Marriott International details its Los Angeles wildfire response, including 12,000 meals distributed, $245,000 in associate relief, and $1M in donated goods, alongside ongoing community celebrations for displaced and unhoused students.
NIQ and AHLA's Hotel Beverage Study 2026, based on 5,000 U.S. hotel visitors, finds soft drinks lead purchase intent at 47%, with domestic travel growth expanding supplier opportunities.
Hilton celebrates the opening of Tempo by Hilton Nashville Midtown, marking the brand’s second hotel in Nashville. Developed in partnership with Vision Hospitality Group, the 161-room lifestyle hotel brings Tempo’s signature blend of design, well-being and productivity-focused amenities to the city’s vibrant Midtown district.
The article argues that AI "vibe coding" tools let hotel training managers build adaptive, personalized training apps for as little as $25/month, addressing a turnover crisis costing operators nearly $6,000 per replaced employee.
The Oklahoma City event covered rising ADA demand letter activity in mid-size markets and a stabilizing U.S. lodging transaction market, with deal flow expected to pick up in H2 2026.
120 GBTA members from 31 states met with Congress to advocate for business travel priorities, citing $624B in U.S. economic impact, 6.7M jobs, and key policies on aviation, SAF, and border efficiency.
WTTC research covering 20 years of FIFA World Cup border innovation shows the 2026 tournament processed 5.9M ESTA applications and enrolled 1.6M travellers in trusted traveller programmes across three host nations.
Hilton's first annual Americas Franchise Owner Performance Awards names 25 winners across five categories, recognizing franchise owners for service, guest satisfaction, and operational excellence.
A wooden hotel key card with embossed deer motif illustrates how nature-inspired design can extend to small tactile touchpoints, reinforcing biophilic storytelling from the first moment of guest contact.
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.
Keycafe will demo automated key management at HITEC 2026 in San Antonio, including a live Mews PMS integration and early access preview of a Cloudbeds integration for contactless, reservation-triggered key access.
Canary Technologies' new Agentic Sales Coordinator autonomously handles hotel group and event sales workflows from first inquiry to confirmed booking, debuting at HITEC 2026 in San Antonio.
Cloudbeds and Tripleseat have launched a two-way integration connecting event sales with Cloudbeds' new Groups Events module to automate group workflows and reduce manual data entry for hotel teams.
Shiji's Daylight PMS has expanded to 449 cities across 36 countries, with clients including Langham, Peninsula Hotels, and MGM Grand Paradise, positioning itself as a cloud-native PMS for luxury and enterprise hotel groups.
Shiji's Book&Pay marketplace upgrade connects 290,000+ hotel properties with China corporate travel channels including Ctrip and Meituan, adding automated bookings, cross-border payments, and digital invoicing.
Actabl's new AI product Altitude lets hotel portfolio executives query financial and operational data in plain language, with sourced, deterministic answers built on data from 14,000+ properties.
The boutique hotel company plans to double its seven-property portfolio by 2027, with new openings in Florida, Michigan, and South Carolina focusing on historic building renovations.
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) announced today the opening of Red Lion Inn & Suites Bucyrus North. This 58-room, midscale hotel is conveniently located roughly one hour north of Columbus in Crawford County, Ohio.
Elysian Real Estate Group is thrilled to announce that bohème, an eclectic yet luxurious retreat nestled in the heart of East Austin, will officially open to the public this September. A grand opening celebration will be held later this year. Located at 400 Comal St., the boutique hotel will channel the city’s vibrant energy and introduce two new social spots to East Austin: Higher Spirits, a rooftop escape, and Sacred Souls, an intimate cocktail lounge rooted in the spirit of connection.
Dellshire Resort, the newest resort in Wisconsin Dells, is now open, introducing a new kind of immersive resort experience to the destination. The area’s first new-build resort in more than two decades, Dellshire blends medieval fantasy-inspired storytelling with the refined comfort of an upscale Midwest retreat. Whether visiting as a family, couple, or group, Dellshire Resort offers a travel experience where themed environments, interactive programming and a spirit of discovery engage guests of all ages in one of the Midwest’s most beloved destinations.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Airport, located at 13475 Ranch Drive, has announced the completion of an extensive renovation. The renovation includes a full transformation of all guest rooms and suites, featuring updated furnishings, new flooring, enhanced lighting, and contemporary décor that reflects the brand’s modern and flexible hospitality experience.
Hotels.com's 2026 Hotel Price Index, based on data from 11,000 travelers, finds booking 8-14 days out saves up to 23% and international 5-star hotels average 23% less than U.S. rates.
Bold prediction: The PMS isn't going anywhere by 2030 — but it will look nothing like it does today. It becomes the heart of the hotel, connecting and coordinating most AI tools, agents and decisions running across the property.
The death of the PMS was mooted back in 2014 when I joined hospitality from airlines. 14 years later, we still have PMSes. Their primary all-in-one functions were:- Handle check-in/out- Manage room key cutting- Take payments- Set up the hotel room inventory and types- Assign a price per room- Link to selling channels like OTAs- Manage housekeeping- Manage facilities management/maintenance- Handle on-site eventsSeparate RMSes now do pricing and push rates to PMSes.
The Enterprise PMS will still be around in 2030. Every hotel needs a system of record to manage reservations, inventory, rates, guest profiles, financial transactions, and operational controls. AI doesn't remove that requirement.
KAUAʻI, Hawaiʻi – Hale Hōkūala Kaua‘i, Curio Collection by Hilton, a lifestyle resort debuting on Hawai‘i’s “Garden Island” later this year, is now accepting reservations for stays beginning Oct. 1, 2026. The property will represent Curio Collection by Hilton’s arrival in the Aloha State.
Delano, the iconic Miami Beach property, is now open, presenting a refined, reimagined experience that serves as a heartfelt tribute to Miami.
South Street Partners acquired Crystal Springs Resort in Sussex County, NJ, a 1,400-acre all-season property with two hotels, six golf courses, and ten dining venues, marking the firm's first NYC metro asset.
Opening in June 2026, Marriott International and Another Star – the hotel management company that owns and operates citizenM’s current portfolio of 37 hotels in the US and Europe – will debut its third Washington, D.C. property: citizenM Washington, D.C. Georgetown. The opening marks the first property opening for citizenM as part of Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands. All citizenM guests can now earn and redeem Marriott Bonvoy points across all citizenM stays. Travelers can also still enjoy access to citizenM’s paid membership program, mycitizenM+, which now includes instant Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status for members.
Key takeaways from the 2026 NYU forum cover stronger-than-expected U.S. hotel performance, AI reshaping guest discovery, tight financing, and the toughest ground-up development climate in a decade.