The Hospitality Newsletter
Today Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Hospitality news — 2026-05-08

25 stories covered that day.

HAMA Releases Spring 2024 Industry Outlook Survey Results The Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) released its Spring 2024 outlook, detailing sentiment on RevPAR growth… finance Lodging Magazine · Belmond Promotes Dan Ruff to CEO Luxury hospitality company Belmond has appointed its Chief Operating Officer, Dan Ruff, as the new CEO starting July 1, … general Boutique Hotel News · IHG Reports Strong Growth and Shifts to AI-Driven Search IHG is integrating generative AI into its booking platforms and focusing on content infrastructure to improve visibility… technology Skift · Comparing Shiji Infrasys vs. Oracle Simphony POS Systems This side-by-side comparison explores the strengths of Shiji Infrasys and Oracle Simphony POS, highlighting differences … technology Hotel Tech Report · Sonesta Opens Red Lion Inn & Suites Near Houston Airport Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of a new Red Lion Inn & Suites near Houston's George … operations Lodging Magazine · Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Launches Native ChatGPT App Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has launched a native ChatGPT-based application designed to assist franchise owners and staff b… technology Boutique Hotel News · Matthew Boettcher Named SVP of Operations for Evolution Evolution Hospitality has appointed Matthew Boettcher as Senior Vice President of Operations to oversee its lifestyle an… operations Lodging Magazine · Cloudbeds vs Little Hotelier: Which Is Right for You? This comparison analyzes over 3,000 reviews to help hoteliers choose between Cloudbeds, ideal for brand properties with … technology Hotel Tech Report · Cherie Rodriguez Named Spa Director at Montage Laguna Beach Montage Laguna Beach has appointed Cherie Rodriguez as Director of Spa & Retail, tasking her with overseeing the resort'… hr eHotelier · How To Create Luxury That Drives ROI, Not Losses The article explores strategies for luxury hotel developers to balance high-end aesthetics with financial viability thro… finance Boutique Hotel News · Expedia B2B Growth Outpaces Consumer Segment in Q1 Results Expedia Group's B2B segment continues to lead the company's growth with a 25% revenue increase, bolstered by a new exclu… finance Skift · U.S. Hotel Performance Sees Positive Year-Over-Year Gains The U.S. hotel industry reported significant growth across occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR for the first week of October 2024… finance Lodging Magazine · Airbnb Rejects 'Pre-AI' Search Paradigms for Personalization Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky argues that traditional ways of displaying hotel and home inventory are outdated, proposing a po… technology Skift · Choice Hotels Debuts New AI Technologies at Convention Choice Hotels International introduced several new technology initiatives at its 70th Annual Convention, focusing on AI-… technology Lodging Magazine · Wyndham and Choice Hotels Launch New AI-Powered Tools Wyndham has launched a native ChatGPT application to streamline guest bookings, while Choice Hotels introduced AI soluti… technology Hotel Dive · Airport Development Group Partners With Infor for Growth Airport Development Group (ADG) has selected Infor CloudSuite Public Sector to modernize its operations across aviation,… technology eHotelier · IDeaS and Stayntouch Automate Revenue Hurdle Logic IDeaS and Stayntouch have integrated Last Room Value (LRV) logic directly into the Stayntouch PMS to automate inventory … technology Hospitality Technology · G6 Hospitality Taps Krishna Paliwal for Midscale Venture G6 Hospitality has appointed former Wyndham executive Krishna Paliwal as president of midscale extended stay, marking th… operations Hotel Dive · Hyatt Zilara Cancun Debuts Following Extensive Renovation Hyatt Zilara Cancun has completed a major renovation of its adults-only, all-inclusive resort, featuring redesigned suit… operations eHotelier · IHG Reports Q1 US RevPAR Growth Amid Robust Demand IHG Hotels & Resorts reported a positive first quarter with global RevPAR growth of 2.6%, bolstered by resilient travel … finance Hotel Dive · Tripadvisor Explores TheFork Sale and AI Data Deals Tripadvisor is considering selling its European dining platform, TheFork, while seeking new growth by licensing its mass… finance Skift · Trivago Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google for Damages Trivago has initiated an antitrust lawsuit against Google in Germany, alleging the search giant has unfairly prioritized… technology Skift · Barrière Group to Debut in Greece With Fouquet’s Mykonos Barrière Group has announced its first Greek property, Fouquet’s Mykonos, a luxury hotel featuring 31 rooms and suites s… general Boutique Hotel News · Eleanor Named #2 Concierge Software in 2026 Awards Eleanor has been recognized as the #2 Concierge Software in the 2026 HotelTechAwards, boasting a 4.8-star rating and hig… technology Hotel Tech Report · Minor Hotels Partners With Klarna For Flexible Payments Minor Hotels has teamed up with Klarna to offer guests flexible payment options, including 'Buy Now, Pay Later', across … technology Boutique Hotel News ·