We didn't go to HITEC 2026 for the demos. We went for the conversations. We sat down with exhibitors right there on the show floor. No script, no prepared questions, just one starting point: tell us what you do, in plain language. This is where it went with Jerimi Ford, Chief Innovation Officer at Actabl, and Rob Bahl, SVP AI Asset Management at Actabl, who'd recently joined the tech company from Marriott.
Inn-Flow is showcasing expanded AI and automation capabilities at HITEC 2026, including a new procurement module from its Lilo acquisition, an AI-assisted inventory tool, and proactive BI alerts for accounting and labor.
Actabl's forward-deployed engineering program embeds its engineers inside hotel companies to build custom AI, analytics, and data solutions on top of its unified platform, backed by a U.S.-patented data normalization method.
The company will demonstrate AI-powered accounting and labor management tools at Booth #2007, targeting AAHOA's hotel owner community.
Gujrathi brings 20+ years of B2B SaaS experience and will oversee engineering, product, and data operations as Otelier modernizes its platform.
Analysis shows Park City's 3,000-room hotel pipeline is supported by Deer Valley's expansion to 20,000 skiable acres, creating lodging density comparable to Colorado ski markets.
Meyer Jabara Hotels will educate executives on how AI agents are reshaping hotel booking behavior and the digital infrastructure required to remain visible.
The coalition collected nearly double the required signatures to qualify the measure for the November 2026 ballot, targeting LA's $742 million tax burden on business revenues.
Hartford lost 1,300 hotel rooms since 2019, forcing the convention center to relocate major events like the NERVA tournament to Providence due to insufficient lodging capacity.
AWH Partners announced today the acquisition of the Hotel Trio Healdsburg, a 122-key, all-suite hotel in the heart of Sonoma wine country. Since opening in 2018, the soft-branded Residence Inn has distinguished itself as the only Marriott-branded property in northern Sonoma and the second largest hotel in Healdsburg, one of the region's most sought-after leisure destinations.
The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 7 February. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Analysis from MBA CREF conference shows debt markets dominating hospitality finance, with lenders cautious but available for stabilized assets despite higher borrowing costs.
STR/Tourism Economics projects 0.6% RevPAR growth for 2026, driven by modest demand recovery and 2026 FIFA World Cup impact offsetting continued economic headwinds.
GBTA survey of 571 professionals shows 78% are concerned about proposed ESTA changes, with 43% more likely to hold meetings outside the U.S.
Dreamscape Hospitality announced today that it has assumed management of three Marriott-branded hotels across Oklahoma and Louisiana, further expanding its national portfolio and strengthening its presence within the Marriott brand.
The invitation-only symposium on February 19, 2026 will focus on AI integration in luxury hospitality marketing and revenue optimization strategies.
California-based law firm shortens name to JMM as part of strategic rebranding entering 45th year, with leadership changes coming.
Circa moves three downtown Vegas properties including historic Golden Gate to Infor's cloud platform for real-time operations and future scalability.
Dallas leads with 193 pipeline projects, while Phoenix tops under-construction activity with 35 active projects totaling 4,829 rooms.
Survey of hundreds of hotel owners shows 98% have begun incorporating AI, but only 32% have embedded it across most operations, with data security and integration costs as top barriers.