The Hospitality Newsletter
Today Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Hospitality news — 2026-06-17

34 stories covered that day.

Norwegian Air to Acquire Nordic Leisure Travel Group for $84 Norwegian is shifting to a vertically integrated model by acquiring Nordic Leisure Travel Group (NLTG), which includes t… finance Skift · GratifID Debuts TIPMO Cashless Tipping Platform at HITEC GratifID has introduced TIPMO, an NFC-powered platform that enables guests to tip staff instantly through tap technology… technology Hotels Magazine · Top Canary Technologies Alternatives for 2026 Sertifi by Flywire has emerged as the top-rated alternative to Canary Technologies for hotel cybersecurity and fraud pre… technology Hotel Tech Report · Amadeus Launches New AI Booking and Workflow Solutions Amadeus has introduced a full-stack AI commerce solution and a natural language assistant called Amadeus Max to streamli… technology Hotels Magazine · RoomPriceGenie Adds Price Explanations for RMS Transparency RoomPriceGenie has launched a new transparency tool that provides plain-language explanations for its revenue management… technology eHotelier · Top 9 Quore Alternatives and Competitors for 2026 Hotel Tech Report identifies hotelkit, Actabl, and Flexkeeping as the primary alternatives to Quore for improving staff … operations Hotel Tech Report · Virdee Rebrands to Virdee.ai With New AI Platform Virdee has rebranded to Virdee.ai and launched the Virdee Intelligence Platform, an agentic AI framework that integrates… technology Hospitality Technology · Equinox Hotels Scales Global Expansion With Sleep Science Equinox Hotels is transitioning from a single flagship to a global brand by making clinical sleep science, including AI-… operations Skift · Coast Hotels Acquires Village Park Inn Hotel in Calgary Coast Hotels Limited, a subsidiary of APA Hotel Canada, is acquiring the Best Western Plus Village Park Inn in Calgary. … finance eHotelier · Exploring Keyless Entry Alternatives to Onity for 2026 Hoteliers are seeking alternatives to Onity due to reported challenges with customer support, installation delays, and p… technology Hotel Tech Report · Wheelock Street Capital Acquires The Cavalier Resort Wheelock Street Capital has acquired The Cavalier Resort in Virginia Beach, a luxury destination featuring the historic … finance Lodging Magazine · Amadeus Unveils New AI Strategy and Tools at HITEC Amadeus is introducing AI Commerce and Amadeus Max to help hotels navigate the shift toward AI-driven travel discovery a… technology Skift · Guide to Top Hotel Consulting and Advisory Firms This guide outlines the essential functions of hotel consulting firms, explaining how external experts help owners with … operations HospitalityNet · Hilton Opens First Cave Hotel in Türkiye Hilton has officially opened the Elika Cave Suites Cappadocia, Curio Collection by Hilton, representing the brand's firs… general Boutique Hotel News · AI-Powered Guest Tools Debut at HITEC 2026 Major tech providers including Oracle and Amadeus unveiled AI-powered platforms at HITEC 2026 to automate hotel workflow… technology Hotels Magazine · US Hotel RevPAR Increases 5.3% for Early June The U.S. hotel industry saw broad year-over-year growth in occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR for the week ending June 6, 2026, … finance HospitalityNet · Hospitality Net Debuts 2026 Hotel Yearbook 'AI Everywhere' Hospitality Net has launched the 2026 Hotel Yearbook Technology Edition, titled 'AI Everywhere,' providing a comprehensi… technology HospitalityNet · IDeaS Expands Commercial Strategy Suite Beyond Revenue IDeaS has expanded its suite of commercial strategy solutions, including RDA and Optix, to help hotels unify data across… technology Hotels Magazine · Tech Leaders Debate AI’s Impact on Hospitality at HITEC Technology leaders at HITEC 2024 explored the transformative potential of AI in the hospitality sector, focusing on the … technology Lodging Magazine · Hilton Expands in Türkiye with First Cave Hotel Hilton has signed an agreement to open the Elika Cave Suites Cappadocia, Curio Collection by Hilton, marking the brand's… general Boutique Hotel News · The Real Role of Technology in Modern Hospitality The article argues that technology should be treated as a core operational discipline rather than a 'set it and forget i… technology HospitalityNet · Al Shams Slams Braemar Over Ashford Termination Deal Braemar Hotels & Resorts' largest shareholder, Al Shams, has issued an open letter accusing the board of 'betrayal' and … finance Hotel Dive · Honeywell Launches New Solutions for the Connected Hotel Honeywell has introduced a new generation of cloud-based hospitality solutions, led by Honeywell Forge Hospitality, desi… technology Hospitality Technology · Oracle Integrates AI Assistant Into Opera Cloud PMS Oracle has introduced Opera Cloud Assistant, a set of AI tools built directly into its property management system to ass… technology Skift · Sheraton Philadelphia University City Completes Renovation The Sheraton Philadelphia University City has finalized a comprehensive renovation featuring redesigned guestrooms and p… operations Lodging Magazine · Marriott Owners Demand Share of $1 Billion Loyalty Income A group of 51 major Marriott hotel owners is demanding a larger share of the company's projected $1 billion in annual co… finance Skift · The Real Role of Technology in Hospitality Operations Hospitality technology should be viewed as a core operational discipline that enhances human service rather than a passi… technology eHotelier · Ingot Hotel Perth Boosts Revenue via SABA Hospitality Digita Ingot Hotel Perth has implemented SABA Hospitality’s digital compendium and mobile ordering platforms to enhance the gue… technology eHotelier · Radisson RED Makes Philippine Debut With Cebu Opening Radisson Hotel Group has launched its first Radisson RED property in the Philippines, a 144-room lifestyle hotel situate… general eHotelier · Duetto Partners With RateGain for Enhanced Market Insights Duetto has announced a strategic partnership with RateGain to integrate real-time competitive pricing data into its reve… technology Lodging Magazine · Sarah Taveprungsenukul Joins GratifID to Lead TIPMO Sales Cashless tipping innovator Sarah Taveprungsenukul has joined TIPMO by GratifID as Managing Director of North America Sal… technology Hospitality Technology · Inn-Flow Debuts AI Back-Office Platform at HITEC 2026 Inn-Flow is expanding its back-office platform with new AI and automation capabilities designed to unify procurement, ac… technology Hospitality Technology · Loews Hotels Launches Unitied Guest Engagement Platform Loews Hotels & Co has implemented a new cloud-based guest engagement platform in collaboration with BluIP and Oracle Hos… technology HospitalityNet · EOS Hospitality Adds The Press Hotel to Portfolio EOS Hospitality has expanded its New England presence by adding The Press Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Por… general Hotels Magazine ·