HFTP and Hospitality Upgrade hosted 76 CIOs and industry professionals in Milwaukee for the 24th annual CIO Summit, covering AI, cybersecurity, payments, and hotel economics.
Peachtree Group (“Peachtree”), a vertically integrated investment and asset management firm, announced it has begun construction on a 480-room dual-branded Embassy Suites by Hilton and Tempo by Hilton in downtown Austin, marking one of the group’s most significant hotel developments to date.
Extended Stay America's annual Dallas conference highlighted franchise growth since 2018, doubling its franchised hotel count, and recognized top-performing owners across operations, guest experience, and development.
ILHA's INSPIRE 2026 conference, set for December 15-17 at JW Marriott Bonnet Creek in Orlando, adds sessions on AI ROI, wellness science, and human connection in luxury hospitality.
AIHA and HotelLogic audited 343 PMS vendors globally, finding only 7% publish fully public API documentation, with 18 platforms scored across 10 dimensions including AI readiness and developer experience.
CoStar's Jan Freitag and STR's Isaac Collazo break down why the 2026 RevPAR forecast jumped from 0.5% to 4.4%, the World Cup's ADR impact, and how to budget for a tough 2027 comp set.
JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, Inc., and Aimbridge Hospitality today announced plans for a dramatic transformation of its Dana Point resort property, which will debut as The Ocean Cliffs at Dana Point, a JW Marriott Resort. The reimagination will reposition the landmark coastal resort through thoughtfully elevated design, expanded gathering spaces, and enhanced amenities and experiences aligned with JW Marriott's approach to exceptional hospitality, holistic well-being, and meaningful connection.
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa announced a transition to independent ownership alongside plans for a multi-million-dollar property transformation over the next several years. Under a joint partnership between Berger Holdings and RJ Hospitality - two local firms with deep roots in the region - the award-winning resort will undergo a comprehensive multi-year plan that will touch all 110 accommodations starting in Summer 2027, followed by strategic enhancements to its culinary program and Sanctuary Spa in 2028 - elevating the resort experience for both guests and locals alike.
STR and HotStats data show U.S. hotel GOP margins remain below 2019 levels despite RevPAR growth, with franchise fees, A&G, and SaaS costs rising faster than revenue while owners absorb all downside risk.
In Silver Lake, where historic architecture, independent spirit and creative reinvention have long shaped one of Los Angeles’ most dynamic neighborhoods, a landmark is reborn as Casetta announces the opening of Hotel Lucile. Set within a thoughtfully restored 1931 church, Hotel Lucile debuts as an intimate 25-room stay, living art gallery and neighborhood gathering place. The hotel brings a second season of life to one of Silver Lake’s most recognizable historic buildings, balancing nearly a century of neighborhood history with a distinctly contemporary point of view and Casetta’s restrained approach to preservation.
The percentage is the wrong question. Strategy is the right one. Throwing 6% at marketing without a plan wastes 6%. Spending 2% with clear priorities and discipline beats it every time. Here's what matters more than the number: Where are travelers actually finding you today?
I’d encourage hoteliers to approach budgeting from a slightly different direction. Every reservation that comes from an OTA costs 15% to 18%… or more. And too many hotels receive too large a share of their revenues from OTAs. Consider a very conservative example.
Let's take a step back. Before diving into traditional budget allocation, given travelers' growing openness to adopting AI-enabled services (over 70%, according to Accenture's 2026 study), hotel properties should start considering Agentic AI as a primary customer acquisition channel.What does customer acquisition via Agentic AI look like?
U.S. hotels posted a 21st straight week of positive year-over-year gains, with RevPAR up 16.1% to $100.31, boosted by the Labor Day calendar shift.
A hospitality professional reflects on how Stephen King's "On Writing" inspired a daily writing habit and ultimately led to publishing their first book.
A detailed industry review covers a decade of shifts in hotel catering and conventions, from menu personalization and tech gains to hidden fees, labor shortages, and F&B contract traps hitting smaller groups hardest.
A USHCC/Airbnb-commissioned poll of 1,516 U.S. adults finds 76% of Latino adults view short-term hosting as a practical income supplement, with retirement security and multigenerational wealth as key motivators.
Shiji Horizon's Natalie Kimball breaks down Google's AI Mode booking launch and what it means for hotel distribution, direct booking strategy, and content accuracy.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of Naples Grande Beach Resort, which will join the Signia Hilton portfolio as Signia Hilton Naples Grande Beach Resort. The signing is part of the brand’s strong growth trajectory and continued expansion into irreplaceable destinations, signaling a new chapter in Signa Hilton’s evolution into luxury destinations for travelers pursuing their ambitions, passions and celebrations. The 474-room resort, inclusive of 50 villas, will become the first Signia Hilton on Florida's Gulf Coast, introducing the brand's distinctive luxury experience to one of the country’s most sought-after destinations. Signia Hilton Naples Grande Beach Resort is now accepting reservations on Hilton.com for stays beginning January 1, 2027.
Canopy Deer Valley has officially opened its doors, marking the brand's first hotel in Utah and welcoming guests to Deer Valley East Village. Developed by Extell Development Company, this 180-room lifestyle hotel brings Canopy Hotels—Hilton’s lifestyle hotel brand that boasts inviting design, elevated food & beverage programming and crafted guest touchpoints—to the country's premier mountain destination.
Radisson Blu Mall of America today announced the completion of a full renovation across all 500 guestrooms and 13 floors. The project, four years in development and designed by global firm Baskervill, is the property's most significant update since the hotel opened.
Remington Hospitality adds the 358-room Hyatt Regency Long Island to its third-party managed portfolio, citing the property's demand drivers and opportunities to improve operational and commercial performance.