Hopper’s Co-Founder and B2B Boss Left The Company
One source said Dakota Smith had a lot of credibility in the B2B space, Hopper's most important division.
Women Hoteliers Gather at 2026 HerOwnership Conference by AAHOA
NASHVILLE, Tennessee—Women hotel owners and hospitality leaders gathered at AAHOA‘s fifth annual HerOwnership Conference, held September 27–28 in Nashville, Tennessee. The event focused on the practical side of…
Hilton Isn’t ‘Blocking’ New AI Agents. But They Can’t Always Get In.
Hilton's CEO says he wants to make booking through AI agents easy. For now, Meta's Muse struggles to pull a price from hotel group sites, and OTAs may remain an easier door.
Despite P(doom), Hoteliers Are All In on AI
Recap of the Destination AI Summit in Washington D.C., where hoteliers, owners, and tech leaders discussed AI's role in automating back-office functions, redefining hotel jobs, and reshaping booking distribution.
MXP Inks Deal to Join Deep Wave Group
MarineXchange (MXP) has signed a definitive agreement to join Deep Wave Maritime Technologies Group, an international group of specialist maritime software companies backed by San Francisco-based True Wind Capital. MX…
Red Roof Debuts Multiple Strategic Initiatives
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Red Roof hosted Ignite, the company’s Brand Conference, in Hollywood, Florida, this week, where leaders debuted a series of initiatives designed to strengthen the guest experience, create grea…
Relive the 2026 Global Branded Residence Awards ceremony
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWatch the inaugural ceremony for the 2026 Global Branded Residence Awards, celebrating excellence across the global branded residence sector. The post Relive the 2026 Global Branded Residence A…
HB on the Scene: Red Roof ‘Ignites’ next era of growth
Launches new initiatives at brand conference Read More The post HB on the Scene: Red Roof ‘Ignites’ next era of growth appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
How the Tourist Became the Taxpayer of Last Resort
Tourist taxes are usually sold as a way to manage crowds. Their deeper appeal is political: They raise money from people who cannot vote against the officials spending it.
Travel Tech Urges FTC to Target Deceptive Personalized Pricing While Preserving Competitive Travel Shopping Tools
Travel Tech has called on the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to address deceptive personalized pricing in travel while emphasizing the need to protect legitimate competitive shopping tools used by hotels and online tra…
SpongeBob Musical Coming to Hero of the Seas
Royal Caribbean has added “The SpongeBob Musical” to the entertainment lineup on its upcoming ship, the Hero of the Seas. The fourth Icon-class ship, which was recently floated out at the Meyer Turku shipyard in T…
U.S. hotel results for week ending Sept. 26
RevPAR up 14.2% Read More The post U.S. hotel results for week ending Sept.
Drink of the Week: Lágrimas del Valle “La Mesa del Charco” Plata Tequila
An unaged tequila slowly crafted, allowing all the nuances of its terroir to shine through. The post Drink of the Week: Lágrimas del Valle “La Mesa del Charco” Plata Tequila appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.
70% of Consumers Abandon AI Because It Forgot Them, Milan GOPPAR Up 34% on the Winter Olympics, What Tech Vendors Actually Want from Hotel Clients
Friday brought Pertlink on Twilio data showing 70% of APAC consumers abandon AI interactions due to lost context and a Guest Memory Layer as the fix, Cushman and Wakefield finding Milan GOPPAR up 34.2% on Winter Olymp…
When Making the Right Decision isn’t Enough in Restaurant Leadership
The article examines how humanistic leadership in gourmet restaurants can balance the "customer is always right" doctrine with staff wellbeing, exploring menu reduction and compassionate communication as practical tools.
Choice Hotels International Announces Retirement of Chief Human Resources Officer Patrick Cimerola
Choice Hotels CHRO Patrick Cimerola will retire at end of 2026 after 25 years; a successor search is underway and he will serve as special advisor during the transition.
Latin America Business Travel Spending Forecast to Reach $67.7 Billion USD in 2026 as Growth Accelerates Amid Ongoing Economic Pressures
GBTA forecasts Latin America business travel spending at $67.7B in 2026, led by Brazil at $35.8B, with growth slowing to 3.3% in 2027 amid economic and geopolitical pressures.
AHLA Congratulates Keith Sonderling on Confirmation as Secretary of U.S. Department of Labor
AHLA welcomes Keith Sonderling as U.S. Secretary of Labor, citing shared priorities including H-2B visa reform and joint-employer standards affecting hotel franchisees and small business owners.
First Hawaii resort for Curio Collection by Hilton Read More The post Hale Hokuala Kauai debuts appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
First Hawaii resort for Curio Collection by Hilton Read More The post Hale Hokuala Kauai debuts appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
Leonardo Hotels acquires three hotels in Munich, Hanover and Braunschweig
Leonardo Hotels adds 735 rooms across Germany by acquiring three former Revo hotels in Munich, Hanover, and Braunschweig, marking its first presence in Braunschweig.
Lodging Lowdown: Nobu expands to Puerto Rico, Accor taps Mews to standardize F&B operations
Plus, Choice Hotels launched a new points-sharing feature, allowing loyalty members to share points “seamlessly and for free.”
