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The 20 most useful hospitality blogs & news sources to bookmark

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September 27, 2023

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Staying informed about the latest developments in the hospitality industry is crucial for professionals looking to excel in this dynamic field. To help you stay updated, we've compiled a list of our favorite hospitality blogs and news sites that you should definitely bookmark. These resources cover a wide range of topics, from trends and new technologies to industry insights and practical tips.

To make your exploration effortless, we've organized them into convenient categories. If you're seeking expert advice on specific topics, such as crafting irresistible hotel email campaigns or perfecting your restaurant's strategies, you can simply navigate to the relevant sections.

While it's impossible to cover every outstanding resource out there, we've strived to encompass a wide spectrum of valuable insights. Staying at the forefront of the hospitality industry's latest developments is your key to excellence, and these bookmark-worthy websites will be your trusty companions on this journey.

For General Topics

1. HospitalityNet

<p>HospitalityNet stands out as one of our preferred resources <strong>for all things hospitality-related</strong>. It offers <strong>comprehensive coverage, including news about key players in the industry, white papers, tech updates, industry highlights, and more</strong>. Whether you're a part of the hospitality sector or a related field, HospitalityNet is a must-add to your browser's bookmarks for its deep insights into the data-driven world of hospitality.</p>

HospitalityNet stands out as one of our preferred resources for all things hospitality-related. It offers comprehensive coverage, including news about key players in the industry, white papers, tech updates, industry highlights, and more. Whether you're a part of the hospitality sector or a related field, HospitalityNet is a must-add to your browser's bookmarks for its deep insights into the data-driven world of hospitality.

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2. Hotel Online

<p>Hotel Online is a comprehensive platform that provides a wealth of information for hoteliers and hospitality professionals. Their blog<strong> covers diverse subjects such as hotel management, revenue strategies, marketing, and industry trends</strong>. It's a valuable resource for practical advice and industry news.</p>

Hotel Online is a comprehensive platform that provides a wealth of information for hoteliers and hospitality professionals. Their blog covers diverse subjects such as hotel management, revenue strategies, marketing, and industry trends. It's a valuable resource for practical advice and industry news.

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3. PhocusWire

<p>PhocusWire, formerly known as Tnooz is your <strong>go-to resource for all things travel and hospitality. It provides a comprehensive overview of travel, technology, and hospitality on a global scale</strong>, with news, updates, tips, interviews, and more. If you prefer in-person interactions, Tnooz also maintains a robust event listing that includes talks, summits, and workshops.</p>

PhocusWire, formerly known as Tnooz is your go-to resource for all things travel and hospitality. It provides a comprehensive overview of travel, technology, and hospitality on a global scale, with news, updates, tips, interviews, and more. If you prefer in-person interactions, Tnooz also maintains a robust event listing that includes talks, summits, and workshops.

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4. Smart Meetings

<p>Smart Meetings offers a well-curated collection of posts and news <strong>covering various hospitality topics, including food, event planning, careers, destinations, and more. </strong>They also delve into the intersections of technology and marketing, making it an excellent resource for staying ahead of industry trends.</p>

Smart Meetings offers a well-curated collection of posts and news covering various hospitality topics, including food, event planning, careers, destinations, and more. They also delve into the intersections of technology and marketing, making it an excellent resource for staying ahead of industry trends.

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5. Skift

<p>Skift is a reputable source for news and insights in the travel and hospitality industries.<strong> They cover a wide range of topics, including the latest trends, market analyses, and in-depth reports. </strong>Skift is an excellent choice for professionals seeking in-depth knowledge and analysis of the hospitality landscape.</p>

Skift is a reputable source for news and insights in the travel and hospitality industries. They cover a wide range of topics, including the latest trends, market analyses, and in-depth reports. Skift is an excellent choice for professionals seeking in-depth knowledge and analysis of the hospitality landscape.

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6. Proposales

<p>The Proposales Blog is a <strong>treasure trove of best practices and tips for professionals in the hospitality industry.</strong> Stay tuned for updates about the latest trends in the industry, sales and marketing best practices and especially on RFP & Proposal Management and the MICE industry.</p>

The Proposales Blog is a treasure trove of best practices and tips for professionals in the hospitality industry. Stay tuned for updates about the latest trends in the industry, sales and marketing best practices and especially on RFP & Proposal Management and the MICE industry.

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For Specific Hotel Types

7. Boutique Hotel News

<p><strong>For those interested in the boutique hotel industry, </strong>International Hospitality Media's Boutique Hotel News is a treasure trove of content. This site showcases domestic and international boutique hoteliers, expanding your horizons regarding the possibilities in this niche. Regularly updated, Boutique Hotel News features an array of videos, Q&A sessions, reports, supplier guides, and more.</p>

For those interested in the boutique hotel industry, International Hospitality Media's Boutique Hotel News is a treasure trove of content. This site showcases domestic and international boutique hoteliers, expanding your horizons regarding the possibilities in this niche. Regularly updated, Boutique Hotel News features an array of videos, Q&A sessions, reports, supplier guides, and more.

