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New Podcast: Faisal Murtaza on where hotel revenue management and AI collide
24 August 2026How AI can identify revenue opportunities and leakage — then recommend the actions a hotel should take
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How to Get Your Micro-Resort Featured in the Press
24 August 2026This post was originally published on this site. Anastasia: Brett, let’s start with the belief that holds most small operators back. They think PR is for big brands with big budgets. You have watched thousands of experts earn coverage through HARO and Featured. Is that belief true, and what does a two-cabin retreat owner actually have that a Marriott doesn’t? Brett: Earned experience. And nothing holding them back from sharing unique perspective. Let’s think about the unique perspectives that a two-cabin…
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The Bench Rebrands ‘Branded Residences Forum’ as ‘FHS Living’
24 August 2026Dubai, UAE, 24 August 2026. Future Hospitality Summit organiser, The Bench, today announced that Branded Residences Forum (BRF) is being rebranded to ‘FHS Living’, effective with the edition running alongside FHS World in Dubai this October. The change folds branded residences into a wider, investment-led platform covering the full spectrum of living asset classes: Branded Residences, Student Accommodation, Senior Living, Serviced Living, Co-Living, Club Concepts, Shared Ownership, and Mixed-Use Developments The new name takes effect at FHS World in Dubai…
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HotelIQ expands Decision Cloud connectivity with direct Shiji Daylight PMS integration
24 August 2026Atlanta, GA — HotelIQ , a provider of business intelligence and decision-intelligence solutions purpose-built for hoteliers, today announced a direct integration between HotelIQ Decision Cloud and Shiji’s Daylight PMS. The integration brings reservation data from Daylight PMS directly into HotelIQ, helping shared customers centralize, standardize, and manage data and analytics across their portfolios while reducing manual data handling and creating a more reliable foundation for commercial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting. Hotels increasingly rely on multiple systems across operations, revenue,…
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Maybourne agrees new ownership structure for ultra-luxury hotel group
24 August 2026Regis Maybourne takes full ownership of Maybourne as Constellation retains key hotel assets
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Google just put agentic hotel booking into testing
24 August 2026Google confirmed to Skift last week that it has begun a limited test of agentic hotel booking in the United States — the AI search that lets a traveler describe a trip, compare hotels, and book without leaving the page. On Booking’s earnings call, CEO Glenn Fogel put his company inside it: “a small percentage of their traffic seeing their agentic booking … we are one of the first with them.” The thing the industry has spent a year calling…
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Wyndham Garden Phuket Kamala Deploys Shiji’s Infrasys POS Across 3 Outlets in Resort Dining Operations
24 August 2026Bangkok, Thailand, August 24, 2026 – Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, today announced that Wyndham Garden Phuket Kamala has successfully deployed Infrasys POS , Shiji’s cloud-based point-of-sale platform. The implementation supports the resort’s operational requirements across its food and beverage venues, enabling more connected service workflows while maintaining a consistent, guest-focused experience. Located on Kamala Beach in Phuket, Wyndham Garden Phuket Kamala operates multiple dining outlets alongside poolside service, in-room dining, and event spaces. To support this operational…
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Four Seasons Yachts introduces The Lanserhof Reset, a transformative longevity experience, during its inaugural transatlantic crossing
24 August 2026Last week, Four Seasons Yachts announced The Lanserhof Reset, designed to enhance the transatlantic experience aboard Four Seasons I . Developed in collaboration with the longevity experts at Lanserhof, the program offers personalized consultations, restorative treatments, and expert-led wellness experiences throughout the journey. This first-of-its-kind voyage introduces a new expression of wellbeing at sea, inviting guests to focus on the mind, body and soul through intentional moments of reflection and transformation. Guided by Lanserhof’s signature approach, the residency looks beyond…
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eviivo opens new APAC travel distribution channel for independent hotels through Dida integration
