The Hospitality Newsletter
Today Saturday, September 12, 2026

Hospitality news — 2026-04-18

28 stories covered that day.

The Growing Financial Crisis for U.S. Hotel Owners A significant financial divide is emerging in the hospitality sector as hotel brands thrive while property owners strugg… finance Skift · Forward 2026 Hits Record Attendance in Atlanta The Forward 26 conference in Atlanta set a new attendance record, serving as a hub for hospitality leaders to discuss in… general Lodging Magazine · Curator Collection Adds Cincinnati’s Fidelity Hotel The Curator Hotel & Resort Collection has expanded its portfolio by adding the Fidelity Hotel, a 106-room boutique prope… general Boutique Hotel News · Yanolja Cloud Solution Ranks Top 3 in Hotel Management Yanolja Cloud Solution has been ranked as a top-three Hotel Management Software on Hotel Tech Report, maintaining a high… technology Hotel Tech Report · Stonebridge to Manage New Kimpton Hotel in Salt Lake City Stonebridge has been appointed by The Domain Companies to manage a new 216-room Kimpton luxury lifestyle hotel currently… operations HospitalityNet · Google Launches Individual Hotel Price Tracking Alerts Google has expanded its travel toolset by allowing users to track prices for specific hotels and receive email alerts fo… technology Skift · Automating Consistency: The New Priority for Hotel Coffee Hotel operators are increasingly viewing coffee as a critical touchpoint for guest satisfaction, leading to a shift towa… operations Hotels Magazine · Hyatt Regency Denver Unveils $70 Million Transformation The Hyatt Regency Denver has completed a comprehensive $70 million renovation of its guestrooms and suites, focusing on … operations HospitalityNet · Samhi Hotels Partners With IKEA for Noida Mixed-Use Project Samhi Hotels has entered a variable lease agreement with Ingka Centres to develop an upscale 162-key hotel within a new … finance Skift · G6 Hospitality Accelerates Studio 6 Extended-Stay Growth G6 Hospitality has announced significant momentum for its Studio 6 brand, opening five new locations and securing a robu… finance Lodging Magazine · Hyatt Regency Denver Completes $70M Property Renovation The Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center has unveiled a $70 million renovation encompassing all 1,100 gues… operations Hotel Dive · FORTH Atlanta Appoints Danielle Gilligan as General Manager FORTH Atlanta has appointed industry veteran Danielle Gilligan as General Manager to lead its luxury 196-room boutique h… hr Hotels Magazine · Revival Hotels Names Greg Williams Chief Operating Officer Revival Hotels has promoted Greg Williams to Chief Operating Officer to oversee hospitality operations and the expansion… operations HospitalityNet · Third-Party Sites Beat Hotel Brands in AI Visibility AI travel agents are prioritizing third-party comparison sites and user-generated content over direct hotel and airline … technology Skift · Encore CEO Discusses Evolution of Event Technology Ben Erwin, CEO of Encore, discusses the evolving landscape of event production and the importance of creating impactful,… operations Hotels Magazine · ADA Cosmetics Achieves Cradle to Cradle Silver Certification ADA Cosmetics has earned the Cradle to Cradle Certified Full Scope Silver designation under Version 4.0 for its entire h… sustainability Hotels Magazine · Amadeus iHotelier CRS Review and Performance Analysis Amadeus iHotelier CRS is an integrated central reservations system designed to simplify revenue management through autom… technology Hotel Tech Report · Hilton Launches First Apartment Collection Properties Hilton has officially opened booking for its first Apartment Collection properties in Salt Lake City and Atlanta, develo… operations Hotel Dive · Sports Illustrated Resorts Expands to Baton Rouge Developers are converting a Hilton hotel in Baton Rouge into a Sports Illustrated Resorts property, marking the brand's … general Hotel Dive · Streamline Hotel Budgeting With Fairmas FairPlanner FairPlanner is a specialized financial BI software designed to streamline hotel budgeting, forecasting, and management r… finance Hotel Tech Report · The Experience Era: Transforming Hotels Into Storytellers The hospitality industry is undergoing a major transformation where guests prioritize curated experiences and narratives… general HospitalityNet · Overview of Profit Intelligence RMS for Hospitality Profit Intelligence (PI) is a French-based hospitality software platform that combines revenue management and business i… technology Hotel Tech Report · RLA Global Appoints Matthiesen as Non-Executive Director RLA Global has named Henning Matthiesen, former managing director of Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, as a non-executive direc… general Boutique Hotel News · Loyalty Programs Drive 87% of Global Hotel Choices New research from Global Hotel Alliance reveals that loyalty programs have become a primary driver for hotel selection, … marketing HospitalityNet · 7 Key Principles for Effective Hospitality Leadership Great hospitality leadership is defined by behavioral characteristics and performance under pressure rather than just jo… hr Hotels Magazine · U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Positive YOY Growth The U.S. hotel industry saw broad performance increases for the week ending May 25, 2024, with RevPAR climbing 6.5% year… finance Lodging Magazine · GHA 2026 Report: Loyalty Shifts Toward Personal Growth Hotel loyalty programs are transitioning from simple marketing tools into complex commercial engines that prioritize gue… marketing Skift · Lawsuit Against Marriott Owner to Proceed Following Ruling A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit alleging religious discrimination and retaliation against Shreeji Hotel Group c… hr Hotel Dive ·