Brain spa, demo luxury and people play are just a few of the top trends highlighted by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) in a list of key influencers for 2012 and beyond.

This extract from the annual Hotel Yearbook lists the eight trends for the hotel industry in 2012.

The latest meeting trends from Benchmark Hospitality International.

HMA highlights some of the main findings from the glut of 2012 travel and hospitality industry trend reports.

Top trends from Las Vegas and the 2012 Consumer Electronics show.

HTNG’s Doug Rice, hospitality technology consultant Terence Ronson, and Movenpick VP technology and systems Roger MacFarlaine give their tips for the biggest hotel technology trends over the next 12 months.

Hong Kong hotel management company lists the ways it expects Chinese Gen Y will influence and change the sector.

The last month has seen the usual slew of predictions from travel industry think tanks and consultancies. HMA highlights some of the main findings.

Mark Johnson, CEO of loyalty association Loyalty 360, explains why more than ever in 2011, creating loyal, engaged customers will be essential and lists the top trends to observe.

This white paper from HVS looks at trends and opportunities for the hospitality sector in India.