Wristband Key Cards: Designed for Guests Who Travel Light
Cotton and wood wristband key cards provide hands-free room access for resort guests who prefer not to carry traditional cards or rely on mobile keys.
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Wristband Key Cards: Designed for Guests Who Travel Light
HOTELS Magazine March/April 2026 digital issue now available
🏨 March/April 2026 HOTELS magazine is out. Featured: Orient Express brand revival by CEO Gilda Perez-Alvarado. ALIS recap poses if 2026 will surpass 2025. FIFA World Cup 2026 sparks hotel opportunities. Costalegre, Jalisco, Mexico sees a development boom. Explore JW Marriott Reston Station's insights with its GM. Visit W Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Discover these stories and more in the new edition!
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Fries with that? Ordering from AI linked to selecting more indulgent foods
Penn State study of 400+ participants found voice AI increases indulgent food orders due to cognitive depletion, but adding avatars reduces this effect.
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PRISM-owned STR brand gains 10 former Sonder properties
🏠 Belvilla, a PRISM-owned brand, secured 10 U.S. properties from Sonder's bankruptcy proceedings, entering key markets like New York, New Orleans, and Denver. Operations began in Long Island City and New Orleans. The expansion reflects a strategic, economics-led approach with plans for future growth. Belvilla manages over 60,000 homes in Europe, while PRISM, its parent company, projects USD 280 million earnings for FY 2026, with operations spanning multiple continents.
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PM Hotel Group shifts Hotel Arboretum under Marriott’s City Express brand
🏨 PM Hotel Group has transitioned Hotel Arboretum to City Express by Marriott Washington D.C. Northeast, owned by Rocks Hospitality. Located near Capitol Hill and Union Station, the hotel caters to government and group contracts. The change aligns the property with Marriott's global distribution and loyalty programs. Renovations include updated guestrooms and public spaces, offering complimentary breakfast. This expansion strengthens PM Hotel Group's portfolio, which includes over 80 hotels across the U.S.
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CoStar Reports Mostly Positive U.S. Hotel Industry Performance Results in January
📅 In January 2026, the U.S. hotel industry reported mixed performance. Occupancy fell by 0.2% to 52.4%, ADR rose by 0.6% to $152.09, and RevPAR increased by 0.4% to $79.69. Minneapolis had a significant occupancy rise (17.5%), while Miami saw a 12.4% ADR boost. Washington, D.C., experienced declines due to last year's inauguration, with ADR down 25.8% and RevPAR down 31.3%. Tampa's occupancy dropped 14.9% to 68.2%.
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dailypoint™ announces strategic partnership with Global Hotel Alliance
Global Hotel Alliance partners with dailypoint to give member hotels exclusive access to the award-winning CRM platform for direct booking growth.
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Rosewood Hotel Group Introduces Inaugural Cohort of Rise to the Table
The yearlong program pairs 11 women from eight regions with Rosewood mentors, launching with a March 2026 Hong Kong residency featuring master sommelier Emily Wines.
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Jon Taffer’s Playbook for Restaurant Turnarounds
📈 Jon Taffer emphasizes leadership and systematic improvements in hospitality management. Managers should address tolerance for failures and use daily checklists for accountability. Marketing should target repeat visits, with strategies costing $8 per new customer compared to $1,000 traditional media. Restaurants should prioritize guest reactions, aiming for 72% repeat visits after three experiences. Food costs should be recalculated weekly, with a 30% target, and prices adjusted promptly. Consistency in leadership style and authenticity in menus are crucial for success.
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AI-Powered Message Builder: From Goal to Live Personalization in 15 Seconds
💻 Hoteliers can now enhance website personalization with AI-driven workflows that streamline campaign creation. By inputting natural language prompts like "Create a 15% discount campaign for this weekend with a summer theme," the AI generates brand-aligned, ready-to-launch messages instantaneously. This innovation, leveraging data from thousands of hotels, optimizes targeting and allows for on-the-fly adjustments, offering a seamless transition from strategy to execution in seconds.
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