Rising sobriety trends and Gen Z preferences are pushing luxury hotel bars to build premium mocktail programs, with margins of 65–75% making them more profitable than traditional cocktails.

EHL student Billy Turnbull argues Gen Z hotel workers aren't uncommitted, but that outdated behind-the-scenes tech and grueling shift cultures are the real drivers of early attrition.

‘Resilience’ is a word we hear often in tourism, but it’s not always easy to define in practical terms.

Lighthouse, the Commercial Operating Platform for the travel and hospitality industry, today launched Ernest, an AI built to be the newest member

Reading Time: 2 minutesGermany: PRIMESTAR Group has signed a project under its June SIX & Stay brand in Berlin, marking the largest development in the June portfolio to date.
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Reading Time: 4 minutesDiscover how boutique hotels use smart room systems to automate in-room controls, improve efficiency, and deliver personalised experiences.
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SAN DIEGO, California—The AI Hospitality Alliance (AIHA) announced the formation of its inaugural Advisory Board. The board brings together leaders across hotel brands, ownership and management groups, cloud infrastructure, enterprise technology, AI platforms, legal, payments, academia, hospitality consulting, and travel technology to help guide the Alliance’s mission of advancing responsible AI adoption and preparing the hospitality industry for one of the most significant technology shifts in decades. “As AI rapidly reshapes how guests discover, compare, […]
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ATLANTA, Georgia—IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of an IHG app in ChatGPT and will soon add AI-powered conversational search within IHG.com and the IHG One Rewards app. Designed to complement IHG’s digital platforms, the app in ChatGPT lets users search, compare and explore IHG’s more than 7,000 hotels in over 100 countries. ChatGPT will recommend IHG hotels based on travelers’ preferences, surfacing real-time availability, pricing, interactive maps and amenities. Once a hotel is […]
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The James Nautilus Miami Beach is scheduled to open in late 2026 as the flagship property of The James Hotels, managed by Sonesta International Hotel Corporation.

Choice Hotels International has promoted Tony Pallas to Chief Technology Officer, where he will lead enterprise technology, engineering, and SkyTouch Technology.

India, 9th June 2026: RateGain Travel Technologies Limited ((BSE: 543417, NSE: RATEGAIN), a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced a strategic connectivity partnership with ZentrumHub to streamline hotel distribution and reduce integration complexity across the travel ecosystem. The partnership brings together RateGain’s Smart Distribution platform and ZentrumHub’s […]
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According to a HotelTechReport, more than 60,000 verified hotelier reviews were submitted across 127 countries, showing how important technology decisions have become for hotels focused on growth and guest experience. Booking engines remain one of the most critical parts of that stack because they sit at the point where website traffic becomes confirmed reservations. If […]
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Hotel Designs
KERDI from Schlüter-Systems – a complete waterproofing system
KERDI from Schlüter-Systems – a complete waterproofing system
Pauline Brettell.

Hotel Designs
YOTEL strengthens senior leadership team
YOTEL strengthens senior leadership team
Pauline Brettell.

Scheduled to open in 2027, the five-floor development will feature smart apartments, a communal kitchen, a lounge, co-working space, laundry facilities and a fitness area

Former Dorchester Collection executive Yasmin Boromand takes over human resources strategy

Sydney, Australia – A new report by SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel commerce platform, reveals hotel demand is set to remain steady over the coming months, defying global conditions. The mid-year edition of SiteMinder’s Hotel Booking Trends report, based on data from SiteMinder’s platform which generates 135 million hotel bookings each year, covers stays between […]

Learn how Hotel Azul Oaxaca lifted revenue and unlocked corporate demand in Mexico using SiteMinder's channel manager, Demand Plus, and GDS.

Siem Reap (June 4, 2026) — Park Hyatt Siem Reap today announced a collaboration with World Monuments Fund (WMF) designed to support long-term conservation training at Angkor Archaeological Park...

Austin, TX (June 2, 2026) – JdV by Hyatt, a Hyatt lifestyle brand that offers a collection of independent, neighborhood-inspired hotels, today announced a four-city summer activation at select...

As travelers become more aware of hidden fees and reduced inclusions, hotels must compete on perceived value rather than headline rates

Hotels may face growing resistance from travelers as rising costs limit booking decisions despite strong travel intent

HotelsByDay lets families book premium hotel rooms by the day so Dad can relax, refresh, and enjoy the city without an overnight stay. Why Day Use Hotels Make Father’s Day Better Standard Father’s Day outings hit a friction point around midday: everyone needs somewhere to rest, refresh, or change, but paying for a full hotel […]

HotelsByDay helps families celebrate Father’s Day with daycation hotel bookings in top destinations worldwide. Father’s Day is a global celebration observed in over 50 countries, honoring fathers, stepfathers, and father figures for their contributions to family and society. The date varies by country. The United States, Canada, and the UK observe it on the third […]