The document discusses recent trends in the global hospitality industry. It notes that hospitality and travel are growing industries that provide jobs and opportunities. New innovations like "fly dining", where guests have a meal in a restaurant lifted by crane, are creating new potential. The objectives are to understand latest hospitality trends, promote smart hotels in India, and influence of social media. It reviews literature on changes in hospitality driven by technology and online reviews. Recent trends discussed include event tourism and using natural resources for tourism. The conclusion is that social media, technology, and education are changing the industry, with challenges around staff retention and around-the-clock operations.