Lighthouse data shows AI referral traffic to hotel websites surged over 50% in weeks after ChatGPT expanded outbound links, with independent hotels

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), in collaboration with the Research Centre for Digital Transformation of Tourism (RCDTT) at the School of Hotel and Tourism Management

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUAE: Chedi Hospitality has appointed Milos Nedovic as its chief asset and investment officer, a newly-created role for the group.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesGermany: The Dean has opened The Dean Munich, a 281-room lifestyle hotel in the city’s Westend neighbourhood, marking the brand’s largest property to date and its second opening in Germany.
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SAN FRANCISCO, California—HC Global Fund Services, LLC (HC Global) announced the acquisition of Benchstrength vCFO, Inc. (Benchstrength). The acquisition anchors HC Global’s vision of expanding from fund administration to property-level accounting, covering residential, office, retail, industrial, and now, hospitality assets. The combined offering spans full-service accounting at both the management company and property level, back-office support, start-up finance and accounting setup, ownership transitions, and construction accounting. HC Global now offers the complete stack—from fund administration through […]
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CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts—The Royal Sonesta Boston announced the completion of a comprehensive property renovation, elevating its guest experience with a complete refresh of guestrooms and suites in the hotel’s East Tower, upgrades to the property’s fitness center and poolscape, and the introduction of a new dining destination, Scull & Keel. “We are thrilled to unveil this transformative new chapter for The Royal Sonesta Boston,” said Mark Jeffery, general manager of The Royal Sonesta Boston. “Every aspect […]
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A German court has ruled that Google can be held directly responsible for false information generated by its AI Overviews, concluding that the summaries are Google's own statements rather than neutral search results. While the decision is currently limited to Germany and remains subject to appeal, it could have significant implications for hotels and other businesses that increasingly rely on AI-driven search for visibility and reputation.

MGallery Collection has announced the opening of V Villas Maldives at Mirihi, marking the brand’s debut in the Maldives.

Hotel Designs
Lamington Group launches Second Nature
Lamington Group launches Second Nature
Pauline Brettell.

Hotel Designs
Banyan Tree makes its European debut at Mamula Island
Banyan Tree makes its European debut at Mamula Island
Stuart O'Brien.

SiteMinder is using AI as a growth opportunity, optimising and expanding its capabilities to deliver better solutions to hoteliers.

The following was originally published in The Hotel Yearbook 2026 – Technology Edition. For the past twenty years, the hotel industry has sought to solve for the fragmentation that’s grown alongside the introduction of new tools in the tech stack. The answer: connectivity. APIs have replaced manual contracting. Distribution has shifted from static to real-time. […]

CHICAGO (July 7, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency London Olympia, located within the recently redeveloped £1.3bn Olympia destination. The...

CHICAGO (July 1, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today celebrated the opening of Parian Chronicle Hotel Paros, a 50 room contemporary Cycladic retreat on the island of Paros, Greece,...

When AI plans the trip, your hotel is a part, not the point. Parts get swapped for cheaper ones

The one asset a booking platform can't quietly take over is the one chains have been building, largely by accident, since before anyone said the word "agent"

Stuck with a long layover at Tocumen International Airport (PTY)? Here is the short answer. You can rest in the terminal or in an airport lounge, but there are no sleep pods at PTY. A few lounges offer showers. You can also leave the airport if your layover is long enough, since many travelers get […]

A day stay is a hotel room booked for a set block of daytime hours, where you check in and check out on the same day.A night stay is the traditional overnight: check in late afternoon or evening, sleep, check out the next morning. Book a day stay for a layover, an early arrival, a […]