The event explored "Sofa Money" strategies to monetize underutilized hotel spaces like lobbies and rooftops, moving beyond ADR growth to optimize existing assets.
Trailborn Hotels & Resorts, The Official Hotel of the Great Outdoors™, today announced bookings are now open for Hill House at Trailborn Mendocino, the first of two properties that will make up the Trailborn Mendocino campus. Hill House at Trailborn Mendocino will welcome visitors starting in summer 2026 providing a refined guest experience and unparalleled access to the region’s iconic redwood forests, renowned wine country, and Pacific coastline. The hotel’s upcoming debut marks Trailborn’s expansion to the West Coast and the next chapter in the brand’s growing national portfolio.
Internationally acclaimed real estate developer Related Group (Related) today announced the completion of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Tampa (The Residences), marking the delivery of Tower II and the full realization of the esteemed brand’s first residential offering in the city. Rising along the iconic Bayshore Drive, the two-tower development introduces a new benchmark for elevated living in Tampa Bay, seamlessly pairing world-class design with the legendary service synonymous with The Ritz-Carlton.
Optimising AI literacy in F&B operations starts with a simple principle: buying technology is not the same as building capability.Too many operators still approach AI as a procurement exercise rather than an operational transformation discipline.
AI investments in F&B deliver value only when adoption is treated as seriously as the technology. The implementation gap is rarely caused by weak tools. It is usually caused by weak translation between strategy, tech implementation and frontline execution.
AI literacy in F&B does not start with tools. It starts with understanding what the operation actually produces.Most teams I see try to adopt AI before they can even describe what their workflow does step by step – mostly for the lack of SOP.
The organization calls for legislation guaranteeing TSA and air traffic controller pay during shutdowns after two disruptions in six months cost billions.
Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club in Surfside, Florida, just minutes from Miami Beach, introduces its newest and most private accommodation, The Beach Villa — a four-bedroom oceanfront residence located within Seaway at The Surf Club, a new residential enclave anchored by a historic oceanfront structure originally completed in 1936.
Today, Charleston’s storied waterfront begins a transformative new chapter with the debut of The Cooper. As the first and only hotel to stand along the city’s harbor, the 191-room property seamlessly anchors Charleston's heritage with a bold evolution of the waterfront experience. Marrying a sophisticated design with the effortless grace of the Lowcountry, The Cooper introduces an unparalleled destination where a private marina, spectacular infinity pool, four dining concepts, and a first-of-its-kind spa converge to create the city’s most coveted waterfront address.
Daytona’s first boutique hotel, Ambros Daytona, today joins Wyndham’s Trademark Collection, as the first property in Daytona within the portfolio. The 50-room hotel, opened in January 2026, is designed for leisure travelers with an emphasis on wellbeing, and aims to transform the coastal city’s hospitality offerings.
InterContinental Seattle's Les Clefs d'Or concierge explains how human judgment and relationships remain essential in luxury hospitality despite AI advancement.
The March 2026 conference in LA recognized chapter excellence across categories from education to membership growth, with Ontario chapters winning multiple awards.
The Element North Austin Tech Ridge is now open, offering a modern and spacious extended-stay experience in one of Austin’s fastest-growing technology and business hubs. Located at 900 E. Parmer Lane in North Austin, the hotel features 124 thoughtfully designed guest rooms and suites, flexible meeting space, and resort-style amenities designed for both short-term and extended-stay travelers. The hotel is professionally managed by Concord Hospitality, an award-winning hotel development and management company that currently operates over 140 hotels across North America, and is recognized as a leader in extended-stay and full-service management.
HVS reports March RevPAR up 3.9% nationally with luxury hotels leading gains, while hotel cap rates average 8.3% in Q4 as transactions remain below peak levels.
GBTA warns that TSA workforce strain from the shutdown could cost business travelers 12 hours in security lines on 48-hour trips.
The idea that “search is dead” is mostly an exaggeration. What is really happening is a change in how people find information online, not the disappearance of search itself. For hoteliers, this difference is important because people are still searching for hotels, but the way they search and where the traffic goes is starting to change.
Traditional search isn't dying — it's disaggregating. The front-end experience is shifting dramatically, but the underlying data infrastructure remains largely the same. When ChatGPT or Perplexity answers a hotel query, it's still drawing from indexed web content, reviews, and structured data that lives in the same ecosystem traditional SEO has always served.
Despite strong demand, Miami Beach operators face tightening margins due to misaligned policies and lack of coordination between tourism stakeholders.
ARC Hotel, Washington DC, Series by Marriott, announces its official reopening and completed renovation, marking its debut as part of the Series by Marriott brand portfolio. One of the newest brands by Marriott International, the distinctive collection brand is designed to deliver a thoughtfully curated guest experience that blends dependable quality, modern design, and exceptional value.
Survey of 2,142 travelers shows 83% prioritize trust over price, with rewards programs and thoughtful service gestures driving value perceptions more than basic amenities.
American Liberty Hospitality reports 10-15% F&B revenue increases and 10-20% faster service after deploying mobile POS across five properties.
TPG Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation’s premier hospitality management firms, announced today the completion of a comprehensive renovation and repositioning of the voco College Station Aggieland, an IHG Hotels & Resorts property located in College Station, Texas.
Oh boy, dear Simone, looking 5-10 years ahead with so much happening during one month is a bit above my weight class. Which of course doesn’t prevent me from giving my quick comments 😉