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: 2 minutesWorldwide: Xavier Mufraggi, former CEO of Club Med, has been appointed chief executive officer of hostel brand Generator as the company plans to double its footprint by 2030. 
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Boutique hotel brand THE PIG will open its 10th property, THE PIG-on the farm in the Warwickshire countryside, next summer. 
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WASHINGTON, D.C., OTTAWA & MEXICO CITY—Following the conclusion of the 2026 tri-national World Cup games, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), Hotels Canada, and Hoteles Por México together called for a long-term extension of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), underscoring that the prosperity of the North American hospitality industries is deeply interconnected and depends on policies that facilitate cross-border travel. The successful hosting of the world’s largest sporting event across Canada, Mexico, and the United States highlighted […]
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AMSTERDAM—Mews announced three new features designed to help hotels capture revenue: Recurring Payments, the expansion of Multicurrency to the United States and Canada, and Accounts Receivable. These features are designed to help properties capture revenue, reduce manual work, and grow their business. Before Arrival For properties offering extended stays, co-working spaces or membership-based services, missed or delayed payments are a real revenue risk. With Recurring Payments, available globally, hotels configure a payment plan once, and […]
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Peachtree Group originated a $150 million bridge loan to refinance a four-hotel portfolio totaling 997 keys in Flamingo Crossings Town Center, adjacent to Walt Disney World Resort in Winter Garden, Fla.

Europe’s travel sector experienced growth in 2026, with increased passenger traffic, hotel occupancy, and average daily rates, driven by demand from travelers aged 46 to 65 and a notable rise in bookings from Japanese visitors, according to a new report by Amadeus and UN Tourism.

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Hot off the press – new collections from Sekers
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Accessible Design Talk: Designing for our future selves
Accessible Design Talk: Designing for our future selves
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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, IL (July 20, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Me and All Hotel Leipzig, a 282-room hotel that combines Bauhaus-inspired design, local culture...

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...

RateHawk's Felix Shpilman isn't worried about AI: it takes the recommendation and leaves the booking to his pipe, so the agent is just the next buyer in his line

Affiliate is now creators' top income source, because a commission link books rooms a brand can finally count — and on TikTok Go those rooms are yours

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, […]