Conversational AI is poised to disrupt OTA dominance by enabling natural-language hotel search, but current ARI-based distribution infrastructure lacks the data granularity needed to deliver meaningful results.
Friday brought hospitality.today's argument that hotel websites have shifted from discovery to verification tools as AI drives initial consideration, Pertlink's data showing only 6% of hotels appear consistently in AI recommendations with 82% of cited content sourced from OTAs, and The Sales Leadership Brief on AI eroding the critical thinking skills of junior sales reps before they can develop them. WTTC's £14.4bn UK tourist tax warning, Savills naming the UK Europe's most liquid hotel market, and nine property announcements closed the week.
The Routledge Handbook on Regenerative Tourism and Hospitality, co-edited by the author, challenges hospitality to account for natural and community systems before they fail, not after.
Nagoya hotel rates for the week of Sept 21 hit JPY 48,399, 123% above the city's 2026 annual average, driven by inventory removal for athletes rather than a major demand surge.
A USHCC/Airbnb-commissioned poll of 1,516 U.S. adults finds 76% of Latino adults view short-term hosting as a practical income supplement, with retirement security and multigenerational wealth as key motivators.
Soro Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals, is a 94-room upscale hotel in Sorø, Denmark, part of Radisson Hotel Group. Located amidst vineyards, forests, and lakes in the heart of Zealand, the hotel offers a tranquil countryside retreat, only a one-hour train ride away from the bustling city life in Copenhagen.
WTTC warns uncapped overnight visitor levies in England could cut international visitor spending by up to £14.4bn in 2027, with 29% of key-market travellers considering alternative destinations.
Shiji Horizon's Natalie Kimball breaks down Google's AI Mode booking launch and what it means for hotel distribution, direct booking strategy, and content accuracy.
Designed in harmony with the Ayung River valley, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan has long blurred the line between nature and architecture. Building on that vision, the Resort now unveils seven newly reimagined suites, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Ayung River valley and handcrafted Balinese details bring a fresh sense of place.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of Naples Grande Beach Resort, which will join the Signia Hilton portfolio as Signia Hilton Naples Grande Beach Resort. The signing is part of the brand’s strong growth trajectory and continued expansion into irreplaceable destinations, signaling a new chapter in Signa Hilton’s evolution into luxury destinations for travelers pursuing their ambitions, passions and celebrations. The 474-room resort, inclusive of 50 villas, will become the first Signia Hilton on Florida's Gulf Coast, introducing the brand's distinctive luxury experience to one of the country’s most sought-after destinations. Signia Hilton Naples Grande Beach Resort is now accepting reservations on Hilton.com for stays beginning January 1, 2027.
Canopy Deer Valley has officially opened its doors, marking the brand's first hotel in Utah and welcoming guests to Deer Valley East Village. Developed by Extell Development Company, this 180-room lifestyle hotel brings Canopy Hotels—Hilton’s lifestyle hotel brand that boasts inviting design, elevated food & beverage programming and crafted guest touchpoints—to the country's premier mountain destination.
Radisson Blu Mall of America today announced the completion of a full renovation across all 500 guestrooms and 13 floors. The project, four years in development and designed by global firm Baskervill, is the property's most significant update since the hotel opened.
Navera Phuket – MGallery Collection will open its doors in the fourth quarter of 2026, introducing a new era of locally-inspired luxury hospitality to Phuket, one of the world's most sought-after destinations. Sculpted into a secluded hillside on the island's sunset coast, this elegant boutique resort will invite guests to sail into serenity as it showcases the rich seafaring heritage of the "Pearl of the Andaman."
A disciplined, model-driven framework for hotel brand selection, covering full fee stack analysis, validated RevPAR lift, labor market fit, PIP costs, and franchise agreement negotiation.
Omni Hotels & Resorts announced that reservations are now live for the brand’s first luxury property in Mexico, Omni Pontoque at Punta de Mita. Set to open in Spring 2027, Omni Pontoque is nestled between the mountains and white-sand beaches of Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit, surrounded by lush tropical landscape.
Development of Ecuador’s first Novotel is moving forward as one of the country’s most significant new internationally branded hotel investments. With an estimated investment of US$8 million, the hotel will feature 74 guestrooms and will become one of the first major projects supporting NexGen Hospitality’s growth and expansion strategy in Ecuador’s hotel sector.
UK hotel transactions reached £2.1bn in H1 2026, a £500m year-on-year increase, with London alone accounting for £1.4bn and attracting buyers from Spain, Italy, Israel, Singapore, and domestic sources.
Remington Hospitality adds the 358-room Hyatt Regency Long Island to its third-party managed portfolio, citing the property's demand drivers and opportunities to improve operational and commercial performance.
Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) and AICA Properties today announced the signing of METT Ksamil, marking the brand's debut in Albania and a new address on one of the fastest-growing destinations along Europe's Mediterranean coastline.
The GSA raised the standard CONUS lodging allowance from $110 to $113 for FY2027, with the 7-year trend showing 18% standard rate growth and over 100% growth in markets like New York City.