As a leading voice in hospitality and event management, Katarina Railko possesses a unique perspective on the forces shaping the travel industry. Drawing on insights from Phocuswright analysts, she joins us to discuss the near future of travel, a landscape where technology like agentic AI and
The once-distant image of a robotic concierge greeting guests in a hotel lobby is rapidly materializing into a strategic asset for the modern hospitality industry, signaling a profound evolution in guest services. While the concept of humanoid, artificial intelligence-powered agents in hotels has
In the dynamic world of hospitality, the convergence of technology and sustainability is no longer a futuristic concept but a present-day imperative. To navigate this complex landscape, we turn to Katarina Railko, a seasoned expert in the travel and tourism industry. With deep-rooted experience in
The dialogue surrounding artificial intelligence within the hospitality sector has become a complex symphony of high-tech promise and high-touch tradition, where the potential for unprecedented service personalization is met with a deep-seated apprehension of eroding the industry's most valuable
The Houston hospitality landscape, long dominated by large-scale convention hotels and established luxury chains, is experiencing a significant transformation driven by a new wave of thoughtfully curated boutique properties. At the forefront of this movement is Bunkhouse, the Austin-based brand
In a landmark real estate deal that reshapes ownership of a prime Madison Avenue property while simultaneously addressing a dark chapter in its seller's history, the land beneath the iconic Lotte New York Palace hotel has been sold. The Archdiocese of New York completed the all-cash transaction,
