The Hospitality Newsletter
Today Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Hospitality news — 2026-06-04

30 stories covered that day.

Radisson Launches First Two Verified Net Zero Hotels Radisson Hotel Group has designated its first two hotels in Manchester and Oslo as Verified Net Zero properties, while t… sustainability Boutique Hotel News · The PuLi Group Names New CEO and Shanghai GM The PuLi Group has announced key leadership changes with Dean Winter joining as CEO and Vittorio Dincao as GM of its Sha… general Boutique Hotel News · Timothy Major’s Editorial Focus at Lodging Magazine Timothy Major is a key contributor to Lodging Magazine, reporting on critical industry sectors including finance, develo… general Lodging Magazine · Hilton Debuts Undergraduate Brand For College Towns Hilton is expanding its presence in university markets with the launch of Undergraduate by Hilton, a conversion-focused … finance Boutique Hotel News · Uber and Disney Experts on Loyalty and Innovation Industry leaders from Uber for Business and Disney discuss the roles of integrated mobility and AI in enhancing the gues… technology Boutique Hotel News · Choice Hotels Opens 30th Everhome Suites In Texas Choice Hotels International has opened its 30th Everhome Suites in Georgetown, Texas, marking a significant milestone in… finance eHotelier · How Hilton Is Redefining the Airport Hotel Experience Hilton Worldwide is working to change the image of airport hotels from transient hubs to sophisticated business destinat… operations Skift · Actabl Launches Forward-Deployed Engineering Program Actabl has launched a new initiative to embed technical experts within hotel management companies to accelerate custom s… technology Lodging Magazine · Raina Spasov Named GM at The Drake Oak Brook The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection has appointed Raina Spasov as General Manager, where she will oversee operatio… hr eHotelier · Davidson Hospitality to Manage Parrot Key Hotel & Villas Davidson Hospitality Group has added the Parrot Key Hotel & Villas in Key West to its Florida portfolio and will oversee… operations Hotels Magazine · Hilton CEO Targets Massive Growth for Undergraduate Brand Following the $210 million acquisition of Graduate Hotels, Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta plans to aggressively expand the li… finance Hotel Dive · Hilton CIO on AI Trip Planning and Tokenomics Economics Hilton reports higher conversion rates from its new AI trip planner and is preparing to integrate the conversational too… technology Skift · Ivan King Appointed GM of Carton House, A Fairmont Hotel Ivan King has been appointed as the new General Manager of Carton House, A Fairmont Hotel, in Kildare, Ireland. King cur… operations HospitalityNet · Mews Founder: Data Architecture Critical for Hotel AI Succes At the Skift Data + AI Summit, Mews founder Richard Valtr highlighted that fragmented data stacks and coarse room catego… technology Skift · Hoteliers Remain Optimistic Despite Record Low Sentiment Industry leaders at the NYU IHIF conference report a decoupling of consumer sentiment and spending, leading CoStar to re… finance Hotels Magazine · OTH Hotels Resorts Adds Three East Coast Properties OTH Hotels Resorts has expanded its management portfolio with the addition of three properties in New Jersey and Marylan… operations HospitalityNet · The Luxury Collection Debuts The London in New York City The Luxury Collection has officially opened The London in Midtown Manhattan, featuring 562 residential-style suites and … operations eHotelier · IHG Launches ChatGPT App and Native Conversational Search IHG is rolling out a dual-pronged AI strategy featuring a dedicated app within ChatGPT and native conversational search … technology Hospitality Technology · HIA Named Acumatica's Official Hospitality ERP Partner HIA has been officially designated as Acumatica's primary ERP partner for the hospitality sector, offering a unified pla… technology HospitalityNet · Making Legacy Hotel Stacks Work With Real-Time AI Phunware CEO Dmitry Kroshka outlines strategies for hospitality tech leaders to utilize AI by building intelligent middl… technology Hospitality Technology · The Uber Hotel: Reducing Friction in Guest Arrivals The author argues that hotels should emulate the frictionless, automated experience of Uber to eliminate outdated 'ritua… operations HospitalityNet · What Happens When AI Becomes the Travel Agent? The rise of agentic AI is transforming how consumers plan travel, posing a discovery risk for hotels with siloed legacy … technology Hospitality Technology · Hotel CEOs Address Economy and AI at NYU IHIF 2026 Top hospitality executives discussed the impact of the upcoming FIFA World Cup and the evolving role of AI in hotel oper… general Hotel Dive · Hospitality Tech Debt Demands a New Breed of Engineer The hospitality industry is facing an 'indictment' of technical debt, where 80% of staff report operational stress due t… technology Hospitality Technology · Sonder Co-Founder Launches AI Travel Agent Odessia Francis Davidson, the co-founder of Sonder, has debuted Odessia, an AI-powered travel agent aimed at streamlining the en… technology Boutique Hotel News · Highgate Takes Over Management of Lotte New York Palace Highgate has entered a strategic partnership with Lotte Hotels & Resorts to manage the iconic Lotte New York Palace and … operations Hotels Magazine · Saudi Hotels Need Operating Models, Not Just AI Tools As Saudi Arabia enters a new phase of hospitality growth, success will depend on demand execution and structured operati… technology HospitalityNet · Marriott Moves AI Strategy From Pilots To Core Operations Marriott is scaling its AI strategy beyond initial testing into a three-tiered implementation phase designed to impact t… technology Skift · Melissa Sheffer Named GM for Three Maine Luxury Resorts The Kennebunkport Resort Collection has appointed Melissa Sheffer to oversee Hidden Pond, Cape Arundel Inn & Resort, and… hr eHotelier · Lighthouse Appoints Jan Hansen as VP of Growth for APAC Lighthouse has appointed former Agoda leader Jan Hansen as Vice President of Growth for Asia Pacific to lead its AI-firs… technology eHotelier ·