AAHOA opposes California's AB 2721, which would require hotels to publicly disclose ICE and CBP reservations, citing legal liability, privacy concerns, and compliance burdens for small and independent owners.
ETG has expanded its SynXis CRS integration to include independent hotels, enabling automated rate and availability sync and access to 110,000+ travel professionals via RateHawk and ZenHotels.
roommaster is hosting a private networking reception for independent hoteliers on June 16, 2026, during HITEC San Antonio at Re:Rooted 210 Urban Winery.
Texas boutique hotel group French Cowboys uses Cloudbeds PMS to manage seven unique properties while maintaining individual character and streamlining operations.
The nine-room property, opening in 2026, marks SLH's first Rwanda location with rates starting at $3,090 per night.
The 38-unit property operates without front desk staff using Mews' platform for contactless check-in and integrated operations.
The June 2026 conference features an AI literacy panel for independent hoteliers and introduces an Innovation Hub showcasing tech solutions for boutique operators.
The 45-room ultraluxury resort opened in 2021 after a four-year construction project on challenging cliff terrain, earning a spot on World's 50 Best Hotels list.
The guide explains how independent hotels can leverage AI search growth while 53% of travelers trust AI suggestions but 66% won't let it book directly.
LodgIQ's free guide, based on insights from 100+ hoteliers, offers evaluation framework and tools for RMS selection, citing 15-20% RevPAR gains.
CEO Dimitri Antonopoulos discusses how the family-owned group built independent luxury properties in Old Montreal over 50+ years.
Cloudbeds' report shows independent hotel RevPAR fell 5.4% in 2025 while OTA share rose to 63.4%, with AI discovery and margin pressure defining competitive advantage going forward.
The Spanish hospitality group unifies its international properties spanning Ibiza to Botswana under one brand identity, with new developments planned in Miami, Mexico, and Bali.
The brand added properties across six continents, from Balinese villas to Colorado dude ranches, with bonus points offered to loyalty members.
A San Bruno hotel moved from Days Inn franchise to independent operation, then consolidated multiple tech vendors into Cloudbeds' unified platform.
The $26.7 billion boutique hotel market is projected to reach $40 billion by 2030, driven by travelers seeking authentic, personalized experiences over standardized chain offerings.
RMS will provide integrated reservations, operations and payments technology to over 50 Pride of Britain luxury independent hotels across the UK.
The author argues hotels have misunderstood their core challenge: controlling guest introductions, not just optimizing marketing channels or technology solutions.
Aethos unveils its second brand campaign featuring celebrity models at Aethos Mallorca, with Milan pop-up activations and programming across all properties.
The collection adds properties across 29 destinations including first-time markets like Key West and Palm Springs, bringing total portfolio to over 700 hotels.