The Hospitality Newsletter
Today Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Hospitality news — 2026-05-16

22 stories covered that day.

LA $30 Hospitality Minimum Wage May Be Delayed to 2030 The Los Angeles City Council is reviewing a proposal to push back the implementation of the $30 'Olympic Wage' for hotel… hr Hotel Dive · Salida Inn and Monarch Suites Sold to Private Group Prime Investment Properties has announced the sale of the Salida Inn and Monarch Suites, a 43-key independent property i… finance Lodging Magazine · IHG Signs Five-Hotel Deal With Adani Airport Holdings IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a major portfolio agreement with Adani Airport Holdings to develop five hotels totaling … finance HospitalityNet · Solving the Two-Part Gen Z Problem in Travel Travel brands often mistake a distribution issue for a product issue when targeting Gen Z, failing to realize that reach… marketing Skift · AHLA Washington Dispatch: Industry News and Updates The AHLA Washington Dispatch provides ongoing coverage of legislative and regulatory issues affecting the hospitality se… general Lodging Magazine · Airbnb and Uber Struggle to Expand Into Travel Superapps Airbnb and Uber are aggressively investing to move beyond home rentals and ride-sharing to capture entire travel itinera… technology Skift · Properties Achieve Measurable Gains With Agilysys Tech Hospitality organizations across diverse segments report significant operational efficiencies and record revenue gains b… technology HospitalityNet · Aloft Houston by the Galleria Debuts Major Renovation The Aloft Houston by the Galleria has unveiled a full transformation of its guestrooms and public areas, blending modern… operations Lodging Magazine · AAHOA Supports Delay of L.A. Hotel Wage Mandate AAHOA has expressed support for a Los Angeles City Council motion to delay the implementation of a $25 minimum wage mand… finance Lodging Magazine · H World Shifts Focus to Premium Cities and Southeast Asia H World is pivoting its strategy to secure premium real estate in top-tier Chinese cities while simultaneously expanding… finance Skift · Great Northern Hotel Sold to King’s Cross Group for £20M King’s Cross Group has acquired the 91-room Great Northern Hotel in London from Kaya Holding for £20 million. The Grade … finance Boutique Hotel News · Apex Scales Modular Pickup Tech for Digital Dining Halls Apex Order Pickup Solutions has introduced enhancements to its OrderHQ Array system, offering modular, scalable locker c… technology Hospitality Technology · Four Seasons Appoints Robert Fritz Executive Chairman Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has named Robert Fritz as its new executive chairman, tasked with overseeing the company… finance Hotel Dive · The Growing Challenges Facing U.S. Travel and Hotels Industry analysts explore the deteriorating perception of the U.S. as a travel destination and the increasing tension be… finance Skift · Climate Costs Of Extreme Day Tripping Spark Industry Debate Extreme day-tripping is facing backlash as climate advocates highlight the high carbon cost and low local economic benef… sustainability Skift · Gravity Haus Acquires Three Former LOGE Hotels Properties Adventure-lifestyle brand Gravity Haus has expanded into the Pacific Northwest by acquiring three properties formerly op… finance HospitalityNet · Stayntouch PMS Overview and Performance Metrics Stayntouch is a highly-ranked cloud property management system known for its user-friendly interface, mobile guest journ… technology Hotel Tech Report · Pennbridge Opens Dual-Brand Marriott Hotel in Boise Pennbridge Hospitality has opened a dual-branded Courtyard and Residence Inn by Marriott in Boise, Idaho, featuring 296 … finance Lodging Magazine · Understanding the Impact of OTAs on Hotel Profitability This article examines the evolution of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), their $400 billion market impact, and the strategi… finance HospitalityNet · Agilysys Ecosystem Drives ROI Across Diverse Portfolios Hospitality operators are reporting significant gains in revenue and operational efficiency by replacing legacy systems … technology Hospitality Technology · Travel + Leisure Launches Eddie Bauer Adventure Club Travel + Leisure Co. is expanding into the outdoor hospitality sector through a new brand partnership with Eddie Bauer, … general Hotel Dive · The New AI-Native Hotel Discovery Landscape The emergence of AI-native trip planning through platforms like ChatGPT and Perplexity is redefining hotel discovery, ma… technology HospitalityNet ·