The Hospitality Newsletter
Today Friday, July 31, 2026

Hospitality news — 2026-04-07

30 stories covered that day.

Wyndham Doubles Mexico Footprint In Five Years Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has reached 100 open hotels in Mexico, nearly doubling its presence in five years across 15 bra… general Hotels Magazine · Choice Hotels' Ascend Collection Reaches 500 Properties Choice Hotels International has reached a 500-property milestone for its Ascend Hotel Collection, driven by strong devel… finance eHotelier · European Hospitality Market Trends and Insights This news hub provides continuous updates on the European hospitality landscape, covering market performance, new openin… general HospitalityNet · Canary Contactless Check-In Ranks Top in Guest Experience Canary Technologies' Contactless Check-In has been ranked as the top solution in its category with a perfect HT Score of… technology Hotel Tech Report · Pricing Your Hotel for the 2026 FIFA World Cup While the 2026 World Cup is driving significant rate premiums across 16 host cities, latest data indicates a market corr… finance HospitalityNet · Why Payments Are Vital to Every Aspect of Travel A new report highlights how elevating payment strategies from a back-end function to an organizational priority drives p… technology Skift · RMS Cloud Overview and Hotel Tech Report Performance RMS Cloud is a top-ranked hotel management system with a 4.3 rating from over 240 reviews, recognized for its comprehens… technology Hotel Tech Report · Little Hotelier Ranks Top for Hotel Management Software Little Hotelier has been recognized as a top-tier hotel management solution, ranking second in its category with a near-… technology Hotel Tech Report · LEVA Hotels Debuts in North Africa With Morocco Property LEVA Hotels has signed a management agreement to transform Casablanca's historic Washington Hotel into the LEVA Casablan… finance Hotels Magazine · Choosing Activity Rental Software for the 2026 Travel Surge With international travel forecast to hit record highs by 2026, hotels must adopt advanced rental booking software to ma… technology eHotelier · Insights From Hospitality Leadership Success Stories A collection of profiles highlighting the career milestones and strategic contributions of successful hospitality profes… hr Lodging Magazine · Vincenzo Falcone Named CEO of ORA Hospitality ORA Hospitality has appointed former Bvlgari executive Vincenzo Falcone as Chief Executive Officer to lead the company's… general eHotelier · Blank Rome LLP Joins BLLA 2026 Investment Conference The Boutique & Luxury Lodging Association has partnered with law firm Blank Rome LLP for its 2026 investment conference … finance HospitalityNet · What AI Job Listings Reveal About Travel Tech Strategy An analysis of 170 AI-related job postings reveals how major travel brands like Marriott and various airlines are shifti… technology Skift · Wyndham Signs New 138-Room Garden Hotel In Rajasthan Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Bhanfort Palace Resorts to develop a 138-room Wyndham Garden property in Chi… general Hotels Magazine · NYC Hotel Association Launches Campaign Ahead of World Cup The Hotel Association of New York City has initiated the 'Save NYC Hotels' advertising campaign to ensure the local hosp… marketing Hotel Dive · Municipal Hotel Projects and Regional Market Trends Industry reports highlight Milwaukee's interest in a new convention hotel model and San Antonio's real estate resilience… finance Hotel Dive · Vietnam Targets 50 Million Visitors and Zero Plastic by 2030 Vietnam has approved a comprehensive tourism master plan for 2021-2030 that aims to attract up to 50 million internation… sustainability vietnam.vnanet.vn · Hilton Relaunches Mondrian LA as Valorian Curio Collection The former Mondrian Los Angeles has joined Hilton's Curio Collection as The Valorian Los Angeles, following a rebrand th… general Hotel Dive · Aging US Hotel Stock Hits Performance and Renovations The U.S. hotel industry is facing its oldest supply stock in decades due to prolonged periods of restrained new construc… finance CoStar · RoomPriceGenie Ranks #1 in Revenue Management Systems RoomPriceGenie has been ranked as the #1 Revenue Management System with a perfect 100 HT Score based on high user satisf… technology Hotel Tech Report · Strategies to Enhance Hotel Dining and F&B Revenue The F&B sector is a critical driver of hotel success, requiring innovation in ambiance, ingredient quality, and service … operations HospitalityNet · Independents Must Optimize Wellness as Chains Scale Up As global chains like Marriott and IHG aggressively expand their wellness portfolios, independent hotels must shift from… operations Hotels Magazine · Blackstone Considers Offloading Massive Hotel Portfolio Private equity giant Blackstone is signaling a move to divest significant hotel real estate holdings, potentially impact… finance Skift · How Live Tourism Events Drive Direct Booking Strategies Hotels can maximize revenue from major events and 'live tourism' by focusing on a smarter direct channel strategy that e… marketing HospitalityNet · Airbnb Explores Flights as Alexa Impacts Travel Search Industry experts discuss Airbnb's potential move into flight bookings and how voice assistants and policy changes are al… technology Skift · Defining the Line Between Luxury and Ultra-Luxury The distinction between luxury and ultra-luxury hospitality lies in intent; while luxury focuses on consistent excellenc… marketing HospitalityNet · Hyatt Links Executive Pay to Direct Bookings and Lifestyle Hyatt has introduced performance-based compensation for executives tied to increasing direct web/app bookings and the su… finance Skift · Crave Interactive Acquired by HCN to Expand Tablet Reach Guest experience technology provider Crave Interactive has been acquired by Hotel Communications Network (HCN), bringing… technology Hotel Tech Report · HANYC Launches Ad Campaign Ahead of FIFA World Cup The Hotel Association of New York City has launched a multimillion-dollar ad campaign to strengthen the hospitality sect… operations Hotel Dive ·