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February 19

LodgIQ Partners with Paris's Boutique Hotel Une Autre Chambre to Enhance Guest Engagement and Revenue

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. The collaboration will integrate LodgIQ's platform to support Une Autre Chambre in advancing its guest experience strategy and unlocking new revenue opportunities through better demand forecasting and personalized upsell offers.

LodgIQ™

Opinion Article Technology

February 19

Trust and the real drivers of hotel tech decisions

In a market flooded with promises, awards and endless vendor emails, one signal still cuts through the noise: what other hoteliers actually say.

By Tom Brown, Principal Copywriter, Mews

Opinion Article Sales & Marketing

February 19

Something is changing in hotel tech and pricing is at the center of it

It’s 8:17 in the morning. You’ve already checked arrivals, glanced at occupancy, answered a question from reception, and flagged a maintenance issue — all before your first coffee is finished. Somewhere in between, you’re also expected to make pricing decisions that will shape your property’s revenue.

By Ewa Gabara, Content Marketing Strategist, RoomPriceGenie

Supplier News Technology

February 19

Lighthouse Launches Revenue Agent, Bringing Autonomous Decision-Making to Hotel Commercial Teams

Revenue Agent is an always-on AI teammate that continuously scans more than 3 billion data points per day to identify the highest-priority revenue opportunities and risks, adapting to each team’s strategy and paving the way for a future of autonomous commercial agents.

Lighthouse

Press Release Development

February 18

Global Hotel Pipeline Reaches Record High—Luxury and Upper Upscale Chain Scales, and Conversions Reach Historic Milestones at Q4 2025 Close

Global hotel pipeline hit 15,922 projects with luxury and upper upscale segments reaching record highs, led by US and China accounting for 62% of projects.

Lodging Econometrics

Press Release Development

February 18

Sonesta Opens 29 Organic Properties in H2 2025

Sonesta International Hotels (Sonesta), the 8th largest hotel company in the US, today announced the successful opening of 29 new properties during the second half of 2025, showcasing Sonesta’s global expansion and continued growth strategy.

Sonesta

Press Release Development

February 18

The Webster Launches: New Lifestyle Hotel Brand Debuts in London This July & New York This Winter — Bookings Now Open

The Webster, a new design-forward lifestyle hotel brand, announces its official debut with the opening of The Webster Covent Garden, London in July 2026, followed by The Webster Times Square, New York in Winter 2026. Designed for the culturally curious traveler, The Webster blends thoughtful design, engaging programming, and dynamic social spaces to create a distinctly immersive urban stay in two of the world’s most inspiring creative capitals.

The Webster

Ad Guide

The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

Hotel tech has changed what's possible – and measurable. RevPAR and ADR aren't enough; discover the metrics that really matter.

Mews

Ad Social Strategy

Turn Social Into Commercial Growth

A two-day working summit, live and online, for hospitality teams ready to improve bookings, reputation and results.

KORDIE®

Opinion Article Operations & Strategy

February 18

The Message Owners Need to Hear Right Now: Control What You Can Control

Rising costs and stagnant ADR are forcing hotels to focus on controllable expenses like labor and operations, as margin for error has shrunk significantly.

By Wayne West III, President, Newport Hospitality Group

Supplier News Markets & Performance

February 17

Middle East hotels demonstrate resilient performance in luxury and midscale segments

Five-star properties achieved 91.1% guest satisfaction versus 83.1% for four-star hotels, while midscale segments expanded at twice the rate of luxury properties.

Shiji

Ad Social Strategy

Turn Social Into Commercial Growth

A two-day working summit, live and online, for hospitality teams ready to improve bookings, reputation and results.

KORDIE®

Supplier News Technology

February 17

HIA Named Top 3 Hotel Accounting Software in 2026 Hotel Tech Awards!

HIA was named a Top 3 finalist based on over 200 verified reviews from hoteliers, with 400+ properties adopting the platform in 2025.

HIA

Opinion Article Technology

February 17

Why Bob W treats hotels like software

Bob W operates 6,000 European apartments with one-seventh the staff of traditional hotels, achieving 2.5x better EBITDA through AI-powered guest services and automated operations.

By Sarah Johnson, Senior Copywriter, Mews

Case Study Technology

February 17

Success story: The Priory Hotel

The 27-room Welsh hotel replaced outsourced revenue management costing £700-£1,000 monthly with Access's automated RMS software.

Access Hospitality

United Kingdom

Supplier News Wellness & Wellbeing

February 17

Sencie Launches Collaboration with The Bower Coronado to Layer Sleep Wellbeing into Luxury Guest Rooms

Sencie partners with The Bower Coronado to debut Sleep Ritual Tray, integrating scent, touch and sound elements into guest rooms to address sleep as a luxury travel priority.

Sencie | The Art of Rest

Coronado, United States

Podcast Markets & Performance

February 17

CEO of LARC, Ryan Meliker, on 2026 Outlook in a K-Shape Economy and the 22-Million Traveler Problem

LARC CEO discusses how income inequality creates divergent demand patterns between luxury and budget hotels, with 2026 World Cup adding complexity to market forecasting.

Ryan Meliker in conversation with Sloan Dean

HN Original

Interview Technology

February 17

Quinta’s Daniel Doppler on Why Hospitality AI Now Starts With Data, Not Chatbots

Quinta founder argues the AI advantage has shifted from chatbot interfaces to data quality and maintenance, with hotels needing structured knowledge systems for agent-to-agent booking futures.

Daniel C. Doppler in conversation with Simone Puorto

Press Release Development

February 17

IHG unveils new premium collection brand, Noted Collection™

IHG targets 2.3 million independent upscale rooms globally with its 21st brand, aiming for 150+ properties within a decade through conversions.

IHG

Supplier News Technology

February 17

LodgIQ Partners with Quintessential Portuguese Boutique Retreat Quinta da Amendoeira to Bring Explainable AI and Operational Insight

LodgIQ's explainable AI platform will provide real-time demand insights and pricing recommendations to the seven-apartment boutique property near Évora.

LodgIQ™

Portugal

Press Release Development

February 17

HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 13 February 2026

Three separate acquisitions include a 630-room French budget hotel portfolio, a Premier Inn in Wales with £9.6m financing, and Sandaya's first hotel purchase.

HVS

France

Supplier News Technology

February 17

Cocoon & Eckelmann Hotels move entire portfolio to Apaleo ahead of 2026 expansion

The Munich lifestyle hotel group will migrate 9 properties with 800 rooms to the cloud-based PMS by 2026, reducing manual tasks from 17 clicks per payment to streamlined workflows.

Apaleo GmbH

Munich, Germany

Supplier News Technology

February 17

RobosizeME Appoints Hospitality Technology Veteran Mike Kistner as Chief of Staff

Former Pegasus Solutions CEO brings distribution and global hotel operations expertise to the workflow automation company.

RobosizeME