Back in 2016, we shared a list of hospitality websites worth bookmarking. As the industry continues to raise the bar, we’ve updated this list with resources that help hospitality professionals stay informed, confident, and ahead of what’s next.
This refreshed collection brings together hospitality websites that matter today - from industry news and insights to professional development, operations, and guest experience tools.
Whether you’re running a hotel, managing a restaurant, or building a career in hospitality, these are sites worth keeping close.
Why bookmarking the right hospitality websites matter
Hospitality moves fast. New guest expectations, staffing challenges, technology shifts, and operational pressures mean staying informed isn’t optional – it’s essential.
The right resources can help you:
- Spot industry trends before they impact your business
- Improve service standards and team performance
- Make more confident operational decisions
- Keep learning without adding more complexity to your day
That’s why this list focuses on practical value, not just popularity.
Hospitality industry news and trends
These websites are trusted sources for staying up to date with what’s happening across hotels, restaurants, and the wider hospitality industry.
1. Hospitality Net
Global hospitality news covering hotels, technology, development, and leadership.
2. Hotel Management
In-depth reporting on hotel operations, investment, and strategy.
3. Hotel Dive
Clear, easy-to-digest analysis on hotel industry challenges and trends.
4. The Caterer
A long-standing publication covering foodservice, hotels, and hospitality careers.
5. Hotel Online
Daily news focused on hotel performance, development, and market movements.
6. Lodging Magazine
Practical insights into hotel leadership, operations, and innovation.
Hospitality insights, data, and research
For operators and leaders who want more than headlines, these platforms provide deeper insights and benchmarking.
1. Skift
Trend forecasting and research for hospitality, travel, and tourism.
2. PhocusWire
Focused on travel and hospitality technology, distribution, and innovation.
3. AirDNA
Useful insights into short-term rental and accommodation performance.
Professional development and hospitality training
Learning remains one of the biggest drivers of confidence, retention, and service quality in hospitality.
1. Typsy
Online hospitality training designed to build skills, confidence, and career momentum – without pulling teams off the floor.
2. eHotelier
Articles, insights, and training resources for hospitality professionals.
3. Institute of Hospitality
Professional standards, resources, and learning for hospitality leaders.
4. FutureLearn
Hospitality and business courses from global education providers.
5. Hospitality Net Education
Learning resources and industry knowledge in one place.
Operations, technology and marketing resources
These websites help hospitality businesses operate more efficiently and communicate more effectively.
1. Hotel Tech Report
Technology insights, product comparisons, and industry analysis.
2. HubSpot
While not hospitality-specific, its marketing insights remain highly relevant for hotels and restaurants.
3. Revinate
Insights into guest communication, loyalty, and reputation management.
4. SevenRooms
Resources on reservations, guest data, and service personalization.
5. Skift
Trend forecasting and research for hospitality, travel, and tourism.
Guest experience and booking insights
Understanding how guests discover, review, and book hospitality experiences is critical.
1. Tripadvisor
Reviews, insights, and traveller behavior trends.
2. Booking.com
Valuable for understanding booking trends and guest expectations.
3. Expedia Group
Industry insights and market data across accommodation and travel.
4. Tripping.com
Aggregated vacation rental listings and market trends.
Leadership, culture, and service excellence
Hospitality success is driven by people. These sites focus on leadership, culture, and service quality.
1. Harvard Business Review
Timeless leadership insights applicable to hospitality teams.
2. McKinsey & Company
Research and thinking on operations, people, and customer experience.
3. Gallup Workplace
Data-backed insights into engagement, performance, and retention.
4. Forbes Travel Guide
Service standards and guest experience inspiration.
Food, beverage, and restaurant-focused resources
1. Restaurant Business
News, trends, and insights for restaurant operators.
2. Eater
Cultural trends shaping dining and hospitality.
3. Nation's Restaurant News
Operational and leadership insights for foodservice businesses.
4. The Drinks Business
Coverage of wine, spirits, and beverage trends impacting hospitality.
Hospitality is built on constant learning, awareness, and adaptability. Bookmarking the right websites won’t solve every challenge—but it will give you better information, stronger ideas, and more confidence in the decisions you make every day.
Save this list, share it with your team, and revisit it often. The industry won’t slow down – but with the right resources, you’ll always be one step ahead.