Commemorating Anniversaries: The Strategic Utility of Wooden Key Cards
Wooden key cards with custom anniversary engravings provide hotels a professional tool to enhance guest recognition while supporting brand positioning and sustainability goals.
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Laundris Partners with Lure Agency to Expand Adoption of AI Linen Management Platform
Laundris uses RFID technology to track linen usage and reduce loss, helping hotels optimize inventory and cut costs.
Tambourine & Hyatt Launch Hyatt Wedding Guide to Revolutionize Digital Wedding Planning
Tambourine and Hyatt partner to create an AI-enabled digital wedding guide that centralizes planning resources and replaces static PDFs for hotel wedding specialists.
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Agentic Hospitality’s TravelOS MCP + ChatGPT App is Putting Brands, Not Intermediaries, at the Center of AI Bookings
The company's ChatGPT app connects directly to hotel PMS systems, eliminating intermediaries and enabling hotels to own AI booking conversations from start to finish.
How new OTA tax rules in Mexico are reshaping hotel operations in 2026
Mexico's 2026 tax updates change how OTAs withhold and report existing taxes, requiring hotels to overhaul reconciliation processes and integrate systems for compliance.
RMS Partners with PoB Hotels to Strengthen UK Luxury Hotel Offering
RMS will provide integrated reservations, operations and payments technology to over 50 Pride of Britain luxury independent hotels across the UK.
Safemark Expands Marshall Portable Speaker Lineup for Hotels
Safemark adds three Marshall Bluetooth speakers to its hospitality lineup, offering hotels portable premium audio solutions for pools, spas, and event spaces.
70% of travellers already scan for cleanliness and bed bug safety before booking. This week, ChatGPT became the first AI that can answer them
Valpas integrates 350 bed bug-safe certified hotels into ChatGPT's booking system, backed by new research showing 70% of travelers check cleanliness before booking.
The Golden Goal of Guest Experience: Football-Themed Wooden Key Cards
Hotels can use football-themed wooden key cards to create memorable guest interactions during the World Cup, managing 66% demand surge in host cities.
Lake.com is Home to 75,000 Waterfront Vacation Rentals, Doubling Inventory in 90 Days
The waterfront-focused platform doubled its inventory to 75,000 properties in 90 days by positioning itself for AI-driven travel search and charging no guest booking fees.
What does SMERF mean for hotels and the hospitality industry?
The guide explains how hotels can tap into Social, Military, Educational, Religious, and Fraternal groups to boost off-season occupancy through targeted marketing and group rates.
Hotels Can Win Visibility with Agent Engine Optimization (AEO)
The article explains how AI systems like ChatGPT now limit hotel recommendations to fewer than five options, requiring structured data and consistent information across all channels for visibility.
Duetto and Meliá Hotels International to Co-Create Industry-First Resort Functionality
The multi-year partnership will develop resort-specific revenue management tools, starting with a Tour Operator Module for wholesale distribution channels.
A Multi-Sector Analysis of 2026 Mega-Event Impacts on Global Travel
Academic and industry sources agree that 2026's mega-events will drive both immediate hotel demand surges and long-term destination development.
The beginner’s guide to hotel market intelligence
The guide explains how external market data helps revenue managers anticipate competitor moves and demand shifts rather than react to them.
Iceportal Content Hits 100% Retention in 2025, Underlining Shiji's Expertise in Hotel Visuals
Shiji's visual content platform serves 65,000+ properties and distributed 2.5 million images across 600+ channels in 2025.
Hard Rock Cafe Hua Hin goes live with Shiji Infrasys POS
The restaurant, located in Hilton Hua Hin Hotel, deployed the new POS system to handle high-volume dining and retail operations more efficiently.
What Can Wood Do? Continue the Journey with GCSTIMES Wooden Bookmarks
GCSTIMES promotes wooden bookmarks as sustainable hotel amenities that enhance literary-themed guest experiences while reinforcing eco-conscious branding.
Rise of the ‘Hospitality Engineer’ as disconnected systems costing operators hours every week
Joint research from RMS and RoomPriceGenie reveals 42% of hospitality professionals spend 1-3 hours weekly fixing system issues caused by poor integrations.
The End of Speculative Marketing: roomangel Introduces hive RaaS
The AI platform eliminates hotel marketing risk by paying for all advertising upfront and charging only when bookings are delivered.