The Hospitality Newsletter
Today Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Hospitality news — 2026-05-09

25 stories covered that day.

OUTRIGGER Opens New Phi Phi Island Resort In Thailand OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group has expanded its Thailand portfolio with the opening of a 63-suite and villa resort located … operations Hotels Magazine · MyCloud Hospitality PMS Overview and Market Ranking myCloud Hospitality PMS is a cloud-native platform ranked among the top 30 property management systems, offering tools f… technology Hotel Tech Report · Wyndham to Debut Midscale Branded Residences in UAE Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is expanding its footprint in Ras Al Khaimah by introducing its first branded residences under … finance Skift · Oracle OPERA vs. Shiji Enterprise Platform Comparison A comprehensive comparison of two leading Property Management Systems, Oracle OPERA PMS and Shiji Enterprise Platform, h… technology Hotel Tech Report · Choice Hotels Launches AI-Powered Tools for Franchisees Choice Hotels International has introduced a suite of AI-powered tools and a new B2B digital platform to help franchise … technology HospitalityNet · Independent Hotelier's Guide to AI Visibility in 2026 AI travel search is rapidly growing as a discovery tool, offering independent hotels a unique opportunity to capture dir… technology HospitalityNet · Independent Hotels Gain Booking Edge in AI Search Engines eviivo has partnered with DirectBooker to integrate live rates and inventory for over 28,000 independent properties dire… technology Hospitality Technology · Capital One Launches App to Unify the Travel Journey Capital One is moving beyond simple booking services to build an integrated travel ecosystem that unifies flight and hot… marketing Skift · Why Belonging Is the New Hotel Amenity The July's Guido Lips argues that hotels must move beyond the 'amenity arms race' to focus on creating a sense of belong… hr HospitalityNet · Caution: Don’t Mix Politics and Hotel Reservations The article advises hoteliers to maintain a strictly non-partisan stance to avoid alienating potential guests and damagi… marketing Lodging Magazine · Roiback Booking Engine Earns High User Satisfaction Ratings Roiback is a highly-rated booking engine and digital marketing platform designed to increase direct hotel bookings throu… technology Hotel Tech Report · Hilton Names Linda Griffin Area General Manager for Canada Hilton has appointed Linda Griffin as the new Area General Manager for Canada, where she will lead strategic operations … general Hotels Magazine · Luxury Independent Hotels Hit Top Performance In 2025 The 2026 Boutique Hotel Report highlights that luxury independent properties achieved peak performance metrics throughou… finance Boutique Hotel News · Club Quarters to Manage Sherry Frontenac in Miami Beach Club Quarters Hotels has been selected to operate the Sherry Frontenac Hotel, a historic Art Deco property located on Mi… operations Boutique Hotel News · US Hotel RevPAR Increases 3.2% Following Strong Event Demand The U.S. hotel industry saw a 3.2% increase in RevPAR for the week ending May 2, driven by strong performances in market… finance HospitalityNet · Choice Hotels AI Launch and Hospitality's Talent Crisis Choice Hotels has introduced five AI-powered solutions for franchisees, while a new industry report warns of a 90-millio… general HospitalityNet · Hotel CEOs Debate Economic Recovery Shapes and Trends Hilton and Marriott CEOs report a resurgence in mid-tier hotel demand, debating whether the economy is transitioning fro… finance Skift · Matthew Boettcher Named SVP of Evolution Hospitality Evolution Hospitality has appointed hospitality veteran Matthew Boettcher as Senior Vice President of Operations to over… operations Lodging Magazine · Wynn Al Marjan Island Faces Delay to 2027 Opening Wynn Resorts has announced a modest delay for the opening of its $5.1 billion Wynn Al Marjan Island in the UAE, original… finance Skift · Cloudbeds vs. Oracle OPERA: PMS Comparison for Hoteliers A comparative analysis of Cloudbeds and Oracle OPERA PMS based on over 2,000 verified reviews, highlighting Cloudbeds' s… technology Hotel Tech Report · Wynn Resorts Reports 10% Vegas RevPAR Growth in Q1 2026 Wynn Resorts reported a significant 10% year-over-year RevPAR increase for its Las Vegas properties in Q1 2026, driven b… finance Hotel Dive · Giordano's Overhauls Tech Stack to Modernize Legend Brand Giordano’s is undergoing a rapid digital transformation under new leadership, replacing legacy systems with a modern POS… technology Hospitality Technology · Overview of D-EDGE Booking Engine Performance and Reviews D-EDGE is a guest-centric booking engine designed to boost direct bookings and simplify rate management via OTA integrat… technology Hotel Tech Report · Dumbleton Hall Reopens After Two-Year Restoration The historic Grade II-listed Dumbleton Hall in the Cotswolds has reopened its doors following a comprehensive two-year r… operations Boutique Hotel News · Middle East Instability Shifting Travel Toward Spain Meliá Hotels reports a surge in summer bookings for Spain and the Caribbean as travelers avoid conflict zones in the Mid… finance Skift ·