The author argues that hospitality training must move beyond SOPs to incorporate applied psychology, equipping teams with tools to understand human behavior

The modern hotel guest expects frictionless everything. They book on their phone, check in on their phone, and increasingly they want to order food

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSaudi Arabia: Luxury lifestyle brand W Hotels, part of Marriott, has launched its first property in Saudi Arabia, located in Riyadh. 
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Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Hybrid hospitality brand MEININGER will open its first hotel in the UK on 5 August 2026, located in Edinburgh.
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ANDERSON, Indiana—Marcus & Millichap announced today the sale of a 98-room Comfort Inn hotel property in Anderson, Indiana. “Hotel transactions require much more than bringing a buyer and seller together,” said Ebrahim Valliani, managing director, investments. “They require constant coordination, strategic problem-solving and a commitment to keeping the process moving forward. By staying actively involved with both parties throughout every stage of the transaction, we navigated challenges as they arose, maintained clear communication and ultimately achieved a seamless closing. Successful deals are built on trust, transparency and execution, […]
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VERONA, New York—Turning Stone Resort Casino announced the opening of The Crescent, a 258-room luxury hotel, and Salt, its new signature fine-dining restaurant. “As we prepare to become New York’s largest meetings and conventions resort destination, it was essential that we elevated every aspect of the Turning Stone experience,” said Ray Halbritter, Oneida Indian Nation representative and chief executive officer of Turning Stone Enterprises. “The Crescent and Salt reflect our commitment to delivering a level of luxury and […]
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54 contributors representing 32 companies will collaborate on shared frameworks, standards, and technical blueprints for hospitality AI.

Fashion houses, automotive brands, retailers and lifestyle companies are increasingly entering the hotel business—not to compete directly with established hotel operators, but to extend their brands into immersive, real-world experiences. As consumers place greater value on authenticity and lifestyle, hotels are becoming powerful platforms for brand storytelling, customer loyalty and long-term revenue growth.

Hotel Designs
Kymaia – between the sound of waves and the fragrance of the Oaxacan jungle
Kymaia – between the sound of waves and the fragrance of the Oaxacan jungle
Pauline Brettell.

Hotel Designs
Nature as interior: Coworth Park debuts new stable and cottages
Nature as interior: Coworth Park debuts new stable and cottages
Sienna Shipton.

Barcelona, Spain — New data from SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel commerce platform, reveals strong hotel demand within Europe where a total solar eclipse is set to pass this August. In Spain, bookings for the days leading up to the August 12 phenomenon have risen by as much as 76% year-over-year and prices by as […]

How do AI platforms book hotels? 8 in 10 travellers now want AI assistance when searching for their next hotel. By most projections, this number is only set to increase. Tools like Claude, Gemini and ChatGPT present a shortlist of relevant hotel options based on a user’s stated needs and desires, complete with live rates […]

CHICAGO & LONDON (July 16 2026) – World of Hyatt is taking its place courtside as the official hotel sponsor of Laver Cup London 2026, bringing World of Hyatt members and tennis fans elevated...

CHICAGO, IL [July 15, 2026]: The JdV by Hyatt brand, alongside Highline Hospitality Partners, is thrilled to announce the opening of The Lowline Hotel, now welcoming its first guests to...

You gave a wholesaler a net rate and an allotment to fill your soft weeks, and that part still works the way you think it does. Where the room goes next — and who walks away owning the guest — is a deal you never actually signed.

Within a day of each other, Expedia and RateHawk reframed connectivity as the condition for competing in hotel distribution — and the control hotels say they won't give up is the price of entry

Yes, you can rest during a Houston layover. The terminals stay open overnight, Terminal C has private suites you can book by the hour, several lounges offer showers, and there’s a hotel connected right to the airport. George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is one of the country’s busiest connecting hubs, so whether you’ve got three hours […]

A day-use hotel is a hotel room booked for a set daytime window, usually around six hours, instead of overnight, often at up to 75% off the nightly rate. For couples, it’s one of the simplest ways to trade a crowded café or a busy house for private, uninterrupted time together. You get the room, […]