Slow Down, Check In, Reconnect: The Rise of Farm Charm
Expedia's Unpack '26 report finds 84% of travelers want farm-adjacent stays, prompting hotels to rethink guest experiences around slow travel, local sourcing, and on-site nature activities.
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Positron and SONIFI Partner to Modernize Guestroom Network at Buena Vista Suites Orlando
Positron's GAM solution converted existing coaxial cabling into a Gigabit Ethernet network at Buena Vista Suites Orlando, completing the full-property upgrade in one week with no room downtime.
Understanding the EUDR: Supporting Sustainable and Responsible Hospitality
GCSTIMES outlines how the EU Deforestation Regulation affects hospitality supply chains, focusing on wood and paper products, and highlights FSC certification as a key compliance tool.
Apaleo appoints Connor Neeson to lead growth across the UK & Ireland
Apaleo names Connor Neeson as Country Lead for UK and Ireland, targeting operators still reliant on legacy PMS as pressure mounts to modernise technology infrastructure.
Grevon joins AI Hospitality Alliance as a founding partner
Grevon joins the AI Hospitality Alliance as a founding partner, contributing to technical standards and direct-booking workstreams as AI reshapes hotel distribution and guest ownership.
TTI Technologies Named The North American Hospitality Preferred Provider for ePRINTit™ Mobile Printing Solutions
TTI Technologies becomes ePRINTit's exclusive North American hotel provider, offering properties a secure, QR-code-based mobile printing platform that reduces front desk load and guest friction.
Shiji and FPG transform hospitality dining with AI-Powered performance integration between Infrasys POS and CheckMax
Shiji's Infrasys POS now integrates with FPG's CheckMax to deliver AI coaching and real-time sales analytics, targeting a 5–15% increase in incremental revenue per guest for hotel restaurants.
Shiji and FPG transform hospitality dining with AI-Powered performance integration between Infrasys POS and CheckMax
Shiji's Infrasys POS integrates with FPG's CheckMax to deliver AI-driven coaching and real-time analytics, targeting a 5–15% increase in incremental revenue per guest for hotel dining outlets.
Lodging Interactive Launches Commingle360, an End-to-End Reputation Management Service Combining On-Site Guest Feedback with Public Review Response Management
Lodging Interactive's Commingle360 combines on-site QR-based guest feedback and employee recognition via CruVu with human-written public review responses across 140+ platforms.
Hotel Image Standards Vary Across Distribution Channels and What Hoteliers Need to Know
Image dimensions, aspect ratios, file formats, and gallery structures differ by platform, creating inconsistent brand presentation and conversion risk for hotels managing content across OTAs and other channels.
Beyond Access: How Wooden Key Cards Support the Third Place Experience
A supplier-backed argument that wooden key cards support the "Third Place" hotel concept by enabling seamless multi-facility access and reinforcing natural, wellness-oriented design aesthetics.
ExplorUS Expands Partnership with roommaster, Bringing AI Concierge to More Than 20 Park Destinations
ExplorUS will deploy roommaster's AI voice concierge across 20+ national and state park lodging sites, extending a partnership dating back to 2012 to capture after-hours bookings and reduce staff call volume.
Quore Reflects on HITEC 2026 as AI Matures and Hoteliers Shift Focus from Hype to Practical Operations
Quore shares takeaways from HITEC 2026 in San Antonio, noting a shift from AI curiosity to practical application as hoteliers ask harder questions about workflows, data integration, and measurable ROI.
The Inn at Little Washington Selects Agilysys Hospitality Software Ecosystem to Strengthen its Technology Foundation
The Inn at Little Washington has deployed Agilysys Versa PMS, InfoGenesis POS, and related tools to unify dining, lodging, and retail operations across its 24-room Virginia luxury property.
From Theory to Practice: How Hotels Apply the Third Place Concept
Three hotel brands, Ace Hotel, CitizenM, and 21c Museum Hotel, show how opening public spaces to locals and non-guests drives repeat visits and deeper community ties.
Check-out is where the real marketing begins
A practical guide arguing that post-checkout is the highest-ROI marketing window, outlining a 5-stage framework using CRM automation, personalization, and retention strategy to drive repeat bookings.
TIPMO by GratifID Reveals the Top Five Digital Tipping Questions Hoteliers Posed at HITEC San Antonio
TIPMO by GratifID recaps the top five questions from HITEC San Antonio, covering tip pooling, NFC vs. QR codes, and security, as 82% of hoteliers now rate digital tipping a high-impact innovation.
Pests Like Bed Bugs Rank Ahead of Cleanliness, Staff and Value as Travellers' #1 Hotel Booking Concern, Phocuswright Research Confirms
Phocuswright survey of 1,082 travellers across the US, UK and France finds bed bug safety outranks cleanliness, value and staff friendliness as the top hotel booking concern, with 79-84% preferring a certified 4-star over an uncertified 5-star.
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Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach Taps Canary To Elevate the Guest Experience With AI
Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach has deployed Canary's AI Guest Messaging platform, enabling instant multilingual responses across 100+ languages throughout the guest journey.
The Third Place: How Hotels Create Spaces for Community and Connection
Hotels are adopting the "Third Place" model by redesigning lobbies, restaurants, and public areas to attract local residents, diversify revenue, and build neighborhood relevance beyond overnight stays.