2024 THEME

We are thrilled to introduce our 2024 annual yearbook's theme for this year: "Seamless Integration: The Age of Smart Hospitality". This theme is a tribute to the revolutionary shift in the hotel industry, ushered in by groundbreaking technological innovations. It's a journey into how smart technology is seamlessly woven into every aspect of hospitality, creating an unprecedented guest experience, and exploring new tech-based business models, that deliver crucial gains in operating efficiency. From AI-powered personalization to sophisticated contactless services, and from sustainable tech practices to the futuristic use of robotics and virtual reality, this theme is an exploration of the industry's cutting edge.

For our contributors, this represents a unique opportunity to align with the forefront of hotel technology, showcasing your domain expertise and strategic vision to an audience passionate about modern, efficient, and sophisticated hospitality solutions.

For thought-leadership-style articles in the yearbook, we recommend a forward-looking approach, where authors share their personal insights and professional perspectives on future trends and developments in the hotel industry. The article should begin with an engaging introduction that not only outlines the author's viewpoint but also emphasizes the forward-looking angle of the topic. The main body should present a compelling, well-argued opinion, focusing on future projections and possibilities, possibly supported by real-world examples, personal experiences, and relevant industry data. The content must maintain clarity of thought and a logical progression of ideas, addressing both sides of any argument for a balanced perspective, but culminating in a well-defined, forward-looking stance. The conclusion should be strong and reflective, succinctly summarizing the key points and offering a thought-provoking vision for the future. While the tone can be subjective, it should remain professional and respectful, to engage, inform, and stimulate forward-thinking among readers. To ensure the content is concise and impactful, authors should adhere to a set word count limit of 1000 words.

Sample Article - Sample Article (PDF) - Guidelines

The "Do's and Don'ts" article format offers a clear and actionable approach, ideal for conveying best practices and cautionary advice in specific disciplines of the hotel industry. In this format, each article starts with a short introduction that outlines the topic's relevance and sets the goal of providing practical guidelines. The main body is divided into two sections: The Do's and The Don'ts. Each 'Do' details recommended practices, explaining their benefits and why they are essential, while each 'Don't' highlights common mistakes, outlining potential negative impacts and reasons to avoid them. The article concludes with a summary recapping the main points and a final thought that encourages the implementation of the do's and cautious avoidance of the don'ts. HYB aims to maintain a balance between comprehensiveness and readability. To achieve this, we set a guideline of not exceeding 10 points for each category - a maximum of 15 "Do's" and 15 "Don'ts". This approach ensures that the article remains focused and digestible for the reader.

Sample DO’s and DONT’s Article - Guidelines