Ruby Group signs first hotel in Finland

Reading Time: 2 minutesFinland: Ruby Group has signed an 84-room hotel in Helsinki, set to open in Q1 2028 and marking the brand’s first property in Finland. The post Ruby Group signs first hotel in Finland appeared…

AI Can’t Feel Water Pressure

As AI-generated content floods the internet, hospitality and travel brands face a trust crisis where authentic human experience and perspective are becoming the primary drivers of consumer confidence and purchasing de…

How AI Is Changing the Way Travelers Discover Hotels

The hospitality industry has invested tremendous energy into the booking experience, making it easier for travelers to compare rates, filter amenities, and reserve a room with just a few clicks. Far less attention has…

Procaccianti Companies and Rugger Capital Announce Acquisition of Charleston Harbor Resort

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, and DALLAS, Texas—Procaccianti Companies and its joint venture partner, Rugger Capital, announced the acquisition of Charleston Harbor Resort, a 217-key waterfront property in Mount Pleasan…

Hotels Have Focused on Coral Restoration — Palladium Is Betting on Seagrass Too

Coastal hotels rely on clear water and white beaches to fill rooms, but Palladium’s conservation work protecting them is still funded by its foundation rather than operating budget.

Flywire Expands Its Partnership With Davidson Hospitality Group

BOSTON, Massachusetts—Flywire Corporation announced a deepened partnership with Davidson Hospitality Group to roll out advanced payment and transaction management capabilities across its portfolio. The expansion com…

With Booking’s Etraveli Deal Still Blocked, Expedia Has the Edge in M&A

Expedia is making acquisitions to build its business while Booking in Europe doesn't have that option. Companies such as Uber would find it tougher to advance its superapp strategy in Europe if regulators deemed it to…

Accenture Research Report: Travel Companies Face Pressure To Make Systems Work for AI Agents

AI agents are becoming a larger part of travel planning and booking, prompting airlines, hotels and online travel agencies to improve how they share data, process payments, apply loyalty benefits and explain policies.…

Brand Atelier Introduces Intelligence Platform to Help Hotels Turn Fragmented Data Into Faster Decisions and Execution

Brand Atelier has launched an intelligence platform designed to help hotels consolidate disparate data sources, enabling faster decision-making and more efficient execution of operational strategies.

Penn Entertainment Announces Groundbreaking Ceremony For New Hollywood Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

PENN Entertainment plans to break ground Sept. 14, 2026, on Hollywood Casino Hotel Council Bluffs, a land-based casino expected to replace the adjacent Ameristar Council Bluffs riverboat casino in 2028, pending regula…