Opinion Articles

The Next Shift in AI Distribution: From MCP to A2A, and Why It Matters for Hotels

Over the past year, we’ve all been talking (and hearing) a lot about MCP, the Model Context Protocol. It’s the new standard introduced by Anthropic and now being adopted by OpenAI and Google — essentially a new, more intelligent way for AI models to connect to real-world data and tools.

What I’d Tell My Younger Self: 5 Lessons from 20 Years in Hospitality Tech

Twenty years ago, I walked into Visual Matrix with an IT background, no hospitality experience, and no real idea what I was getting into.

AI’s new gatekeepers: How Booking.com and Expedia are hijacking the future of travel

Just days into OpenAI’s new app marketplace, Booking.com and Expedia have seized a commanding lead. They’re not just experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI).

Leveraging Mentorship for Hospitality Career and Industry Advancement

When Dana Kelly, Owner of Penrose Hospitality Solutions, found herself wanting to pivot her career from working in behavioral health to a role in the hospitality industry, she didn’t know where to start.

FIFA World Cup 2026 hospitality update: Minimum stays delay bookings, as U.S. room pricing trails co-hosts

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the largest ever, spanning three countries, 16 host cities and 48 teams competing in 72 group-stage matches across North America.

Today's News

Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 24 October 2025

Japan-based Daiwa House REIT Investment Corporation (“Daiwa House REIT”), a real estate investment trust sponsored by Daiwa House Industry, is set to acquire the 280-key Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nishi-Shinjuku from Japan-based Fuyo General Lease Co., Ltd.

Hilton Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Stays Across South East Asia

As World Sustainability Day approaches on 29 October, Hilton is reaffirming its commitment to redefining sustainable travel with impactful initiatives across South East Asia.

Welcoming Travelers to Shura Island: The Beating Heart of The Red Sea

Set among coral reefs, turquoise lagoons, and soft white sands, Shura Island opens as the beating heart of The Red Sea, the place where the destination truly comes alive.

AHLA Names 2025’s Top General Managers at The Hospitality Show

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced its 2025 General Managers of the Year Awards during The Hospitality Show in Denver, Colorado.

Karan Mahesh Receives 2025 Rising Star Award Asia Pacific

The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC), in partnership with the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) awarded Karan Mahesh, Senior Sales – South & Southeast Asia, STR CoStar, with the Rising Star Award Asia Pacific during the HICAP event on 22 October 2025.

2025 HFTP Annual Convention Showcases the Best of the Association: Professional Education, Leadership, and Networking

Last week, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) hosted its signature education and membership event, the HFTP Annual Convention.

Chad Fletcher Appointed Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales at BWH Hotels in Phoenix - AZ, USA

Jennifer Edwards Appointed Operations Excellence Director at Premier Inn Middle East

Brian Bradford Appointed SVP, Hospitality Finance at TPG Hotels & Resorts in McKinney - TX, USA

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Debuts Reimagined Chelsea Tower Penthouse Suites

Shangri-La and Traders Hongqiao Airport Hotels Debut at Shanghai Transportation Hub

IHG Hotels & Resorts Brings Crowne Plaza to Heart of Parramatta

Today's Supplier News

How sustainable in-room amenity kits make everyday comfort eco-conscious and memorable

48% of Thai Hoteliers Report Missing Revenue Opportunities Weekly Due to Lack of Responsiveness: SiteMinder Research

Maestro PMS Powers Four of Conde’ Nast Traveler’s ‘Top 15 Best New England Resorts’ in the USA

100th Sonesta Chooses Visual Matrix PMS

Mews Accelerates the Dawn of Agentic Hospitality with Acquisition of DataChat, a leading generative AI analytics platform

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