HVS forecasts strong fall 2026 U.S. hotel performance driven by ADR gains, with occupancy still ~2 points below 2019 norms, rising cap rates, and outsourced staffing becoming an industry norm.
Hotel Zephyr's GM details how Canary's AI Voice handled 800+ calls in a single month, cutting hold times and freeing staff, while Dynamic Upsells generate $130K in annual ancillary revenue.
A reflective post-event piece on Destination AI 2026, noting broad hotel industry readiness for AI but a persistent gap in practical implementation knowledge.
The Warbler Hotel opens on St. Charles Avenue in the Garden District from a group of native New Orleanians, intentionally designed as a local gathering place on one of the city's most iconic avenues. The six-story hotel transforms the former Trolley Stop Cafe site, a beloved St. Charles Avenue diner that served locals and visitors for 26 years, into 58 guestrooms, destination dining, and a rooftop social space built with the intention of immersing travelers and locals in the spirit of New Orleans.
Cushman & Wakefield argues that rising capital costs, operational complexity, and earlier exit planning are collapsing the traditional linear hotel investment lifecycle into a continuous, interconnected cycle of decisions.
Tuesday brought Henri Roelings reporting that Kempinski CEO Barbara Muckermann and at least six C-suite executives have departed as shareholders explore a potential sale of the 74-property group, Jill Dassen's Destination AI Forum 2026 recap finding broad AI readiness but a persistent implementation gap, and Terence Ronson's 2027 AI budgeting framework built around usage-based cost tracking. Hilton moves to Nasdaq, Cloudbeds integrates with Meta's Muse, and ten property announcements rounded out the session.
A detailed recap of Destination AI Summit 2026 in Washington D.C., covering key sessions on AI adoption, distribution visibility, frontline gaps, and insights from major hotel brands including Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, and Wyndham.
Opinion piece arguing that luxury hotels lose repeat guests not to competitors but when personal knowledge of those guests disappears with departing staff, eroding the relationship that protected rate.
Mandarin Oriental's MO.RE platform sets a 2050 net-zero pathway, introduces climate-risk profiling per hotel, and commits to biodiversity, cultural heritage, and community programs across its portfolio.
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur unveils its newly renovated and reimagined collection of Serviced Apartments, introducing a refined approach to residential living within the prestigious KLCC precinct.
Kempinski's CEO Barbara Muckermann and at least six other C-suite executives have departed, as shareholders explore a potential sale of the 74-property luxury group.
Terence Ronson outlines a 2027 AI budgeting framework for hoteliers, covering usage-based cost tracking, workforce investment, rolling forecasts, and governance tools like Decision Envelopes and AI Override Rates.
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero, a Michelin Two-Key hotel, is pleased to announce the debut of its redesigned Landmark Suite, an elevated residential-style retreat in the heart of San Francisco. Reimagined to offer the flexibility of a two-bedroom-style suite, the expansive suite welcomes guests into a refined setting to stay—where space, privacy, and breathtaking views intersect.
Hilton will move its stock listing from NYSE to Nasdaq effective Nov. 5, 2026, citing alignment with its growth ambitions and positioning among the world's most innovative companies.
Hilton and Scandic Hotels Group signed a multi-year strategic agreement to develop Hilton-branded properties across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland, with a 284-room Copenhagen airport hotel slated to open in 2029.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Centric Downtown St. Louis, the first Hyatt Centric hotel in the state of Missouri. Located at 1501 Washington Avenue, the historic hotel puts guests in the heart of downtown St. Louis, with the Gateway Arch, Busch Stadium, City Museum, Forest Park, America’s Center Convention Complex and MetroLink all within easy reach. Housed in a 1910 building that helped shape Washington Avenue’s role in the city’s garment and footwear industry, Hyatt Centric Downtown St. Louis uniquely connects guests with the city’s rich history.
Two hospitality social ventures, Albergo Etico and Label Gamelle, show how business models can embed social inclusion as a driver of profitability rather than a trade-off against it.
Tivoli Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of Tivoli LA VIE Muscat Hotel & Residences, a new urban destination in Oman's capital featuring 79 rooms and suites and 21 serviced apartments, a diverse collection of restaurants and bars, the first Anantara Spa in Muscat, a rooftop infinity pool, extensive meeting and event facilities, and direct access to the championship golf course at LA VIE Country Club.
Park Hyatt Milan's Head Chef Joshua Acquaviva will bring Neapolitan-rooted Italian cooking to Alila Kothaifaru Maldives for a ten-day residency at Pibati Sul Mare, including intimate pizza-making sessions for up to eight guests.
Internationally recognised hospitality brand Oakwood is expanding its Australian footprint, with bookings now open for the new 122-room Oakwood Epping Melbourne ahead of its opening on 2 November. The property will become Oakwood’s second Australian location, joining Oakwood Premier Melbourne, with Oakwood Premier Adelaide set to open in late 2027.