A study of 148 luxury hotels finds Forbes Travel Guide ratings and Michelin Keys explain 55% of AI recommendation frequency, while website schema and llms.txt files show near-zero correlation.
The Algonquin Hotel, Autograph Collection, one of New York City's most storied literary landmarks, announces the completion of a full renovation of all guestrooms, elevators, and corridors, unveiling a reimagined residential experience that pays tribute to the hotel's legacy while opening a new chapter for this haven of creativity. Completed through a carefully phased, multi-year renovation process, the project was quietly executed while the hotel remained fully operational, preserving the guest experience throughout construction.
Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel – created in partnership with Dolly Parton and Herschend – and Dolly's Life of Many Colors Museum, created by Dolly Parton Productions, will officially debut together on September 29 in Nashville, marking the highly anticipated opening of two new destinations celebrating Dolly's extraordinary life and legacy.
Driftwood Capital names David Resnick and David Steiner as co-CIOs to unify equity and credit under one team, targeting larger luxury, mixed-use, and ground-up hospitality deals.
The Inn of The Five Graces announces the addition of Red Door, a private two-bedroom villa set within the historic Roque Tudesqui House in Santa Fe's Barrio de Analco. Hidden from the street behind an adobe wall, brick coping and its namesake weathered red wooden gate, the approximately 2,000-square-foot residence offers guests the rare opportunity to stay within one of Santa Fe's most storied historic homes.
W Scottsdale, located in the heart of the city’s vibrant Entertainment District, today announced the official debut of its newly transformed Living Room, introducing a bold new social destination inspired by the Sonoran Desert and redefining the way guests gather, work, celebrate and connect from day to night.
I see AI as a tool, not a strategy in itself. Today, its greatest value for us is business intelligence: helping our teams analyze information faster, identify patterns, challenge assumptions and give owners better insight into performance.
Chris Nassetta was right to call this AI’s “early days.” However, we are seeing consistent evidence that shows great promise for owners and operators.First, AI improves data consolidation and presentation. For decades, we have been trying to organize and bring data into clear, actionable reports.
The Westin Cleveland Downtown announced the completion of a full hotel renovation, marking a major milestone in the property’s evolution as it celebrates over 50 years in downtown Cleveland. Blending the legacy of a longtime city landmark with a fresh new design vision, the transformation introduces fully renovated guestrooms, suites and meeting spaces, ushering in what can best be described as the rebirth of a Cleveland legend.
Courtyard by Marriott Hanover Lebanon, located at 10 Morgan Drive in Lebanon, New Hampshire, has completed a comprehensive, full-property renovation designed to deliver a refreshed and contemporary guest experience while maintaining the convenience, functionality and service travelers expect from Courtyard by Marriott.
A Hotels.com survey of 1,000 Canadian business travellers finds free breakfast is the top hotel perk, 53% adopt a different work personality on trips, and September is the busiest travel month.
GSA will raise the standard continental U.S. lodging per diem to $113/day starting Oct. 1, 2026, a $3 increase, while meal allowances hold at $68/day.
U.S. hotels posted their 20th straight week of year-over-year gains, with RevPAR up 1.7% to $100.69; San Francisco led Top 25 Markets on Pokémon World Championships demand.
Equinox Hotel New York's third annual Global Sleep Symposium featured sleep scientists and performance experts, with key takeaways for hoteliers on how better sleep directly drives guest satisfaction and financial performance.
A Conrad New York Downtown executive outlines how sustainability drives competitive advantage through guest amenities, rooftop farming, community partnerships, and ESG data reporting via Hilton's LightStay platform.
Blue Flag Capital, in partnership with in-house management company Collared Martin Hospitality, announces the opening of Oyster Estate, a reimagined 34-key boutique hotel in the heart of Greenport Village. Debuting as Blue Flag Capital’s third hotel on Long Island’s East End, Oyster Estate welcomes guests today with the opening of its guestrooms, public spaces, and courtyard pool. Fortune Favors, the property’s signature cocktail-forward dining destination, will follow later in September, completing the hotel’s food and beverage offering and social experience.
HVS analysis finds St. Louis hotel market regaining strength through 2026-2027, driven by convention center upgrades, defense industry expansion, and over $7B in downtown and infrastructure development.
Toronto's 52-room Pembroke Inn cut OTA bookings from nearly 100% to 10-15% using Cloudbeds digital marketing tools, generating $263,000 in attributed revenue and saving an estimated $60-70K in monthly high-season OTA fees.
Basecamp Resorts founder Sky Mitchell shares her journey from being fired after 27 days to building a $600M hospitality brand, covering capital raising, team building, and sustainability.
With LA28 approaching, hotel owners face tightening timelines for renovation projects as labor, procurement, and permitting pressures intensify ahead of the 2028 deadline.
Mountain Shore Properties today announces the opening of Hill Hall Hotel, a 40-room boutique hotel in downtown Fayetteville. A member of Design Hotels™, part of Marriott Bonvoy®, Hill Hall Hotel is set within the town's former high school and middle school buildings near New River Gorge National Park. The historic campus was extensively restored and reimagined, pairing preserved school architecture with warm, residential interiors, transforming into a gathering place for travelers and local residents alike.