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Here are the articles hoteliers have read the most over the past few months. It is not driven by algorithms or recency. It reflects the topics that genuinely captured industry attention. If you want a quick pulse on what your peers are focusing on, this is the place to start.

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The visibility game just got serious for hoteliers

  • 7 July 2026
For years, hotel marketers knew the rules. Invest in SEO. Optimize your website. Climb the rankings. Win the click. But the game has changed. Here’s why the integration of Wayfinder into Cendyn CMS is the literal game-changer for hotels’ Find, Book, and Grow strategies. Guests are no longer starting every journey on search engines. They’re asking ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity where to stay, what hotels to consider, and which properties best match their needs. But there’s a problem with this. Most hotels have no idea…
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RobosizeME Cuts Loyalty Point Update Times From Three to Four Days to Under 24 Hours For Global Hotel Program

  • 10 June 2026
Automation initiative accelerates loyalty processing for one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programs ahead of HITEC 2026 Wilmington, Delaware, June 10, 2026 – RobosizeME, a leading provider of AI-enabled workflow automation solutions tailored to hotel groups, today announced the expansion of its work with one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programs. The initiative has significantly accelerated loyalty point processing times, reducing the wait for members to see updated points in their accounts from three to four…
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SOCIETIES Magazine’s 6th Edition

  • 15 June 2026
The May–August 2026 issue examines how intention, atmosphere, AI, design and cultural relevance are reshaping premium guest experiences PARIS, France, June 15, 2026 – Influence Society, a leading digital marketing agency serving high-end hospitality brands, today announced the release of SOCIETIES Magazine for May-August 2026. The new issue explores what the magazine defines as “The New Language of Luxury”, a shift away from excess and toward intention, emotional depth, craftsmanship, atmosphere and experiences that remain…
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Conduit launches AI operational platform with agents purpose-built for hospitality

  • 4 June 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, 4 June 2026 — Conduit, the AI coordination layer for hospitality operations, unveiled the next evolution of its platform, expanding its core automated guest messaging capabilities into an operational AI platform with a suite of pre-configured agents for guest support, sales, cleaning and owner communication. Already used by hospitality operators to automate guest communication at scale, Conduit now enables hotels, serviced apartments, and short-term rental operators to deploy ready-to-operate agents that…
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The Five Subconscious Signals in Hotel Experiences

  • 3 June 2026
One of the advantages of working closely with hotel operators is occasionally getting a glimpse into how they think. Not the polished version that appears in presentations or on websites. The real operational thinking that happens behind the scenes. The habits, observations, and frameworks that experienced operators use every day to identify problems before they become complaints. During a recent campaign with Paris-based hotel management company EnSuite Gestion, we had the opportunity to preview some of the methods their…
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Google I/O, it changes OTA positions

  • 28 May 2026
Some of my takeaways from Google I/Os announcements last week. It is totally clear that travel search and inspiration is going to completely change in coming years. I can’t imagine a world where this doesn’t totally shift. And OTAs are going to be challenged in the process. The biggest change I think is that travel research starts becoming assembled. What I mean is: inspiration, comparison, itinerary planning, reminders, (possibly even booking), travel delays and small decisions all start getting pulled into one flow. Agents…
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KeyData appoints long-serving COO Scott McLeod as President to deliver the next stage of growth and team development 

  • 16 June 2026
Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., 16 June 2026 — Short-term rental analytics company KeyData has appointed Scott McLeod as President. McLeod has served as Chief Operating Officer since 2018, his appointment reflecting the company’s focus on leadership continuity as it expands its product offering and market reach. During his more than eight years at KeyData, McLeod has led operations across customer success, product delivery, partnerships, and team development, giving him a broad view of how the business operates and where it creates…
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eviivo Suite Named “Hotel PMS Platform of the Year” in 2026 TravelTech Breakthrough Awards

  • 6 May 2026
Award recognizes eviivo’s all-in-one property management system for helping hoteliers simplify operations, grow revenue and improve guest experience. LONDON, May 6, 2026 – eviivo, the all-in-one property management system (PMS) for hotels, short-term rentals, and other accommodation businesses, has been named “Hotel PMS Platform of the Year” in the 4th annual TravelTech Breakthrough Awards, an award program for the most innovative hospitality technology products. The recognition comes as independent hoteliers face higher…
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Access Hospitality launches Access Evo, an AI intelligence layer for hotels 