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8. Xotels

<p>Xotels serves as an excellent resource for hotel managers seeking a comprehensive repository of advice. <strong>The platform provides independent hotels with valuable expertise</strong>, empowering them to surpass local competitors, even those affiliated with global hotel chains. In the current highly dynamic and swiftly evolving market, the imperative for independent hotels is to access the requisite tools and guidance, ultimately positioning them as leaders in their respective markets.</p>

Xotels serves as an excellent resource for hotel managers seeking a comprehensive repository of advice. The platform provides independent hotels with valuable expertise, empowering them to surpass local competitors, even those affiliated with global hotel chains. In the current highly dynamic and swiftly evolving market, the imperative for independent hotels is to access the requisite tools and guidance, ultimately positioning them as leaders in their respective markets.

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For Food & Beverage Topics

9. Hotel F&B Magazine

<p>Hotel F&B Magazine's hospitality blog is a standout choice, particularly for its <strong>forward-thinking discussions on food and beverage</strong> within the hospitality sector. Packed with news, trends, reports, and other valuable information, this blog will keep you well-informed about the latest industry happenings.</p>

Hotel F&B Magazine's hospitality blog is a standout choice, particularly for its forward-thinking discussions on food and beverage within the hospitality sector. Packed with news, trends, reports, and other valuable information, this blog will keep you well-informed about the latest industry happenings.

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10. Oracle Food & Beverage Blog

<p>The Oracle Food & Beverage Blog serves as a dynamic <strong>hub of knowledge and insights for professionals in the food and beverage industry. </strong>With a finger on the pulse of the ever-evolving culinary landscape, this blog offers a rich tapestry of articles, tips, and trends, catering to restaurateurs, chefs, and hospitality enthusiasts alike. Whether it's delving into the latest technology innovations, exploring culinary creativity, or sharing best practices for restaurant management, the Oracle Food & Beverage Blog provides a valuable resource to stay informed and inspired in the world of dining and hospitality.</p>

The Oracle Food & Beverage Blog serves as a dynamic hub of knowledge and insights for professionals in the food and beverage industry. With a finger on the pulse of the ever-evolving culinary landscape, this blog offers a rich tapestry of articles, tips, and trends, catering to restaurateurs, chefs, and hospitality enthusiasts alike. Whether it's delving into the latest technology innovations, exploring culinary creativity, or sharing best practices for restaurant management, the Oracle Food & Beverage Blog provides a valuable resource to stay informed and inspired in the world of dining and hospitality.

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For Event Planning

11. BizBash

<p>This site <strong>offers extensive coverage of event planning news, emerging trends, and detailed insights into recent events.</strong> Their event coverage spans fundraisers, trade shows, award ceremonies, new venue launches, and more. Even if events are just a part of your hospitality portfolio, you'll find something valuable in their posts. Additionally, they offer podcasts, webinars, and other resources for inspiration.</p>

This site offers extensive coverage of event planning news, emerging trends, and detailed insights into recent events. Their event coverage spans fundraisers, trade shows, award ceremonies, new venue launches, and more. Even if events are just a part of your hospitality portfolio, you'll find something valuable in their posts. Additionally, they offer podcasts, webinars, and other resources for inspiration.

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12. Skift Meetings

<p>Skift Meetings stands as a comprehensive resource hub catering to professionals in the events and meetings industry. With its inception, Skift Meetings has been a<strong> go-to platform for individuals seeking insights, trends, and invaluable advice on optimizing their event planning and management efforts. </strong>Whether you're organizing events on a local or global scale, Skift Meetings offers a wealth of knowledge to empower your strategies.</p>

Skift Meetings stands as a comprehensive resource hub catering to professionals in the events and meetings industry. With its inception, Skift Meetings has been a go-to platform for individuals seeking insights, trends, and invaluable advice on optimizing their event planning and management efforts. Whether you're organizing events on a local or global scale, Skift Meetings offers a wealth of knowledge to empower your strategies.

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For Specialized Services

13. HLConverge

<p>Safety is a paramount concern when it comes to hosting events and working in hospitality. HL Converge specializes in <strong>providing legal guidance on how to handle safety-related issues that may arise.</strong> While the topics may not be as glamorous as those on other blogs, the information they offer is crucial, covering aspects such as insurance losses and safety guidelines.</p>

Safety is a paramount concern when it comes to hosting events and working in hospitality. HL Converge specializes in providing legal guidance on how to handle safety-related issues that may arise. While the topics may not be as glamorous as those on other blogs, the information they offer is crucial, covering aspects such as insurance losses and safety guidelines.

