The Hospitality Newsletter
Today Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Hospitality news — 2026-05-01

24 stories covered that day.

Turning Plates into Profit: Reclaiming Hotel F&B Power The article argues that hotel F&B has been under-managed and under-marketed in recent years, calling for a return to dis… finance HospitalityNet · Wyndham Pitches AI to Offset Hotel Margin Squeeze Wyndham is positioning artificial intelligence as a primary solution for franchisees to recover profit margins squeezed … technology Skift · Hyatt Reports Strong Q1 2024 Results and Portfolio Growth Hyatt Hotels Corporation reported a strong first quarter for 2024, highlighted by a 5.5% increase in RevPAR and a record… finance Lodging Magazine · TAC Reservation Assistant Streamlines Spa Management TAC Reservation Assistant is a comprehensive spa and club management software designed to automate treatments, activitie… operations Hotel Tech Report · US Construction Slump vs European Investment Surge U.S. hotel construction continues a record 15-month decline while European investment volumes have surged to €27 billion… finance HospitalityNet · Uber Gains Hotel Bookings Through Expedia API Deal Expedia is expanding its B2B footprint by powering hotel bookings for Uber, a move that prioritizing infrastructure grow… technology Skift · Uber Adds Hotel Bookings to Its App Uber has officially introduced hotel booking functionality within its app, moving closer to becoming a comprehensive tra… technology Boutique Hotel News · UKG and Google Cloud Launch AI Agents for Hotel Workflows UKG has integrated into the Google Cloud Gemini Enterprise Agent Gallery, introducing autonomous AI agents that automate… technology Hospitality Technology · US Hotels Report Positive Year-Over-Year Performance U.S. hotel performance metrics showed broad growth for the week of October 13-19, with RevPAR increasing 3.3% year-over-… finance Lodging Magazine · Woods Cove Inn Reopens Following Sonder Exit The Woods Cove Inn in Laguna Beach has officially reopened as an independent boutique hotel after terminating its lease … operations Lodging Magazine · LivAway Suites Breaks Ground in Las Vegas LivAway Suites has officially broken ground on a new upscale economy extended-stay property in Las Vegas, Nevada. The br… general Lodging Magazine · Under Canvas Appoints Ben Brodsky as Chief Executive Luxury outdoor hospitality brand Under Canvas has appointed Ben Brodsky as its new Chief Executive Officer to lead the c… general Boutique Hotel News · Choice Hotels Underperforms Industry Growth in Weak Q1 Choice Hotels experienced a challenging first quarter with RevPAR falling 2.3% while the broader industry grew, driven l… finance Skift · MGM Resorts Achieves Record Net Revenues in Q1 2026 MGM Resorts International reported record consolidated net revenues for Q1 2026, fueled by strong performance in Las Veg… finance Hotel Dive · Wyndham Reports Flat US RevPAR with Strong Q1 Results Wyndham Hotels & Resorts reported flat year-over-year RevPAR in the U.S. for Q1, yet highlighted a record-high developme… finance Hotel Dive · US Hotel Construction Declines for 15th Consecutive Month U.S. hotel construction volume has declined for 15 straight months, with rooms in the final planning and planning stages… finance HospitalityNet · Wyndham Reports Flat Q1 RevPAR Amid Major AI Push Wyndham Hotels & Resorts reported flat year-over-year RevPAR for Q1, but highlighted a record development pipeline and s… finance Hotels Magazine · Six Forces Reshaping Independent Hotels in 2026 Independent hotels face significant structural pressure as global RevPAR declined 5.4% in 2025 while labor costs and OTA… general HospitalityNet · Whitbread Unveils Massive Strategy Shift and Asset Sales Whitbread has announced a major strategic overhaul involving £1.5 billion in property sales and the elimination of 3,800… finance Skift · 1 Hotel Austin Begins Accepting Reservations for 2026 Openin 1 Hotel Austin, a nature-inspired luxury development by SH Hotels & Resorts, is officially accepting reservations for it… sustainability HospitalityNet · Report: Michel Reybier Hospitality Acquires Chateau De Sacy The article discusses the reported acquisition of the Chateau de Sacy property by Michel Reybier Hospitality. The move a… finance Boutique Hotel News · G6 Hospitality Debuts Studio 6 Plus Extended-Stay Brand G6 Hospitality has introduced Studio 6 Plus, a new-construction brand extension designed to offer enhanced security and … finance Hotel Dive · Error: Resource Not Found on Boutique Hotel News The provided link leads to a 404 error page, indicating the specific article is no longer available at this address or h… general Boutique Hotel News · Hyatt Doubles Down on Luxury and Bets on Midscale Expansion Hyatt's luxury brands are outperforming the market with double-digit RevPAR growth, prompting the company to leverage th… finance Skift ·