Monday opened HITEC week with citizenM co-founder Michael Levie flipping the automation debate on its head, a wave of AI visibility and infrastructure launches from vendors arriving in San Antonio, and fresh data putting the wellness economy at $6.8 trillion. A commercial AI framework from HSMAI...

Cendyn's Wayfinder platform monitors hotel visibility across AI models like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity, scoring GEO health and flagging content drift to protect direct bookings.

As wedding travelers seek more meaningful and connected experiences, hotels have a unique opportunity to transform room blocks into revenue-generating

Cayuga Hospitality Consultants, the world’s premier network of independent hospitality advisors, is proud to announce the appointment of several long-standing

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpain: Real estate advisor and broker Christie & Co has advised Silken Hoteles on the acquisition of Hotel Antequera Hills in Malaga.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesPortugal: Boutique hotel investment platform Bohopo has opened the Mila Porto hotel, its first in Portugal, with two additional hotels under development in the city. 
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ATLANTA, Georgia—Revenue Analytics announced the North American launch of Climber RMS, the revenue management system built for independent and boutique hotels, family-owned hotel groups, and regional chains. For decades, sophisticated automated pricing has been the advantage of large national chains with deep budgets and dedicated revenue teams. Independent operators have been left to set rates by hand, by gut, or by copying the property down the street, leaving real revenue on the table. Climber changes that equation, putting dynamic, 24/7 automated pricing within reach […]
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SAN FRANCISCO, California—Canary Technologies announced the launch of the Agentic Sales Coordinator, a new solution that autonomously manages hotel sales, groups, and events workflows, from first inquiry to confirmed booking. Powered by Canary AI, built specifically for hospitality, the solution drives more group and event leads and improves the quality of the sales pipeline. Hotel sales teams face a compounding problem: too many unvetted opportunities, too little time to qualify them, and no reliable way […]
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Kenya has become a leading force in Africa’s tourism sector, driving both economic growth and sustainable practices, according to new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The continent’s travel industry is expected to remain one of the fastest-growing globally through 2026.

Courtyard by Marriott has opened its first hotel in Okinawa, a 170-room beachfront property located on Kise Beach in Nago Bay.

In the highly competitive hospitality industry, effective distribution channel management plays a pivotal role in driving bookings and maximizing revenue. Understanding the various hotel distribution channels and how to leverage them is essential for hoteliers to stay ahead in the digital era. But before we get on to discuss the hotel online distribution strategies and […]
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A global distribution system (GDS) is a computerized network that facilitates the booking of travel services, such as airline tickets, hotel rooms, car rentals, and other travel-related services. These systems are used by travel agents, corporate travel managers, and other travel industry professionals to access a wide range of travel options and make bookings on […]
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Hotel Designs
Marriott hits a milestone moment
Marriott hits a milestone moment
Pauline Brettell.

Hotel Designs
Newmor unveils three new collections shaped by nostalgia, texture and decorative detail
Newmor unveils three new collections shaped by nostalgia, texture and decorative detail
Pauline Brettell.

As guest expectations evolve and operators face rising costs, hospitality technology is moving away from standalone innovations towards connected systems working stealthily behind the scenes. PPHE’s Jawad Sabir explains how AI, automation and data are reshaping hotel operations without replacing the human touch.

The hotel group now operates nearly 700 luxury properties across 74 countries and territories

Discover what TikTok GO means for your hotel's guest acquisition strategy, including how it works and how to optimise your hotel’s channel mix to maximise revenue.

Discover how VidantaWorld grew reservations 900% year on year using SiteMinder’s channel manager, Channels Plus, Demand Plus and Insights.

CHICAGO (June 10, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and The Skin Deep, the Emmy Award-winning experience design studio and relationship platform known for its emotional storytelling and...

CHICAGO (June 10, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Hyatt and Hyatt hotels have hired more than 12,000 Opportunity Youth worldwide between 2018 and 2025, exceeding...

Industry research shows commerce media racing to be visible inside AI recommendations — even as consumers draw a line at letting AI buy

A decade of bans and a 2024 ruling were supposed to hand hotels their prices back. The discipline just changed shape — into something no regulator can read

During a layover at Bogotá’s El Dorado International Airport (BOG), travelers can rest in three main ways: airside nap cabins inside the terminal, airport lounges, or day-use hotels near the airport. El Dorado sits at 2,548 meters (8,360 feet) above sea level, making it one of the highest major international airports in the world. At […]

HotelsByDay lets families book premium hotel rooms by the day so Dad can relax, refresh, and enjoy the city without an overnight stay. Why Day Use Hotels Make Father’s Day Better Standard Father’s Day outings hit a friction point around midday: everyone needs somewhere to rest, refresh, or change, but paying for a full hotel […]