First published in 2007, The Hotel Yearbook (HYB) is a family of publications that call 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.

2025 THEME

NOW. NEXT. BEYOND | Navigating Current Innovation and Future Breakthroughs - HOTEL Yearbook Technology 2025 offers a comprehensive view of the cutting-edge solutions shaping the hospitality industry today while shedding light on transformative technologies just around the corner. Drawing on expertise from hotel brands and operators, solution providers, academics, and other thought leaders, this publication equips stakeholders with practical insights and advice to implement current tech innovations. It prepares them for the next wave of groundbreaking developments that promise to redefine the industry’s future. HYB Technology will launch at HITEC 2025 Indianapolis.

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.

Sample Thought Leadership Article - Guidelines

ARTICLE FORMAT 2: DO’s & DONT'S

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.

Sample DO’s & DON’Ts Article - Guidelines

ARTICLE FORMAT 3: TOP-10 TRENDS

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.

Sample TOP-10 Trends Article - Guidelines

2025 KEY DATES

HOTEL Yearbook Technology 2025 will officially be launched in conjunction with HITEC Indianapolis (June 16 - 19, 2025)

• EDITORIAL DEADLINE: MAY 23rd, 2025

• PUBLICATION DATE: JUNE 16th, 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