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…

New Legal Study Examines the Limits of EU Action on the Right to Training

A new legal study analyzes the extent of the European Union's authority to mandate employee training rights, highlighting potential implications for hospitality employers operating in EU member states regarding workfo…

Rad Coffee Co-Founder Unleashes DeskPanther Operations Software

DeskPanther, a coffee shop operations platform created and tested by California-based Rad Coffee Co-Founder Jade Valore, launched publicly Sept. 8 with tools for tracking inventory, repairs, cash handling and shift...

Hilton’s Canopy brand debuts at Utah’s Deer Valley ski resort

The 180-room hotel is one of the first properties to open as part of Deer Valley Resort’s East Village expansion near Park City.

First Chair Destinations Launches Vacation Rental Brand

First Chair Destinations has launched a vacation rental brand in ski destinations across nine states, offering select homes in coastal New England.

LBA Hospitality adds Westin San Antonio North

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