24 August 2026LONDON, UK, 24 August – eviivo, the all-in-one property and booking management platform for hotels, B&Bs, serviced apartments, short-term rentals, and other independent accommodations, today announced a new integration with Dida, a leading APAC B2B travel distributor. The integration enables eligible independent hotels to distribute live rates and availability to Dida’s network of more than 40,000 travel distributors directly from eviivo Suite, helping properties access growing APAC travel demand without adding operational complexity. As APAC outbound travel continues to grow, independent hotels are…
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HomeToGo Releases 2026 Labor Day Report, Revealing Top Trending and Most Popular Locations for the Holiday Weekend
24 August 2026BERLIN – HomeToGo – the marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals and a leading European vacation rental group — today released its 2026 Labor Day Report . The data finds that American travelers are venturing into nature this year, with rural destinations accounting for 90% of searches ahead of the holiday weekend. Additionally, many are opting to stay close to home, with domestic getaways representing 65% of searches — an increase of +13.5% in comparison to the…
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Creating the Caribbean’s First Longevity Village with TheLifeCo Saint Lucia
24 August 2026Longevity is a new form of luxury. We don’t want to say it’s ‘the’ new form, but what we are seeing is a new niche emerge within the luxury wellness travel space that underpins a profound shift in societal priorities – yes, far larger than just travel priorities. This is the rise of the longevity stay. At its core, these are trips built around embracing the tenet of ‘health is the new wealth’. As people become more educated about nutrition,…
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IHG Hotels & Resorts signs landmark 14-hotel portfolio deal in Japan
24 August 202614-hotel portfolio signing marks one of Japan’s largest hotel conversion deals 12 Garner hotels and one Holiday Inn Express hotel across Kyoto to join IHG’s system in the next 12 months Positions IHG as one of the largest international hotel companies in Kyoto Expands IHG’s long-term partnership with GCP Hospitality Tokyo, Japan – IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced a landmark portfolio deal growing with long-term partner, GCP Hospitality, the hospitality arm…
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Mix of events boosted Canada hotel performance in July
24 August 2026ARLINGTON, Va. – Canada’s hotel industry reported sizeable year-over-year performance gains, according to July 2026 data from CoStar , a leading global provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online property marketplaces. July 2026 (percentage change from 2025): Occupancy: 78.9% (+1.6%) Average daily rate (ADR): CAD267.44 (+7.2%) Revenue per available room (RevPAR): CAD211.01 (+9.0%) Among the provinces and territories, Quebec reported the highest jump in occupancy (+7.8% to 81.7%) and RevPAR (+17.1% to CAD213.11). The market hosted several events…
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When the Forest Follows You Back to Your Room
24 August 2026Our previous articles on forest bathing have tended to rest on a shared assumption: nature exists “out there” in forests, gardens and parks, where guests go to slow down, breathe deeply and reconnect with the natural world. But what happens when the experience is over? Once guests leave the forest and return to their rooms, does that connection simply end at the door? This may be one of the blind spots in the way hotels think about nature-based wellness. Considerable…
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Mindtrip raised $19 million to sit between your guest and the search box
24 August 2026This article was written by Hospitality Today. Click here to read the original article It shipped flight booking in May and hotel booking in July. A hotel reaches it only through the OTA contracts it already holds. Aug 24, 2026 by Markus Busch The name turns up most weeks now. A partnership with Sabre and PayPal in February. A flight booking product in May. A hotel one in July. A study this month saying destinations are two years behind travelers…
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Dumæ Launches Refillable Brass Kayla Lighter, Blending Functionality with Aesthetic Design for Everyday Use
23 August 2026💡 In Los Angeles, Dumæ, a design brand founded by Kym Gold and Sakshi Khurana, introduces the Kayla Lighter, a stylish brass piece handcrafted in India. This refillable lighter aims to transform everyday items into beautiful, functional art. The brand’s collection includes varied items from tabletop vessels to lighting. Gold, a True Religion co-founder, and Khurana leverage their fashion industry backgrounds to imbue contemporary design with artisanal craftsmanship.
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More than 1 billion people are using the Gemini app every month.
