GLOBAL REPORT—Hotel News Now is celebrating its 10th anniversary by looking back at important events that have helped shape the hotel industry in the past decade.
Starting on 17 September, which marks HNN’s official anniversary, we’ll be reflecting on the last 10 years by looking back on important stories from the past decade and hearing from hoteliers who experienced the highs and lows to remember events and topics that have—and might still be—affecting the industry today.
Start with the introduction blog below from HNN’s Editorial Director Jeff Higley and check back every Monday for the next 10 weeks to reflect on classic content from 2008 to 2017.
Thank you for reading over the years, and in years to come!
-The HNN Editorial Staff
Decade of coverage aptly shows HNN’s mission, style
Hoteliers around the globe reflect on Great Recession
What US hoteliers learned from the 2008 recession
Recession, uncertainty headline hotel industry’s 2008
Hope in 2009 was that hotel industry had hit bottom
Hoteliers slightly more positive in 2010
Signs of life paved the way for waves of deals in 2011
In 2012, hoteliers dealt with post-recession anxiety
Optimism grows as economy, industry improve in 2013
Hotel industry enjoys continued growth through 2014
Hotel industry consolidation wave crested in 2015
2016: The impact of Marriott-Starwood, Trump, Brexit
Disaster impact rippled through the industry in 2017
A look back, 10 bold predictions and Bill Murray movies