#246: 2026 Hospitality Industry Outlook, 5 Trends to Watch, Hotel Bathroom Backlash, & Mews Funding | January Hot Topics
The Modern Hotelier · David Millili & Steve Carran
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Show Notes
Join Steve Carran and David Millili as he welcomes Jon Bumhoffer, producer of The Modern Hotelier, for a deep dive into hospitality trends and industry forecasts for 2026.
In this episode, we break down everything hotel owners, operators, and travelers need to know—from group business rebounds, rising labor costs, and food & beverage innovations, to AI-driven bookings, lifestyle brands, and the latest in hotel tech investments.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Food & beverage shifts: pop-ups, healthy options, and tech-driven dining experiences
- Rising labor and operational costs impacting the hospitality industry
- AI in travel: how large language models are reshaping hotel bookings
- Hotel tech spotlight: MEWS secures $300M funding and what this means for cloud PMS
- Controversial hotel design trends: the debate over doorless bathrooms
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Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gDHkSaG0Wu0
Links:
- 2026 US Industry Forecast
- 5 Trends to watch in 2026
- MEWS Secures $300 Million in Funding
- U.S. Hotel Bathroom “Privacy Backlash” Goes Viral
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