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LodgIQ’s CEO Vincent Ramelli on Reinventing Hospitality: Data, People and the Future of AI-Driven Hotels

Vincent Ramelli, CEO of LodgIQ, has been at the forefront of hotel technology for decades. In his recent interview for Hospitality Net, he reflects on a career that spans the early days of the internet, the rise of online distribution, and now the integration of generative AI into hotel operations.

We fixed the transient problem. Now it’s time to fix group.

Hoteliers have mastered the art of direct bookings; sophisticated marketing automation, optimized booking engines, and data-driven website design have helped shift share away from OTAs and reclaim control over the guest relationship.

Beyond the Bed: Rethinking Guestrooms for the Year 2075

HITEC is the largest hospitality technology show in the world. I began attending the show when I was an undergraduate student majoring in hospitality.

The Great Hotel Sales Divide: System-First or Proposal-First — Which One Are You?

In hotel groups and event sales, timing is everything. The moment a lead comes in, whether from a meeting planner’s RFP, a trade show connection, or a casual inquiry, the clock starts ticking.

Forecasts are Falling: It’s Time to Look Inward and Refine Your 2026 Plan

The final U.S. hotel performance forecast of 2025 is in – and it’s not the news many hoped for. According to the latest from CoStar and Tourism Economics, both 2025 and 2026 projections have again been downgraded across occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR, signaling a tougher environment ahead.

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PwC UK Hotels Forecast 2025 - 2026: Selective resilience

The UK hotel sector enters 2026 with a sense of resilience and renewed confidence. Despite a backdrop of economic headwinds and rising operational costs, the market continues to demonstrate stability - supported by resilient international demand, event-led travel, and a steady recovery in domestic leisure.

From Sleep to Profit: Why Wellness Investments Are the Quiet Drivers of Hotel Performance

As wellness and recovery continue shaping traveler expectations, sleep quality has become a key factor in hospitality.

Radisson Hotel Group Launches Creator Hub: A Game-Changer for Travel Storytelling

Radisson Hotel Group has introduced Creator Hub, a dynamic platform connecting nano content creators with Radisson Hotels & Resorts across the globe.

Pullman Hotels & Resorts Unveils a New Era

Pullman Hotels & Resorts, part of Accor’s global Premium portfolio, today unveiled its global brand transformation and vision for the future — a milestone designed to inspire, energize and strengthen Pullman’s position as one of the world’s most dynamic hotel brands.

Ascott Launches Holistic Disability Inclusion Playbook For Accommodation Sector, Setting New Hospitality Benchmark

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), has launched the Disability Inclusion Playbook for the Accommodation Sector.

Sommet Education & Tanmeya Capital: Saudi-Swiss Partnership Launched to Build National Talent and Educational Ecosystem in Tourism, Hospitality, and Culinary Arts

Under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Ahmed bin Aqil Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism, a landmark Saudi-Swiss partnership was announced at the "TOURISE 2025" Summit in Riyadh to advance innovation, develop national talent, and build human capital in tourism, hospitality, and culinary arts, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

Zeus International Hotels & Resorts Group presents its new corporate identity marking a new era of growth

ZEUS Hotels & Resorts Group, celebrating a decade of success in the hospitality industry, is entering a new phase as it develops into a comprehensive hospitality brand with a global outlook.

Accor and Mayan Properties Sign Master Development Agreement for Five Hotels in Africa

Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, has signed a master development agreement with Mayan Properties, a subsidiary of Resources Investment, to further expansion across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Alan Chin Appointed Managing Director for Greater China and Mongolia at Kempinski Hotels , Singapore

Jennifer Van Every Appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at Hotel MOHI by Appellation in Morgan Hill - CA, USA

Alfonce McKinney Appointed General Manager at Moxy Atlanta Midtown - GA, USA

Timeless Building, Thoughtful Stays: Kingslane Group Breathes Life Into Hotel Napoleon

NOW OPEN: Lightwell Hotel & Spa in Oregon

Accor Expands West Africa Footprint with landmark signing of Mövenpick and Mövenpick Living Abuja

A New Era of Coastal Grandeur: The Algonquin Resort Embarks on Landmark Transformation

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