First published in 2007, The Hotel Yearbook (HYB) is a family of publications that calls upon a wide-ranging group of senior executives, analysts, consultants, and opinion leaders worldwide to give their expert view on "What lies ahead for the global hotel industry?" In The Hotel Yearbook TECHNOLOGY 2025, forward-looking contributors share the key trends and developments that they believe will shape the immediate future of applied technologies in the global hotel business.
2026 Theme: AI EVERYWHERE
The 2026 HOTEL Yearbook Technology edition is fully geared around AI and explores how hospitality technology is preparing for a decade of profound change. With a clear focus on practical impact rather than hype, this edition examines how intelligence is becoming embedded across the hotel technology stack and day-to-day workflows, reshaping operations, revenue, distribution, guest experience, and the back office. It brings together a wide spectrum of contributors, including academics, startups, hotel brands, established solution providers, and industry insiders, offering evidence-led perspectives, real-world lessons, and actionable guidance on what hoteliers should prioritise now to stay competitive in an AI-driven future. The publication will launch at HITEC 2026, San Antonio.
2025 ARTICLE FORMATS
ARTICLE FORMAT 1: THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Showcase your unique perspective and expertise by exploring a key issue or opportunity shaping the hospitality industry. This format allows you to present new ideas, provoke discussion, and demonstrate forward-thinking strategies that can help readers lead the way in their own organizations.
ARTICLE FORMAT 2: DO’s & DONT'S in AI
Provide clear, concise advice by highlighting the best practices to follow—and the common mistakes to avoid. This format is perfect for offering practical tips and guiding readers toward success in a quick, easy-to-digest manner.
ARTICLE FORMAT 3: TOP-10 TRENDS in AI
Spotlight the most impactful developments and innovations currently shaping the hospitality landscape. This format allows you to deliver a high-level overview of emerging trends and innovations, giving readers an essential roadmap for what’s ahead within a specific area of the author's expertise.
2026 KEY DATES
HOTEL Yearbook Technology 2025 will officially be launched in conjunction with HITEC San Antonio (June 15 - 18, 2026)
EDITORIAL DEADLINE: MAY 22nd, 2025
PUBLICATION DATE: JUNE 15th, 2025
COST OF PARTICIPATION
Package 1 - € 2,500 - US$ 2,750 (Article only)
Package 2 - € 5,000.00 - US$ 5,500 (Article + interview+ ad + sponsorship)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Included with package 1:
ONLINE: Article published as part of HYB 2025 TECH Edition - see 2024 edition
PRINT: Article included in printed edition (targeted distribution during HITEC)
PDF: Article downloadable as separate PDF - sample
PDF: Article included in full-edition PDF - sample
PDF: Delivery of our article in PDF for your marketing purposes
HN: Article published on Hospitality Net - sample
HN: Article included in HN daily newsletter - sample
SOCIAL: Easy-to-use tool to share on LinkedIn
SOCIAL: Article to be part of an HYB promotional drive on social media
Included with package 2:
Same features as package 1, PLUS:
SPONSOR LOGO: Logo+link featured throughout publication homepage
SPONSOR LOGO: Logo+link in footer section of ALL HYB articles
FULL-PAGE AD: Integrated into PDF and PRINT editions
INTERVIEW: 10-minute on-booth interview during HITEC Indianapolis
Unlimited license to use yearbook contents for own marketing purposes
Sponsor recognition in related HYB TECH 2025 press releases
Limited to 6 available positions.
REACH
HYB projects a global reach of 100K global readers
HYB's primary distribution channel is Hospitality Net (see stats)
Additional distribution is guaranteed through active promotion during HITEC.
Additional distribution is guaranteed through HYB's partner network
HYB 2025 will be actively promoted on social channels