Whitney Houston Tribute to Headline Norwegian Aura’s Entertainment Lineup

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled the entertainment lineup for the Norwegian Aura, debuting in May 2027. The ship, currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, was floated out for the firs…

Peachtree Group Begins Construction on Dual-Branded Hotel in Austin, Texas

AUSTIN, Texas—Peachtree Group announced it has begun construction on a 480-room dual-branded Embassy Suites by Hilton and Tempo by Hilton in downtown Austin, marking one of the group’s most significant hotel devel…

Not All Innovation Is On The Show Floor: UrVenue Invites Hospitality Leaders to an Open House During One of Las Vegas’ Busiest Gaming Weeks

UrVenue is hosting an interactive technology showcase at its new Las Vegas Strip HQ on Sept. 30, offering guided sessions on experience inventory, guest journey management, web design, and its OpenTable integration.

Six Warning Signs Your Independent Caribbean Hotel Has Outgrown Its PMS

Six operational red flags, including front desk bottlenecks, manual workarounds, and reactive guest service, that signal an independent Caribbean hotel's PMS can no longer support its operation.

Cloudbeds Launches RMS With Deeper Hotel Intelligence Built on Unified Data

Cloudbeds has launched a new revenue management system (RMS) that leverages unified data from its platform to provide hotels with deeper operational and commercial insights for more informed pricing and inventory stra…

Hospitality America Deepens Executive Leadership to Maximize Performance, Enhance Accountability

Hospitality America appoints two new executives and redefines two existing VP roles, creating dedicated leadership centers for revenue strategy, marketing, technology, and enterprise enablement.

The Broken Creator-to-Booking Chain, and Why It Matters Now

The fight in travel's creator economy has shifted. It used to be about attention, now it's about who gets the attribution for the booking.

Booking Holdings and Expedia Group Control 85% of European OTA Market, Study Finds

HOTREC’s 2026 European Hotel Distribution Study reports that Booking Holdings and Expedia Group now account for over 85% of online travel agency (OTA) bookings in Europe, highlighting increasing market concentration…

More Than 50% of Hotels Use AI, but Under 10% See Real Impact, Finds State of Distribution 2026 Report from RateGain, NYU SPS and HEDNA

The third edition of the State of Distribution report, based on 270+ hotel brands and 58,000+ properties, finds AI adoption widespread but transformational impact rare, with OTAs still dominating over direct channels.

Extended Stay America Holds Annual Owners Conference

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Extended Stay America announced the conclusion of its annual owners conference, held in Dallas, Texas, where the company brought together its franchise owners under the theme “Aligned and…