The Hospitality Newsletter
Today Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Hospitality news — 2026-06-16

31 stories covered that day.

Actabl Launches Altitude AI for Instant Hotel Insights Actabl has launched Altitude, an AI assistant that allows hotel executives to query portfolio data using plain language … technology HospitalityNet · Bohopo Debuts Mila Brand in Porto with New Boutique Hotel Boutique hotel investment platform Bohopo has opened Mila Porto, a 29-room property marking its entry into Portugal and … finance Boutique Hotel News · IHG Reaps Rewards From Eight-Year Tech Infrastructure Reset IHG has completed a massive technology overhaul, migrating core systems to the cloud and AI platforms to drive franchise… technology Skift · Silken Hoteles Acquires Hotel Antequera Hills in Malaga Silken Hoteles has expanded its presence in Spain by acquiring the Hotel Antequera Hills in Malaga, with real estate fir… finance Boutique Hotel News · Bohopo Expands Mila Brand With Opening In Porto Boutique hotel investment platform Bohopo has officially opened Mila Porto, marking its entry into the Portuguese market… finance Boutique Hotel News · The Hidden Operational Costs of Hotel Payment Inefficiency Hotels are losing thousands of dollars annually not just through transaction rates, but through security failures and op… finance Hotels Magazine · WorldVue Debuts Atlas to Unify Property Tech Management WorldVue has released Atlas, a customer platform designed to serve as a Property Technology Operating System (PropTech O… technology Hospitality Technology · Andaz Turks & Caicos Appoints Matt Skaletsky as GM Andaz Turks & Caicos at Grace Bay has named Matt Skaletsky as General Manager to oversee the 183-key resort's operations… hr Hotels Magazine · Reeco, M3, and Corpay Launch Unified Procure-to-Pay System A new strategic partnership between Reeco, M3, and Corpay introduces a unified finance architecture that automates procu… technology Hospitality Technology · Koddi: Maximizing Hotel Metasearch ROI and Bidding Efficienc Koddi is a metasearch management platform utilized by top travel advertisers to automate bidding strategies and centrali… marketing Hotel Tech Report · Travelers Still Unfairly View Africa as a Single Entity The travel industry continues to treat Africa as a single destination rather than a continent, causing localized crises … marketing Skift · Cendyn Recalibrates Tech Ecosystem for the AI Era Cendyn is reorienting its technology strategy to focus on 'thoughtful AI' that enhances performance while maintaining th… technology Hospitality Technology · AI Becomes the New Front Door to Hospitality Discovery New research indicates a major shift in how travelers discover hotels, with AI search engines increasingly replacing tra… technology Hotel Dive · Comparison: EMMA vs. Oracle OPERA PMS for Hotels This guide compares EMMA by RHG Hotels and Oracle OPERA PMS, highlighting Oracle's dominance in user reviews, integratio… technology Hotel Tech Report · Sales Equals Speed: Navigating 2026 Hotel Lead Nurturing In an era of hyper-competition, hotel sales success is increasingly dictated by response time, with the first three resp… marketing HospitalityNet · Silken Hoteles Adds Malaga Property to Portfolio Silken Hoteles has expanded its Spanish portfolio by taking over the management of the Hotel Antequera Hills in Malaga f… finance Boutique Hotel News · Tripadvisor Sells TheFork to American Express for $700M Tripadvisor has agreed to sell its European dining platform, TheFork, to American Express for $700 million in cash. The … finance Skift · Canary Tech Launches AI Agentic Sales Coordinator Canary Technologies has unveiled an Agentic Sales Coordinator designed to automate the administrative tasks and lead qua… technology Hospitality Technology · Hotels Must Bridge the AI Capability Gap and Humanize Servic Industry experts at HITEC San Antonio argue that hospitality suffers from humans acting like robots and emphasize that A… technology HospitalityNet · Hotel Equities Converts Grand Rapids Asset to Ascend Collect Hotel Equities and Legendary Capital are converting a Grand Rapids property into The Gerald, a soft-branded Ascend Colle… operations Hotels Magazine · Luxury Hotels Enter Compelling New Investment Cycle A new report from JLL highlights a 'compelling' investment cycle for luxury hotels, fueled by the convergence of high de… finance Hotel Dive · Your Revenue Team Doesn’t Have a Data Problem The article argues that revenue managers spend too much time preparing data rather than making strategic decisions, call… technology Hotel Dive · Canary Technologies Debuts AI Sales Coordinator for Hotels Canary Technologies has launched an Agentic Sales Coordinator, an AI-powered tool designed to automate lead handling and… technology Lodging Magazine · WorldVue Launches Atlas Management Platform for Hotels WorldVue has launched Atlas, a comprehensive management platform that provides hoteliers with a centralized dashboard to… technology Lodging Magazine · Smart Procurement Savings for F&B and Housekeeping Hotel procurement has become a strategic tool for profitability, with data-driven F&B and housekeeping strategies offeri… operations HospitalityNet · HVS Asia-Pacific Roundup: Major Hotel Acquisitions in Japan, Significant hotel acquisition activity across the Asia-Pacific region highlights strong REIT interest in Japan and the P… finance HospitalityNet · Choosing the Right ParkWhiz Alternatives for Hotels Selecting a parking management system requires balancing PMS integration, ease of use, and scalable pricing models suita… technology Hotel Tech Report · Study Finds $18B Opportunity in U.S. Hotel Beverage Sales A joint study by NIQ and AHLA highlights a massive $18.4 billion revenue opportunity in the hotel beverage sector, drive… finance Lodging Magazine · Climber RMS by Revenue Analytics Debuts in North America Revenue Analytics has officially launched Climber RMS in the North American market to provide independent hotels with au… technology Lodging Magazine · RealTime Reservation Acquires STAY to Unify Ancillary Tech RealTime Reservation has acquired guest experience platform STAY to integrate ancillary bookings, mobile ordering, and g… technology Skift · Choice Hotels Promotes Tony Pallas to Chief Tech Officer Choice Hotels has elevated 11-year veteran Tony Pallas to Chief Technology Officer to lead its AI-driven commercial tool… technology Hospitality Technology ·