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Hotel Decisions Form Before Guests Search, Middle East Pipeline Hits Record, Paris Occupancy Peaks
Monday brought a sharp argument that hotel marketing stacks are built for a discovery funnel that no longer exists, a record-high Middle East construction pipeline, and confirmation that Paris has fully recovered from its post-Olympic hangover. PwC's summer spending data and a landmark IHG-Adani deal rounded out a busy start to the week.
From Spa to Biohacking: The Rise of Data-Driven Wellness Hotels
As wellness travelers arrive with real-time biometric data on their wrists, hotels are exploring Wellness OS platforms, persistent guest health profiles, and sensor-equipped rooms to deliver measurable, personalized outcomes.
By Clara Samaha, Graduate Student, HFTP
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Hospitality Report Sweden - Spring 2026
Sweden's hotel market shows gradual recovery with RevPAR up 4.7% and ARR up 4.6% as of February 2026, as international tourism growth and constrained supply support investor confidence.
By Simon Vahtola and Staffan Dahlén
Holiday Inn Express Bandung Braga Opens in Indonesia
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel groups, announces the opening of the first Holiday Inn Express in Bandung. Holiday Inn Express Bandung Braga, located strategically in the heart of Bandung, within walking distance to the iconic Braga area.
L.A. moves to delay $30-an-hour minimum wage for hotel, airport workers tied to 2028 Olympics
LA City Council voted 9-6 to potentially postpone the $30/hr minimum wage for hotel and airport workers from 2028 to 2030, amid pressure from businesses threatening to repeal the city's gross receipts tax.
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Linda Griffin has been appointed as Area General Manager, Canada at Hilton
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Adam Gurgiolo has been appointed as General Manager at Kimpton Gray Hotel
U.S. Travel Association Welcomes Suspension of Visa Bonds for World Cup Fans
The U.S. Travel Association endorses the administration's suspension of visa bond requirements for confirmed FIFA World Cup ticket holders, calling it a key step to boost international visitor arrivals.
How to prepare for hospitality’s AI future: Inside NAVIGATE 2026
A recap of Revinate's NAVIGATE 2026 conference in Phoenix, covering AI adoption strategies, the importance of clean guest data, and new product developments including automated call scoring.
Karen Stephens, Chief Marketing Officer, Revinate, Inc.
Mobile only price: What it means and how hotels can use it
An explainer on mobile-only pricing on OTAs like Booking.com and Expedia, covering setup, strategic use cases, revenue trade-offs, and rate parity risks for hoteliers.
By Laure Cremers, Content Specialist, Lighthouse
IHCL Signs a Tree of Life Resort in Kamshet
Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India's largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Tree of Life resort in Kamshet, Maharashtra. This project will be renovated and room inventory will be doubled to offer the brand experience.
Whitbread launches stunning new seafront Premier Inn in Bognor Regis
The new Premier Inn on Bognor Regis seafront was officially welcomed to the famous seaside town on Friday (15th May) at a community launch event attended by more than 50 local stakeholders, elected representatives and members of the community.
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View allFrom Hotel Check-In to Conference Hall: A Smarter Wooden Badge Experience
GCSTIMES promotes a wooden badge that doubles as a hotel key card and conference credential, made from responsibly sourced wood and customizable for branding.
roommaster to Host Lone Star Social, a Private Evening Reception for Independent Hoteliers During HITEC San Antonio 2026
roommaster is hosting a private networking reception for independent hoteliers on June 16, 2026, during HITEC San Antonio at Re:Rooted 210 Urban Winery.
Most hoteliers use AI daily, but guest experience still needs a human touch
Mews survey of 500+ global properties finds AI now involved in 11 of 19 common hotel tasks, yet 59% of hoteliers want check-in to remain human-led.
RobosizeME Introduces VIP Guest Recognition Automation for Hotels Using OPERA Cloud
RobosizeME's new VIP Guest Recognition Suite integrates with OPERA Cloud via OHIP to automate identification, classification, and service instructions for high-value guests across hotel departments.