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14. Xotels Finance & Accounting

<p>The Xotels Hotel Finance & Accounting Blog is a <strong>dedicated resource that provides comprehensive insights into financial management within the hotel industry. </strong>Whether you are a hotel manager, financial professional, or an enthusiast seeking to delve into the intricacies of hotel financial operations, this blog delivers valuable content. With a commitment to staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, this blog equips its readers with the tools and knowledge required to navigate the financial landscape of the hospitality sector effectively.</p>

The Xotels Hotel Finance & Accounting Blog is a dedicated resource that provides comprehensive insights into financial management within the hotel industry. Whether you are a hotel manager, a financial professional, or an enthusiast seeking to delve into the intricacies of hotel financial operations, this blog delivers valuable content. With a commitment to staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, this blog equips its readers with the tools and knowledge required to navigate the financial landscape of the hospitality sector effectively.

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For Marketing Advice

15. Hotel Speak

<p>Hotel Speak, curated by editor Sam Weston, is a valuable resource for <strong>hoteliers and hotel marketers seeking detailed advice</strong>. The platform features contributions from experts in the field who are willing to share their insights and secrets. You'll find in-depth guidance on a wide range of topics, including recent articles on customer experience, email marketing and so much more.</p>

Hotel Speak, curated by editor Sam Weston, is a valuable resource for hoteliers and hotel marketers seeking detailed advice. The platform features contributions from experts in the field who are willing to share their insights and secrets. You'll find in-depth guidance on a wide range of topics, including recent articles on customer experience, email marketing and so much more.

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16. Are Morch

<p>Are Morch, a hotel blogger and social media expert, brings a strong social media focus to his articles, drawing from his extensive experience in this area. In addition to social media tips, he also provides valuable insights on hotel management, leadership, and daily operations, making his blog a <strong>well-rounded resource for hotel professionals looking to enhance their marketing efforts.</strong></p>

Are Morch, a hotel blogger and social media expert, brings a strong social media focus to his articles, drawing from his extensive experience in this area. In addition to social media tips, he also provides valuable insights on hotel management, leadership, and daily operations, making his blog a well-rounded resource for hotel professionals looking to enhance their marketing efforts.

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17. E-Marketing Associates

<p>E-Marketing Associates, a marketing firm specializing in hotels, shares invaluable best practices on its hospitality blog. Since hotels are their primary clients, they offer a <strong>wealth of actionable tips to enhance your hotel's online marketing efforts</strong>, covering platforms like Instagram, Google, Facebook, and more. Unlike other blogs that focus solely on news and trends, E-Marketing Associates provides practical tips that can immediately add value to your website or marketing campaigns.</p>

E-Marketing Associates, a marketing firm specializing in hotels, shares invaluable best practices on its hospitality blog. Since hotels are their primary clients, they offer a wealth of actionable tips to enhance your hotel's online marketing efforts, covering platforms like Instagram, Google, Facebook, and more. Unlike other blogs that focus solely on news and trends, E-Marketing Associates provides practical tips that can immediately add value to your website or marketing campaigns.

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For Hospitality Technologies

18. Hospitality Technology

<p>This resource hub, designed to cater to the needs of hoteliers, restaurateurs, and industry stakeholders, <strong>delves deep into the world of cutting-edge technology solutions</strong> and trends that shape the future of hospitality. Hospitality Technology's content spans a wide spectrum, from highlighting innovative guest service tools to exploring data-driven insights and operational best practices.</p>

This resource hub, designed to cater to the needs of hoteliers, restaurateurs, and industry stakeholders, delves deep into the world of cutting-edge technology solutions and trends that shape the future of hospitality. Hospitality Technology's content spans a wide spectrum, from highlighting innovative guest service tools to exploring data-driven insights and operational best practices.

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19. INTELITY Blog

<p>Catering to industry professionals, hoteliers, and service enthusiasts, this blog is a rich source of insights and expertise in the hospitality technology landscape. <strong>It explores the dynamic intersection of technology and hospitality, offering in-depth articles on topics ranging from guest experience enhancement to smart hotel solutions </strong>for an improved operational efficiency.</p>

Catering to industry professionals, hoteliers, and service enthusiasts, this blog is a rich source of insights and expertise in the hospitality technology landscape. It explores the dynamic intersection of technology and hospitality, offering in-depth articles on topics ranging from guest experience enhancement to smart hotel solutions for an improved operational efficiency.

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20. Advanced Hospitality Technologies

<p>The Advanced Hospitality Technologies blog serves as a valuable resource for hoteliers, restaurateurs, and professionals seeking<strong> to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of hospitality technology</strong>. With a commitment to delivering in-depth knowledge, practical tips, and industry updates, the Advanced Hospitality Technologies blog is an indispensable guide for those looking to harness the power of technology to enhance their operations and guest satisfaction.</p>

The Advanced Hospitality Technologies blog serves as a valuable resource for hoteliers, restaurateurs, and professionals seeking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of hospitality technology. With a commitment to delivering in-depth knowledge, practical tips, and industry updates, the Advanced Hospitality Technologies blog is an indispensable guide for those looking to harness the power of technology to enhance their operations and guest satisfaction.

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