News

April 28

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.

Agentic Hospitality

April 28

Make a splash this summer: 10 ways mobile ordering transforms poolside profitability

IRIS shares tips for using mobile ordering to boost poolside revenue, with case studies showing 51-60% F&B increases at Sheraton properties.

By Kate Fuller, Head of Marketing, IRIS

Podcast

April 28

Hospitality Benchmark Report leadership series: Unlocking revenue from the guest data you already have

Revinate webinar explores how unified guest data drives repeat bookings, featuring Casa de Campo's success with VIP guest segmentation.

Karen Stephens, Chief Marketing Officer, Revinate, Inc.

Dominican Republic

April 28

If You Could Redesign Hospitality with AI… What Would You Change?

The AI Hospitality Alliance seeks industry input through a brief survey to shape AI adoption priorities and direction in hospitality.

AIHA

April 28

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.

RMS

United Kingdom

The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

April 28

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.

Safemark

United States

Ad Guide

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

Mews

Ad Be seen. Be trusted.

Why Hospitality Net Leads B2B in Hospitality

Learn what makes us the industry-leader in what we do.

Hospitality Net

April 28

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.

Valpas

April 28

Meyer Jabara Hotels Executive Session Signals Strong Outlook for 2026 with AI Driving Operational Focus

Meyer Jabara's annual meeting with 120+ GMs showed two-thirds are bullish on 2026, with AI streamlining operations and new agentic distribution models enabling direct guest connections.

Meyer Jabara

Danbury, United States

External Article

April 28

Strategic Pivots Will Define the CIO’s Agenda in 2026

Gartner survey shows 94% of CIOs expect major plan changes by 2026, with only 48% of digital initiatives meeting targets amid economic and geopolitical volatility.

Gartner, Inc.

April 28

Why Self-Ordering Kiosks Are Essential for Modern QSR Hospitality

Kiosk.eu promotes their AI-ready self-ordering systems that can increase AOV by up to 30% while reducing wait times in QSR operations.

By Dipesh Bharambe, Digital Marketing Specialist, Kiosk Embedded Systems GmbH

April 28

HITEC 2026 Showcases Unmatched Hospitality Tech Variety as Exhibit Floor Space Sells Out

Over 360 companies will exhibit across 83,000 sq. ft. at the June 2026 San Antonio event, with 5,800+ attendees expected.

HFTP

San Antonio, United States

April 27

Not Done Weekly - Breaking Down Steps for AI Agents for Hospitality

The article provides a five-step framework to analyze hotel roles for AI implementation and includes a comprehensive vendor guide across guest engagement, voice AI, and revenue management categories.

By Sloan Dean, CEO Emeritus, Not Done with Sloan Dean

Why Hospitality Net Leads B2B in Hospitality

April 27

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.

Duetto and Melia

Ad Be seen. Be trusted.

Learn what makes us the industry-leader in what we do.

Hospitality Net

April 27

Hotel CRM Lead Nurturing Campaign Tactics and Prospects for 2026

Modern CRM systems with unified data and automated nurturing can triple conversion rates while reducing response times and marketing costs.

By Adam Mogelonsky and Larry Mogelonsky

April 27

Quis coniungit ipsos coniungentes? (Who connects the connectors?): A seamless travel journey in search of a traveler

The author argues that AI-powered booking connectors fail because they expect travelers to manage technical complexity rather than simplifying it.

By Simone Puorto, Head of Emerging Trends and Strategic Innovation, Hospitality Net