Trybe Announces $30M Series A Investment From Five Elms Capital
The $30M investment from Five Elms Capital will fund global expansion, AI feature development, and enhanced payments capabilities for the spa software provider.
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What does ‘family focused’ really mean in a hotel? A General Manager’s inside secrets
Byron Fiddler of New Park Manor shares strategies for authentic family hospitality, from pre-arrival guest contact to inclusive spa access and child-friendly dining solutions.
By Ryan Haynes, Director/Lead Consultant, Hoteliers' Voice Podcast/ Haynes MarComs Ltd
Lemon Tree Hotels Announces Strategic Reorganization and Investment from Warburg Pincus in Fleur Hotels to Unlock Long-Term Shareholder Value
Warburg Pincus will invest up to ₹960 crore in Fleur while acquiring APG's 41% stake, creating separate asset-light and ownership platforms.
Marriott International Announces Changes to its Continent Leadership and a Strategic Realignment Across Key Regions
Satya Anand will oversee unified U.S., Canada and CALA operations while Neal Jones takes EMEA and Federico Greppi leads CALA starting March 2026.
The agentic infrastructure overhaul: 3 non-negotiable pillars for 2026
The article outlines three technical pillars needed to move AI agents from pilot programs to production-ready systems in enterprise environments.
RateGain Announces Exclusive Partnership with Aztech Digital to Accelerate UNO VIVA’s Expansion Across Greece and Cyprus
Aztech Digital will exclusively distribute RateGain's UNO VIVA AI voice agent across Greece and Cyprus, targeting seasonal hotels facing staffing challenges.
a&o Hostels expands into Manchester with hotels acquisition
The European hostel chain acquired former Accor properties for freehold ownership, converting them into 1,218 beds across 303 rooms by Q1 2027.
Hospitality Financial Leadership: The Luggage
A former hotel executive recalls lessons in leadership and respect during a 1989 corporate conference at The Empress Hotel following its major renovation.
By David Lund, The Hotel Financial Coach, David Lund
The Restaurant Floor: Life in the Fast Lane
Using road trip metaphors, an F&B professional shares insights on managing restaurant operations, team coordination, and maintaining service flow during busy periods.
By Andrew Hopson, Food and Beverage Leader, Andrew Hopson
MICE Tourism and the Rising Importance of Sustainability
The global MICE market will reach $1,172 billion by 2025, with nearly half of buyers now prioritizing eco-friendly venues and carbon tracking tools.
Fairmas Welcomes Tahil Mascarenhas as Sales Manager, North America
Mascarenhas brings 16 years of hospitality experience spanning operations, revenue management, and hotel technology sales to drive Fairmas expansion across the US and Canada.
The IT Leaders AI Playbook and Toolkit
The playbook helps hotel IT leaders use AI as a strategic tool to translate technical risks into business impact and shift from cost center to value generator.
Banyan Group Unveils New Residential Brand: Bellaguna
The new Bellaguna brand targets international homeowners seeking year-round residences with hotel-level management and optional rental income.
Booking.com’s new review scoring explained: What hoteliers need to know in 2026
The new system weights recent reviews more heavily, allowing scores to fluctuate more frequently and recognize recent service improvements faster than the previous three-year average model.
Strategic Hotel Asset Management in Thailand Hospitality
Thailand's international visitors fell 7.25% year-over-year to 31.9 million through November, with Chinese arrivals down 34% as competition intensifies in Bangkok's 83,000+ key hotel market.
Repositioning for Value: The Strategic Role of Hotel Turnarounds in Thailand
Post-pandemic Thailand faces 83,000+ rooms in Bangkok alone with 751 more keys opening by 2025, driving strategic repositioning over organic recovery.
TRYBE Integrates with TablePath to Streamline Dining, Spa and Leisure Bookings for Hotel Guests
The integration allows guests to book dining, spa treatments, and activities through a single portal with live availability from both platforms.
RBH Hospitality Strengthens Relationship with Accor through New ibis Signing
The 99-room property marks RBH's sixth Ibis hotel and fourth Edinburgh location, expanding their Accor relationship and new partnership with Legal & General.
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.
You’re Not in Sales — You’re in Human Behavior Management
The author argues that successful hospitality salespeople focus on understanding customer emotions and behavior rather than traditional pitching tactics.
By Muhammad Tanveer, Author - The Sales Leadership Brief (Linkedin Newsletter), The Sales Leadership Brief