SERVICE >> Express Link  for Premium Membership Upgrade To gain immediate stand

As Australia transitions from its peak season into the first quarter of 2026, the hotel sector is positioned for sustained strong performance, underpinned by major international events, recovering corporate travel, and strategic market advantages. Based on verified 2026 industry forecasts from JLL, Colliers, and analysts, this period will benefit from a significant surge in international capacity, a premium-focused consumer economy, and a constrained new supply environment. T

The global hospitality sector is demonstrating remarkable resilience and strategic evolution as it progresses through the first quarter of 2026. This overview provides insight into the market dynamics and performance trends currently shaping the industry, based on verified data from leading global sources. The quarter is characterized by exceptional luxury segment

As Southeast Asia progresses into the first quarter of 2026, the regional hotel market demonstrates a trajectory of resilient recovery and strategic divergence, characterised by standout growth in key emerging markets contrasted with consolidation in more mature destinations. Based on the latest verified data from JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group and UN Tourism, this period will benefit from sustained growth in international arrivals, projected at 3% to 5% across Asia Pacific f

Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh announces the appointment of Kai Winkler  as General Manager. Winkler takes over the leadership of the property following a successful chapter led by Leon Baum, who transfers within Four Seasons after guiding the resort through a major expansion and a successful period of growth. Winkler arrives at the Red Sea destination from the United Kingdom, where he most recently managed the Fairmont St. Andrews in Scotland. His leadership in the "H

Philippe Kronberg brings more than 30 years of experience in luxury hospitality, spanning operations, finance, and commercial strategy. Mandarin Oriental is pleased to announce the appointment of Philippe Kronberg as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London & AVP Operations, effective from 12 January 2026.   Alongside managing Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, Kronberg will be supporting Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, Mandarin Oriental Paris, and the newly managed Manda

Four Seasons continues to advance a disciplined phase of global growth, with a series of hotel openings, reopenings, and residential developments scheduled through 2026. The current pipeline spans destination-defining resort projects, the careful reintroduction of historic urban landmarks, and the continued expansion of private residences in key global capitals. Recent confirmations include new openings in Cartagena, Venice, Mykonos, and Washington, DC, alongside major resort

Discover the must-know insights shaping global hospitality in 2026! Leading Hoteliers Network's Editor Team has provided a short exclusive synthesis of the latest verified reports from STR, McKinsey, Deloitte, CBRE, Amadeus and WTTC, which reveals the key trends every hotel leader needs to navigate tomorrow's complex landscape. As of February 19, 2026, confirmed information from STR, McKinsey, Deloitte, Amadeus, and the WTTC illustrates an industry at a pivotal point. Our mos

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with JADEER GROUP for Hotel Indigo Cairo New Administrative Capital, further expanding the company’s Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in Egypt. The hotel will be located within mixed-use development in the New Capital of Cairo and is scheduled to open in 2033. Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, India, Middle East & Africa, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “Egypt continues to be a priority market for IHG, and the New Capital repre

What sets Leading Hoteliers Network apart is its deep understanding of the luxury hospitality landscape For eight years, Leading Hoteliers Network has been the trusted partner of the most renowned General Managers and C-suite leaders in luxury hospitality. The reason is simple: no other platform delivers more high-caliber job leads and career opportunities for elite hotel professionals. The industry’s top talent relies on Leading Hoteliers Network because it provides exclusi

Poised between the UNESCO-listed Serra de Tramuntana and the shimmering Mediterranean Sea, the hotel returns with a season shaped by rare celestial moments and culture-rich programming that connects guests to Mallorca's natural landscapes. Jumeirah Mallorca will reopen for the summer season on 14 March, welcoming guests back to its iconic clifftop setting above Port de Sóller. Poised between the UNESCO-listed Serra de Tramuntana and the shimmering Mediterranean Sea, the hotel

Global Hotel Pipeline Reaches Record High .... Read reports with our editors' comments here HOTEL LEADERSHIP WEEKLY REPORT SUMMARY PREMIUM MEMBER PRIVILEGES – WEEKLY REPORT SUMMARY Leading Hoteliers Network Premium Members enjoy exclusive access to a curated weekly hotel industry research digest, designed to streamline your workflow and ensure comprehensive market awareness. Our editorial team aggregates critical insights and reports from leading global analysts, including Mc

Surpassing the 300‑hotel milestone and growing its pipeline beyond 150 properties across the Caribbean and Latin America, Hilton builds on its momentum into 2026 Across lifestyle brands, Hilton continues to expand its footprint in nearly 20 countries and territories, reinforcing rapid growth and meeting high demand for culturally relevant, distinctive experiences. "2025 was a defining year for Hilton in the Caribbean and Latin America, as we reached new milestones and reinfor

Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Accor, said:  “Once again the Accor Group delivered solid performance in 2025, in line with its medium-term objectives. This consistent year-on-year improvement in results confirms the strength of the Group's business model, the attractiveness of its brands, the relevance of its geographic positioning, and the commitment of its teams. These strengths, combined with an increasingly powerful distribution platform and loya

Read more here - Hotel Management Global Outlook Link Small Tip To Landing Good Senior-Level Hotel Management Positions in 2026 Many of our members have remained with us since the inception of our job lead service seven years ago. They continue to renew their memberships, staying on board even after securing new positions, and for good reason. Daily, our editors dispatch bulletins detailing new job vacancies, projects, and industry shifts, including hotel launches, expansions

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts  is actively expanding its recruitment for General Managers and C-Suite leaders this week  -  Read more here Aman Resorts  is also ramping up its Hotel Manager and General Manager recruitment efforts today and has presented unique new General Manager opportunities  -  Read more here Fairmont Hotels & Resorts  is actively expanding its recruitment efforts for General Managers & Hotel Managers/Director of Operations this week again seeking eight ne

As of February 2026, Rosewood Hotel Group continues to solidify its position as a leading global force in luxury lifestyle and hospitality management. The group’s unique strength lies in its multi-brand strategy, encompassing the ultra-luxury Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®, the upper-upscale New World Hotels & Resorts, the integrated well-being concept Asaya, and the progressive private members club Carlyle & Co. The combined portfolio now consists of sixty-one operational proper

A rare regional leadership opportunity has been detected within a well-established international hospitality operator currently strengthening its footprint in a key Middle East & Africa market. The position is for a Cluster Hotel General Manager overseeing multiple upscale hotels within the same destination. The role carries full operational and commercial responsibility across the portfolio and requires a leader comfortable balancing strategic direction with hands-on execut