Hospitality news — 2026-05-05
22 stories covered that day.
Luxury Hotels Move Beyond Price-Based Competition
Luxury and boutique hotels are abandoning traditional price-driven competition in favor of value creation centered on id…
marketing
Hotels Magazine
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AHLA Releases 2026 FIFA World Cup Hotel Outlook
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has released a new outlook report detailing the unprecedented demand and…
finance
Lodging Magazine
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PGA National Resort Names Elena Peroulakis as DOSM
The Salamander Collection has appointed hospitality veteran Elena Peroulakis as the new Director of Sales and Marketing …
hr
eHotelier
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U.S. Hotel RevPAR Increases 5.9% in March 2026 Data
U.S. hotel performance improved in March 2026, with occupancy reaching 64.9% and RevPAR climbing 5.9% year-over-year. Sa…
finance
HospitalityNet
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Trinity-Led JV Acquires JW Marriott Marco Island Resort
A joint venture between Trinity Investments and Sculptor Real Estate has acquired the 809-room JW Marriott Marco Island …
finance
Hotels Magazine
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Travel Operators to Increase AI Investment This Year
A survey by TravelTech Show indicates that nearly two-thirds of travel operators plan to increase AI spending, with over…
technology
eHotelier
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Vingcard Parent ASSA ABLOY Acquires GESI Hospitality
ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions has announced the acquisition of GESI Hospitality, a Greek provider of energy management sys…
technology
Lodging Magazine
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World Cup 2026 Hotel Demand Falls Below Expectations
A new AHLA report warns that the 2026 FIFA World Cup hotel boom is softening due to international visa barriers and sign…
finance
HospitalityNet
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Global Hotel Pipelines Rise as Americas Activity Slows
CoStar's latest data reveals that all global regions except the Americas saw an increase in hotel pipeline activity, wit…
finance
Lodging Magazine
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Outbound Hotels Expands With New Sedona Property
Outbound Hotels has officially opened Madi Sedona in Arizona, marking the brand's third location and continuing its grow…
finance
Lodging Magazine
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The Independent Hotelier's Playbook for Reducing OTA Fees
Independent hotels can regain control over their distribution costs by auditing hidden OTA fees and shifting more volume…
marketing
HospitalityNet
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Toast Becomes Preferred POS for Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Toast has been named a preferred provider for Preferred Hotels & Resorts, offering its integrated POS platform and LTE-e…
technology
Hospitality Technology
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US World Cup Hotel Bookings Trailing Initial Forecasts
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) revealed that U.S. hotel bookings for the 2026 World Cup are currently l…
finance
Hotel Dive
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Understanding the Back of House Control Chain
Effective hotel operations rely on a digital control chain that organizes physical assets and workflows into a structure…
operations
eHotelier
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Bullo River Station Reveals 2027 Redevelopment Details
Bullo River Station is undergoing an extensive redevelopment of its homestead and guest accommodations, doubling room si…
operations
eHotelier
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Under Canvas Appoints Noah Brodsky as New CEO
Under Canvas has appointed hospitality veteran Noah Brodsky as its new CEO to drive strategic growth as demand for upsca…
hr
Hotel Dive
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First Tempo by Hilton in Pennsylvania Breaks Ground
High Hotels has started development on a 140-room Tempo by Hilton in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, marking the brand's debut …
operations
Hotels Magazine
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Travelers Shift From Hotel Websites to AI Search Tools
New data reveals a major behavioral shift where travelers prefer AI tools over hotel websites, while U.S. hotel performa…
technology
HospitalityNet
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The Financial Squeeze Crushing American Hotel Owners
The hospitality industry is facing a crisis where the asset-light brand model thrives while individual hotel owners stru…
finance
HospitalityNet
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Erich Hosbach Named DOSM at The Darcy Hotel
The Darcy Hotel has appointed Erich Hosbach as Director of Sales and Marketing to oversee sales leadership, marketing st…
hr
eHotelier
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Global Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches All-Time High
The global hotel construction pipeline has reached record-breaking levels in project counts and room volume during Q2 20…
finance
Lodging Magazine
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Bain Capital and Smith Hill Close $94M Tampa Refinancing
Bain Capital and Smith Hill Capital have finalized a $94 million refinancing package to facilitate the renovation and re…
finance
Hotels Magazine
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