The Hospitality Newsletter
Today Friday, July 31, 2026

Hospitality news — 2026-05-27

31 stories covered that day.

Black Rock Coffee Trims Data Bloat To Fuel Expansion Black Rock Coffee Bar is optimizing its rapid expansion by consolidating data silos and reducing the volume of metrics p… technology Hospitality Technology · Dreamscape Adds Delta Hotels Ontario Airport to Portfolio Dreamscape Hospitality has taken over management of the Delta Hotels by Marriott Ontario Airport, a recently renovated 1… operations Lodging Magazine · Boutique Brands Struggle Against Major Loyalty Programs Room Mate Hotels CEO Víctor Fernández highlights the growing loyalty gap between mid-sized boutique brands and major hot… marketing Skift · Marriott Accelerates Vietnam Expansion; APAC Tourism Shifts Marriott International is significantly expanding its footprint in Vietnam with dozens of new projects, while broader AP… finance dlr.skift.com · Winning Hotels Will Prioritize Signal Over AI Volume The next five years of hospitality will be defined not by who has the most AI, but by who can best filter data into clea… technology HospitalityNet · Outrigger Resorts Earn Green Key Certification in Thailand OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels has secured Green Key certification for its properties in Surin Beach, Khao Lak, and Koh Samu… sustainability eHotelier · Luxury Brands Bet Big On Texas Hill Country Expansion Top-tier luxury hospitality brands are investing heavily in Texas Hill Country, utilizing branded residences to finance … finance Skift · Gary Torres Named VP of Platform Strategy at HotelREZ HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts has appointed industry veteran Gary Torres to lead its platform strategy, focusing on enhancin… technology eHotelier · Duetto vs. IDeaS: Choosing the Best Revenue Management Syste This comparison analyzes Duetto and IDeaS Revenue Solutions based on verified reviews, highlighting Duetto's strength in… technology Hotel Tech Report · Truist Raises U.S. Hotel RevPAR Forecasts Above Consensus Truist has increased its U.S. hotel RevPAR growth projections for mid and upper-scale properties, significantly outpacin… finance dlr.skift.com · Palm Tree Crew Extends Brand Into Real Estate Palm Tree Crew, the lifestyle brand co-founded by Kygo and Myles Shear, has announced its expansion into the real estate… finance Boutique Hotel News · Profitability Under Pressure: 2025 U.S. Hotel Performance As the U.S. hotel industry enters 2025, slowing RevPAR growth and rising operational expenses are forcing owners and inv… finance Lodging Magazine · New Social Media Storytelling Series for Branded Hotels Lodging Interactive has launched a new educational series focused on helping branded hotels overcome the limitations of … marketing HospitalityNet · Mews Integrates Uber Rides Directly Into Its PMS Cloud-native PMS Mews has announced a partnership with Uber for Business to integrate ride-hailing directly into the gue… technology Boutique Hotel News · Voice AI Offers Profit Shield Against Labor Volatility Advanced voice AI is emerging as a critical tool for restaurants to maintain operational consistency and protect margins… technology Hospitality Technology · IHG Signs Vignette Collection Property in Braga, Portugal IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a deal to open the Esperança Hotel in Braga, marking its sixth Vignette Collection prope… finance Hotels Magazine · Optimizing Hotel Websites for 2026 World Cup Bookings The 2026 World Cup will bring a massive surge in demand to North American host cities, requiring hotels to optimize thei… marketing HospitalityNet · Preferred Hotels Unveils Summer Openings in Europe and Afric Preferred Hotels & Resorts has announced several new luxury additions to its portfolio scheduled to open this summer acr… general Boutique Hotel News · Portman Acquires Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta Portman Hospitality Fund I has acquired the iconic 73-story Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta from Marriott Internationa… finance Hotels Magazine · Minor Hotels Plans Strategic North America Expansion Minor Hotels is embarking on a strategic regional expansion, bringing its luxury brands like Anantara and The Wolseley t… finance Hotel Dive · The Dexter Hotel Opens in Elk Rapids, Michigan The Dexter Hotel has officially opened in Elk Rapids, Michigan, featuring 15 rooms, a coffee shop, and a bar within a me… operations Lodging Magazine · IHG’s Voco Brand Debuts in Silicon Valley IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its voco brand into Silicon Valley with the opening of the voco Ardez Hotel Sunnyvale,… finance Hotel Dive · Heinrich Von Puschendorf Named GM at The Harborvale The Harborvale has appointed luxury hospitality veteran Heinrich von Puschendorf as General Manager to oversee the prope… hr eHotelier · Airbnb Hires Booking.com Veteran to Lead Hotel Division Airbnb has appointed former Booking.com executive and WeRoad CEO Andrea D'Amico as its new VP of Hotels, replacing Jesse… general Skift · Santorini's Canaves Collection On Luxury Stewardship Markos Chaidemenos of Canaves Collection discusses how the family-owned brand maintains its luxury status in Santorini t… operations eHotelier · The 71% Attrition Cliff: Why Second-Time Guests Don't Return Analysis of 6 million guest records shows a 'second-to-third stay cliff' where 71% of returning guests disappear after t… marketing eHotelier · Preventing Guest Experience Failures Behind the Scenes Modern hotel guest expectations for seamless interactions are often hindered by disconnected technology systems that cre… operations HospitalityNet · Rising Costs and Lower RevPAR Erode Hotel Profit Margins New data from LW Hospitality Advisors highlights how rising operating expenses and a 0.3% dip in RevPAR have led to prof… finance Hotels Magazine · Pendry Tampa Appoints Stephane Mercier as General Manager Pendry Hotels & Resorts has appointed luxury veteran Stephane Mercier as the general manager for the upcoming Pendry Tam… general Hotels Magazine · AI and Robotics Trends Reshaping Hotel Operations The hospitality industry is shifting from experimental AI and robotics to integrated solutions that address labor shorta… technology Lodging Magazine · Why Hotel Investments Underperform and How to Fix It The article explores the structural information gap between hotel owners and operators, arguing that management companie… finance HospitalityNet ·