Evan Crawford of Pyramid Global Hospitality argues that as AI commoditizes hotel search and proposals, clear brand identity and genuine relationships

Emirates and South African Airways (SAA) today announced an expansion of their codeshare partnership, enabling access to nine cities and establishing

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Luxury boutique hotel Chateau Denmark, located in London's West End, has permanently closed its doors as of 4th August 2026.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Property adviser Christie & Co has sold the Langham Hotel in Eastbourne, Sussex, to hybrid hospitality platform Novastar Hotel Group.
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ARLINGTON, Virginia—CoStar and Tourism Economics made significant upward adjustments to the 2026-27 U.S. hotel forecast released at the 18th Annual Hotel Data Conference. For 2026, projected gains in average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) were upgraded by 1.1 percentage points and 1.6 percentage points, respectively. Occupancy was lifted to 63.1 percent, a 0.3 percentage point lift from the previous forecast. “The hotel industry sold a record number of room nights in […]
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LONGMONT, Colorado—Hotel Longmont, the city’s first boutique hotel, is now open in downtown Longmont, Colorado. Developed by The Thrash Group and Vertikal and managed by Tandem Hospitality Group, the hotel includes Longmont Supply, a rooftop restaurant and bar. “We worked very closely with the City of Longmont and the Longmont Downtown Development Authority to bring this hotel to life,” Joe Thrash, partner at The Thrash Group, said. “We’re grateful to the city and residents for […]
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Barbara Muckermann, Group CEO of Kempinski Hotels, argues that the industry must move beyond adding amenities for their own sake and instead focus on delivering meaningful value aligned with evolving guest preferences and operational efficiency.

Questex's International Hospitality Investment Forum Asia reports that the region's hospitality sector is positioned for accelerated investment, signaling increased capital flows and development activity driven by robust travel demand and market fundamentals.

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Banyan Tree Mount Emei – a mountainside sanctuary
Banyan Tree Mount Emei – a mountainside sanctuary
Pauline Brettell.

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Schlüter-LIPROTEC: integrated lighting for hospitality environments
Schlüter-LIPROTEC: integrated lighting for hospitality environments
Sienna Shipton.

Barcelona, Spain – SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel commerce platform, has appointed seasoned travel technology expert Miguel Sánchez as Market Vice President for EMEA. The appointment further strengthens SiteMinder’s leadership across the world’s largest accommodation hub, as the region’s hotels increasingly seek digital technology to respond to sustained travel demand and drive revenue. Sánchez will […]

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CHICAGO (July 30, 2026) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation ("Hyatt," "the Company," "we," "us," or "our") (NYSE: H) today reported second quarter 2026 results. Highlights include: Comparable system-wide...

CHICAGO (July 29, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Vithalapur, marking the Hyatt Place brand’s debut in the emerging industrial hub of...

Pay a bit more commission and your listing climbs the OTA's results — Expedia even shows you the new spot before you commit

Two of three Google searches now end without a click. The AI answers on the page, and whether it names your hotel is all that's left to win

A day stay hotel gives you a private room with a bed and a shower, booked for a set block of daytime hours instead of overnight. Guests book one to sleep off a red eye before work starts, to rest through a long layover, to nap between meetings, or to get a few quiet hours […]

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 […]