Friday closed a week dominated by Google's distribution moves and a growing unease about what technology is doing to hospitality's core product. Google's Universal Cart turns out to be a placement business, not a transaction one. Cornell found AI ranks fourth among travel planning tools, with acc...

The article explores how hotel leaders can improve their effectiveness through intentional self-care practices and structured morning routines to combat decision fatigue.

The hospitality industry has never been static. Change, disruption, and unpredictability are constant in our business. But over the past several years

Cayuga Hospitality Consultants has officially expanded its global roster of independent consultants with the addition of Chiara Mecacci. A seasoned

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced that Fairmont Cheshire will open on 10 July 2026 and reservations are now live for the luxury countryside resort.
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Reading Time: 5 minutesEmily Johnson of Elevate Hospitality Collective shares her ideas for low-cost wellness activations that boutique hotels can use to increase ancillary revenue without spa CapEx.
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RALEIGH, North Carolina—Concord Hospitality detailed the growth of its dining pipeline with a slate of new and forthcoming restaurant and bar concepts. These offerings range from rooftop bars with skyline views to speakeasy experiences and elevated Italian dining. “From rooftop bars to wine and pizza concepts, we’re excited to continue expanding Concord Hospitality’s culinary footprint with a dynamic mix of new openings that reflect our commitment to creating exceptional dining experiences,” said Dean Wendel, vice […]
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KENT, Washington—InnVentures announced leadership updates within its commercial organization with the promotion of Dury Kim to senior vice president of commercial strategy and the appointment of Brittany Cascanet as vice president of commercial strategy. Since joining InnVentures in 2023 as vice president of revenue and distribution, Kim has played a key role in elevating the company’s commercial strategy. In her expanded role as senior vice president of commercial strategy, Kim will oversee enterprise-wide commercial initiatives […]
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U.S. hotels reported higher occupancy and revenue for the week ending May 23, 2026, with Tampa and Las Vegas showing the strongest growth among major markets.

New survey data show that 85% of corporate travel buyers oppose a US government proposal requiring foreign visitors to disclose 5 years of social media history at the border, with many warning that it could reduce business travel to the United States.

India, 29th May 2026: RateGain Travel Technologies Limited ((BSE: 543417, NSE: RATEGAIN), a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today released The Direct Booking Friction Report 2026, a first-of-its-kind audit revealing that hotels across APMEA are not losing direct revenue to poor demand or weak pricing. They are losing […]
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Google Marketing Live 2026 made one thing clear: travel marketing is entering an AI-first era. Google is no longer evolving only as a search engine. It is becoming an intelligent travel discovery and decision-making platform capable of understanding traveler intent, comparing options, surfacing recommendations, and eventually facilitating bookings. For hotel marketers, this changes how travelers […]
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Hotel Designs
Hotel Hubertus elevates wellness in the heart of the Dolomites
Hotel Hubertus elevates wellness in the heart of the Dolomites
Stuart O'Brien.

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AXOR brings hydrotherapy into the luxury hotel bathroom
AXOR brings hydrotherapy into the luxury hotel bathroom
Stuart O'Brien.

Built with 1,600 cubic metres of regionally sourced timber, the hotel features untreated wood as a structural element in its rooms

Luxury hotel operator partners with Select Group ahead of July launch

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

With Mews Channel Manager powered by SiteMinder, hospitality tech leaders have come together to redefine how hotels approach distribution Sydney, Australia – Mews, the hospitality operating system, and SiteMinder, the leading hotel commerce platform, have partnered to create the hotel industry’s first fully-integrated best-in-class distribution solution. Introduced today at Mews Unfold in Amsterdam, the solution […]

CHICAGO (May 21, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today participation by executives at the following conferences: Mark Hoplamazian, Chairman, President and Chief Executive...

New border screening requirements could reshape business travel patterns and reduce corporate demand for US trips

Success may increasingly depend on how well travel programs and supplier offerings can be understood by algorithms rather than people

A layover at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) can be more comfortable than most travelers expect. SFO has paid nap rooms and showers at Freshen Up in the International Terminal, free yoga rooms in multiple terminals, a long list of airline and pay-per-use lounges, and one on-airport hotel connected by AirTrain. Travelers with longer layovers […]

Yes. You can rest during a layover at LAX, but your best option depends on how long your layover is and whether you need a real bed, private shower, or quiet place to work. Los Angeles International Airport does not offer public shower facilities inside the airport, and true sleep options inside the terminals are […]