Hospitality news — 2026-05-23
29 stories covered that day.
Why AI Must Replace the Middleman Tax in Hospitality
The current third-party delivery model imposes a 'middleman tax' that erodes margins and obscures pricing; AI-driven dir…
technology
Hospitality Technology
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UK To Launch Temporary 5% VAT Cut For Summer 2026
The UK government has announced a temporary 5% VAT rate for children's meals, tickets, and attractions running from June…
finance
saffery.com
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Strand Palace Promotes Van Rest to General Manager
Strand Palace has promoted Jill van Rest to the position of general manager, marking the first time a woman has held the…
hr
Boutique Hotel News
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Dubai Launches $400 Million Tourism Aid Package
Dubai has approved a Dh1.5 billion aid package for the hospitality sector, shifting from fee deferrals to full exemption…
finance
Skift
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CBP Reevaluates Social Media Vetting for US Travelers
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is softening a proposal to require extensive social media history from internat…
general
Skift
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Airbnb Transitions Toward Full-Service OTA Model
Airbnb is increasingly adopting features and services typical of a full-service Online Travel Agency (OTA), signaling a …
technology
Skift
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Little Caesars Pilots Drones and LLMs for Innovation
Little Caesars is advancing its "Hot-N-Ready" legacy by integrating drones, AI-driven ordering, and delivery robots into…
technology
Hospitality Technology
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Hotel Franchise Market To Reach $93.6 Billion By 2034
The global hotel franchise market is experiencing significant growth, projected to double in value by 2034 due to increa…
finance
gminsights.com
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Expedia Shifts Strategy to Target AI Agents via B2A
Expedia Group is developing a dedicated marketing function for AI agents, moving beyond traditional brand loyalty to foc…
technology
Skift
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Stay Cal Hospitality Opens Voco Ardez Hotel Sunnyvale
Stay Cal Hospitality has officially opened the voco Ardez Hotel Sunnyvale, a 107-room premium lifestyle property in the …
operations
HospitalityNet
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NYC Hotel Workers Ratify Historic Wage Contract
The Hotel and Gaming Trades Council has ratified a landmark agreement with the Hotel Association of New York, providing …
hr
Hotel Dive
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The Real Challenges of 100+ Hotel PMS Migrations
Migrating a large hotel portfolio to a new PMS is primarily an operational challenge rather than a technical one, requir…
technology
HospitalityNet
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Global Hotel Alliance Adds Four New Member Brands
The Global Hotel Alliance has expanded its portfolio by adding four new member brands, including Almanac Hotels and Rega…
marketing
Boutique Hotel News
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Why Digital Tipping Has Stalled in Hospitality
The hospitality industry faces a structural problem as guests carry less cash, leading to failed tipping moments that af…
technology
Hospitality Technology
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The Best Hotel Accounting Software of 2026
This guide identifies the leading hotel accounting software solutions for 2026, utilizing data from extensive hotelier s…
finance
Hotel Tech Report
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FAS Italia Profile: Hospitality Furniture and Supplies
FAS Italia srl is a specialized hospitality supplier based in Florence, Italy, providing a wide range of furniture and e…
operations
Hotels Magazine
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RatePing Offers Real-Time Hotel Pricing Intelligence
RatePing is a hotel pricing intelligence and market analysis tool designed to help hoteliers monitor competitor rates an…
technology
Hotel Tech Report
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Dreamscape Adds Homewood Suites Hartford to Portfolio
Dreamscape Hospitality has been selected to manage the Homewood Suites by Hilton Hartford South-Glastonbury, marking its…
operations
Lodging Magazine
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Expedia CEO Ariane Gorin on B2B Growth and AI Strategy
Expedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin outlines a strategy where B2B and consumer segments reinforce each other, driven by AI an…
technology
Skift
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Trends and Strategies in Modern Hotel Renovations
The hospitality industry is seeing a surge in property renovations as hotels aim to meet evolving brand standards and gu…
operations
Lodging Magazine
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The Rise Of The Fitness-Driven Hotel
The hospitality industry is undergoing a structural shift where fitness and wellness are becoming central to the hotel e…
operations
HospitalityNet
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Choosing Tech Partners With Heart for Better Returns
As labor shortages persist, hotel technology must move beyond novelty to focus on supporting the frontline staff who dri…
technology
Hospitality Technology
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Scrappy Always Wins: Why Nimble Operations Lead the Way
The hospitality industry's future belongs to organizations that can adapt quickly, rethink core assumptions, and leverag…
operations
Hospitality Technology
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AI Readiness Reshapes Hotel Tech Stack Decisions
The industry is shifting toward data-centric technology architectures to support AI integration, while Marriott marks a …
technology
HospitalityNet
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Hotel Design And Technology Are Now Inseparable
Modern hospitality requires the total integration of physical space and digital infrastructure, as guest satisfaction no…
technology
HospitalityNet
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Amadeus Releases Global Hotel Sales Leader Insights Report
A new report from Amadeus highlights how hotel sales leaders are leveraging technology and data to stay competitive and …
technology
Lodging Magazine
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Key Legal Shifts for New York Hospitality Operators
A series of legal developments in New York between late 2023 and early 2024 has introduced stricter requirements for ind…
operations
jdsupra.com
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McKibbon Hospitality Reflects on 100-Year Anniversary
McKibbon Hospitality leaders celebrate the company's centennial by reflecting on their journey from a local construction…
general
Lodging Magazine
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US Hotel RevPAR Increases 5.4% for Mid-May Week
The U.S. hotel industry saw year-over-year growth in occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR for the week ending May 16, 2026. Orland…
finance
HospitalityNet
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