  • 15 June 2026
Booth 2821, HITEC, Texas – June 15, 2026 – Access Hospitality has launched Access Evo, a new AI-powered intelligence layer that connects CRS, CRM, RMS and Booking Engine data into a single operating environment for hotel teams. Launching at HITEC 2026, Evo addresses one of the hospitality industry’s most persistent operational challenges: fragmented technology stacks that slow decision-making, increase manual reporting and make it harder for teams to act quickly on commercial opportunities. By bringing revenue, distribution,…
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eviivo partners with DirectBooker, enabling independent hotels to get found and booked on ChatGPT and Claude

  • 7 May 2026
LONDON, 7 MAY 2026 – eviivo, the all-in-one property management system (PMS) for independent hotels and accommodation providers, has become the first PMS partner of DirectBooker, giving thousands of independent hotels a new route to visibility and making them directly bookable on AI platforms, including ChatGPT and Claude. The integration connects hotels using eviivo to DirectBooker’s AI discovery infrastructure, enabling official hotel information, including direct rates, real-time availability and rich property content, to…
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Fewer than 3% of STR searches result in bookings, new data reveals

  • 12 May 2026
Upcoming Hospitable and IntelliHost report suggests guests are browsing more listings, comparing more options, and taking longer to commit to stays SAN FRANCISCO, 12 MAY 2026 – New data from short-term rental software provider Hospitable and short-term renal analytics platform IntelliHost suggests hosts and property managers are facing a growing conversion challenge as travelers compare more listings before following through with bookings. The report suggests the challenge for hosts is no longer simply getting discovered.…
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Uneducated

  • 13 June 2026
Here’s a revolutionary idea to deliver an excellent hospitality experience with a lean, efficient operation: let’s just not train anyone. Ever. In fact, let’s go further and drop the whole charade of formal education altogether. Primary, secondary, tertiary—pull the plug on the lot. Let’s just sit the staff in a dark room with a high-speed connection and wait for knowledge to arrive via osmosis. Based on the intellectual development of our species to date, this strikes me as highly misguided bullshit with absolutely no…
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Meta’s New AI Agent Could Turn WhatsApp Into the Hospitality Industry’s Next Booking Channel

  • 5 June 2026
For years, the hospitality industry has been experimenting with conversational commerce. Chatbots have appeared on hotel websites, AI concierges have been added to mobile apps, and startups have raised millions promising to let guests book rooms through messaging platforms. The vision has always been compelling: instead of navigating websites, comparing room types, and filling out booking forms, travelers would simply have a conversation. At Meta’s Conversations conference in London, that vision moved significantly closer to…
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RMS partners with SUNY Niagara to prepare tech-ready hospitality graduates 

  • 15 June 2026
HITEC, Booth 3634, Texas – 15th June 2026 – RMS, a leading global hospitality technology platform, has partnered with SUNY Niagara’s Hospitality Management Program to provide students with hands-on experience using industry-leading property management technology. As part of the partnership, students studying at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI), a division of SUNY Niagara, will use the RMS platform throughout their Hospitality Management degree, gaining practical experience across key hotel operations including…
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Shiji releases 2026/27 Hotel Distribution Technology Chart: From Channels to Discoverability and “Bookable Everywhere”

  • 10 June 2026
New edition highlights the rise of AI discovery, map-based commerce, conversational booking, and the growing importance of structured hotel data. BARCELONA, Spain, 10th June – Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, today announced the release of its 2026 Hotel Distribution Technology Chart, offering hoteliers a visual guide to the rapidly evolving distribution ecosystem as the industry shifts from traditional channels toward AI-powered discoverability and “bookable everywhere” commerce. Now in its eleventh year,…
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Dumb and Dumber

  • 2 May 2026
I was listening to a podcast the other day—Stephen Bartlett’s Diary of a CEO—hosting one of the foundational father figures of the AI movement. The conversation took a turn that was both fascinating and deeply unsettling. He suggested that, as a species, we are currently getting a measurable percentage dumber every single day. Why? Because the sheer pace of technical development and the encroaching shadow of the Singularity are essentially offloading the heavy lifting of human existence. It made me pause. If technology is…
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eviivo integrates Mr & Mrs Smith to support curated distribution for boutique and luxury hotels

