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Selina’s $1.2B Valuation Collapsed to Zero, ChatGPT Completes Live Hotel Bookings

Friday brought business model lessons and technology milestones. Selina's $1.2 billion valuation collapsed to near-zero when its digital nomad-focused model couldn't achieve profitability despite operating 163 destinations. Meanwhile, Apaleo demonstrated live hotel bookings through ChatGPT in sec...

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Balancing Fatherhood and a Career in Hospitality: Lessons and Insights

Hospitality doesn’t believe in balance the way other industries do.

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ITB 2026 Recap: Bet on Nature: How Airbnb’s Innovation is Shaping the Next Era of Travel

Airbnb co-founder discusses how nature-based stays drive rural economic development and the platform's AI innovation strategy at ITB 2026.

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Selina Hotels: When the Digital Nomad Dream Met Financial Reality

Selina's $1.2 billion valuation collapsed to near-zero when its digital nomad-focused model couldn't achieve profitability despite 163 destinations.

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Hilton Enters Mongolia with the Signing of Conrad Ulaanbaatar, Marking a New Chapter for Luxury Hospitality in the Capital

Hilton's first Mongolia property will feature 227 rooms in a mixed-use tower, opening 2028 in Ulaanbaatar's business district.

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ITB Berlin Insights: The Rise of AI Agents in Hospitality Operations

Sirma demonstrated Vela at ITB Berlin, an AI agent that connects directly to hotel PMS systems for voice and chat guest interactions.

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ALH Grows to 3,000 Rooms with Major Central Texas Expansion

The family-owned management company added 1,000 rooms across Central and South Texas, elevating Scott Austin to COO to oversee the expanded operations.

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Marriott International Signs Landmark Agreement with KS Hotels to Introduce The Luxury Collection to Cambodia and Laos

Two iconic boutique hotels in Siem Reap and Luang Prabang will convert to The Luxury Collection brand by 2026-2027, marking Marriott's debut in Laos.

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AI Enhances Hospitality by Personalizing Guest Experiences, Discusses Sarovar Hotels Chairman Ajay Bakaya

🏨 Ajay Bakaya of Sarovar Hotels and Jatin Khanna discuss AI's transformative potential in hospitality. AI can enhance personalized guest experiences by remembering preferences, like high floors and vegan meals, without repeating requests. This technology could redefine guest journeys, moving beyond mere transactions to enriching stays. The conversation emphasizes AI as a crucial tool for hospitality to leverage, offering endless opportunities for tailored experiences rather than just selling a room. Watch the conversation for more insights.

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World Cup Readiness Starts in the Back of House. Why Mobility Is Reshaping Hotel F&B

American Liberty Hospitality achieved 10-15% F&B revenue growth across five properties by deploying mobile POS systems that eliminate staff trips to fixed terminals.

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