Hospitality news — 2026-04-29
19 stories covered that day.
Key AI Adoption Strategies for Hospitality Leaders
Industry experts advocate for a problem-first approach to AI adoption, emphasizing that high-quality data and clear oper…
technology
eHotelier
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Recent Personnel Appointments In The Hospitality Industry
Lodging Magazine tracks the latest career moves and high-level personnel changes within the hospitality sector, highligh…
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Lodging Magazine
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Hilton to Launch ChatGPT App as Part of Multi-AI Strategy
Hilton is set to launch a dedicated app within ChatGPT while simultaneously partnering with Google and Anthropic to ensu…
technology
Skift
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Hilton CEO Touts Strong Q1 RevPAR and 2026 Optimism
Hilton has raised its full-year RevPAR outlook following a strong first quarter, driven by growth across all brand segme…
finance
Hotel Dive
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Minor Hotels Bets on Real-Time Guest Personalization
Minor Hotels is shifting toward agentic AI to power a "connected journey," focusing on real-time data to drive hyper-per…
technology
Hospitality Technology
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US Hotel Construction Pipeline Drops 5% in Q1 2026
The total US hotel construction pipeline decreased by approximately 5% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2026, even…
finance
Hotel Dive
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Gencom Joint Venture Refinances St. Regis Chicago
A joint venture led by Gencom and GDH has secured a significant refinancing package for the St. Regis Chicago, a high-pr…
finance
Lodging Magazine
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Stayz Unveils Australia’s Top Holiday Homes For 2026
Stayz has released its 15th annual list of Australia's premier holiday homes, focusing on properties with exceptional gu…
general
eHotelier
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Hotel Equities Adds Three Strategic Properties to Portfolio
Hotel Equities has expanded its managed portfolio through a partnership with Mainland Management, adding three propertie…
operations
Lodging Magazine
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Meyer Jabara Hotels Pivots to Agentic AI for 2026 Strategy
Meyer Jabara Hotels is adopting a strategic pivot toward AI-enabled operations and agentic distribution models to solve …
technology
Hospitality Technology
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SkyTouch Technology Property Management System Overview
SkyTouch Technology provides a cloud-based property management system designed to streamline hotel operations through co…
technology
Hotel Tech Report
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Hotel Refinancing Trends Shift Amid Interest Rate Volatility
The hotel real estate market is seeing a surge in short-term refinancing and debt extensions as owners navigate fluctuat…
finance
Lodging Magazine
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Why Ultra-Luxury Hotels Are Losing Their Social Edge
The ultra-luxury hotel segment is facing a 'homogeneity crisis' as soaring prices filter out diverse personality types, …
marketing
Skift
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Hilton Reports Strong Q1 2024 Results and Pipeline Growth
Hilton exceeded earnings expectations in the first quarter of 2024, driven by international RevPAR growth and a record-b…
finance
Lodging Magazine
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Booking Holdings Gains U.S. Share Amid Global Headwinds
Booking Holdings reported strong Q1 growth in the U.S. market with room nights up in the low teens, though geopolitical …
finance
Skift
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US Vacation Rentals Hit Hard by International Tourism Slump
Exclusive AirDNA data reveals that the international tourism slowdown is disproportionately affecting U.S. short-term re…
finance
Skift
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Hotel Seville NoMad Completes Major Renovation
Hotel Seville NoMad has officially completed an extensive renovation of its guest rooms and common areas, combining hist…
operations
Lodging Magazine
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Driftwood Hospitality Management Appoints New CEO
Driftwood Hospitality Management has appointed Gregory Maliassas, a former Playa Hotels & Resorts executive, as its new …
general
Hotel Dive
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The Lux Collective Debuts AI Leadership Development
The Lux Collective has launched a pioneering AI-powered leadership program using Celemi Enterprise to integrate guest ex…
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eHotelier
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