If I had to describe the mood coming out of the recent Global Business Travel Assn. (GBTA) Convention 2026 in two words, they would be “cautiously optimistic.” 

Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Harvest Hosts

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMichael Marchand, VP business development for EMEA at Laasie, explores how hotel loyalty is evolving to match modern demands for instant gratification. He shares what hoteliers can learn from OTA conversion tactics and why owning direct guest communication is a key market advantage.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: The Wolseley will debut its members club to open within The Wolseley Hotel New York in Q2 2027.
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Hospitality has always been an industry built on people. While technology, data, and artificial intelligence are transforming how hotels operate, exceptional guest experiences still depend on capable, engaged employees. The question facing hotel HR leaders today is no longer simply how to attract talent; it is how to continually develop it. The hospitality industry has made meaningful progress in creating opportunities for women and minority leaders. More organizations are recognizing that diverse leadership teams strengthen […]
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PHOENIX, Arizona—Denū Hotel & Spa, a partnership involving Pacific Hospitality Group, Berger Holding, and JWG Investments, an affiliate of Sunbelt Holdings, announced its opening in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, marking the newest addition to Meritage Collection. The 236-room property is situated steps from Phoenix Convention Center and the city’s popular arts, culture, sports, and entertainment venues. The hotel includes the Solstone Holistic Spa, a hammam-inspired spa offering guided thermal treatments and restorative services, as well as […]
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Crystal Investment Property (CIP) announces the exclusive listing of The Drifthaven at Gearhart, a 12-key, upscale select-service boutique hotel in Gearhart, Oregon, that presents a strong operational acquisition opportunity with fee-simple land ownership and fully updated facilities

Hotels are increasingly adopting AI-driven tools, such as conversational platforms and automated booking systems, to streamline the guest journey from initial inquiry to direct reservation, aiming to improve guest satisfaction and reduce reliance on online travel agencies.

Hotel Designs
Beyond the surface: textile flooring with a sense of place
Beyond the surface: textile flooring with a sense of place
Sienna Shipton.

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Alpine Honey and a hydrothermal bathhouse: inside Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection
Alpine Honey and a hydrothermal bathhouse: inside Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection
Sienna Shipton.

CHICAGO (October 5, 2026) — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is accelerating growth opportunities across its brand portfolio with new financing solutions, more efficient new-build prototypes...

CHICAGO (October 3, 2026) –– Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Centric Sapporo, marking the first Hyatt Centric hotel in Hokkaido, northern Japan. Located...

The offer strength score, Automatic Rate Match and VIP Access in your Partner Central are now part of a court case, built mostly from Expedia's own advice to hotels

On Alibaba's Fliggy, Marriott has its own door for AI agents, and it sells more than rooms through it: a preview of how the big brands will meet the AI agents

A day use hotel lets you book a private room for a set block of daytime hours, usually between about 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., instead of paying for a full night. Travelers use day rooms for layovers, canceled plans, and daycations. The price is often well below the overnight rate. Your flight lands at […]

You can sleep, shower, and rest during a Montreal layover, but only if you know where to look. Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) stays open around the clock, and it has no sleep pods, no cots, and no public showers outside its lounges. That gap between what you need and what the terminal offers is what […]