Similarly, KSL Capital Partners closed its fourth private credit fund at $1.26 billion in 2024, exclusively targeting travel and leisure, including hotels in high-barrier urban and resort markets. ... Hotels should act now: Lock in financing before spreads widen. For those eyeing Fed rate cuts (expected 50 bps in H2 2026), a stern warning—actual borrowing costs may rise.
The March 2026 event will focus on AI and IoT applications in guest experience, featuring sessions across iconic London hotels including The Dorchester and Savoy. ... The European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) is honoured to announce that its 52 nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in London from 13 to 15 March 2026 , under the compelling theme “Transforming
Survey of hotel leaders reveals strong interest in AI for reducing manual tasks and improving forecasting, with emphasis on transparency and human oversight in financial operations. ... Inn-Flow , the leading all-in-one back-office solution built specifically for hotels, today announced the release of AI in the Hotel Back Office: The Future of AI in Hotel Finance & Labor , a new industry
Hospitality Net launched HN2026, a complete platform overhaul built for AI-driven content discovery with a refreshed design, rebuilt member dashboard, and foundations for regional versions in local languages ... There's urgency in filling open roles, especially when guest expectations remain high and operations never pause. When you have openings in certain roles, you risk revenue.
The platform overhaul includes AI optimization for content discovery, a rebuilt member dashboard, and plans for regional versions in local languages. On 23 February , we launched HN2026 . ... hotel professionals.
and hotel groups. ... With advances in AI, we believe that the upcoming years will see a steep change in productivity that this industry has not seen before."
Where AI Fits In, Not Instead Of Humans, Alongside Them AI isn’t the enemy of humanity in hospitality; it’s a force multiplier. ... In that sense, mindfulness and AI are complementary. Mindfulness teaches presence . AI handles the process . Together, they elevate service in a way neither could alone.
The upgrade includes AI-optimized content structure, rebuilt member dashboard, and new brand identity launching February 23. ... We have rebuilt the platform foundation to be modern, flexible, and ready for AI embedding and retrieval workflows.
The March 2026 Sydney event features speakers from Strawberry Hotels, Crown Resorts, and other major operators discussing AI, automation, and digital strategies. ... Australian Business Leaders in Conversation: · Scott Boyes – CEO of Trilogy Hotels · Rodger Powell – CEO & Founder of THSA Hotel Advisors These leaders will share firsthand insights into navigating technological
A hotel finance expert with four decades of experience uses AI to transform his writings into podcast discussions aimed at demystifying hotel financial management. ... Having worked in the hotel business for over four decades, I know most people think the numbers are the “hard” part of hospitality.
A viewpoint asked if hotels can genuinely become regenerative within current systems. AI will transform distribution and operations, but everyone talks about speed while few talk about direction. ... U.S. hotels showed bifurcation in 2025 performance, with luxury outperforming while economy segments missed budgets by double digits. The two-speed industry is here.
Globally, demand for hotel rooms is strong with the Eastern hemisphere leading growth, occupancy is still growing which in turn provides a platform for average daily rate (ADR) to rise. ... The need to bridge the technology trust gap Technology spend is at an all-time high, with 78% AI integration in the hospitality sector this year, expected to reach 89% by next year.
The luxury hotel collection will implement Canary's mobile check-in, AI messaging, and upselling tools across 10 boutique properties in Europe. ... across its collection of luxury lifestyle hotels in Europe.
The integration allows hotel groups using Daylight PMS to automate pricing and forecasting through FLYR's AI platform without switching systems. ... Atlanta, Georgia, USA – Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, announced that FLYR Hospitality now connects directly with Shiji's Daylight PMS, enabling hotel groups to deploy FLYR Hospitality's
SAN FRANCISCO - Canary Technologies, the award-winning global leader in hotel guest management technology, announced today that Omni Hotels & Resorts has selected Canary to enhance the in-stay guest experience ... Omni Hotels & Resorts operates in more than 50 unique destinations across the United States, delivering upscale hospitality rooted in local culture and service excellence.
The analysis argues AI will transform hotel distribution and operations while making human emotional intelligence more valuable for differentiation and margins. ... AI has a tangible cost—electric, water, mineral. And even if a hotel does not host a data center, it will operate in a world where energy is politically, socially and economically rationed.
The author argues hotels must implement AI agent capabilities and personalized offer systems now to compete with OTAs in ChatGPT's emerging commerce environment. ... In the context of agentic shopping for hotels, the MCP server: Exposes a standard tool interface so an AI client can securely call seller functions instead of relying on custom integrations.
“Second Wave’s success in this year’s awards underscores our success in delivering an unmatched value proposition in the marketplace for hotel owners,” said Allison Handy, Chief Commercial Officer at Aimbridge ... This integrated approach enables Aimbridge to unleash the full value of its platform and proprietary AI technology to help hotel owners mitigate inefficiencies in their operations.
LodgIQ, a leader in hotel data intelligence and revenue optimization, today announced a new partnership with the four‑star boutique hotel Une Autre Chambre in the Marais district of Paris. ... SILICON VALLEY, CA – LodgIQ , a leader in hotel data intelligence and revenue optimization, today announced a new partnership with the four‑star boutique hotel Une Autre Chambre in the Marais district
In the latest episode of Matt Talks Hospitality , Matt Welle sits down with Jordan Hollander, Co-founder of Hotel Tech Report, to unpack how hotel technology decisions are really made – and why trust, ... The evolving role of AI in hotel tech decisions Artificial intelligence is already influencing how hotels research technology, but its impact on final decisions remains limited – for now.