Stayntouch to Feature Award-Winning Cloud PMS, AI-Powered Guest Messaging at HITEC 2026
Stayntouch will demonstrate its award-winning cloud PMS and AI messaging tool that automates 95% of guest requests at HITEC 2026 in San Antonio.
Frontline Performance Group (FPG) Launches Checkmax With AI Insights To Maximize F&B Profits
FPG's CheckMax uses AI coaching and e-learning to train hotel restaurant servers in suggestive selling, targeting 5–15% revenue-per-guest increases with integrations for Oracle Micros, Toast, and Square.
Optimizing Hotel Staffing with Workforce Management Platforms
The article explains how workforce management platforms help hotels implement McKinsey's three staffing innovations: standardized metrics, role redesign, and job networks across properties.
How GCSTIMES Thinks About Greener Hotel Choices During Business Travel
GCSTIMES outlines its internal sustainable business travel guidelines, encouraging employees to prioritize GSTC-aligned certifications like Green Key and LEED, and to adopt eco-conscious habits during stays.
Where hotel decisions form in 2026
Hotel distribution budgets still follow the old search funnel, but traveler decisions now form upstream via creator content, AI tools, and word of mouth before reaching any surface the stack was built to intercept.
By Markus Busch, Editor/Publisher, hospitality.today
PATA Announces Newly Elected Board Members at Annual Summit 2026
PATA ratified 15 new Board members at its Annual General Meeting during the 2026 Annual Summit in Gyeongju, Korea, adding representatives from hospitality, academia, government, and youth sectors.
Minor Hotels Announces Rebrand of Anantara Vacation Club to Minor Vacation Club
Minor Hotels is rebranding Anantara Vacation Club to Minor Vacation Club to reflect expanded access across its full portfolio, with two new Club Resorts launching in Japan later this year.
The Solo Trip Is Getting a Group Chat: Why Gen Z Backpackers Are Turning Hostels Into Social Itineraries
Mad Monkey Hostels reports solo travelers increasingly seek built-in social opportunities, with industry data showing a 200% rise in searches for group tours among solo travelers.
The hotelier’s reality: from beating eggs to buzzing passion
Hoteliers from Cromlix Hotel, House of Gods, and Crieff Hydro share how they balance technology adoption with human connection to create memorable guest experiences.
By Ryan Haynes, Director/Lead Consultant, Hoteliers' Voice Podcast/ Haynes MarComs Ltd
Hoteliers Urge Congress: Act Now on Workforce Challenges, Certainty for Small Businesses, and Bolstered Travel Demand
Over 300 AHLA members lobbied Congress on key industry priorities: passing the American Franchise Act, modernizing H-2B visas, and restoring Brand USA funding.
Less Waste, More Taste: Six Senses Joins the UNEP and UN Tourism “Recipe of Change”
Six Senses joins the UNEP and UN Tourism Recipe of Change initiative, committing to halve food waste by 2030 across all 27 properties through operational programs, on-site farming, and guest education.
Hospitality in Healthcare: How to Improve Patient Experience
The article draws on hospitality principles including service training, physical design, staff wellbeing, and standardization to show how healthcare providers can measurably improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
By Emma Näpänkangas, M.Sc. Student in Hospitality Management, EHL
Hotel de Silhouette : A New Way to Live Biarritz, France
Hôtel de Silhouette expands with La Maison Silhouette, just a few footsteps away from its main property in Biarritz. Designed by the French interior designer Studio Juliette Saier, this refined Maison blends charm and modern comfort in a lifestyle cocoon.
Global Adventure Tourism Market to Reach $2 Trillion by 2032, Registering a CAGR of 19.5%
The global adventure tourism market is projected to grow from $324.9B in 2022 to nearly $2T by 2032 at a 19.5% CAGR, led by Europe and fast-growing Asia-Pacific.