The Hospitality Newsletter
Today Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Hospitality news — 2026-04-23

35 stories covered that day.

Italy Launches Antitrust Probe Into Booking.com Visibility Italy’s antitrust authority has launched a probe into Booking.com, alleging its ranking practices and preferred partner … finance Skift · Operationalizing Digital F&B: A Case Study in Scalability HEI Hotels & Resorts transformed its F&B operations by replacing traditional phone-based ordering with a portfolio-wide … operations Hospitality Technology · HI USA Boosts Direct Revenue via Triptease Integration Hostelling International USA successfully revitalized its digital strategy by using Triptease to fix metasearch underper… marketing Hotel Tech Report · BWH Hotels Debuts First @home Extended-Stay Brand in US BWH Hotels has officially entered the midscale extended-stay segment with the opening of @home by Best Western St. Georg… operations HospitalityNet · Extreme Heat Shifts Global Travel Timing and Destinations Booking Holdings' latest sustainability report shows that extreme heat and overcrowding are fundamentally redistributing… sustainability Skift · Greenwich Hospitality Acquires The Exeter Inn Leasehold Greenwich Hospitality Group has acquired a 57-year leasehold for The Exeter Inn in New Hampshire, partnering with Main S… finance Hotels Magazine · Pierre G. Chidiac Named GM at Capella Nanjing Capella Hotel Group has appointed Pierre Chidiac as General Manager of Capella Nanjing ahead of its planned opening in e… operations eHotelier · Dairy Queen Expands Voice AI to Address Labor Shortages American Dairy Queen Corp. is expanding its partnership with Presto Automation to bring voice AI to franchise drive-thru… technology Hospitality Technology · BWH Hotels Debuts First @HOME Extended Stay Property in US BWH Hotels has opened its inaugural @HOME by Best Western property in Utah, marking the brand's official entry into the … operations Hotel Dive · Shangri-La Group Debuts New Luxury Property in Kunming Shangri-La Group has officially opened Shangri-La Kunming, a luxury hotel designed to serve as a cultural gateway in Yun… general eHotelier · Hotel Equities Expands Focused Service Portfolio Globally Hotel Equities has assumed management of three properties in Ontario, Florida, and Texas, expanding its focused-service … finance HospitalityNet · Lighthouse Ranked #1 For Hotel Business Intelligence Lighthouse has secured the top ranking in the Business Intelligence category on Hotel Tech Report with a perfect 100 HT … technology Hotel Tech Report · Hyatt Regency Chicago Completes $200M Phased Renovation Hyatt Regency Chicago has concluded a massive $200 million three-phase renovation project, modernizing its 2,032 guest r… operations Hotels Magazine · Extended Stay America Select Suites Opens in Longview, Texas Extended Stay America has opened a new 104-room Select Suites property in Longview, Texas, following a comprehensive ren… operations eHotelier · Hyatt Taps Consumer Veteran to Double India Footprint Hyatt Hotels has appointed Vikas Chawla, a former Coca-Cola executive, as president for India and Southwest Asia to lead… general Skift · Llechwen Hall Hotel Secures £2.3M for Refurbishment Llechwen Hall Hotel in Wales has obtained £2.3 million in financing from Barclays Business Bank to undergo an extensive … finance Boutique Hotel News · Rising Labor Costs Could Redefine Los Angeles Hospitality The Los Angeles hotel industry is facing a financial crisis due to rapid wage hikes, with labor costs projected to hit o… finance Hospitality Technology · Craig Jeffs Named Head of Sales UK & Ireland at Domes Domes Resorts has appointed former Kerzner International executive Craig Jeffs to lead its sales efforts in the UK and I… marketing eHotelier · Hotel Maya Rebrands as The Maya After $10.5M Renovation The waterfront Hotel Maya in Long Beach is undergoing a $10.5 million transformation to emerge as an independent boutiqu… operations HospitalityNet · HEI Promotes Clark Hanrattie to CEO and Managing Partner HEI Hotels & Resorts has promoted 23-year partner Clark Hanrattie to CEO and Managing Partner, taking over leadership of… general Hotels Magazine · Sonnenblick-Eichner Refinances Seattle's Cedarbrook Lodge Sonnenblick-Eichner Company has successfully arranged a $30 million fixed-rate first mortgage to refinance the 167-room … finance Lodging Magazine · The Hidden Reason Hotels Struggle to Find Leaders The hospitality industry faces a leadership crisis rooted in a misalignment of core values and cultural fit during the r… hr eHotelier · Choice Hotels Details Canadian Business Growth Strategy Choice Hotels International reports significant momentum in its Canadian portfolio, currently consisting of 300 open pro… finance Lodging Magazine · RIU Hotels & Resorts Debuts Riu Palace Swahili in Zanzibar RIU Hotels & Resorts has expanded its Indian Ocean portfolio with the opening of the Riu Palace Swahili in northern Zanz… operations HospitalityNet · HVMG Expands Elevate Renovation and Development Services Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) is expanding Elevate, its specialized project management platform designed … operations HospitalityNet · Airlines Make Record Billion-Dollar Bet on Premium Cabins Global airlines are engaging in a massive capital expenditure race to redesign front-of-cabin experiences, betting on su… finance Skift · Spotlight Series: Inside Taylor Hospitality’s Strategy Sean Taylor, CEO of Taylor Hospitality, outlines the company's unique approach to managing a mix of hotels, restaurants,… operations Hotel Business · Minor Hotels Launches Real-Time Guest Personalization Hub Minor Hotels is overhauling its digital infrastructure by launching 'ONEMinor,' a global AI and data platform designed t… technology Hospitality Technology · Wyndham Opens 20th ECHO Suites Amid Strong Growth Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has opened its 20th ECHO Suites location in Bozeman, Montana, as the all-new construction exten… operations HospitalityNet · Bloom Hotels Leverages Tech-First Model for Profitability Bloom Hotels has spent 15 years developing custom technology to manage property performance and housekeeping before scal… technology Skift · Hospitality Industry Executive Transitions: April 22 Edition This week's leadership roundup highlights key executive appointments and career moves across major hotel brands, managem… hr Lodging Magazine · Lighthouse Rate Insight Leads Rate Shopping Rankings Lighthouse Rate Insight has been ranked as the top Rate Shopping tool on Hotel Tech Report, earning a perfect score base… technology Hotel Tech Report · Driftwood Takes Management of InterContinental Kansas City Driftwood Hospitality Management has officially assumed management of the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza, a 3… operations Hotels Magazine · Staypineapple Advances Its Sustainability Initiatives Staypineapple has detailed the progress of its eco-friendly initiatives, focusing on eliminating single-use plastics and… sustainability Lodging Magazine · How Hotel Giants Use Celebrities to Woo Luxury Guests Major hotel groups are shifting from standard endorsements to deep collaborations with cultural icons and athletes to en… marketing Hotels Magazine ·