Six hospitality groups across five continents share how Cloudbeds' multi-property platform helped them unify operations, automate pricing, and scale portfolios without adding operational complexity.
A leadership consultant argues that adapting to disruption requires actively reworking familiar strategies, citing a hospitality client turnaround built on improved communication, accountability, and proactive leadership.
OTA CEOs at Booking Holdings and Expedia have publicly positioned their companies to own the conversion layer of AI-driven travel discovery, while hotels invest in eligibility infrastructure that feeds demand into OTA-controlled funnels.
Lighthouse research finds 82% of AI hotel recommendations draw from OTAs and editorial media, meaning press coverage in outlets like Condé Nast Traveler now directly drives booking visibility, not just brand awareness.
Hotels must understand three distinct AI visibility layers: model memory, web search, and dynamic data sources, each requiring different strategies and offering different levels of control.
Wednesday circles a familiar tension: travellers happily browse with AI but still book with brands they know. Adobe data shows AI-referred visitors engage longer yet convert 28% less, and 62% double-check on Google first. Marriott signed to build around 100 Series hotels in Greater China, while May trading held steady and resort openings stretched from Malaysia to Costa Rica.
An attendee recap of HSMAI and HITEC in San Antonio finds AI reshaping hotel discovery and commercial alignment, while cautioning operators to prioritize real problems over trend-chasing.
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives earns TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2026, placing it in the top 10% of hotels globally, backed by guest praise for marine experiences, dining, and personalized service.
The article argues that hotel linen management remains stuck on manual counts and clipboard tracking, and makes the case for RFID tagging to deliver item-level visibility, reduce shrinkage, and cut hidden costs.
Las Vegas Sands donates $300,000 to Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth, bringing total contributions to $3.2M since 2014, funding shelter expansion, capacity-building, and statewide advocacy.
Google's AI Max for Search shifts campaign logic from keyword matching to intent-based probabilistic targeting, removing direct marketer control over ads, landing pages, and audience selection.
A hospitality trainer outlines how to teach frontline staff to intentionally project positive energy using proxemics, kinesics, vocalics, and active listening techniques to build guest loyalty.
Report from RHG's Florence summit with 75 pharma and agency experts argues healthcare meetings must shift from logistical execution to structured, methodology-driven systems with measurable outcomes.
Blue Flag Capital and Collared Martin Hospitality open two new Faraway-branded hotels in Sag Harbor, NY (67 rooms) and Jackson Hole, WY (90 rooms, 48 residences), marking the brand's first expansion beyond New England.
Marriott and CG Hospitality Global will jointly develop around 100 Series by Marriott hotels in Greater China over 10 years, with four Arro Khampa boutique resorts joining the portfolio by end of 2026.
Drawing on Amadeus survey data from 500 hotel leaders globally and 100 in APAC, this viewpoint argues hotels must sequence data unification, AI integration, and human orchestration to turn 2026 cost and tech pressures into competitive advantage.
Canada's May 2026 ADR rose 9.5% and RevPAR 10.5% year over year, with Quebec and Montreal leading gains driven by the Canadian Grand Prix moving from June to May.
U.S. hotel occupancy reached 65.7% in May 2026, with RevPAR up 4.0% year over year; Las Vegas led Top 25 Markets with a 17.9% RevPAR gain driven by event demand.
Adobe May 2026 data shows AI-referred travel site visitors engage 70% longer and bounce 41% less, yet convert 28% less, with 62% of consumers immediately Googling AI recommendations before booking.
An industry strategist argues AI will shrink headcount but raise wages for remaining frontline roles by 18–30%, creating a bimodal industry split between tech-led back-of-house and human-led guest experience.