HB on the Scene: Destination AI unveils “The State of AI in the Hotel Industry” survey
63.3% of respondents said they use it regularly Read More The post HB on the Scene: Destination AI unveils “The State of AI in the Hotel Industry” survey appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.
The Hoxton to open second German outpost
The Hoxton has announced that it will open a hotel in Hamburg in summer 2027, marking the brand’s second hotel […] The post The Hoxton to open second German outpost appeared first on Sleeper.
Thai Airways CEO Says He Was Pushed Out Due to Bangkok Flood Chaos
Thai Airways emerged from years of restructuring with ambitious plans to expand its fleet and international network. A flood-driven operational breakdown at its Bangkok hub has now cost its CEO his job.
What Does It Take to Get Travel AI Out of the Pilot Stage?
A pilot can demonstrate that AI performs a task. Putting it into a travel business requires someone to own the results, handle the exceptions and show that it is worth the cost.
CooperWynn Capital Arranges Financing for Palihotel Seattle
SEATTLE, Washington—CooperWynn Capital announced the successful closing of financing with a regional bank for Palihotel Seattle, a 96-key boutique hotel in downtown Seattle, directly across from Pike Place Mar…
Heritage Expeditions Unveils New 2027 South Pacific Voyage
Heritage Expeditions has announced a new voyage through the South Pacific, exploring Fiji, Samoa and Tonga and the remote islands of Wallis and Futuna. The 11-day “Tropical Islands of Fiji, Samoa & Tonga Cruise” w…
Mews Announces Launch of Guest Messaging and Automations
AMSTERDAM—Mews launched Guest Messaging and Automations. Guest Messaging brings every channel into one thread, tied to the guest’s profile and reservation.
Curio Collection by Hilton Debuts in Hawaii With Hale Hōkūala Kauaʻi
MCLEAN, Virginia, and KAUAʻI, Hawaiʻi—Hilton announced the opening of Hale Hōkūala Kauaʻi, Curio Collection by Hilton, a 210-room lifestyle resort. The property marks Curio Collection by Hilton’s debut in Ha…
Antarctica21 Kicks Off 2026-27 Season
Antarctica21 kicked off its 2026-27 season in mid-September with the Magellan Explorer embarking on a cruise to Patagonia and the Chilean fjords. According to an update shared by the company, the 100-passenger ship sa…
In Kendwa, for Kendwa, by Kendwa: The Zanzibar resort designed from the village
Reading Time: 3 minutes[Sponsored] Discover Liyongo, a 60-villa resort in Zanzibar designed by Christopher Nash and Victor Delo to integrate community, local design, and sustainable ownership. The post In Kendwa, for…
HX Closes Arctic Season with Largest-Ever Science Data Collection
HX Expeditions has concluded a landmark Arctic cruise season that carried special significance in HX’s 130th-anniversary year. The season included: 31 Arctic sailings HX’s highest-ever suite bookings, signaling st…
Five Major Drydocks to Lift Carnival’s 2027 Capital Spend
Carnival Corporation expects its capital spending to rise in 2027, driven by five major drydocks next year compared to two in 2026, CFO David Bernstein said during the company’s third quarter earnings call. Non-newb…
First Oceanwide Ship Sets Sail to Antarctica
The Plancius became the first ship to start a repositioning voyage to Antarctica ahead of Oceanwide Expeditions’ season in the region. Having completed its summer schedule in the Arctic, the expedition vessel depart…
Can AI Really Make Your Hotel Paid Ads Perform Better?
Article examines whether AI tools can meaningfully improve paid advertising performance for hotels.
Hapi Debuts Two Solutions Designed to Connect Guest Data Across Systems
MIAMI, Florida—Hapi announced Hapi Guest Identity and Hapi Data Lakehouse, new solutions designed to help hotel organizations better recognize and deliver personalization for their guests. The solutions connect and…
Coury Hospitality Adds Two Hotels to Its Portfolio
DALLAS, Texas—Coury Hospitality announced the additions of THE RIVVY, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott in Chicago, Illinois, and Marriott Tacoma Downtown in Tacoma, Washington, to its portfolio. Selected by…
AAHOA Issues Statement on Governor Newsom’s Veto of California Hotel Guest Disclosure Bill
SACRAMENTO, California—AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) issued a statement in which it welcomed Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of AB 2721, legislation that would have imposed new disclosure and notic…
Twilio's 2026 APAC research finds 70% of consumers have abandoned AI interactions due to lost context, exposing hotels' fragmented guest data infrastructure as the root cause and proposing a governed Guest Memory Laye…
Twilio's 2026 APAC research finds 70% of consumers have abandoned AI interactions due to lost context, exposing hotels' fragmented guest data infrastructure as the root cause and proposing a governed Guest Memory Laye…
The American Vacation Is Proving Surprisingly Resilient
MMGY's 2026 Portrait of American Travelers Fall Edition finds expected leisure spending rose to $5,655 with widening generational gaps: Boomers plan to spend 4x more than Gen Z travelers.
Navigating The 2026 Hospitality CISO Landscape
A benchmark of 200+ security leaders reveals AI is now the top CISO friction point in 2026, with budgets growing modestly and AI governance becoming a core part of the hospitality security role.