The future of hotels: Creating what’s next
Author Identifier (ORCID)
Erwin Losekoot: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6077-3724
Abstract
This book adopts a timeline approach to explore the future of hotels to 2050 through the lens of hospitality, design, education, workforce dynamics, disruption, innovation, technology and sustainability. It examines how these interconnected domains will shape guest experiences and operational models in the decades ahead. Drawing on insights, led by the Professors of the Hotel Management School Leeuwarden, the research highlights the importance of strategic foresight and interdisciplinary collaboration in navigating emerging challenges. By integrating academic perspectives and industry trends, the work contributes to a deeper understanding of how hotels can evolve into adaptive, resilient and guest-centric environments.
Keywords
Hospitality, hotel management, tourism, innovation, sustainability, guest experience
Document Type
Book
Date of Publication
1-1-2026
Publication Title
The Future of Hotels: Creating What's Next
Publisher
Channel View Publications
School
School of Business and Law
Copyright
subscription content
First Page
3
Last Page
18
Comments
Assen, H., Cavagnaro, E., Losekoot, E., & Yeoman, I. (Eds.). (2026). The future of hotels: Creating what’s next. Channel View Publications. https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.32657596.6