  • 20 May 2026
LONDON, 20 May, 2026 – eviivo, the all-in-one property management system (PMS) for independent hotels and vacation rentals, has added a channel integration with Mr & Mrs Smith, enabling properties in the curated travel club’s collection to manage availability, rates and reservations directly through eviivo. The integration allows eligible Mr & Mrs Smith properties using eviivo’s Channel Manager and property management platform to synchronise rates and availability in real time, with bookings automatically imported into…
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Sadio Mané’s Next Transfer Could Help Solve Overtourism

  • 3 June 2026
When successful athletes invest in hospitality, the pattern is usually predictable. Luxury villas in Dubai, boutique resorts in Miami, branded residences on the Mediterranean coast. The logic is straightforward: invest where tourism demand already exists, where the customer base is proven, and where luxury real estate has a long track record of delivering returns. That is what makes Sadio Mané’s latest project so interesting. The former Liverpool and Bayern Munich star has acquired the former Hôtel des Finances in Bourges, a…
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Influence Society Brings Hospitality Leaders Together for New York Summer Rooftop Mixer

  • 9 June 2026
Hosted in partnership with EPIC and PRIMA, the June 30 event at PUBLIC Hotel ROOF will gather hospitality executives, marketers, creatives, and industry partners for an evening of curated networking in Manhattan. PARIS, France, June 9, 2026 – Influence Society, a leading digital marketing agency serving high-end hospitality brands, today announced its Summer Rooftop Mixer, an exclusive hospitality networking event taking place on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at PUBLIC Hotel ROOF in New York City. Hosted in…
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AI Is Reshaping Hotel Discovery, Distribution, and Direct Booking. Here’s What Hotels Should Do

  • 17 June 2026
What happens when travelers stop searching with keywords and start asking AI for the “right” hotel? How will properties stay visible when discovery, distribution, and booking are increasingly shaped by conversational search? Inspired by a recent webinar, AI & Hospitality: How hotels get found in 2026 , this article explores what that shift means for hoteliers, and why Model Context Protocol (MCP) could play a role in the next phase of the booking journey. The front door to hotel discovery is changing For years, hotel…
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Holiday rental site, Simply Owners, celebrates a decade connecting owners directly with holidaymakers

  • 9 June 2026
Mansfield, UK, 9 June 2026 — Simply Owners, which offers over 6,000 holiday rentals in the UK and abroad with no booking fees, is celebrating 10 years in business.  Founded by Tim Parkes in 2016, Simply Owners was created to give holiday rental owners an alternative to online travel agencies (OTAs), allowing them to build direct relationships with guests while retaining control over pricing, communication, and revenue. Over the past decade, the platform has grown into a trusted marketplace for independent owners and…
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Hotels Lose Up to 2% of OTA Revenue Monthly. RobosizeME’s New Automation Addresses That Leakage

  • 11 May 2026
Enhanced OTA VCC reconciliation automation, now available on RobosizeME’s new website, enables hotel groups to identify and recover lost revenue daily. Wilmington, Delaware – RobosizeME, a leading provider of AI-enabled workflow automation solutions tailored to hotels groups, has launched an enhanced version of its widely adopted automation, Reconciliation of OTA Virtual Credit Card Balances, designed to help hotels identify and recover revenue lost through discrepancies in OTA VCC payments. With industry data indicating that…
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KeyData launches acquisition intelligence platform to help U.S. short-term rental managers scale smarter

  • 9 June 2026
New Owner Acquisition platform combines ownership data and property performance insights to help vacation rental managers identify high-potential growth opportunities. Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., 9 June 2026 — Short-term rental analytics company KeyData today announced the launch of its new Owner Acquisition Platform, a data-driven owner acquisition solution designed to help U.S. vacation rental managers identify and win high-value properties more strategically. As competition intensifies across the short-term rental industry,…
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What Happens When One Developer Rebuilds an OTA with AI?

  • 10 June 2026
For years, building a hotel booking platform required large teams, significant investment, complex supplier agreements, and years of engineering work. Today, a single developer with AI tools can launch something that looks remarkably close to an online travel agency in a matter of weeks. That is exactly what entrepreneur and developer Pieter Levels, better known online as @levelsio, has been experimenting with through Hotelist, an AI-powered hotel discovery platform that aims to rank hotels based on traveler sentiment rather…
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Fake Advice

  • 30 May 2026
Let’s clear the air on a job title that’s been abused more than a hotel buffet at breakfast. “Consultant.” It looks serious on a business card, doesn’t it? Implies wisdom, experience, and, crucially, independence. But in our industry, the term has become a convenient trojan horse for what is often just a slightly more sophisticated form of peddling. Here’s the cold, hard truth: Are you a consultant? Or are you a salesperson in disguise? Because the distinction isn’t just semantic; it’s ethical. If you offer advice, strategy,…
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The Rise of “Fakefographics.”

