#ai #startup #tech #merger #acquisition #scaleup | Herwig Springer | 14 comments
Hotels are still running on too many disconnected systems: PMS, RMS, CRS, guest messaging, check-in, payments, finance. In 2026, the platforms are …
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#ai #startup #tech #merger #acquisition #scaleup | Herwig Springer | 14 comments
Edinburgh Introduces Visitor Levy, But Will It Solve Overtourism? | Jeremy Jauncey posted on the topic | LinkedIn
I've argued against tourist taxes for years. I never expected to be making that argument about my own hometown. Edinburgh just became the first city …
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Today we shared our Q2 results, and they’re some of the strongest we’ve had in years. Revenue grew 17% to $3.6 billion, nights booked accelerated, and more people booked Airbnb for the first time… | Brian Chesky | 30 comments
Today we shared our Q2 results, and they're some of the strongest we've had in years. Revenue grew 17% to $3.6 billion, nights booked accelerated, …
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#peoplesilos | Simone Puorto
𝐃𝐨 𝐖𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐨 𝐝𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠? For decades, we’ve rewarded hyper-specialisation: …
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Red Roof Reports 80% of Its Hotels Are Conversions Amid Challenges in New Hotel Construction at LendingCon 2026
🏨 During LendingCon 2026, Glenn Haussman discussed with Lina Patel of Red Roof why about 80% of their hotels are conversions. Red Roof focuses on offering existing property owners new plans, which aligns with the difficulty of justifying new hotel construction. This trend reflects a broader industry shift towards converting existing structures rather than building new ones, a strategy that seems to appeal to property owners amid evolving market conditions.
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Michelin-Recommended Restaurant Boosts Embassy Suites Asheville's Appeal, Drawing Customers Nightly on Rooftop Location
🍴 Glenn Haussman interviews Bonnie Campagnolo, Global Head of Embassy Suites, at Asheville's Embassy Suites rooftop. The Michelin-recommended restaurant operates seven nights a week, attracting diners. The property features two-room suites, breakfast, and an evening reception with meeting space.
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Accor and Meliá are circling the idea of student housing as a new business… | Sean O’Neill | 10 comments
Accor and Meliá are circling the idea of student housing as a new business line. Their template appears to be The Social Hub, a brand that stands out …
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Recovery hospitality is not a trend. The important question is who monetizes it first.
Travel in 2026 is no longer defined by where people go but by who they become while they are there. The data now makes this concrete. Wellness tourism reached $894 billion in 2024,…
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Holloway Li Crafts Mason & Fifth Belsize Park in London
This article was written by Hospitality Design. Click here to read the original article In the leafy enclave of Belsize Park in London, a restored mansion building has found new…
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Merano’s Aurora Hotel Reopens With a Fresh Perspective
This article was written by Hospitality Design. Click here to read the original article One of Merano, Italy’s most storied family-owned hotels has reopened following a comprehensive redesign. Aurora, a…
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