Hospitality news — 2026-05-21
33 stories covered that day.
New Playbook for Managing Peak Travel Labor Demand
As labor shortages become a permanent fixture rather than a cyclical issue, hoteliers must rethink their approach to sea…
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eHotelier
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Anantara To Debut In The US With Miami Hotel And Residences
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has announced its entry into the United States market with the Anantara Miami Resort & R…
finance
Boutique Hotel News
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WTTC Concludes Landmark Leadership Cruise in Egypt
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) concluded its inaugural Recovery & Leadership Cruise in Egypt, bringing togeth…
general
eHotelier
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IHG and Centinel Win 50-Year U.S. Air Force Contract
The U.S. Department of the Air Force has partnered with IHG Hotels & Resorts and Centinel Public Partnerships to moderni…
finance
Hotels Magazine
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Accor Sets August Opening for The Sebel Sydney Parramatta
Accor is launching a new-build residential-style hotel in Parramatta, Sydney, featuring 51 suites designed for the exten…
operations
Hotels Magazine
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Summer 2026 Travel: Cost Concerns Shape Intentional Planning
Despite rising costs, U.S. travelers remain committed to experiential trips in 2026, though many are adopting more inten…
marketing
Hotel Dive
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The Human Element: Hospitality’s Competitive Advantage
While technology drives efficiency, the article argues that genuine human connection and empathy are the primary factors…
operations
Lodging Magazine
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The Rise of Borrowed Trust in AI Travel Recommendations
Travelers increasingly book hotels recommended by AI assistants like ChatGPT, even though trust in AI for travel remains…
technology
HospitalityNet
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Historic Davenport Hotel Completes Guestroom Renovation
The Historic Davenport Hotel in Spokane, Washington, has completed an extensive renovation of its 284 guestrooms and sui…
operations
Lodging Magazine
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Melissa Gosselin Named Cluster GM at Adina CityLife Wellingt
TFE Hotels has welcomed back Melissa Gosselin to lead its Wellington portfolio as Cluster General Manager for the Travel…
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eHotelier
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Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques Launches New Design Shop
Marriott International has expanded its retail platform, Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques, with the launch of Design Shop to se…
marketing
Boutique Hotel News
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Why Most Hotels Are Approaching AI Strategically Backwards
Many hotels fail with AI by treating it as a strategy rather than a tool; success requires identifying high-friction tas…
technology
HospitalityNet
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RARE India Plans Strategic Growth for Experiential Stays
RARE India is leveraging a new partnership with SAMHI Hotels to scale its portfolio of authentic, experiential boutique …
finance
Skift
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TikTok To Launch In-App Travel Booking With TikTok Go
TikTok is expanding beyond brand discovery with the launch of TikTok Go, an integrated travel offering that enables user…
technology
Hotel Dive
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Driftwood Expands Global Payment Partnership With Flywire
Driftwood Hospitality Management has expanded its partnership with Flywire to digitize and automate cross-border and dom…
technology
Lodging Magazine
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Minor Hotels Debuts Colbert Collection in Italy
Minor Hotels has officially introduced its Colbert Collection brand to Italy with the opening of the Colbert Porta Rossa…
general
Boutique Hotel News
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Strategic Approaches to Balancing Hotel Operational Budgets
Hotels must navigate the challenge of rising labor costs and inflation by adopting smarter financial management strategi…
finance
HospitalityNet
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Advocacy in Action: AHLA’s 2026 Policy Priorities
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has outlined its strategic policy roadmap for 2026, focusing on workforc…
general
Lodging Magazine
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HOTELS Magazine Releases May/June 2026 Digital Issue
The latest digital issue of HOTELS Magazine explores Loews Hotels' leadership transition, the viability of private credi…
general
Hotels Magazine
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Red Roof Sustains Growth Through Brand Discipline
Red Roof is maintaining its market momentum through a dual strategy of strict brand standards and targeted expansion of …
finance
Lodging Magazine
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Tripadvisor AI Users Generate 3X More Revenue
Tripadvisor reveals that its AI-powered trip planning tools are significantly outperforming standard user metrics in rev…
technology
Skift
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The Companion Vienna Set For March 2026 Opening
The Companion Hospitality Group has announced its latest project, The Companion Vienna, is scheduled to open its doors i…
general
Boutique Hotel News
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RTN Appoints New Leaders to Vendor Advisory Council
The Restaurant Technology Network (RTN) has announced five new appointments to its Vendor Advisory Council, bringing in …
technology
Hospitality Technology
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Rakuten Travel Announces Strategic U.S. Expansion Plans
Japanese travel giant Rakuten Travel is launching a U.S. expansion strategy, targeting West Coast and Hawaiian markets t…
marketing
Skift
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Cvent Ranks Top North American Meeting Hotels for 2026
Cvent has released its 2026 rankings of the top meeting hotels and destinations in North America, highlighting a strong …
marketing
Hotel Dive
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Starhotels Collezione Adds Hermitage Resort in Forte dei Mar
The historic Hermitage Hotel & Resort in Forte dei Marmi has joined the Starhotels Collezione, reopening as a 59-room se…
general
eHotelier
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Why Agentic Platforms Are the Future of Hotel Tech
Hospitality agentic platforms represent a shift from fragmented software systems to AI orchestration layers that execute…
technology
HospitalityNet
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Fairmont Mayakoba Appoints Gonzalo Güelman Ros as GM
Fairmont Mayakoba has appointed industry veteran Gonzalo Güelman Ros as its new general manager to lead the luxury Rivie…
general
Hotels Magazine
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Virtuoso Defends the Value of Modern Travel Agents
Despite a decline in numbers, travel agents are repositioning themselves through specialized luxury services and high-en…
general
Skift
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APAC Luxury Hotel Deals Surging Toward $2.1 Billion in 2025
Demand for luxury hotels in Asia Pacific has grown dramatically, with transaction volumes rising 77% to reach approximat…
finance
HospitalityNet
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The Social Hub Appoints Eyal Amzallag to Dual Leadership Rol
The Social Hub has appointed former Club Med executive Eyal Amzallag to the newly created dual role of Chief Operating a…
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Boutique Hotel News
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Patrick Pacious Steps Down As Choice Hotels CEO
Patrick Pacious has stepped down as president and CEO of Choice Hotels after nearly nine years, replaced by interim CEO …
general
Skift
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Expedia Group B2B Launches AI Toolkit for Distribution
Expedia Group B2B has introduced a new AI toolkit and the Intelligent Experience Platform to help partners integrate tra…
technology
eHotelier
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