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The Queen City’s Newest Lifestyle Destination, Cincinnati’s Fidelity Hotel is Now Accepting Reservations
New Waterloo, a dynamic, community-centric independent hotel management company, announced today that reservations are now available at Cincinnati’s Fidelity Hotel, the company’s second Ohio lifestyle hotel in two years.
The Military Esports League Announces Strategic Partnership with ALHI to Elevate Global Hospitality Standards for Gaming Events
ALHI becomes official hospitality partner for esports events serving active-duty military, veterans, and their families across all branches.
Reclaiming Revenue: How Hotels Can Win the Direct Booking Renaissance with a Unified PMS
SiteMinder data shows direct bookings generate 60% higher revenue per reservation than OTA bookings, while BookBetterDirect research found direct rates beat OTAs in 59% of cases.
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View AllMeyer Jabara Hotels Executive Session Signals Strong Outlook for 2026 with AI Driving Operational Focus
Meyer Jabara's annual meeting with 120+ GMs showed two-thirds are bullish on 2026, with AI streamlining operations and new agentic distribution models enabling direct guest connections.
Who you know is even more important for landing a graduate role in hospitality than what you know
Regent's University London research finds 58% of hospitality recruiters prefer hiring graduates with personal referrals over cold applications.
Strategic Pivots Will Define the CIO’s Agenda in 2026
Gartner survey shows 94% of CIOs expect major plan changes by 2026, with only 48% of digital initiatives meeting targets amid economic and geopolitical volatility.
The Invisible Hotel: Why Frictionless Efficiency Is Eroding Hospitality Value - and How to Reclaim It
The piece argues that hospitality's focus on frictionless automation risks commoditizing brands by eliminating human connection moments that drive loyalty and pricing power.
Dallas Tops U.S. Hotel Pipeline; Phoenix Records Double-Digit Under Construction Growth at Q1 2026
Phoenix shows strongest growth momentum with 19% increase in under construction projects and leads 2026 opening forecasts with 27 new hotels.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 24 April 2026
Four major hotel acquisitions across Spain, UK and France total over €50 million, led by M G Real Estate's Barcelona purchase.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 24 April 2026
The newsletter covers major hotel transactions across South Korea, Australia, and Japan, plus Singapore airport terminal development.
Why Self-Ordering Kiosks Are Essential for Modern QSR Hospitality
Kiosk.eu promotes their AI-ready self-ordering systems that can increase AOV by up to 30% while reducing wait times in QSR operations.
HITEC 2026 Showcases Unmatched Hospitality Tech Variety as Exhibit Floor Space Sells Out
Over 360 companies will exhibit across 83,000 sq. ft. at the June 2026 San Antonio event, with 5,800+ attendees expected.
The Hotel Industry Has a Demand Origin Problem. It Has Been Misdiagnosing It for Twenty Years.
The author argues hotels have misunderstood their core challenge: controlling guest introductions, not just optimizing marketing channels or technology solutions.
Reducing OTA Reliance - How Sleeping Bear Hotels took a leap of belief
Sleeping Bear Hotels reduced OTA bookings from 60% through operational streamlining, strategic partnerships, and direct booking focus.
Not Done Weekly - Breaking Down Steps for AI Agents for Hospitality
The article provides a five-step framework to analyze hotel roles for AI implementation and includes a comprehensive vendor guide across guest engagement, voice AI, and revenue management categories.
Aethos Challenges the Conventions of Luxury Hospitality in ‘The Rules Are Different Here’ Brand Campaign
Aethos unveils its second brand campaign featuring celebrity models at Aethos Mallorca, with Milan pop-up activations and programming across all properties.
IHG Expands Reward Offering In Germany Through PAYBACK Partnership
German guests can now earn PAYBACK points instead of IHG points when staying at participating hotels, redeemable across retail partners.