The Hospitality Newsletter
Today Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Hospitality news — 2026-04-22

28 stories covered that day.

Modernizing the Short-Term Rental Technology Strategy The short-term rental industry is evolving to prioritize technology as a growth driver rather than a reward for scale, w… technology Hospitality Technology · Data Plus Inc Ranks Top 10 for Hotel Accounting Software Data Plus Inc has been recognized as a top-tier hotel accounting solution, earning an 86% recommendation rate from verif… finance Hotel Tech Report · AI Shift Signals End of Traditional Hotel Search Metrics Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing how travelers discover hotels, shifting the industry from traditional … technology HospitalityNet · Outrigger Resorts Launches JOURNEY TV and Digital Platform Outrigger Resorts & Hotels has partnered with NMG Network to launch JOURNEY TV and its digital counterpart, Outrigger JO… marketing Lodging Magazine · Onefinestay Sheds Rental Units to Chase Luxury Market Onefinestay is transferring the management of over 200 homes in London and Paris to Veeve to focus on its ultra-luxury p… operations Skift · Extended Stay America Opens New East Texas Location Extended Stay America has opened a 104-room Select Suites property in Longview, Texas, targeting project-driven demand f… finance Hotels Magazine · Turning Summer Traffic Into Direct Hotel Bookings With global international arrivals hitting record highs, hotel marketers are shifting focus from driving traffic to maxi… marketing HospitalityNet · AI Agents Move Beyond Search to Evaluate Hotels New Agentic AI systems are continuously evaluating hotels based on data signals rather than traditional search, while Eu… technology HospitalityNet · Dusit Hotels Launches ‘A Night On Us’ Global Promotion Dusit Hotels & Resorts has launched a global flash sale offering complimentary nights on a 1:1 ratio for stays between t… marketing eHotelier · Hotels Are Losing Group Bookings Due to Friction, Not Price While OTAs charge high commissions, many group organizers choose them over direct booking to avoid lengthy sales negotia… operations Hotels Magazine · First @HOME by Best Western Opens in Southwest Utah BWH Hotels has launched the inaugural U.S. property for its @HOME by Best Western brand in St. George, Utah, in partners… operations Hotels Magazine · Stonebridge to Manage New Kimpton in Salt Lake City Stonebridge Companies has been selected to operate a new-build Kimpton hotel in Salt Lake City, part of IHG Hotels & Res… operations Hotel Dive · Florian Eckert Appointed Chief Operating Officer at SIHOT SIHOT has appointed Florian Eckert as its new Chief Operating Officer to drive digital transformation and international … technology eHotelier · Operational Excellence to Transform Guest Experiences Exceptional hospitality experiences are built on quiet, consistent systems and clear communication within food and bever… operations eHotelier · White Castle to Roll Out 1,000 Automated Food Kiosks White Castle is significantly expanding its reach through an exclusive partnership with Automated Retail Technologies to… technology Hospitality Technology · Ivy Hospitality Completes Indianapolis Airport Renovations Ivy Hospitality has finished major renovations at two adjacent Marriott-branded hotels near the Indianapolis Internation… operations HospitalityNet · NYC Finds 27% Of Approved STR Listings Are Illegal stays A review by New York City's Office of Special Enforcement found that over a quarter of legally registered short-term ren… general Skift · Queensway to Expand Point A Hotels in London Expansion Queensway Group has received planning permission to convert a City of London office building into a 130-room Point A Hot… finance Boutique Hotel News · Cheval Collection to Debut Branded Residences in Dubai Cheval Collection has announced its first branded residence project in Dubai, partnering with AVENEW Development to expa… finance Boutique Hotel News · Wyndham Opens 20th ECHO Suites Hotel in South Carolina Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has reached a milestone with the opening of its 20th ECHO Suites Extended Stay property in Spar… finance Lodging Magazine · Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo Appoints Klaus Kabelitz as GM Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo has named luxury hospitality veteran Klaus Kabelitz as its new general manager, succeeding S… general Hotels Magazine · Autograph Collection Debuts In India With Noormahal Opening Marriott International has introduced its Autograph Collection brand to India with the opening of Noormahal in Karnal, a… operations eHotelier · HCN to Showcase Hotel Commerce Media at POSSIBLE Miami Hotel Communication Network (HCN) will present its Commerce Media Network at the POSSIBLE Miami conference, highlighting… marketing HospitalityNet · Fora Travel Hits $2.3 Billion Sales Milestone With AI Push Fora Travel has accelerated its growth to $2.3 billion in total sales, driven by a massive expansion of its advisor netw… technology Skift · BWH Hotels Debuts First @HOME by Best Western in U.S. BWH Hotels has opened its first @HOME by Best Western property in Miami, Oklahoma, signaling the brand's official entry … finance Lodging Magazine · Apollo Bets Big on European Hostels With $1 Billion Deal European hostels are undergoing a major shift as over $1 billion in institutional capital has entered the sector, transi… finance Skift · Samata Danday Chand Named Manager of Courtyard Tirupati Courtyard by Marriott Tirupati has appointed Samata Danday Chand as Hotel Manager to lead operations at the newly opened… hr eHotelier · First Hospitality to Manage Historian Hotel in Madison First Hospitality has been appointed to manage the Historian Hotel, an 81-key Marriott Tribute Portfolio property locate… operations eHotelier ·