The Hospitality Newsletter
Today Friday, July 31, 2026

Hospitality news — 2026-06-23

32 stories covered that day.

Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel Completes Major Renovatio Coast Hotels Limited has finalized a significant renovation of its downtown Vancouver property, featuring redesigned gue… operations eHotelier · PwC: Hospitality Deal Focus Shifts to Premium Assets While overall hospitality deal volume has slowed due to economic pressures, investor interest remains strong for luxury … finance Lodging Magazine · JUFA Hotels Launches 61-Property Digital Transformation JUFA Hotels is undergoing a multi-property technology overhaul, deploying Shiji’s Daylight PMS and Amadeus’ iHotelier CR… technology Hospitality Technology · Griffin Capital and PRIMESTAR Launch Polish Hotel Platform Griffin Capital Partners and PRIMESTAR have launched a joint venture platform focused on acquiring and developing hotel … finance Boutique Hotel News · Cloudbeds vs. ThinkReservations: 2026 PMS Comparison This report compares Cloudbeds and ThinkReservations property management systems, highlighting Cloudbeds' robust feature… technology Hotel Tech Report · The Complex Truth About Hotel Industry Culture This article examines the dichotomy of hotel culture, celebrating its capacity for career advancement and diversity whil… hr HospitalityNet · Hotels Pivot to Perceived Value Over Price Cuts Hospitality brands are shifting strategy away from price discounting toward perceived value, using perks like free break… marketing eHotelier · SCP Hotels Debuts First WildFree Property in Colorado Spring Soul Community Planet has launched its first WildFree brand expression in Colorado Springs, targeting adventurous travel… operations eHotelier · AI Hospitality Alliance Unveils Strategic Industry Roadmap The AI Hospitality Alliance has detailed its mission to serve as a collaborative hub for ethical artificial intelligence… technology Lodging Magazine · Kow Acquires 100 Per Cent Of Queensgate Investments Jason Kow has purchased the remaining stake in Queensgate Investments from AlTi Tiedemann, gaining 100% ownership of the… finance Boutique Hotel News · Why Value-Add Inclusions Outperform Price Cuts Hoteliers are shifting focus from price discounting to perceived value, using bundled offers like free breakfast to driv… operations HospitalityNet · Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra Opens in Mallorca Mandarin Oriental has officially opened the Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra in Mallorca, a 131-room luxury resort located … general Hotels Magazine · Otherwander Soho Selects Apaleo for Headless Tech Stack New London micro-hotel Otherwander Soho has launched a 566-pod property using a middleware-led architecture that replace… technology Hospitality Technology · Every Hotel Could Now Be a Software Company Falling AI and software development costs are enabling hotels to shift from passive tech purchasers to active creators o… technology HospitalityNet · Travelsoft and Checkout.com Partner for B2B Payments Travelsoft Group has partnered with Checkout.com to integrate enterprise-grade merchant acquiring and smart routing into… technology Hospitality Technology · Flywire Partners With eTip for Digital Tipping Solutions Flywire has announced a strategic partnership with eTip to integrate digital tipping into its global payment platform fo… technology Lodging Magazine · Santo Collection Names Vaios Koukoumtzis Executive Chef Santo Collection has appointed industry veteran Vaios Koukoumtzis as Executive Chef for the 2026 season to oversee its l… hr eHotelier · Flywire and eTip Partner for Global Digital Tipping Flywire and eTip have partnered to embed digital gratuity management across a global network of 20,000 hotel locations, … technology Hospitality Technology · Hyatt Refines Lifestyle Strategy Under Amar Lalvani Following Hyatt's $335 million acquisition of Standard International, Amar Lalvani is restructuring the lifestyle divisi… operations Skift · Trilogy Hotels Appoints Benjamin Nesbitt as Ops Director Trilogy Hotels has named Benjamin Nesbitt as Director of Operations, a role where he will provide operational support an… hr eHotelier · Marriott’s Design Hotels Adds 16 Palisociety Properties Marriott International’s Design Hotels brand has signed agreements to add 16 Palisociety and Arrive by Palisociety prope… general Hotel Dive · Thailand Luxury Hotel Transactions Hit THB 22bn in 2025 Thailand's luxury hospitality sector reached THB 22 billion in transactions for 2025, driven by the entry of prestigious… finance HospitalityNet · How Hotels Can Reclaim Control in the AI Search Economy Traditional search methods are shifting toward AI-mediated conversational interfaces, threatening the dominance of OTAs.… technology Skift · The Question Quietly Holding Hotels Back From AI The article argues that hoteliers are struggling with AI because they treat it as an external tool to be delivered rathe… technology HospitalityNet · AC Hotel Chattanooga Officially Breaks Ground Construction has officially begun on the new AC Hotel by Marriott in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee. The lifestyle hote… finance Lodging Magazine · How AI is Rewriting the Rules of Hotel Search and Booking A new white paper reveals that while 80% of hotels use AI, only 11% have deployed advanced agents capable of real-time b… technology Skift · PRIMESTAR Signs Major June SIX & Stay Project in Berlin PRIMESTAR Group has signed a new project in Berlin featuring its June SIX and Stay brands, marking the largest developme… general Boutique Hotel News · BWH Hotels GB Outlines Growth and Support Strategy BWH Hotels GB manages a collection of over 230 independent properties in Great Britain, offering scale and marketing sup… operations HospitalityNet · The Shift Toward Approachable Hotel Dining Experiences Modern hotel restaurants are moving away from routine service toward approachable, high-quality dining that acts as a ke… operations HospitalityNet · IHG Partners With El Corte Inglés for Kimpton Madrid IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a deal with Spanish department store giant El Corte Inglés to develop a 106-room Kimpton… finance Hotels Magazine · How Hoteliers Can Win in the New GEO Search Frontier The hospitality industry is transitioning from traditional SEO to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) as travelers incr… marketing Hospitality Technology · Essential Tips for Hotel Owners Choosing a Lender Selecting a hotel lender requires looking beyond interest rates to understand complex cash management agreements and how… finance Hotels Magazine ·