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🏨 January 29, San Diego: Cloudbeds launched the Cloudbeds Collection featuring 100 independent hospitality properties across 30+ countries. The collection spans five continents, showcasing diverse accommodations with unique design and community impact. Categories include Designed with Intention, Connection, Escape, Indulgence, Breaking the Mold, and Different Design. Viajero Hostels won the People’s Choice Award. Cloudbeds, founded in 2012, connects operations and guest experiences globally, servicing 150 countries. Visit [Cloudbeds Collection](https://www.cloudbeds.com/cloudbeds-collection) for details.

🏨 Parable Hospitality, founded in 2026, is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California. They manage over 30 hotels in California and Hawaii, promoting a partnership-oriented approach. Scott Roby, president, emphasizes performance and transparency. The platform offers seven core features, such as integrated commercial leadership and technology-based insights. They are expanding into the Western U.S., aiming to enhance owner and guest experiences through storytelling and strategic management. For details, visit parablehospitality.com.

🏨 Karen Stephens and Aradhana Khowala discuss the future of tourism on the Hotel Moment Podcast. Aradhana, with two decades of experience across 85 countries, emphasizes the shift from sustainability to regenerative tourism, advocating for industries to give back more than they take. She critiques current travel AI as "lipstick on legacy" and highlights the need for systemic change in tourism. Amid global instability, tourism faces challenges, with lost revenues and reduced bookings impacting local economies.