The Hospitality Newsletter
Today Saturday, September 12, 2026

Hospitality news — 2026-04-14

35 stories covered that day.

AI Will Not Save Your Hotel, but It Will Redefine It While previous digital transformations merely optimized old processes, AI forces the hospitality industry to reconsider … technology HospitalityNet · Hospitality Tech Investment Hits $1B Led by PMS and AI Hospitality technology investment surpassed $1 billion between April 2025 and March 2026, with Property Management Syste… technology HospitalityNet · The Rise of Bleisure Travel and Hotel Website Strategy The bleisure travel market is experiencing significant growth as remote work allows professionals to extend business tri… marketing HospitalityNet · Asia Pacific Tourism to Exceed 2019 Levels by 2026 The PATA Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2026-2028 predicts a full recovery for the region by 2026, while warning that ge… general eHotelier · LVMH Earnings Signal Volatility for Luxury Travel Sector LVMH reported a 6% decline in first-quarter sales, revealing that geopolitical conflict in the Middle East has significa… finance Skift · Asia Pacific Hotel Growth Diverges Between New-Builds and Co The Asia Pacific hotel pipeline is split between record new-build growth in India and Japan versus a strategic shift tow… finance Hotels Magazine · Inn-Flow to Debut AI Back-Office Solutions at AAHOACON26 Inn-Flow will showcase its integrated back-office platform at AAHOACON26, highlighting its new status as an AAHOA Platin… technology Hotels Magazine · LA Hotels Face Financial Strain Over Labor Policy Shifts A report from the AHLA highlights significant financial concerns for Los Angeles hotels as mandatory wage increases and … finance Hotel Dive · Six Senses Co-Founder Launches The Discover Collection Former Six Senses president Bernhard Bohnenberger has launched the Discover Collection, a new hospitality venture target… general Skift · Navigator by RateGain Ranks Top 3 in Rate Shopping Software RateGain's Navigator platform has been recognized as a leading rate intelligence tool, ranking 3rd out of 35 competitors… technology Hotel Tech Report · DIRS21 Channel Manager: Real-Time Sync & Booking Control DIRS21 by TourOnline AG is a channel management solution that synchronizes room rates and availability across online dis… technology Hotel Tech Report · Hospitality Tech Startups Secure Over $1 Billion Investment A new report reveals that hospitality technology investment exceeded $1 billion over the past year, with Property Manage… technology Hospitality Technology · Hospitality Tech Secures $1 Billion in Recent Investment Hospitality technology startups raised over $1 billion in the last year, with property management systems (PMS) and AI-d… technology HospitalityNet · Domes Resorts Acquires Casa Collective Brands Greek hospitality group Domes Resorts has reached an agreement with Goldman Sachs to acquire majority ownership of Casa … finance Boutique Hotel News · G6 Hospitality Sets 2025 Annual Franchise Conference G6 Hospitality has scheduled its 2025 Annual Franchise Conference for October 7-9 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Conventi… general Lodging Magazine · U.S. Tourism Rebound Reaches 2.5 Million Visitors in March Inbound travel to the United States grew by 3.6% in March, totaling 2.5 million visitors, though a downturn in Asian tou… finance Skift · Booking.com Discloses Data Breach Affecting Guest Records Booking.com has alerted customers to a data breach where unauthorized third parties accessed reservation details includi… technology Skift · The Financial Squeeze Facing American Hotel Owners While major hotel brands report record profits, individual franchise owners are struggling with rising costs, labor shor… finance Skift · Navigating Tariff Volatility in Restaurant Operations The hospitality industry faces renewed financial pressure from unpredictable global tariffs, requiring operators to focu… finance Hospitality Technology · dailypoint™ 360° Ranks #2 in Hotel CRM for 2026 dailypoint™ 360° has been recognized as a leading Hotel CRM and Central Data Management platform, ranking second in its … technology Hotel Tech Report · Energy Consultancy Sets New Standard For Hotel Cost Reductio Boutique hotels are increasingly turning to specialized energy consultancies to mitigate rising costs through strategic … sustainability Boutique Hotel News · Hunter Hotel Advisors Sells Aloft San Antonio Airport Hunter Hotel Advisors has facilitated the sale of the Aloft San Antonio Airport, a 132-room select-service hotel located… finance Lodging Magazine · Folio Named Official Tech Platform for AAHOA Marketplace The Asian American Hotel Owners Association has selected Folio as the official technology platform for the AAHOA Marketp… technology Hotels Magazine · Spotlight Series: Brittain Resorts & Hotels Strategy Brittney Jones, Chief Development Officer at Brittain Resorts & Hotels, explores the company's expansion strategy and it… operations Hotel Business · Domes Resorts Becomes Majority Shareholder in Casa Collectiv Greek luxury hospitality group Domes Resorts has acquired a majority stake in Casa Collective, aiming to accelerate the … finance Boutique Hotel News · Starhotels Promotes Della Croce to Chief Commercial Officer Starhotels has announced the promotion of Alexandro Della Croce to Chief Commercial Officer, where he will oversee the g… hr Boutique Hotel News · RMS Cloud PMS Profile and Performance Review RMS Cloud is a high-ranking Property Management System (PMS) that holds a 90/100 HT Score based on verified hotelier rev… technology Hotel Tech Report · SBE Debuts The Monarch New Orleans Under HQ Brand SBE is launching The Monarch, a 34-key boutique property in New Orleans, marking the debut of its HQ Hotels & Residences… operations Hotel Dive · Starhotels Promotes Della Croce to Chief Commercial Officer Italian luxury hospitality group Starhotels has announced the promotion of Alexandro Della Croce to the position of Chie… hr Boutique Hotel News · Sleep Inn Debuts New Design With Strategic Openings Choice Hotels International has launched a new design for its Sleep Inn brand, marking the debut with new properties in … operations HospitalityNet · 4SUITES Enhances Hotel Security and Keyless Access 4SUITES is a high-ranking hotel keyless entry system that enables digital check-ins and mobile key access by upgrading e… technology Hotel Tech Report · AAHOA Appoints Rahul Patel as Chairman for 2026-2027 The Asian American Hotel Owners Association has selected Rahul Patel to serve as chairman for the 2026-2027 term alongsi… general Hotel Dive · Amenity Trends: Safety And Sustainability In Cosmetics Cosmetics suppliers are transforming hotel amenities by prioritizing sustainable large-format dispensers and transparent… operations Lodging Magazine · Royalton Named Top Three Hospitality Employer in Mexico Royalton Hotels & Resorts has been ranked #74 nationwide and top three in hospitality by Forbes Mexico for its commitmen… hr eHotelier · Choice Hotels Debuts New Prototype for Sleep Inn Brand Choice Hotels has launched its new 'Scenic Dreams' prototype for the Sleep Inn brand, integrating nature-inspired design… operations Lodging Magazine ·