The Hospitality Newsletter
Today Friday, July 31, 2026

Hospitality news — 2026-06-26

35 stories covered that day.

Lighthouse and Bowerbird Launch End-to-End Parity Solution Lighthouse and Bowerbird Technologies have partnered to provide a closed-loop system for detecting and removing unauthor… marketing HospitalityNet · Disney to Launch Enhanced Apple Wallet Hotel Keys Apple is upgrading its Wallet hotel keys to include interactive features like folio review and check-out, with Walt Disn… technology Skift · Investors Shift Focus to Luxury and Wellness Assets Hotel deal activity has slowed overall, but capital remains concentrated in the luxury and wellness sectors, which accou… finance Hotel Dive · Driftwood Capital Launches DST With Marriott Acquisition Driftwood Capital has officially launched its Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) platform with the acquisition of the 174-ke… finance Lodging Magazine · The Hidden Costs of Hotel Operational Friction Beyond obvious expenses like payroll and utilities, hotels face significant hidden costs stemming from operational frict… operations HospitalityNet · Aimbridge Launches Unified Global Sales Office Aimbridge Hospitality has restructured its sales operations into a unified Global Sales Office, connecting its worldwide… operations Hotels Magazine · CORI Hornbæk Hotel Reveals September Debut The CORI Hornbæk Hotel is scheduled to open in September following a transformation of a 1930s health resort into a luxu… general Boutique Hotel News · Faraway Hotels Expands to Sag Harbor and Jackson Hole Blue Flag Capital and Collared Martin Hospitality have debuted Faraway Hotels in Sag Harbor and Jackson Hole, marking th… operations eHotelier · Hotels Build AI Discovery While OTAs Harvest the Results The article examines how major OTAs are engineering their way into AI discovery tools to maintain dominance, potentially… technology HospitalityNet · One Washington Circle Hotel Joins Hilton Tapestry Collection The One Washington Circle Hotel has officially joined Hilton's Tapestry Collection, bringing its residential-style suite… general Lodging Magazine · British Hotel Group The Elysium Collection Launches A new British luxury hospitality group, The Elysium Collection, has officially launched, debuting with a high-end proper… general Boutique Hotel News · David Lang Joins First Hospitality as Regional VP First Hospitality has appointed David Lang as Regional Vice President of Operations for full-service and lifestyle hotel… operations eHotelier · IHG Surpasses 50 Hotels in Italy With Four New Signings IHG Hotels & Resorts has reached a milestone of 50 open and pipeline properties in Italy following the signing of four n… finance HospitalityNet · U.S. Hotel Performance Shows Positive YOY Growth The U.S. hotel industry saw a slight lift in RevPAR and ADR during the latest reporting period, despite a marginal decli… finance Lodging Magazine · Closing the Connectivity Gap for High-Performing Hotels Expedia Group research shows a significant performance gap between hotels with basic connectivity and those with full in… technology HospitalityNet · Hotel Trinity Autograph Collection to Open in Austin 2026 White Lodging is expanding its Austin portfolio with Hotel Trinity, a luxury Autograph Collection property featuring 13 … general HospitalityNet · Aimbridge Hospitality Launches New Global Sales Office Aimbridge Hospitality has introduced a Global Sales Office (GSO) designed to centralize sales efforts and drive deeper d… operations Lodging Magazine · Cloudbeds and Vacatia Showcase Platform Extensibility At HITEC, Cloudbeds highlighted its partnership with Vacatia, demonstrating how the Cloudbeds Open API allows complex re… technology eHotelier · Elegant Hotels Collection Rebrands To Expand Global Reach The Elegant Hotel Collection has rebranded as Elegant Hotels of the World, debuting a new digital strategy and website t… marketing HospitalityNet · Olympia Hospitality Grows New England Management Portfolio Olympia Hospitality has assumed management of the Inn on the Square in Massachusetts and the North Conway Grand Hotel in… operations Hotels Magazine · Ava Hotel Named Hilton’s 2025 Best New Build in Americas The Ava Hotel, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton property in Paso Robles, has been recognized as the Best New Build in Hil… finance Lodging Magazine · TKo Hospitality Expands Mid-Atlantic Boutique Portfolio TKo Hospitality has expanded its Mid-Atlantic presence by adding three boutique properties in Delaware and New Jersey, a… general HospitalityNet · Radisson Blu Hotel, Bonn Opens Near WCCB Conference Center The Radisson Blu Hotel, Bonn has officially opened, offering 336 upper-upscale rooms and direct access to the World Conf… operations eHotelier · SIHOT Launches Green Option for Housekeeping Sustainability SIHOT has expanded its Property Management System with 'Green Option,' a feature that automates room cleaning waivers to… sustainability eHotelier · Broad Rebound Hits U.S. Hotels Across All Price Points The U.S. hotel industry is experiencing a significant RevPAR surge that now includes all chain scales, ending the period… finance Skift · First Hospitality Names David Lang Regional VP of Operations First Hospitality has appointed David Lang as Regional VP of Operations for its full-service and lifestyle hotels portfo… hr Hotels Magazine · Inside Red Roof’s Strategy for Growth and Expansion Red Roof is accelerating its growth through international expansion into Canada, AI-driven digital upgrades, and a renew… general Hotel Business · Hotels Drive $12 Billion Economic Impact for San Francisco A new Oxford Economics report reveals that San Francisco hotels generated $12 billion in economic impact in 2025, contri… finance HospitalityNet · Posadas Shifts Strategy to Balance Luxury and Mid-Scale Posadas, Mexico's largest hotel operator, is pivoting its development strategy to create a more even split between luxur… finance Skift · Key Tech Innovations Unveiled at HITEC 2024 Major technology providers showcased new financial management, tipping, and revenue optimization tools at the latest HIT… technology Hotel Business · Cloudbeds and Vacatia Showcase Hybrid Timeshare Integration Cloudbeds and Vacatia presented a case study at HITEC 2026 showing how an open API architecture can successfully manage … technology Hospitality Technology · Personalization Driving Hospitality Revenue Growth Personalization has become a mandatory performance driver in hospitality, significantly impacting booking decisions, gue… technology HospitalityNet · RDB Hospitality Group Launches New Host Agency Platform RDB Hospitality Group has launched a comprehensive host agency platform designed to empower independent travel advisors … general eHotelier · Maestro PMS Highlights Key Tech Trends From HITEC 2026 Maestro PMS reported high engagement at HITEC 2026, where discussions centered on the industry's urgent need to move awa… technology eHotelier · W South Beach to Cut Ties With Marriott and Lay Off 337 The W South Beach in Miami is set to terminate its affiliation with Marriott, resulting in the layoff of 337 employees a… operations Hotel Dive ·