  • 30 June 2026
I’ve spent thousands of hours over the years researching and building market maps and industry infographics. Done well, they’re incredibly valuable. They simplify complex markets. They help buyers understand categories. They spark healthy debate. They are never perfect, and they always generate comments like “you missed us” or “that company belongs somewhere else.” That’s part of the process. Judgment is involved. Lately, though, LinkedIn has been flooded with AI-generated market maps and infographics. They look fantastic.…
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Luxury U.S. Hotel Group Increases Monthly Time Savings To More Than 3,000 Hours With RobosizeME Automation

  • 9 June 2026
Hospitality operator exceeds original 600 hour savings target by five times through finance and operational workflow automation Wilmington, Delaware – RobosizeME, a leading provider of AI-enabled workflow automation solutions tailored to hotel groups, today announced that a luxury-focused U.S. hotel group has surpassed 3,000 hours saved per month through an ongoing hospitality automation initiative, significantly exceeding the organization’s original goal of saving 600 monthly operational hours. The hotel group, which…
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Bob W to open design-led aparthotel in Stuttgart’s historic Bad Cannstatt district

  • 3 June 2026
Stuttgart, 3rd June 2026 – Bob W, the award-winning AI – and tech-powered hospitality operator, has announced plans to open a new 136-unit aparthotel in Stuttgart’s historic Bad Cannstatt district, bringing its signature blend of technology, design and local storytelling to one of Germany’s most significant cultural neighbourhoods. Scheduled to open in 2027, the new property will occupy a site spanning more than 3,000 square metres and is built on the location of a former World War II bunker. The development will feature 136…
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The Way We Were

  • 9 May 2026
In my mind I am hearing Barbara Streisand sing that classic lament. “What’s to painful to remember, We simply choose to forget”.  I’m standing in a hotel lobby—after dragging my own bag through the revolving door—pondering that age-old industry cliché: “Your home away from home.” It’s a lovely sentiment, isn’t it? It conjures images of comfort, ease, and a place where your burdens are lifted. But looking around the modern hotel landscape, I have to ask: have we evicted the “home” and just left the bill? Cast your mind back.…
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Shiji sets new benchmark with 100+ hotel PMS rollout for a single group completed in two months

  • 21 May 2026
Complex multi-property rollout demonstrates Shiji’s capability to execute high-volume PMS deployments without operational disruption Berlin, Germany, May 21, 2026 – Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, today announced the successful completion of a 100+ property management system (PMS) rollout across in a two-month record. The project demonstrates the strength and maturity of Shiji’s cloud-based Daylight PMS as an enterprise solution capable of supporting complex, multi-property environments and high-volume…
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Journey selected as preferred digital provider for The Leading Hotels of the World

  • 7 May 2026
CHELTENHAM, 7 May, 2026 – Journey, the market leader in hotel retailing and the hospitality industry’s first unified Hospitality Performance Platform, has been appointed by The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) as a preferred provider of digital marketing, website, and gift voucher solutions within its Leading Strategic Sourcing (LSS) program. LHW is the largest collection of independent luxury hotels, with over 425 properties in over 80 countries. Through its LSS program, run in collaboration with DayBlink GPO, member hotels…
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The PMS Wars and AI

  • 14 May 2026
I read The PMS Era Is Ending a few days ago and it raised good points, especially around how slow PMS innovation has been historically, I believe this problem alone has been one of the biggest issues in hotel tech innovation over the last three decades. But, I do not think the PMS era is ending. One of the recurring problems in technology is that everyone tends to see the industry from the center of their own world. Distribution people believe distribution is the heart of hotel tech. Marketing agencies see the fight against…
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Guest Satisfaction Continues Its Recovery as Hotels Raise the Bar

  • 29 June 2026
The global hotel industry continues to make steady progress in guest satisfaction, with the latest Q1 2026 Guest Experience Benchmark, by Shiji Reviewpro showing that overall quality has now moved well beyond the immediate post pandemic recovery period. The Global Review Index (GRI) reached 86.3%, compared with the post reopening average of 84.3%, illustrating that hotels are no longer simply rebuilding operations. They are improving them. While comparing against the difficult years immediately after COVID may no longer be…
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Where Hotels Delight and Disappoint Guests

