The Hospitality Newsletter
Today Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Hospitality news — 2026-06-01

11 stories covered that day.

GCSTIMES Expands Into Custom Wooden Room Amenities GCSTIMES is expanding its product range beyond key cards to offer custom in-room amenities like wooden hangers and texti… operations HospitalityNet · The Shepherd Mayfair Unveils Luxury Lifestyle Partnerships The Shepherd Mayfair has announced a curated series of founding partnerships with high-end brands to define its luxury g… operations eHotelier · AI Fears Drive Amex GBT Toward $6.3 Billion Private Deal Amex GBT is moving toward a $6.3 billion take-private acquisition by Long Lake Management, a deal influenced heavily by … finance Skift · JW Marriott Desert Springs Names Rolland Vaughn Golf GM JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa has appointed industry veteran Rolland Vaughn as its new Golf General Manager to… hr eHotelier · Top 20 Maestro PMS Alternatives and Competitors in 2026 Hotel Tech Report identifies top Maestro PMS alternatives for 2026, ranking Cloudbeds, Mews, and Oracle Hospitality as l… technology Hotel Tech Report · Choice Hotels Franchisees Expand Regional Upscale Portfolio Choice Hotels Asia-Pac is driving growth through established franchisees who are adding upscale Ascend Collection proper… general eHotelier · How Hospitality America Rewired For The Digital Era Hospitality America has modernized its portfolio operations by replacing manual processes with a unified digital ecosyst… operations eHotelier · Top Alternatives to The Hotels Network for 2026 Hotel Tech Report has released its 2026 rankings for direct booking tool alternatives to The Hotels Network, highlightin… technology Hotel Tech Report · Ted Horner on Navigating Hotel Tech ROI and Profitability Technology expert Ted Horner explores why hotels underinvest in tech and how owners can reclaim profitability from OTAs … technology HospitalityNet · AI Fears Scared Off Buyers for Amex GBT Acquisition Despite its market dominance, AmexGBT struggled to attract buyers as 46 out of 64 candidates cited AI disruption and mar… finance Skift · Thomas Peruzzo Named GM at Fairmont La Hacienda Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol has appointed Thomas Peruzzo, a veteran of ultra-luxury brands like Armani and One&On… hr eHotelier ·