The Hospitality Newsletter
Today Friday, July 31, 2026

Hospitality news — 2026-06-27

33 stories covered that day.

Hospitable Automates STR Lodging Tax Across All 50 States Short-term rental PMS Hospitable has launched a nationwide automated tax engine to handle calculations, filings, and rem… technology Hospitality Technology · NCC Group Exposes Kitana AI Fraud Targeting Hotel Bookings A sophisticated new fraud framework called Kitana is using live mirroring and AI-assisted tools to intercept guest data … technology Hospitality Technology · Julie Coker Named CEO of Visit California Visit California has appointed Julie Coker, the current head of New York City Tourism + Conventions, as its new Presiden… marketing Skift · Hostaway Debuts AI CoHost for Short-Term Rental Strategy Hostaway has launched AI CoHost, an embedded strategic partner platform that uses natural language processing to help sh… technology Hospitality Technology · Starbucks to Scale New Coffeehouse Coach Role Nationwide Starbucks is rolling out a new 'Coffeehouse Coach' position across the U.S. to replace the assistant manager role, focus… hr Hospitality Technology · PriceLabs Report Reveals Tech Divide in STR Market A PriceLabs report on 750+ STR operators reveals a sharp performance divide between high-tech professionalized managers … technology Hospitality Technology · The Hari Brand Expands Content to Singapore for 2027 Harilela Hotels has announced the expansion of its lifestyle brand, The Hari, to Singapore through the conversion of the… general Boutique Hotel News · Capella Names Feisal Jaffer Chief Development Officer Capella Hotel Group has appointed industry veteran Feisal Jaffer, formerly of Hilton's LXR brand, as Chief Development O… general Hotels Magazine · The Olympia Hospitality Boutique Approach to Management Olympia Hospitality is leveraging a boutique-style management philosophy across its portfolio, focusing on localized exp… operations CoStar · Hyatt Debuts Financing Plan; Dual-Branded Hilton Opens Hyatt has introduced a new financing program to support diverse developers, while Hilton continues its domestic expansio… finance Hotel Dive · U.S. Hotel RevPAR Climbs 9.7% Driven by Major Events The U.S. hotel industry saw significant year-over-year growth in June 2026, with ADR rising 8.4% and RevPAR increasing n… finance HospitalityNet · Leonardo Hotels Halves Quote Time With New Digital Tool Leonardo Hotels Central Europe has successfully implemented the Proposales cloud quotation tool across its portfolio, re… technology HospitalityNet · SOBO Concepts Offers Custom Branded Hospitality Solutions SOBO Concepts is a marketing and promotional merchandise manufacturer specializing in branded solutions for the hospital… marketing Hotels Magazine · Five Luxury Hotel Trends Set to Define 2026 The luxury hospitality sector is pivoting to meet changing traveler demands for less noise and more authenticity. Hotels… marketing Skift · Rove Hotels Targets Saudi Mid-Scale Gap Before Mega-Events Dubai-based Rove Hotels is aggressively expanding into Saudi Arabia to fill a structural void in mid-scale lifestyle acc… finance Skift · Drury Hotels Breaks Ground on New Daytona Beach Property Drury Hotels has officially broken ground on the Drury Inn & Suites Daytona Beach Speedway Park, a 163-room hotel schedu… finance Lodging Magazine · Waikiki Beach Marriott Expands Amenities and Programming The Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa has unveiled a new high-tech game room and increased cultural programming at its… operations Lodging Magazine · The Chambers Hotel New York Reopens in Midtown The Chambers Hotel has reopened its doors in Midtown Manhattan, offering 77 guestrooms and a significant collection of s… operations Lodging Magazine · Raines Appoints Key Advisors for Woven Lifestyle Division Raines has appointed industry veterans Chris Hall and Ryan Turner as advisors for its lifestyle management division, Wov… operations Lodging Magazine · World Cup Demand and Guest Value Trends Shape Results Major events like the World Cup and large conferences are driving massive localized RevPAR spikes, while consumer resear… general HospitalityNet · Delta Expands Pacific Routes to Challenge United’s Dominance Delta Air Lines is significantly increasing its international service to Asia and Europe, targeting specific high-demand… general Skift · Capella Hotel Group Appoints Feisal Jaffer as CDO Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as its new Chief Development Officer to oversee the global expansion of … general Boutique Hotel News · Hotels Tap Experiences to Increase Summer Value Recent research from Priceline shows that while summer travel demand remains strong, consumers are increasingly seeking … marketing Hotel Dive · Eliminating the Invisibility Gap in Hotel Marketing The article explores the challenge of measuring marketing-driven revenue versus cost savings, highlighting how hotels of… marketing HospitalityNet · Skift Launches Private Speaking for Travel Insights Skift now offers private speaking engagements, allowing organizations to feature their travel intelligence experts for c… general Skift · Dutch Market Shifts Toward Value Over Luxury Amenities Research from easyHotel reveals that three-quarters of Dutch travelers prefer a lower room price over additional ameniti… operations HospitalityNet · Is Your Hotel Website Providing a False Reality? As Google prepares to integrate hotels into its Universal Commerce Protocol, properties must ensure their digital presen… technology HospitalityNet · Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront Market News This news tag covers business developments and property insights related to the Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach Oceanfron… finance Lodging Magazine · 7 Hidden Costs Of Constant Hotel Schedule Adjustments Constant hotel schedule adjustments create hidden operational friction, draining leadership focus and causing labor cost… operations HospitalityNet · Understanding Trip.com’s $15.1 Billion Trapped Cash Pile Trip.com Group holds one of the largest cash reserves in online travel, totaling $15.1 billion, yet structural and regul… finance Skift · Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Adds Five US Properties Curator Hotel & Resort Collection has announced the addition of five new member properties across the United States, str… operations Boutique Hotel News · Trip.com Group Strategy: Events and Culture Drive Demand Trip.com Group is pivoting from traditional bookings to experience-driven travel by packaging high-profile events with h… marketing Skift · America Set to Win Big From World Cup Tourism Surge Industry analysts discuss the profound impact of the World Cup on U.S. tourism, focusing on the rise of sports travel an… marketing Skift ·