  • 9 June 2026
Global Hotel Guest Experience Holds Strong in Q1 2026, But the Biggest Opportunities Are No Longer Where Most Hotels Think The first quarter of 2026 delivered a clear message for hoteliers around the world: the fundamentals of hospitality are becoming increasingly standardized, while the real competitive battleground is shifting toward experience, personalization, and emotional connection. According to Shiji’s ReviewPro Guest Experience Benchmark for Q1 2026, the global Guest Review Index (GRI) reached 86.3%, remaining…
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RobosizeME Introduces VIP Guest Recognition Automation for Hotels Using OPERA Cloud

  • 18 May 2026
New automation solution enables consistent VIP identification and service delivery through direct integration with OPERA Cloud Wilmington, Delaware, May 18, 2026 – RobosizeME, a leading provider of AI-enabled workflow automation solutions tailored to hotel groups, has announced the launch of its VIP Guest Recognition automation, now fully integrated with OPERA Cloud via the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP). The solution enables hotels to automatically identify, classify, and operationalize VIP guest data across…
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RobosizeME Unveils Its Automation Center, Bringing Performance Tracking and ROI Forecasting to Hotel Groups

  • 5 May 2026
New Automation Center gives operators a single interface to monitor live workflow activity, access run histories, and model cost savings before deployment Wilmington, Delaware, May 5, 2026 – RobosizeME, a leading provider of AI-enabled workflow automation solutions tailored to the global hotel industry, is making its Automation Center available, a platform designed to give hotel operators full visibility into the performance and impact of their automated workflows. Combining real-time monitoring with pre-deployment ROI…
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IDeaS Expands Integration with Stayntouch PMS to Power Smarter, Value-Driven Availability Decisions

  • 5 May 2026
This enhancement to cloud PMS and revenue management platforms introduces a dynamic, value-based hurdle, powered by IDeaS Last Room Value MINNEAPOLIS—May 5, 2026 — IDeaS, a SAS company and the world’s leading provider of AI-powered hospitality revenue management software, today introduced Last Room Value (LRV)–powered availability and length‑of‑stay decisions within Stayntouch’s Best‑in‑Class cloud property management system (PMS). This enhancement brings advanced revenue decision-making within reach for lean teams across…
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Three Hard Truths from NYU IHIF 2026

  • 2 June 2026
This article is a recap of a recent LinkedIn post by hospitality entrepreneur and industry commentator Bashar Wali. We are republishing the key takeaways here and encourage readers to view the original post for the full context and discussion (and charts). According to Bashar Wali, hoteliers and investors attending this year’s NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum may have heard dozens of presentations, but the industry’s outlook can largely be distilled into three key realities: an acquisition window driven by…
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Mirai and STAAH integrate to drive a global strategic alliance

  • 9 June 2026
Madrid, 9 June 2026 – Mirai, a leader in hotel distribution technology and direct booking optimization, and STAAH, the leading global platform in cloud-based hospitality distribution and booking solutions for all types of accommodation, have today announced a global strategic alliance. This collaboration takes shape through an advanced API integration designed to transform and optimize the way hotels manage their bookings, inventory and online distribution. The agreement will provide mutual clients with two-way, real-time…
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Apaleo appoints Connor Neeson to lead growth across the UK & Ireland

  • 13 July 2026
LONDON, 13 July, 2026 – Apaleo, the API-first property management platform for hospitality businesses, has appointed Connor Neeson as Country Lead, UK & Ireland, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to expanding its presence across both markets as they modernise their technology infrastructure. Neeson joins Apaleo with more than 15 years of experience in hospitality technology, including serving as Market Director for the UK & Ireland at Triptease, alongside roles at Cloudbeds and CheKin. Throughout his career, he…
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Hotel Tech Innovation Report: AI Trends & Tactics (Q2 2026)

  • 17 June 2026
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Influence Society Expands Into Ecuador With First Client Win at Hacienda La Danesa

  • 12 May 2026
Luxury Ecuadorian hacienda owned by National Assembly President Niels Olsen selects Influence Society for a full-service digital marketing partnership. PARIS, 12 May, 2026 – Influence Society, a leading digital marketing agency serving high-end hospitality brands, has entered the Ecuadorian market with the signing of its first client in the country, Hacienda La Danesa, the luxury hacienda owned and operated by Niels Olsen. Under the agreement, Influence Society has designed and launched Hacienda La Danesa’s new website and…
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The Last Straw

