Hospitality news — 2026-03-31
23 stories covered that day.
Global Hotel Alliance Hits 1 Million Members in India
The Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has crossed 1 million members in India, driven by its 20-year partnership with The Leela…
marketing
Skift
·
Vision AI Optimizes 55 Million Drive-Thru Transactions
Quick-service restaurants are transitioning from traditional loop timers to Vision AI to capture accurate performance da…
technology
Hospitality Technology
·
Sysco to Acquire Restaurant Depot for $2.9 Billion
Foodservice giant Sysco has agreed to acquire Restaurant Depot for $2.9 billion to bolster its presence in the wholesale…
finance
wsj.com
·
Strategic Insights Into Landscape Hotels And Glamping
Industry expert Ben Wolff discusses the superior economics of landscape hotels over traditional glamping and shares a un…
general
HospitalityNet
·
Accor Focuses on Indonesia for Southeast Asian Growth
Accor is doubling down on Indonesia as its primary hub for Southeast Asian expansion, focusing on mid-scale and economy …
finance
Skift
·
Maximizing Revenue Performance During Major Conferences
The hospitality sector continues to see significant revenue growth driven by the return of large-scale conferences and c…
finance
Lodging Magazine
·
The Case for Maintaining a Human Face in Hotel AI Adoption
While AI increases operational efficiency, new research suggests that 70% of guests still prefer human interaction to av…
operations
HospitalityNet
·
Redefining the General Manager as the Hotel CEO
The role of the Hotel General Manager is evolving into a CEO-style leadership position as management companies centraliz…
operations
HospitalityNet
·
Jason Ballard on Growing Hyatt’s Essentials Brands
Jason Ballard, Hyatt’s head of operations for Hyatt Essentials, outlines the brand's strategy to scale its select-servic…
operations
Lodging Magazine
·
ATLANTIC Hotels Expands IDeaS Partnership for Growth
ATLANTIC Hotels is expanding its strategic partnership with IDeaS to deploy AI-powered revenue management across its por…
technology
rli.uk.com
·
Saudi Hotels Show Resilience Amid Regional Geopolitics
Saudi Arabia's hotel sector is outperforming the UAE during regional conflict thanks to strong domestic demand and limit…
finance
Skift
·
LCRE and Cedar Capital Launch Luxury Hotel Platform
L Catterton Real Estate and Cedar Capital Partners have formed a strategic joint venture to build a luxury hospitality p…
finance
HospitalityNet
·
Restaurant Tech Stacks Evolve Into Living Data Metabolisms
Industry experts at the MURTEC AI Summit argue that traditional data stacks are becoming obsolete, requiring operators t…
technology
Hospitality Technology
·
How Hotel Conversions Are Powering Industry Growth
Hotel conversions are becoming a primary growth strategy as high construction costs and interest rates make new builds l…
finance
Lodging Magazine
·
Capital A Targets U.S. and Hong Kong Listings in 2026
Malaysia's Capital A is preparing for dual listings in the U.S. and Hong Kong while restructuring its business around lo…
finance
Skift
·
Unilever and McCormick Near $60 Billion Food Megamerger
Unilever is in advanced negotiations to merge its food division with McCormick & Co., a deal valued at approximately $60…
operations
wsj.com
·
Dubai Strengthens Global Position as Luxury Travel Hub
Dubai continues to expand its lead as the primary luxury hub for the Middle East and Africa, driven by aggressive five-s…
finance
Skift
·
Modernizing a Legacy Franchise Without Losing Its Soul
Groucho’s Deli has modernized its 85-year-old brand by integrating cloud-based technologies and automation to streamline…
technology
Hospitality Technology
·
PM Hotel Group Strategy: Independence Fuels Growth
PM Hotel Group is leveraging its independent status to execute a nimble growth strategy that prioritizes personalized ow…
operations
Lodging Magazine
·
SCP Hotels Reaches Net Carbon-Negative Operations Milestone
Soul Community Planet (SCP) Hotels has achieved a net carbon-negative footprint, reducing over 1 million pounds of CO2e …
sustainability
Hospitality Technology
·
Hotels Face Visibility Risks Amid Shifting Search Trends
The hospitality landscape is undergoing a major shift as AI-driven search and social media platforms replace traditional…
marketing
4hoteliers.com
·
Turning Wellness and AI Into Core Strategic Assets
Industry leaders are shifting wellness from a passive amenity to a proactive revenue strategy while exploring how AI can…
operations
eHotelier
·
Indian Travelers Drive Global Growth for GHA and The Leela
The Indian travel market is experiencing rapid growth, with GHA DISCOVERY membership crossing one million and member-dri…
finance
HospitalityNet
·