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AI Can Find Your Hotel But Won't Recommend It, Low Turnover Masks Rising Disengagement
Tuesday turns to how hotels get found and chosen. Ahrefs data shows AI can read hotel content well but recommends on earned presence, not structured data alone. A GBTA and Radisson survey sees AI use in hotel RFPs jumping from 32% to 69%. And a look at falling quit rates argues low turnover is hiding disengagement rather than signalling a healthy workforce.
Why the Best Hospitality Vendors May Never Even Get Considered
Hospitality vendors are losing deals before sales conversations begin, as modern buyers silently vet vendors via LinkedIn, YouTube, reviews, and AI tools before ever booking a demo.
By Susan Tucker, Partner & COO, The Lure Agency, Lure Agency
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Bonn opens on the Rhine next to Germany's largest conference center
A 336-room upper-upscale hotel on the banks of the Rhine, directly adjacent to the World Conference Center Bonn (WCCB), is now open under the Radisson Blu brand. Located in Bonn's former government district, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Bonn brings together riverfront views, skyline dining and direct access to one of Germany's most important conference venues – as Bonn continues to strengthen its position as an international destination for events, institutions and leisure travel.
HMA crowns 2026 award winners at annual celebration
The HMA named winners across seven categories at its 2026 ceremony, recognising UK hotel marketing campaigns spanning AI content, social media, partnerships, and conservation-linked brand storytelling.
Corporate Hotel Programs Evolve Amid Market Complexity, Cost Pressures and Rising AI Adoption
GBTA and Radisson Hotel Group survey of 258 travel managers finds AI use in hotel RFPs set to jump from 32% to 69%, while dynamic discounts grow and fixed rates consolidate.
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View AllAngsana Velavaru refreshes its villas with a new sense of colour, craft, and character
Angsana Velavaru has refreshed three of its most beloved villa categories: the Beach Infinity Pool Villa, the Velavaru Two-Bedroom Pool Villa, and the Angsana Three-Bedroom Pool Villa. Updated furnishings, reimagined living spaces, and a bolder embrace of the island's vibrant spirit invite you to experience the resort in a distinctly new light.
HITEC 2026 Was the Show Where Agentic Governance Reached Centerstage
A HITEC 2026 recap identifies agentic governance, Agent Management Platforms, and Guest Success Management Systems as the defining trends, with AI shifting from point tools to enterprise-wide orchestrated workflows.
By Adam Mogelonsky and Larry Mogelonsky
Peachtree Group Expands Distribution Network Through Goldman Sachs Custody Solutions
Peachtree Group, with $10B+ in committed capital, joins Goldman Sachs Custody Solutions to give RIAs streamlined access to its private CRE and credit strategies.
Courtyard by Marriott Fort Myers at I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center Unveils a Renewed Stay Experience in South Fort Myers
Courtyard by Marriott Fort Myers at I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center is introducing a refreshed new chapter for the hotel following the completion of renovations, presenting an updated stay experience tailored to the pace of today's business and leisure traveler.
The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancún Debuts as a Refined Enclave Between Land and Sea in Mexico
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today announces the opening of The St. Regis Costa Mujeres Resort, Cancún, an elegant beachfront retreat where the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Yucatán Peninsula meet the brand’s celebrated traditions and bespoke service. Located just north of Cancún in the tranquil enclave of Costa Mujeres, the resort introduces a sophisticated new expression of luxury in the Mexican Caribbean, framed by white sand beaches, crystalline waters, protected mangroves, and the world’s second-largest barrier reef.
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View allDuetto and Triptease Launch Integration to Automate Marketing Activity Based on Occupancy.
Duetto and Triptease's Auto Date Boost integration uses occupancy forecast data to automatically increase Google Hotel Ads spend when bookings fall below a hotel's set threshold.
HotelRunner Founders Arden Agopyan and Ali Beklen Shortlisted for Global Entrepreneur of the Year at The Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards
HotelRunner founders Arden Agopyan and Ali Beklen were shortlisted among 5,000+ applicants for Global Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2026 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards.
What a Wooden Key Card Witnesses During the World Cup
GCSTIMES promotes its wooden cat-shaped hotel key card, designed to double as a fridge magnet and serve as a branded keepsake guests take home after their stay.
