The Hospitality Newsletter
Today Friday, July 31, 2026

Hospitality news — 2026-06-06

23 stories covered that day.

Highgate and Lotte Hotels Ink Strategic Global Partnership Highgate and Lotte Hotels & Resorts have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at expanding their hotel portfolios … finance Boutique Hotel News · Critical Strategies for Improving Employee Retention The hospitality industry faces high early-stage turnover, often due to a disconnect between the hiring process and the a… hr Hotels Magazine · Hong Kong Hotel Market Reaches Strategic Inflection Point Hong Kong's hotel market is entering a unique recovery phase driven by high investor interest, a projected return to 53.… finance HospitalityNet · Engine Launches Free Omni Hotel Booking API Engine has launched Omni, a free API that allows organizations to embed a global hotel booking engine and 1-million-prop… technology Hospitality Technology · Kasa Expands Apart-Hotel Brand Into Boston Market Kasa Living has announced its entry into the Boston market with the opening of Kasa Boston at Fenway, featuring 47 flexi… operations Hotel Dive · US Hotel RevPAR Increases 6.5% Through Late May 2026 The U.S. hotel industry saw positive growth for the week ending May 30, with ADR rising 4.5% and occupancy reaching 62.2… finance HospitalityNet · AC Hotel by Marriott Breaks Ground at CITYCENTRE Houston Midway and Concord Hospitality have officially broken ground on the AC Hotel by Marriott at CITYCENTRE in Houston, a 149… finance Lodging Magazine · Can Luxury Be Scaled? Delivering Five Stars at Mass Scale The Boca Raton's CEO outlines a strategy to achieve Forbes Five-Star status for a 1,000-plus room resort by subdividing … operations HospitalityNet · Hilton Expands Florida Presence With Curio Collection Additi Hilton is rebranding the Oceans Edge Resort & Marina in Key West as part of its Curio Collection. The 20-acre oceanfront… operations Lodging Magazine · Highgate and Lotte Hotels Announce Strategic Partnership Highgate and Lotte Hotels & Resorts have entered a strategic partnership aimed at expanding their global footprints thro… finance Lodging Magazine · How Reimagined Amenities Are Driving Guest Loyalty A new report explores how hoteliers are shifting toward hyper-personalized and AI-enhanced amenities to drive revenue an… operations Hotel Management · Eugene Hotel Market Sees Growth From Major Investments Eugene, Oregon has emerged as a premier Pacific Northwest destination, driven by significant University of Oregon develo… finance HospitalityNet · Henderson Park and Pyramid Acquire Hyatt Regency Puerto Rico Henderson Park has partnered with Pyramid Global Hospitality to acquire the 579-room Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve in Río … finance Hotel Dive · Hospitality Hiring Surges Ahead of 2026 World Cup The U.S. leisure and hospitality sector saw its largest hiring spike in a year, adding 70,000 jobs in May to prepare for… hr Skift · Accor CEO Outlines Vision for Final Term and Ennismore Futur Accor CEO Sébastien Bazin has outlined his strategic roadmap ahead of his 2028 retirement, focusing on operational overh… finance Skift · Ixigo Acquires Brevistay for $17.4M to Expand Hotel Stack Indian online travel agency Ixigo has announced a majority stake acquisition in Brevistay Hospitality to expand its hote… finance Skift · Why AI SEO for Hotels Is Often "Snake Oil" The article argues that 'Generative Engine Optimization' (GEO) is largely a marketing myth, and hotels should instead fo… marketing HospitalityNet · Sonesta Reopens Essential Hotel Near Houston Hobby Airport Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has announced the reopening of the Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport, mar… operations Lodging Magazine · U.S. Hotel Rates and Demand Hit All-Time Highs The U.S. hotel industry is reaching historic peaks in room demand and revenue, driving up average daily rates across maj… finance Skift · Travel's AI Race Faces Major Operational Challenges Insights from over two dozen tech leaders suggest that despite the hype, the travel industry struggles to move AI from e… technology Skift · How to Evaluate ParkWhiz Alternatives for Hotels Selecting the right parking management software requires balancing PMS integration, ease of use, and scalable pricing mo… operations Hotel Tech Report · The Stroud Hotel in the Cotswolds Hits Market for £3.25M The Stroud Hotel, a 24-bedroom boutique property in Gloucestershire, has been brought to market by Colliers with an aski… finance Boutique Hotel News · Innspire Debuts OS-Native Streaming and Guest Flows at HITEC Innspire is launching a hardware-free in-room streaming solution and a modular 'Guest Flows' automation platform to redu… technology Hospitality Technology ·