The Hospitality Newsletter
Today Friday, July 31, 2026

Hospitality news — 2026-05-20

17 stories covered that day.

TSH Names Amzallag Chief Operating and Commercial Officer The Social Hub has appointed Eyal Amzallag, formerly of Club Med, to the newly created dual role of Chief Operating and … hr Boutique Hotel News · Google to Launch Agentic Hotel Booking Integration Google has officially named hotel booking as the next industry for its Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), allowing AI ag… technology Skift · The Hotel That Follows You: Solving Guest Journey Friction The hospitality industry has perfected the stay but neglected the transitions between properties, leading to lost guest … operations HospitalityNet · Navigating Technology Implementation in Modern Hotels The article discusses strategic approaches for hospitality leaders to adopt new technologies that enhance operations and… technology Lodging Magazine · The Hidden Costs Of Managing Too Many Tech Vendors The article explores the challenges of 'vendor sprawl' in the hospitality industry, highlighting how managing too many d… technology HospitalityNet · Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Westshore Completes Renovation The Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Westshore has completed an extensive multi-million dollar renovation covering its 179 gue… operations Lodging Magazine · Small Hotel Group Leverages SBA Loans for Solar Power Playpark Hospitality is bypassing the loss of federal tax credits by using SBA 504 Green Loans to fund solar installatio… sustainability Skift · How Hospitality America Rewired Ops for the Digital Era Hospitality America has modernized its operations by replacing manual processes with a unified digital ecosystem that pr… technology HospitalityNet · US RevPAR Projected to Hit 14% Above 2019 Levels in 2024 CBRE forecasts that U.S. RevPAR will grow by 3.0% in 2024, reaching 14% above pre-pandemic levels, while Orlando's recor… finance Skift · Navigating Modern Hotel Ownership and Development This series explores the complexities of hotel ownership, focusing on development strategies, financial management, and … finance Lodging Magazine · NYC Hotel Housekeeper Pay To Hit $61 An Hour The Hotel Association of New York City and the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council reached an eight-year deal raising averag… hr Skift · NYC Hotels and Union Reach Historic Wage Deal The Hotel Association of New York and the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council have reached a tentative agreement featuring t… hr Hotel Dive · Gulf Hotel Investment Pauses Amid Geopolitical Tensions Hotel investment activity in the Gulf has shifted into a cautious holding pattern due to regional conflict, leading to a… finance Skift · Shiji and dailypoint Partner for Real-Time Data Integration Shiji and dailypoint have launched a bidirectional, real-time integration to unify guest data between Shiji’s Daylight P… technology HospitalityNet · The 'Friction' Factor Costing Hotels Millions in Group Sales The hotel industry's biggest group sales hurdle isn't the competition, but the 'friction' in the buying process that fai… operations HospitalityNet · Aareal Provides €406 Million Loan for 13 Pandox Hotels Aareal Bank AG has arranged a portfolio financing worth over €405 million for 13 properties owned by European hotel inve… finance Boutique Hotel News · Rising Costs Force Strategy Shift for UK Independent Hotels Sustained cost increases are forcing independent hotels across Great Britain to fundamentally change their room pricing,… finance Boutique Hotel News ·