  • 16 May 2026
I was holding court in a self-consciously “edgy” cocktail bar recently, settling in for a few hours of conversation and what should have been effortless drinking. Instead, I found myself fascinated, and then horrified, by a ritual playing out before me. Every single glass that hit the table arrived with a plastic straw. But this wasn’t just your standard, grab-a-handful-from-the-dispenser service. The waitress was standing there, meticulously snipping lengths off the plastic straws with a pair of scissors to ensure they…
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Disconnected systems cost US hoteliers over 40 working days a year in “toggle tax”

  • 2 June 2026
HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2 June, 2026 — US hoteliers are losing the equivalent of 42 days each year to the daily “toggle tax” of disconnected systems, as teams switch between platforms, duplicate tasks, and manually combine data across the business. The latest research from Access Hospitality, the hospitality technology division of The Access Group, across 400 US hospitality businesses, finds that hotels operate across an average of five systems, with managers spending 78 minutes a day on average switching between platforms or…
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JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa Appoints Rolland Vaughn as Golf General Manager  

  • 29 May 2026
Palm Desert, CA – JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Rolland Vaughn as Golf General Manager. Palm Desert’s largest resort is known for its two 18-hole championship style courses set against the towering backdrop of the Santa Rosa Mountains. Both the Palm and Valley courses were designed by acclaimed architect Ted Robinson, “King of Waterscapes.” Each par-72 golf course is over 6,500 yards, catering to golfers of all levels and the Desert Springs Golf Club offers daily golf…
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RV Park Supply Near World Cup Host Cities More Than Triples Ahead of 2026 Tournament Window

  • 19 May 2026
Melbourne, 19 May 2026 – RV park supply near U.S. host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has more than tripled year-on-year for the June 10–20 tournament window, according to new data from leading global hospitality platform RMS and specialist outdoor hospitality online travel agency (OTA) Spot2Nite. The data, drawn from RV parks listed on Spot2Nite within 50 miles of US World Cup host cities, suggests outdoor hospitality operators are increasingly turning to online travel agencies and distribution channels to make their…
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Tour de France 2026: Smaller French towns see massive surge in short-term rental demand

  • 1 July 2026
Paris, 1 July 2026 — The Tour de France 2026 is driving a boom in vacation rental demand, particularly in smaller mountain towns along the route, according to new data from revenue management software, PriceLabs. Barcelona, which is hosting the Grand Départ for the first time, is seeing a 32% boost in nights booked for the first stage compared to last year, though once the Tour crosses into France, the Alpe d’Huez leads, with a 263% increase in demand for the two stage days ending on this famous peak. Pau, close to the…
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LodgIQ Releases Practical RMS Selection Guide to Help Independent Hotels Navigate a Complex Tech Landscape

  • 6 May 2026
Free downloadable guide equips hoteliers with an evidence-based framework to clearly evaluate revenue management systems. SILICON VALLEY, CA – LodgIQ, the revenue management system and commercial co-worker for the hospitality industry, has announced the release of “How to Select Your RMS – A Practical Guide for Hoteliers,” a comprehensive resource designed to help hoteliers, revenue managers, and commercial leaders make informed technology decisions. Built on real-world insights from over 100 hoteliers, the guide provides a…
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Hostaway fuels its next phase of growth by expanding leadership team with three strategic executive appointments 

  • 20 July 2026
New Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Product Officer join Hostaway as the company enters its next phase of global growth. Toronto, CA, 20 July 2026 — Hostaway, the leading AI-driven vacation rental property management software (PMS), today announced the appointment of three senior executives to its leadership team. These strategic hires come as the company enters its next phase of scaling, following a milestone year in 2025 where it became the first vacation rental management software unicorn.…
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East Avenue Development Recognized with Hilton’s Tapestry Conversion of the Year Award for Starlite Yellowstone

  • 13 May 2026
WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont. – May 13, 2026 – Starlite Yellowstone, Tapestry Collection by Hilton has received Hilton’s Tapestry Conversion Award, part of the Hilton Americas Development Awards recognizing outstanding achievements by owners, development partners, and hotel teams across the Americas. The award recognizes standout Hilton conversion projects that bring new vision, thoughtful design, and memorable guest experiences to life. For East Avenue, the recognition marks a milestone in the transformation of a familiar West…
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