Hospitality news — 2026-05-19
26 stories covered that day.
Leveraging AI to Reclaim Direct Guest Relationships
Restaurant and hospitality operators are increasingly using AI and first-party digital channels to bypass third-party in…
technology
Hospitality Technology
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Casablanca Hotelsoftware Features and Performance Review
Casablanca hotelsoftware is a property management system ranked 34th globally, focused on digitizing hotel operations an…
technology
Hotel Tech Report
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Ras Al Khaimah to Double Hotel Room Supply by 2030
Ras Al Khaimah is transitioning into a global luxury hub with plans to more than double its hotel capacity and open high…
general
Skift
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Mandarin Oriental Debuts Abu Dhabi Standalone Residences
Mandarin Oriental has announced the development of 35 ultra-luxury standalone residences within the iconic Emirates Pala…
finance
Hotels Magazine
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Wyndham Appoints New CAO and Updates CEO Health Status
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is undergoing a leadership transition in its accounting department while CEO Geoff Ballotti und…
general
Hotel Dive
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JLL Arranges Financing for Hyatt Regency Ontario Upgrade
JLL Capital Markets has arranged financing for the repositioning of the Hyatt Regency Ontario, a 484-key hotel located i…
finance
Lodging Magazine
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Optimizing Hotel Staffing With Management Platforms
Hotels are leveraging workforce management platforms to implement standardized metrics, role redesigns, and property-wid…
hr
HospitalityNet
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Hoteliers Embrace Daily AI Use but Value Human Check-Ins
A new Mews survey reveals that while 98% of hoteliers use AI daily across 11 major tasks, the majority still believe the…
technology
eHotelier
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Mews Survey Reveals Rapid AI Adoption in Hotel Operations
A new Mews survey reveals that 98% of hoteliers have utilized AI in the past six months, with the technology now handlin…
technology
Hotels Magazine
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Wyndham CEO Geoff Ballotti Diagnosed With Cancer
Wyndham CEO Geoff Ballotti has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma but will continue to lead the company while undergoi…
general
Skift
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Annie Korsmo to Chair HSMAI Europe Sales Advisory Board
Annie Kristi Korsmo, Director of Sales at Nordic Hotels & Resorts, has been appointed as the new Chair of the HSMAI Euro…
hr
eHotelier
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Marriott CIO Outlines Global AI Deployment Strategy
Marriott International is undergoing a multiyear technology transformation, with CIO Naveen Manga identifying 2026 as th…
technology
Hotel Dive
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Is Human Dexterity the Key to the Robotic Revolution?
The hospitality industry is shifting from delivery-based robotics to humanoid robots capable of fine motor tasks and tac…
technology
Hospitality Technology
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Spirit Airlines Strategy Focuses on Aggressive Ancillary Fee
Spirit Airlines is prioritizing ancillary revenue growth through unbundled fees and creative advertising while acknowled…
finance
Skift
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Accor Extends PSG Partnership Through 2030
Accor has renewed its partnership with Paris Saint-Germain through 2030, shifting its strategy from broad media exposure…
marketing
Skift
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Bank of Maldives vs. Sertifi: Payment Platform Comparison
This report compares Bank of Maldives and Sertifi by Flywire, finding Sertifi to be the superior choice for brand proper…
technology
Hotel Tech Report
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Hotel Equities to Manage Holiday Inn Express Waikiki
Hotel Equities has officially added the Holiday Inn Express Waikiki by IHG to its management portfolio, marking a signif…
operations
Lodging Magazine
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How Hotels Are Redefining Wine and Food in 2026
Hotel dining has evolved from a convenience to a destination, using technology and storytelling to create immersive wine…
operations
HospitalityNet
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Activist Investor Corvex Demands Sale Of Whitbread
Activist hedge fund Corvex Management is pressuring Whitbread, the parent company of Premier Inn, to launch a formal sal…
finance
Skift
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The Rise of Data-Driven Wellness and Biohacking in Hotels
The hospitality wellness industry is shifting toward a data-driven model where guests seek optimization and longevity ra…
technology
HospitalityNet
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Hyatt Regency Atlanta Northwest Completes Major Renovation
The Hyatt Regency Suites Atlanta Northwest has debuted a comprehensive multi-million dollar renovation of its 202 suites…
operations
Hotels Magazine
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Rōti Scales Globally With Delivery-First Tech Stack
Rōti Modern Mediterranean is expanding into London and Atlanta by prioritizing delivery-only kitchens and a shared digit…
technology
Hospitality Technology
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Hotel Information Is Broken and So Is Discovery
Generic hotel searches are declining as Google Search becomes a transaction-heavy tool, pushing the discovery phase of t…
technology
HospitalityNet
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Hotel Decisions Form Before Guests Reach Search Engines
Traveler decision-making is shifting toward AI and creator content before search engines are even utilized, while the Mi…
marketing
HospitalityNet
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How OVO Patagonia Redefines Luxury With Cliffside Capsules
OVO Patagonia is a niche luxury property featuring four transparent capsules suspended 270 meters above a private reserv…
operations
Hotels Magazine
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The PIG Exits Groombridge Place Hotel In Kent
The PIG Hotels has announced its exit from the Groombridge Place project in Kent, selling the historic estate to a priva…
finance
Boutique Hotel News
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