The Hospitality Newsletter
Today Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Hospitality news — 2026-05-07

27 stories covered that day.

My Place Hotels Taps Brian Quinn as New CDO The Rivett Organization has appointed industry veteran Brian Quinn as Chief Development Officer to oversee growth for My… operations Hotels Magazine · Hoteza TV Ranked Top Hospitality TV Solution for 2026 Hoteza TV has been named the top-ranked Hospitality TV provider in the 2026 HotelTechAwards, earning a perfect HT Score … technology Hotel Tech Report · Dubai Hotel Occupancy To Plummet To 10% In Q2 2026 Moody’s Analytics projects a near-total shutdown of Dubai's hospitality sector as occupancy rates are expected to drop f… finance Skift · Kohler Hospitality Appoints Sara Harper as Head of Marketing Kohler Hospitality has named Sara Harper as its new head of marketing to oversee brand strategy and growth for its inter… marketing Hotels Magazine · The Architecture of AI-Driven Hotel Distribution The AI Hospitality Alliance has introduced the Distribution 2.0 framework, illustrating how AI assistants and agents are… technology HospitalityNet · Tomas Chavarría Named Corporate Culinary Director at Charles Charlestowne Hotels has appointed industry veteran Tomas Chavarría as Corporate Culinary Director to oversee food and be… hr eHotelier · Entries Open for the Global Branded Residence Awards The Global Branded Residence Awards are now accepting submissions across 12 categories to recognize excellence in the fa… general Boutique Hotel News · Cheval Collection Expands UK Branded Residences Portfolio Cheval Collection is expanding its footprint in the UK branded residences sector through a strategic move with APML Esta… operations Boutique Hotel News · Choice Hotels Kicks Off 70th Annual Convention Choice Hotels International opened its 70th annual convention in Las Vegas, highlighting record portfolio growth, new te… general Lodging Magazine · Accor's Top Shareholder Parvus Remains Silent Before Meeting Parvus Asset Management has become Accor's largest shareholder with a 12% stake but opted not to file any resolutions ah… finance Skift · Comings & Goings: Recent Hospitality Leadership Moves The latest edition of Comings & Goings highlights new executive appointments and leadership transitions across various h… hr Lodging Magazine · Hilton Restructures Leadership, Searches for New CTO Hilton is restructuring its executive team following the announced retirement of Chris Silcock, President of Global Bran… general Hotel Dive · Marriott Reports Recovery For Midscale Hotel Segment Marriott International signals a turnaround for the midscale segment, reporting a 3.5% RevPAR increase for select-servic… finance Hotels Magazine · HVS Europe Hotel Transactions: Week Ending May 1, 2024 This week's HVS report highlights significant hotel transactions across Europe, including major acquisitions in Denmark … finance HospitalityNet · Weather.com and Steller Partner for Direct Travel Booking The Weather Company and Steller have launched a partnership that integrates social-style travel videos and booking capab… marketing Skift · Hotel van Oranje Begins Massive Luxury Redevelopment The iconic Hotel van Oranje on the Dutch coast has entered a major renovation and expansion phase to transform into a ul… operations eHotelier · Will Machines Save the Soul of High-End Hospitality? Luxury hotels are increasingly turning to diverse robotic fleets to manage rising labor costs and staff shortages while … technology Hospitality Technology · Navigation Guide for Hospitality Industry Insights This page serves as the conclusion of the recent Asian hospitality opinion highlights, directing users to search tools f… general HospitalityNet · How Hotel Culture Impacts Survival During Revenue Crises Comparing hotel responses to major revenue shocks, research reveals that trust-based organizational cultures retain tale… hr HospitalityNet · My Place Hotels Names Brian Quinn Chief Development Officer My Place Hotels of America and The Rivett Organization have appointed hospitality veteran Brian Quinn as Chief Developme… hr Lodging Magazine · U.S. Hotel Demand Spreads Beyond Luxury for Marriott Marriott International is seeing a broadening of U.S. travel demand as select-service hotels recover, narrowing the gap … finance Skift · 10 Best Voice Bots & Call Center Software For 2026 Hotel Tech Report identifies the leading voice bot and call center solutions designed to help hospitality providers auto… technology Hotel Tech Report · Dreamscape Adds DoubleTree Galveston Beach to Portfolio Dreamscape Hospitality has officially taken over management of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Galveston Beach, a 97-room… operations Lodging Magazine · DC Tourism Flatlines Amid Budget Cuts and Foreign Decline Washington, D.C.'s tourism growth stagnated in 2025 at 27.2 million visitors, hampered by a significant reduction in mar… finance Skift · Andrea Serito Named Spa Director at The Belgrove Resort The Belgrove Resort & Spa West Palm Beach, an Autograph Collection property, has appointed luxury wellness expert Andrea… operations eHotelier · ALL Accor Launches World-First Creator Academy in Australia Accor has launched the ALL Accor Creator Academy in Australia, a first-of-its-high-kind program designed to train aspiri… marketing eHotelier · Nobu Hospitality to Debut Luxury Countryside Resort in Rutla Nobu Hospitality is expanding its UK footprint with Nobu Woolfox, a 185-acre countryside destination in Rutland featurin… general HospitalityNet ·