22 August 2026The Gemini app has officially surpassed 1 billion monthly users, making it the fastest-growing product in Google’s history. Here’s some data about …
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JW Marriott Opens First All-Inclusive Luxury Resort in Costa Rica, Led by Industry Veteran Javier Coll
22 August 2026🏨 Javier Coll, a hospitality industry veteran, spearheaded the opening of the JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort All-Inclusive in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, in September 2023. Coll, formerly of AMResorts, emphasizes the evolution of the luxury all-inclusive model, which now mirrors traditional luxury arrangements with prepaid convenience. Today, this segment is one of the fastest-growing in hospitality. Coll insists that operational excellence and seamless guest experiences differentiate successful all-inclusive resorts from typical luxury hotels.
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#branding #advertising #ads #adsoftheworld | Chayan Garg | 18 comments
21 August 2026Lufthansa, you’re just amazing. This a new campaign where the airlines have put some really cool captions on their flying merch. Shut Up And Brand | …
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AI Can Score Every Visitor on Your Hotel Website in Real Time, Shanghai Built the Terminal Before the Interface, Emerging Markets Build Sales Instincts Luxury Markets Never Could
21 August 2026The week closes with three pieces that each take the AI infrastructure argument somewhere concrete. Lighthouse puts a real-time scoring engine on hotel website visitors, moving AI from discovery to conversion at the property level. Pertlink documents what it looks like when a destination builds the data layer before the interface, which is the opposite of how most hotels are approaching the problem. And The Sales Leadership Brief makes a commercial capability argument that has nothing to do with AI…
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Monterey Car Week 2026 Sets Record with $755.6 Million in Auction Sales, Highlights Historic Cars and New Models
21 August 2026🚗 Monterey Car Week 2026 concluded on August 16 with the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California, seeing $755.6 million in sales. A 1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe fetched $42.905 million, and the first Ferrari Luce sold for $40 million, setting a record for new cars. Cadillac showcased its electric Escalade IQ, offering 1 million customization options. Lamborghini unveiled the Revuelto SV, capable of 345 km/h, and Audi debuted the Nuvolari, reaching 349 km/h. Best in Show was awarded to…
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Preparing Hospitality Graduates for the Financial Realities of the Industry
21 August 2026Here’s a question worth asking: If you graduated from a hospitality management program today, would you know how to read a hotel’s financial statement? For many graduates, the answer may be no. Rather than reflecting a lack of student ability, it highlights an opportunity to strengthen how hospitality finance is taught within academic programs. Many hospitality programs do an excellent job preparing students in service, operations, and guest experience, but some may not provide the same level of exposure to…
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From AI and Luxury Travel to Destination Growth: ITB Americas Conference Explores the Future of Travel Across the Americas
21 August 2026As the knowledge hub of the inaugural ITB Americas , the ITB Americas Conference will take place alongside the exhibition, bringing together senior executives, destination leaders, innovators and policymakers to discuss the trends reshaping travel across the Americas and beyond. Spanning 2.5 days across two stages, the conference features more than 40 sessions organized into six thematic tracks, covering everything from artificial intelligence and next-generation distribution to aviation connectivity, destination competitiveness, sustainability and luxury travel. The program delivers practical insights…
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Hilton, TUI, and Marriott Lead European Hotel Growth, Adding Nearly 60,000 Rooms by January 2026
21 August 2026📊 As of January 1, 2026, Europe’s top 50 hotel groups manage nearly two million rooms across 15,000 properties, marking a net rooms growth of over 153,000 and a net unit growth rate of 8.4%. Hilton, TUI, and Marriott lead with significant gains, adding 23,979, 19,456, and 16,221 rooms respectively. While mid-sized groups like Hesperia (+87.9%) and Sercotel (+73.7%) show impressive growth, a dozen groups faced declines, indicating market consolidation.
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U.S. hotel results for week ending 15 August
21 August 2026ARLINGTON, Va. – The U.S. hotel industry reported an 18 th consecutive week of positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar ’s latest data through 15 August. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets. 9-15 August 2026 (percentage change from comparable week in 2025): Occupancy: 68.0% (+2.6%) Average daily rate (ADR): US$163.56 (+3.5%) Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$111.29 (+6.2%) Among the Top 25 Markets, San Diego saw the highest…
