The Hospitality Newsletter
Today Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Hospitality news — 2026-06-13

28 stories covered that day.

World Cup Host Cities Launch Global Welcome Campaigns Host cities like New York, Boston, and Philadelphia are using the World Cup as a strategic platform to launch welcoming … marketing Skift · Braemar Ends Strategic Review to Become Self-Managed REIT Braemar Hotels & Resorts has concluded its strategic review process and will transition to a self-managed REIT by termin… finance Hotel Dive · Two D.C. AKA Hotels Rebrand Under Marriott and Hilton Electra America and AKA are transitioning two D.C.-area luxury properties to Marriott and Hilton soft brands, with Conco… operations Hotels Magazine · CoolRooms Hotels Appoints New GM for Madrid Flagship CoolRooms Hotels has promoted Patricia Martín to general manager of the CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha in Madrid. Martín ha… operations Boutique Hotel News · HNWI Mobility Shaping Branded Residence Growth The increasing global mobility of high-net-worth individuals is fundamentally altering the branded residence market, shi… finance Boutique Hotel News · VSR and Quore Launch Agentic Voice Workflow Integration VSR and Quore have launched a native integration that uses agentic AI to translate natural-language voice requests into … technology Hospitality Technology · Amadeus MeetingBroker: Optimizing Hotel RFP Management Amadeus MeetingBroker is a group lead management platform designed to help hotel sales teams streamline the RFP process … technology Hotel Tech Report · Sonesta Opens New Red Lion Inn & Suites in Ohio Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has expanded its portfolio with the opening of the Red Lion Inn & Suites Dayton… operations Lodging Magazine · US Host Cities Launch World Cup Tourism Campaigns US host cities are launching 'Welcome' themed marketing campaigns for the World Cup to counter recent declines in intern… marketing Skift · Most Hotels Are Invisible to AI Recommendations A Lighthouse study reveals that most hotels are invisible to AI recommendations, even as over half of UK travelers adopt… technology HospitalityNet · The Eliza Jane Appoints Yvonne Everhardt as DOSM The Eliza Jane, an Autograph Collection Hotel, has appointed New Orleans native Yvonne Everhardt as its new Director of … marketing HospitalityNet · Highgate Takes Over Management of Lotte New York Palace Lotte Hotels & Resorts has appointed Highgate to manage its $1.3 billion flagship Manhattan property, the Lotte New York… finance Skift · How Voice AI Is Transforming QSR Operations Modern voice AI has matured to handle complex restaurant orders with near-human accuracy, offering QSR operators a way t… technology Hospitality Technology · Building Trust and Empathy in Hotel Leadership The hospitality industry faces a systemic trust deficit caused by inconsistent leadership and a lack of genuine empathy … hr Hotels Magazine · Hapi Launches New Payment Automations for Hotel Systems Hapi has launched new payment automation capabilities designed to streamline financial workflows by connecting Property … technology Lodging Magazine · Navan Gains Market Share Amid Competitor Consolidation Navan reported a 40% increase in year-over-year revenue, reaching $220 million, driven by corporate clients leaving cons… technology Skift · Delano Miami Beach Reopens; AI Alliance Forms Board The hospitality industry sees major shifts with the reopening of the iconic Delano Miami Beach and the establishment of … general Hotel Dive · Le Méridien Indianapolis Completes Property-Wide Refresh The Le Méridien Indianapolis has announced the completion of an extensive renovation covering all 100 guestrooms, corrid… operations Lodging Magazine · Oliver Hospitality Plans to Double Portfolio by 2027 Oliver Hospitality is expanding its footprint by entering the Florida market with the acquisition of The Sarasota Modern… general HospitalityNet · Top 11 Revinate Alternatives and Competitors in 2026 This report identifies the leading alternatives to Revinate for hotel CRM and email marketing, categorizing top performe… technology Hotel Tech Report · AI Recommendations: The New Hotel Distribution Battleground AI has emerged as a critical channel for hotel discovery, with search patterns shifting from traditional browsing to con… marketing HospitalityNet · Journey Secures $15M To Scale Independent Hotel Network Journey has disclosed a $15 million seed expansion led by FirstMark and Headline to grow its independent hotel loyalty n… technology Hospitality Technology · Park Hyatt Mexico City Names GM for 2027 Debut Christophe Hilty has been named General Manager of the upcoming Park Hyatt Mexico City Polanco to oversee its pre-openin… operations Hotels Magazine · Dormakaba Unveils Google Wallet Rollout and Security Updates Dormakaba announced major milestones in digital access at HITEC, including a successful Google Wallet key rollout at Res… technology Hospitality Technology · Navan Gains Clients Amid Rival Travel Management Mergers Navan is attracting a surge of large enterprise clients who are reevaluating their travel management providers due to in… technology Skift · Hotel Indigo Coventry Names Hotel Manager and Head Chef Hotel Indigo Coventry has announced two key leadership appointments, naming Hugo Correia as hotel manager and Madan Rath… hr Boutique Hotel News · G6 Hospitality Announces CEO Sonal Sinha to Step Down Sonal Sinha has announced her resignation as CEO of G6 Hospitality, the parent company of Motel 6 and Studio 6, effectiv… operations Lodging Magazine · Daniela Bartels Joins Leonardo Hotels as Director MICE Sales Leonardo Hotels has appointed Daniela Bartels as Director MICE Sales Central Europe to drive proactive sales and strateg… marketing HospitalityNet ·