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Canary Technologies, the award-winning global leader in hotel guest management technology, announced today that Omni Hotels & Resorts has selected Canary to enhance the in-stay guest experience. Omni will leverage Canary’s Guest Experience Platform across its portfolio to create more connected, personalized stays for every guest.

The Hampton by Hilton New Smyrna Beach has completed a comprehensive renovation, enhancing guestrooms and public spaces at the 112-room property located on historic Flagler Avenue.

Today Apiary Hotel, part of Marriott’s Bonvoy Collection, announced that it is officially open to guests. The 175-room, all-suite hotel is a first-of-its kind in South Denver, bringing residents and locals a lifestyle extended stay concept alongside an upscale cocktail lounge and locally driven market.

The recently revised U.S. hotel forecast from CoStar and Tourism Economics projects a 1.7% increase in revenue per available room (RevPAR) during the World Cup months of June and July. While the anticipated lift is modest, it would represent a meaningful contribution to overall industry growth in 2026.

Dynamic pricing is a pricing strategy for hotels that involves changing room rates daily, or even within the day based on real-time market conditions.

The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) and the Hotel Investment Group by Northstar have opened nominations for the prestigious 2026 Rising Star Award CALA to be presented at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit Caribbean and Latin America (ALIS CALA). This is the 16th year ISHC and the Hotel Investment Group by Northstar have collaborated to recognize emerging, talented leadership in the Caribbean and Latin American regions.

Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of hospitality technology solutions, today announced that Rudding Park - an award-winning hotel, spa, and golf resort in Harrogate - has appointed Agilysys hospitality software solutions to support a large-scale technology transformation across its growing, multi-amenity luxury hotel business.

Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) celebrated the best in travel and hospitality marketing at the annual Adrian Awards Celebration on Wednesday, February 18, at the New York Marriott Marquis. More than 500 industry leaders and agency executives gathered to honor the campaigns, brands, and marketers shaping the future of travel. Centered on this year’s theme, “The Exceptional Experience,” the evening highlighted the powerful, personal, and transformative impact of travel marketing from compelling storytelling and captivating campaigns to purpose-driven initiatives that move the industry forward.

I had the opportunity to take part in a panel at the 9th Fabrique du Tourisme, alongside a representative of global tech and a demanding voice of responsible digital innovation. More than an editorial, what I am offering here is a long-form advocacy piece, intended to justify the uniqueness of our profession—one that should enable it to embrace AI as a tremendous opportunity.

Hotel managers have a significant opportunity to improve their working relationships with meeting planners, ensuring smoother events and driving repeat bookings. By adopting a partnership approach, hotels can move beyond simply providing space to becoming indispensable collaborators. This guide details the 5 C’s of Partnership: satisfying meeting planner needs through Customization, Communication, Collaboration, Consistency, and Check-in.