The Hospitality Newsletter
Today Friday, July 31, 2026

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 ·