The partnership integrates Familiar's AI-driven CRM platform into Influence Society's marketing services for boutique hotels, enabling automated guest personalization and data-driven campaigns.
The 11-person board includes executives from Highgate, Pebblebrook, Host Hotels, and other major hospitality ownership and management companies.
The podcast features weekly interviews with top hotel executives including CEOs from Marriott, Hilton, and Accor, focusing on challenging operational discussions.
L+R rebrands its hotel platform as Iconic Hotels & Resorts, appointing Shan Kanagasingham as COO to oversee a portfolio spanning 5 countries with £200m in planned renovations.
Dusit's hotels earned three Michelin Keys while its culinary school alumni received six Michelin distinctions, including stars for AKKEE and GOAT Bangkok.
The outdoor hospitality brand will manage and rebrand The VRGE hotel starting February 2026, marking its 10th property and first international location.
The iconic 1933 Art Deco beachfront property will transition to a Hyatt soft brand while maintaining its independent character.
Paris Society brings two acclaimed restaurant concepts to the U.S. for the first time as part of Delano Miami Beach's March 2026 reopening.
The partnership makes Cloudbeds a preferred technology provider for 300+ historic hotels across the U.S. and territories.
Global survey of 460 chefs reveals 69% routinely consider leaving roles due to toxic leadership, work-family conflict, and unsustainable working conditions.
Postillion Hotels achieved 30% revenue growth from Cvent leads and 69% win-rate when responding within top three positions through automated integration.
London and Regional transforms into L+R with new unified platform and launches Iconic Hotels & Resorts operating company with veteran Shan Kanagasingham as COO.
European hotel transaction roundup covers €228 million in deals across Spain, Portugal, France, Netherlands and UK, with Arcano Partners' €120M Tenerife acquisition leading the activity.
Despite abundant capital availability, hotel deal volume remains low due to compressed cash flows and major capital requirements, though the bid-ask gap has narrowed to 5%.
A hotel controller's personal story about trading jobs with a colleague across borders, highlighting the importance of relationships and quick thinking in hospitality careers.
The 200-room beachfront resort in Phu Quoc's Special Economic Zone marks U Hotels & Resorts' expansion into Vietnam's growing island tourism market.
GCSTIMES outlines its approach to sustainable product management across usage and retirement phases, emphasizing circular economy principles and recyclability design.
GuestRevu won based on reviews from 489 hotels globally and also finished top 3 in reputation management at the industry awards.
The author argues that workplace tensions between generations stem from inadequate leadership education, not generational deficiencies.
The platform provider showcases 100 diverse independent properties across 30+ countries using its unified operations and distribution system.