Your Hotel Website Is Now a Verification Tool Not a Discovery Tool, Only 6% of Hotels Appear Consistently in AI Results, AI Is Deskilling Junior Sales Leaders

Friday brought hospitality.today's argument that hotel websites have shifted from discovery to verification tools as AI drives initial consideration, Pertlink's data showing only 6% of hotels appear consistently in AI…

CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Continues to Report Positive Year-Over-Year Comparisons

ARLINGTON, Virginia—The U.S. hotel industry reported a 21st consecutive week of positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through September 5.

‘I Don’t Want Cookie Cutter’: Dorchester’s Stand Against the Flattening of Luxury

Dorchester has an interesting market opportunity stemming from its iconic properties and a dial service culture. The challenge is to tighten and refine the basics without taking judgment away from the people who make…

Aiden debuts in downtown Kansas City

Brings new life to historic Mutual Building Read More The post Aiden debuts in downtown Kansas City appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

Skift Global Forum Preview: Accor CEO on Why Data is Essential, but Instinct Matters Most

Accor CEO Sébastien Bazin shares what drives his decisions at scale for one of the world's largest hotel groups. He calls data essential, but says it should feed instinct rather than overrule it, a claim worth testin…

Lodging Lowdown: Aimbridge brings 3 historic hotels under management, PM Hotel Group names development SVP

Plus, Loews Hotels has launched new fitness experiences across its portfolio that embrace the “unique character” of each destination.

Weekly Coffee News: Major U.S. Coffee Supplier Rebrands + $1.85 Million Barista Lawsuit

K.C.’s Paris Brothers Rebrands as Paris Group Kansas City, Missouri-based Paris Brothers Inc., a family-owned company specializing in green coffee sourcing and roasting, contract manufacturing, warehousing, fulfillm…

U.S. Hotels Extend Growth Streak as Labor Day Boosts Comparisons

U.S. hotel occupancy, rates, and RevPAR rose year over year for the 21st consecutive week, with the Labor Day calendar shift boosting comparisons.

Hotel Vance Portland joins Columbia Hospitality portfolio

Seventh Oregon property for the management company Read More The post Hotel Vance Portland joins Columbia Hospitality portfolio appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

Marriott furthers corporate hotel distribution strategy with Spotnana integration

With the expanded partnership, Marriott aims to simplify hotel booking and management for corporate travelers, including introducing loyalty linking with Marriott Bonvoy.