The Hospitality Newsletter
Today Saturday, September 12, 2026

Hospitality news — 2026-03-27

15 stories covered that day.

Takeup Launches New Community for Hotel Revenue Leaders AI-driven revenue management company Takeup has launched the Takeup Community, a platform designed for revenue managemen… technology Lodging Magazine · CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Shows Positive YoY Growth The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year results for the week of April 7-13, 2024, with RevPAR up by 2.6… finance Lodging Magazine · Gen Z Shifts Travel From Identity to Discretionary Spend A new shift in consumer behavior shows that Gen Z views travel as one of many purchase options rather than a defining pe… marketing Skift · The Future of Hotel Technology: 30 Key Trends for 2026 Hospitality is entering an accelerated transformation phase where AI and unified data architectures are moving from expe… technology HospitalityNet · Hotels Warn of Low 2026 World Cup Booking Volumes The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) reports that 2026 World Cup hotel bookings are currently below initial f… operations Skift · ChatGPT Evolves Into A Hotel Discovery And Booking Tool As travel discovery shifts from search engines to conversational AI, hotels must upgrade their digital infrastructure to… technology HospitalityNet · RMS and GuestRevu Partner to Automate Guest Feedback RMS and GuestRevu have partnered to integrate reservation data with automated feedback loops, using AI to provide real-t… technology Hospitality Technology · Hotels Pivot Strategies as AI and Social Media Reshape Searc Major hotel groups are overhaulng their marketing strategies to capture traveler interest earlier in the planning proces… marketing Skift · Diagnostic Strategies for a Volatile US Hotel Market The U.S. hotel industry currently sits in a state of flux, requiring owners and operators to utilize objective 'Current … operations HospitalityNet · United CEO Warns of 20% Fare Hikes Amid Fuel Crisis United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby warns that ticket prices may need to rise by 20% to mitigate surging fuel expenses while… finance Skift · Last-Minute Booking Shift Forces Industry Adaptation While overall travel demand remains consistent, a significant shift toward last-minute booking behavior is disrupting tr… operations Skift · AI Infrastructure: Moving From Browsing to Conversation The traditional hotel website model is shifting toward a conversational ecosystem driven by AI assistants like ChatGPT a… technology HospitalityNet · How 95% Automated Hotels Are Changing the Guest Experience The hospitality industry is shifting toward 95% automation through purpose-built hardware that integrates check-ins, pay… technology HospitalityNet · Peachtree Group Funds Byways Hotel Portfolio Financing Peachtree Group has originated a combination of bridge loan and Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) finan… finance Lodging Magazine · Smarter Staffing Strategies for Stronger Hotel Margins The hospitality industry is shifting toward data-driven workforce planning to combat rising labor costs and fluctuating … operations Lodging Magazine ·