Efteling raises the bar for guest experience with Mews’ open API platform
Efteling's four hotel properties now use Mews' API to deliver digital room keys, automated check-in, and integrated park access through mobile devices.
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Duetto announces global summit for hospitality leaders on profitability and revenue performance
Duetto will host its inaugural PERFORM summit on April 16, 2026 in Florida, focusing on profit optimization as the industry shifts beyond room revenue.
AI Hotel Review Response Platform Rebyū Anticipates Cornell University Research on Iterative Prompting and Sampling
Cornell research validates Rebyū's multi-iteration AI approach for hotel review responses, showing structured prompting outperforms single-shot generation.
Hyatt Announces Extended Suspension of Operations for Jamaica Resorts Following Hurricane Melissa
Seven Hyatt resorts will remain closed for nearly two years to complete extensive repairs and upgrades following Hurricane Melissa damage.
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.
Luxury with soul: Jordi Caralt on redefining hospitality through emotion and purpose
Jordi Caralt, Corporate GM of Hidden Hotels with 30+ years experience, discusses transforming luxury hospitality through emotional connections, authentic experiences, and values-driven leadership over material excess.
Hampton by Hilton Set for India Expansion with First Five Hotel Signings in Partnership with NILE Hospitality
Five Hampton by Hilton hotels totaling 350+ keys will open across Amritsar, Vrindavan, Raipur, and Lonavala within two years under a licensing deal with NILE Hospitality.
OTH Hotels Resorts Expands Pennsylvania Footprint with Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh South
OTH Hotels Resorts adds the 179-room Crowne Plaza in Pittsburgh's South Hills to its growing East Coast portfolio.
Swire Hotels: “Houses, Not Hotels” and the Art of Staying Different
Swire Hotels' managing director discusses the company's 'Houses, not Hotels' philosophy, expansion to 15-18 properties by 2030, and growth in Chinese domestic travel demand.
Qatar hotel performance jumped during eventful November
CoStar data shows Qatar hotels achieved 83.9% occupancy in November 2025, with Formula 1 and Doha Film Festival driving the highest ADR and RevPAR since the 2022 World Cup.
Vijay Patel Named Tourism Champion of the Year
Patel manages 20 hotels across five states and serves on multiple industry boards including IHG Owners Association Global Board of Directors.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 6 December
CoStar data shows occupancy fell 3.2% to 57.2% with Tampa posting the largest declines due to Hurricane Milton displacement effects.
The Hotel Financial Coach Overview
A finance-focused podcast series uses AI technology to transform written hotel financial guidance into audio discussions.
David Lund, The Hotel Financial Coach, David Lund
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 12 December 2025
Major deals include KRW500B South Korean fund acquiring two Seoul hotels, AUD370M Forest Endeavour purchase of Novotel Surfers Paradise, and HKD950M Hong Kong hotel sale.
LodgIQ Launches AI Wizard, Hospitality’s First Generative AI Platform for Revenue Intelligence
The platform replaces static dashboards with conversational queries, allowing revenue teams to ask questions in natural language and receive instant data-driven insights.
Introducing a City Through Design: GCSTIMES "Hello World" Fridge Magnets
GCSTIMES creates wooden fridge magnets that double as key cards, featuring local landmarks to introduce guests to their destination upon check-in.
Between myth and experience: Monte Carlo's grand hotels as narrators of European luxury
The piece examines how three Monte Carlo hotels - Hôtel de Paris, Hermitage, and Metropole - each embody different narratives of European luxury through their architectural design and guest experiences.
Encapsulating the Barefoot Luxury Trend at Casa Yuma in Puerto Escondido
The 25-room property opened in March 2024 using local Chukum materials and employing exclusively regional talent to create an unpolished luxury experience.
By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky
Travel affordability matters: how Booking.com helps consumers save and make informed choices
Booking.com responds to Dutch consumer legal action by citing Oxford Economics research showing OTAs saved travelers $69.4 billion in Europe between 2019-2021.
By Peter Lochbihler, Global Director Public Affairs, Booking.com
Lighthouse and HotelSpeaker close the guest experience circle
The partnership offers independent hotels AI-powered pricing and guest communication tools at preferential rates, promising 19% revenue boost and 24% booking increase.