The Hospitality Newsletter
Today Friday, July 31, 2026

Hospitality news — 2026-06-25

31 stories covered that day.

Choice Hotels Accelerates AI and Data Tech Strategy Choice Hotels is entering a new phase of digital transformation, focusing on artificial intelligence and cloud computing… technology Hotel Dive · AI Reshapes Travel Discovery and Hotel Brand Value Industry leaders at HITEC debated how AI will democratize distribution and revenue management, forcing hotels to find va… technology Hospitality Technology · Centara Properties Claim Four Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Centara Hotels & Resorts earned four spots in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026, recognizing excellen… general eHotelier · How Hotels Are Capitalizing on the Set-Jetting Trend Set-jetting has become a major travel driver, leading hotels to capitalize on their status as filming locations or by cr… marketing HospitalityNet · Who Is in Charge When Hotel Technology Fails? Hospitality leaders at HITEC 2026 warned that the convergence of physical and cyber threats requires a unified organizat… operations Hospitality Technology · Local Storytelling Drives Differentiation for Hotels Hotels are increasingly using place-based storytelling and local cultural partnerships to create competitive advantages … marketing Hotel Management · Canada Hotels Hit Record Rate Growth in May 2026 May 2026 data shows Canada’s hotel industry achieved significant ADR and RevPAR gains, largely driven by the Canadian Gr… finance HospitalityNet · EOS Hospitality Adds The Press Hotel to Its Portfolio EOS Hospitality has officially added The Press Hotel, a 110-room Autograph Collection property located in the former Por… finance Lodging Magazine · Drury Hotels Breaks Ground on Daytona Beach Plaza Property Drury Hotels has officially broken ground on the Drury Plaza Hotel Daytona Speedway, a 180-room property featuring 2,000… general Hotels Magazine · The Omni Homestead Names New Managing Director The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa has appointed Jacco van Teeffelen as managing director to lead the historic Virginia pro… operations Hotels Magazine · PRISM Appoints Lia Prendergast as VP of Expansion PRISM has appointed Lia Prendergast as Vice President of Expansion for Europe and the Middle East to lead the company's … general Boutique Hotel News · Thailand's Luxury Hotel Boom Faces Scarcity as Owners Hold Thailand's luxury hospitality sector is experiencing a supply-demand imbalance where high investor appetite is met with … finance Skift · Conversational AI Sets New Standard for Hotel Guest Calls Hotels are increasingly replacing outdated IVR systems with guest-led conversational AI to handle inquiries naturally an… technology eHotelier · US Hotel Performance Shows Positive Gains in May 2026 The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year performance in May 2026, with RevPAR climbing 4.0% driven large… finance HospitalityNet · Hospitality Executive Career Moves: June 2024 Report This report highlights key leadership transitions and new executive appointments across major hospitality brands and pro… hr Lodging Magazine · Charlestowne Hotels Expands Food and Beverage Portfolio Charlestowne Hotels is aggressively growing its food and beverage division by introducing several new dining concepts ac… operations Lodging Magazine · AI Agents Raise Stakes for Hospitality Cybersecurity The hospitality industry faces a new era of risk as autonomous AI agents begin to bypass traditional security by indepen… technology Hospitality Technology · Key Insights From HSMAI and HITEC San Antonio 2024 Recent industry conferences in San Antonio highlighted the dissolving boundaries between hotel departments and the need … technology HospitalityNet · MarginEdge Launches Commercial Card for Restaurants MarginEdge has released a new Commercial Charge Mastercard specifically for the restaurant and hospitality industry to s… finance Hospitality Technology · Marriott Luxury Group Launches 2024 Luxury Dining Series The Luxury Group by Marriott International is launching its third Luxury Dining Series, featuring curated culinary exper… marketing eHotelier · Sunstone to Sell Hyatt Regency San Francisco for $279M Sunstone Hotel Investors has entered an agreement to sell the Hyatt Regency San Francisco for $279 million as part of it… finance Hotel Dive · IHG Executive Shares Keys to Technology Transformation Jolie Fleming, IHG's tech leader, emphasizes that successful digital transformation depends on solving real-world proble… technology Skift · Media Mentions Are Now Critical Distribution Channels Recent data reveals that media mentions have evolved from brand awareness tools into essential distribution inputs, as A… technology HospitalityNet · Marriott and Blacksand Partner on 10 Saudi Arabia Hotels Marriott International and Blacksand have entered a multi-brand agreement to develop 10 properties in Saudi Arabia, span… general Hotels Magazine · Handwritten Collection Reaches 50 Hotel Milestone Accor’s soft brand, Handwritten Collection, has officially reached 50 open properties globally, emphasizing bespoke gues… general eHotelier · Top ICE Portal Alternatives for Hotel Content Management Hotel Tech Report identifies RateGain as the leading alternative to ICE Portal for mid-sized hotels and properties in th… marketing Hotel Tech Report · Specialized Experience Platforms Hold Edge Over Major OTAs Specialized 'pure-play' experience platforms are outperforming general Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) in the tours and ac… marketing Skift · Faraway Brand Debuts in Sag Harbor and Jackson Hole Blue Flag Capital and Collared Martin Hospitality have expanded the Faraway lifestyle brand with two new openings in Sag… general HospitalityNet · The Evolving Role of Concierge in Luxury Hospitality As digital platforms democratize access to reservations, the luxury concierge role is evolving into an experience archit… operations eHotelier · Boutique Curates Design-Led Homes as Anti-Airbnb Alternative Boutique is a curated-home platform positioning itself as the antithesis to mainstream short-term rentals by focusing on… marketing Skift · Lodgco Hospitality Converts Two Michigan Hotels to Ascend Lodgco Hospitality has announced the conversion of two independent Michigan properties to Choice Hotels’ Ascend Hotel Co… finance Lodging Magazine ·