Stonebridge Adds Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe, to Its Managed Portfolio
Stonebridge will manage all operations at the 335-room lakefront resort in Montgomery, Texas, strengthening its partnership with the Margaritaville brand.
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Hotel Industry Testifies Before Congress on How Franchising Creates Small Business Success
Hotel franchise owner Tina Patel testified before Congress supporting the American Franchise Act, which would establish a joint employer definition to protect the franchise model.
What Hotel Investors Need to Know About Agentic Hotel Distribution in 2026
By 2026, AI-native distribution systems that autonomously decide pricing and channel strategy will become essential infrastructure, directly impacting hotel asset valuations and cash flow predictability.
By Brad Brewer, Chief AI Officer, Agentic Hospitality
The Future of Luxury Is Personal: Highlights from the International Luxury Hotel Association's Luxury Hospitality Conference, INSPIRE Las Vegas
The International Luxury Hotel Association's Las Vegas conference explored how technology can enhance rather than replace human connection, with sessions covering AI automation, investment trends, and the evolution of personalized luxury service.
Inn-Flow Captures Top Honors in 2026 HotelTechAwards as the Industry Leader in Hotel Accounting and Workforce Management Technology Solutions
Inn-Flow won first place in both Hotel Accounting Software and Workforce Management categories, advancing from second and third place rankings in 2025.
Agentic Hospitality Names David Wiley VP of Sales to Accelerate AI-Native Distribution for Hoteliers in 2026
Wiley brings 25 years of sales experience, including Disney and Microsoft roles, to lead customer growth as booking shifts to AI-driven discovery.
First Hospitality’s Outlook: What’s Next for Hotel Stays in 2026
First Hospitality outperformed industry benchmarks in 2025 with +3% occupancy growth and plans AI-driven search optimization tools for 2026.
Houston Hotel Submarket Performance: Nominal Gains and Real-Dollar Context
HVS analysis shows Houston hotel submarkets posted 15% RevPAR growth in 2024 but remain only modestly above 2019 levels when adjusted for inflation.
By Bunmi Oyinloye, Senior Vice President, Leader - Houston Office, Houston, HVS
Game-changing metrics: How Super Bowl LX will shape San Francisco’s hotel market
Hotels expect ADR to rise 37% and RevPAR to jump 47% in February 2026, though occupancy will trail 2016 levels due to larger supply.
Black Representation in Hospitality Leadership Remains Low at Just 9.5%
Analysis of BLS data reveals Black professionals declined from 11.3% to 9.5% of hospitality leadership roles between 2022-2024, with only 2.1% holding director-to-CEO positions.
Destination AI Announces Third Annual Hospitality Summit, Expanding in Response to Industry Demand
The 2026 summit expands to 1.5 days on September 29-30 in Washington D.C., targeting senior hospitality executives and technology decision-makers.
New Chair: CHLA Advocacy Critical for California Hotels' Future
Kristi Allen of Ensemble Allen will lead the association's efforts against predatory lawsuits and wage mandates affecting 6,000+ California hotels.
Colliers releases report on 2026 Commercial Real Estate Outlook
Colliers forecasts U.S. commercial real estate recovery in 2026 with 15-20% transaction growth, office vacancy dropping below 18%, and hospitality supply growing 1.3%.
HCN to Showcase Breakthrough Business Model at Nevada Hotel & Lodging Assn. Tech Conference
HCN offers hotels tablet technology at no cost through a revenue-sharing model with advertising partnerships, featuring AI concierge and mobile integration.
How Hotels Can Be Advocates and Help Prevent Trafficking
The article provides hotels with practical steps to train staff on recognizing trafficking signs and establishing reporting protocols to protect guests and avoid legal liability.
By Lori Cohen, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Protect All Children from Trafficking (PACT)