The Unsung Heroes Behind Every World Cup Stay
A tribute to hotel operations staff managing high-volume stays during FIFA World Cup 2026, highlighting the coordination required to serve thousands of traveling fans daily.
Otherwander Soho selects Apaleo to power fully digital pod hotel concept
Otherwander Soho, a 566-pod digital hotel on Dean Street, chose Apaleo's open PMS after a 4.5-year tech evaluation, enabling keyless entry, online check-in, and a reception-free operating model.
Mews named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Revenue Management Systems in Hospitality
Mews has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for revenue management systems, recognizing its native PMS-RMS-BI integration built on its 2024 acquisition of Atomize.
Grevon debuts AI booking and connectivity platform at HITEC 2026
Grevon launched at HITEC 2026 with Kore, an MCP-based connectivity layer powering AI booking, voice, and staff intelligence tools to drive direct revenue and reduce OTA dependence.
Webinar (June 24th 11am ET): Why Hotel Flexibility Is No Longer a Nice-to-Have for Guests
HTS and Cloudbeds host a June 24 webinar on new survey data showing 87% of travelers prioritize cancellation flexibility, with CFAR lifting booking intent among high-value guests to 79-85%.
SpringHill Suites Fort Myers Airport Announces Completion of Renovations
SpringHill Suites Fort Myers Airport has completed renovations that refresh the guest experience with a fully renovated lobby and updated all-suite accommodations near Southwest Florida International Airport, I-75, Gulf Coast Town Center and Miromar Outlets.
Expedia Group Research Finds Fully Connected Hotels Eliminate Friction and Improve Revenue Performance
Survey of 1,500 hotel decision makers across six markets finds fully connected properties are 31 points more likely to report improved occupancy, ADR, or RevPAR than those using basic connectivity.
IHG Hotels & Resorts recognised as a top employer across the Middle East
IHG earned top employer status across multiple Middle Eastern markets in the 2026 Great Place to Work rankings, including the #1 Best Workplace in Saudi Arabia, citing talent programs like Masarona by IHG.
Heritage-Listed Blue Mountains Estate Officially Unveiled as Ardour Hotel after Multi-Million Dollar Refurbishment
Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa has marked the start of a new chapter in its renowned history today, officially unveiling its rebrand to Ardour Lilianfels Blue Mountains and welcoming its very first Ardour guests.
Hotel Yearbook Article The Hotel Yearbook 2026 - Technology Edition
Data Isolation Is AI's Biggest Obstacle in Hospitality
Frank Trampert argues that the hospitality industry's AI ambitions are being held back not by a lack of technology, but by a data architecture problem it has largely refused to confront. Using the recurring archetype of a loyal guest who remains a stranger across ten properties of the same group, he makes the case that cross-property behavioral intelligence is the real prize — and that data discipline, not more tools, is what stands between the industry and it.
By Frank Trampert, CRO, Revinate, Inc.
Hilton Announces the Debut of Spark by Hilton in Asia Pacific with the Opening of the First Two Hotels in Bengaluru and Goa, India
Hilton opens its first two Spark by Hilton hotels in Bengaluru and Goa, launching the brand in Asia Pacific under a strategic deal with Olive Hospitality to develop 150 properties across India.
Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia officially opens in Riyadh
FHS Saudi Arabia 2026 opens at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah with 150+ speakers, covering hospitality investment across real estate, technology, wellness, and branded residences over three days.
Langham Launches Cookery School Led by Michelin-Starred Chef Michel Roux Jr.
Langham Hospitality Group adds Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr. to its "Langham Luminaries" roster, leveraging his decade-long consultancy at The Langham, London to anchor the brand's global "Your Story. Our Legacy." campaign.
Stefano Cuoco of Miramis on Blending Italian Soul with Swedish Precision, and Why Hospitality's Future Is Entertainment
Miramis CEO Stefano Cuoco outlines how the Swedish-Italian hospitality group integrates live entertainment, hyper-local cuisine, and a longevity wellness concept across properties in Tuscany and Stockholm.
AI can find your hotel. It just won't recommend it.
Hotels lead travel sectors in AI machine readability at 73%, but Ahrefs data across 730,000 AI responses shows YouTube mentions and earned web presence, not structured data, drive actual AI recommendations.
By Markus Busch, Editor/Publisher, hospitality.today