The Hospitality Newsletter
Today Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Hospitality news — 2026-05-12

17 stories covered that day.

US Inbound International Tourism Drops 14% in April International visitor arrivals to the U.S. took a significant hit in April, declining across nearly all regions except f… marketing Skift · Hospitality's Labor Crisis Is Actually a Leadership Crisis The hospitality industry is facing a leadership crisis rather than a labor shortage, as poor management and outdated rec… hr Hotels Magazine · Q1 2026 U.S. Hotel Sales Survey & Market Overview The U.s. lodging sector in Q1 2026 faced volatility due to Middle East conflicts and energy shocks, creating a disconnec… finance HospitalityNet · Expedia Eyes CarTrawler Acquisition to Boost B2B Growth Expedia Group is reportedly in talks to acquire CarTrawler, a Dublin-based B2B car rental and mobility provider, in a mo… finance Skift · Justin Thomas Appointed Director of Sales at Kochi Marriott Kochi Marriott Hotel has appointed Justin Thomas as its new Director of Sales, leveraging his 11 years of experience wit… marketing HospitalityNet · Sustainability Becomes Key Factor in Mega Event Hotel Choice As mega events rebound globally, organizers are increasingly prioritizing sustainability in hotel selection, using frame… sustainability HospitalityNet · Amadeus Delphi vs. Event Temple: 2026 Comparison Guide A comparative analysis of Amadeus Delphi and Event Temple reveals that while Amadeus leads in reporting and brand famili… technology Hotel Tech Report · G6 Hospitality Signs Deal for 18 Studio 6 Plus Hotels G6 Hospitality has entered a major development agreement with Natson Hotel Group to build 18 properties under its new St… finance Hotels Magazine · PM Hotel Group Appoints Texas Regional Director PM Hotel Group has promoted Geoff Gaumer to Regional Director of Operations for Texas, where he will oversee the company… operations Hotels Magazine · HotelKey PMS Gains Traction as a Modern Operating System HotelKey is a next-generation property management system ranked 41st in its category, highly regarded for its intuitive … technology Hotel Tech Report · Iran War Costs IHCL $10 Million Despite Strong Domestic Grow Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) faced a $10.5 million revenue loss due to cancellations sparked by the Iran war, though res… finance Skift · The Risky Reliance on Resilience in Hospitality The hospitality industry's pride in its ability to bounce back may be masking structural weaknesses in luxury markets an… operations Skift · What ChatGPT’s Shift From In-Platform Booking Means for AI OpenAI has pivoted ChatGPT to focus on product discovery rather than in-platform transactions, presenting a major opport… technology HospitalityNet · PriceLabs vs. RoomPriceGenie: Choosing Your RMS This comparison analyzes PriceLabs and RoomPriceGenie, highlighting PriceLabs' strength in ROI and open pricing versus R… technology Hotel Tech Report · Egypt and Morocco Lead Record African Hotel Pipeline Growth Africa's hotel development pipeline has reached a record high of 123,846 rooms, with Egypt accounting for over a third o… finance Skift · Will AI Actually Save Hotels From OTA Dominance? Despite the hype that AI will liberate hotels from high OTA commissions, the largest travel platforms are best positione… technology HospitalityNet · TrustYou Named 2026 Finalist for Reputation Management TrustYou's Customer Experience Platform has been recognized as a 2026 HotelTechAwards finalist, ranking second overall i… technology Hotel Tech Report ·