Inn-Flow Expands Executive Leadership Team with Key Product and Customer Experience Appointments
Inn-Flow hired Lee Bridges as CPO and Daniel Scagnelli as SVP of Customer Experience to accelerate product innovation and customer value delivery.
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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.
How hoteliers should rethink the threat posed by short term rentals
The piece argues STRs are opportunistic competitors that can serve as valuable demand indicators rather than existential threats to hotels.
By Daniel Foreman, Commercial Strategist, Lighthouse
Nominations Open for the 2026 ALIS CALA Rising Star Award to be presented at ALIS CALA
ISHC and The BHN Group seek nominations for professionals 35 and under working in Caribbean and Latin America hospitality markets.
Noble Continues Expansion of Branded Long-Term Accommodations Platform with 14-Property Portfolio Acquisition
Noble acquired 14 Woodspring Suites properties across high-growth U.S. markets at below replacement cost to scale its branded long-term accommodations platform.
HEI Assumes Management of a Portfolio of Four Marriott-Branded Hotels in Orlando, Florida
HEI takes over management of 1,590 rooms across four Marriott-branded properties near Disney, including a Sheraton undergoing renovation.
IHCL to Acquire Controlling Stake in Brij Hotels; Strengthens Leadership in India’s Leisure Tourism
IHCL acquires 51% of Brij Hospitality for ₹undisclosed amount, adding 22 boutique properties to reach 610 total hotels.
Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming Sustain Commitment to Prevent Human Trafficking in the Hospitality Industry with New Global Initiatives and Expanded Programs
Hard Rock expands anti-trafficking programs with 143,510 trained team members, reaching 3.2 million students through education and adding 10 new properties to their intervention network.
Japanese Brand MIMARU to Offer Sumitomo Corporation’s “Any Wear, Anywhere” Clothing-Sharing Service for Inbound Family Travelers
The three-month trial launches January 2026, targeting families who struggle with packing seasonal clothing and oversized luggage for Japan trips.
TrustYou Strengthens APAC Leadership with Two Senior Hires to Accelerate Hospitality AI Adoption
TrustYou hired Jenna Xue and Jasmine Leong to lead APAC marketing and business development as part of doubled regional investment.
Why 2026 Will Force a Redesign of Pay, Incentives, and Performance Expectations
AETHOS argues wage inflation, pay transparency laws, and outdated bonus structures require hotels to redesign compensation by 2026 to retain critical talent.
By Matt Peterson, Managing Director, AETHOS Consulting Group
Lake.com Hits 40,000 Properties, Making Waterfront Getaways Easier to Find Worldwide
The specialized vacation rental platform grew from 30,000 to 40,000 properties this year, with Italy and Croatia leading at 10,000 listings each.
Hospitality as a force for good: lessons from a refugee
Syrian-Armenian refugee Armen Melkonian shares how hospitality principles guided his journey from war-torn Syria to hotel industry success in the Netherlands.
What was the impact of regulation on short-term rental markets in 2025?
The analysis covers regulatory impacts across NYC, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Istanbul, Florence, and Dubai, showing varied market responses with supply adjustments and pricing moderation in 2025.
By Joe Hanly, Writer and Content Creator, Lighthouse
Hyatt Completes $2.0 Billion Sale of Playa’s Owned Real Estate Portfolio to Tortuga
The $2B deal allows Hyatt to maintain management of 13 Caribbean resorts while shedding real estate ownership, with Hurricane Melissa forcing seven Jamaica properties to close until Q4 2026.
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.
A year in review...aka. how we survived another year without losing our minds
The article reflects on how revenue management evolved from a functional role to a survival skill, while highlighting the persistent challenge of human alignment over technology.
By Fabian Bartnick, Founder, Infinito
How agentic AI solutions are structured
The article uses emergency department analogies to explain agentic AI architecture and warns that rapid adoption without proper governance creates compliance and cost risks.
AI hiring is here. It’s making companies — and job seekers — miserable
Research on tens of thousands of job applications shows AI-generated cover letters led to lower hiring rates and reduced starting wages as companies lost confidence in application materials.
Cheers to 25 Years of Gratitude and Growth
Agency founder DJ Vallauri reflects on 25 years of business growth, thanking long-term team members and hotel partners while highlighting $6,000+ in charitable donations.