OTAs and hotel distribution, all in one feed. This hub gathers the latest news around online travel agencies and their impact on hotels, curated by 10 Minutes News from trusted sources. Keep up with the platforms that shape hotel demand.
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U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches 5,975 Projects with 703,001 Rooms in Q2 2026, Led by Upper Midscale and Upscale Chains
24 July 2026🏨 According to the Q2 2026 U.S. Construction Pipeline Trend Report, 5,975 projects with 703,001 rooms were in the pipeline. Mid-2026 saw 1,081 projects (133,216 rooms) under construction. New project announcements totaled 280 projects/33,423 rooms, up 18% in projects YOY. U.S. openings in 2026 are forecasted at 661 hotels/74,820 rooms. For 2027, 738 hotels/78,909 rooms are projected, and 2028 expects 832 hotels/88,321 rooms, marking industry growth.
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Marriott Partners with Catalonia Hotels to Open All-Inclusive Resorts in Jamaica and Zanzibar by 2028
24 July 2026🏨 Marriott International partners with Catalonia Hotels to open resorts in Montego Bay and Zanzibar. The deal was signed in Barcelona on July 22, with plans to convert Catalonia Montego Bay into a 522-room Marriott by 2028. A 271-room Autograph Collection will open in Zanzibar by 2027. Marriott operates 38 all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean and Latin America, with 16 more in development. Marriott Bonvoy has nearly 283 million members.
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The Hotel Guest Journey No Longer Starts with Google
24 July 2026For years, hospitality marketers built their digital strategies around a familiar assumption: when someone wanted to book a hotel, they opened Google, searched for a destination, compared a handful of properties, and made a decision. That journey still exists, but it’s no longer the only path, or even the most common one. Today’s travelers discover hotels through a growing mix of digital channels. They might save a destination from an Instagram Reel, watch neighborhood tours on TikTok, ask ChatGPT for…
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Google, Take the Wheel (And the Budget): Navigating Ads’ Hands-Off Future for Hotels
24 July 2026Want your ads to show up in AI Mode? Google says that this is possible through AI Max and Performance Max . Currently, they’re testing a new generation of ad formats powered by Gemini. At Google Marketing Live 2026, it was announced that AI Max and Performance Max are powering ads shown through AI Mode. Ads in AI Mode Enhancements: Sponsored Ads – can show what the product is and how it relates to whatever the user searched using Gemini.…
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Study Reveals One-Third of Hotel Developments Delayed, 25% Scaled Back, and 8% Canceled in 2025
24 July 2026🏨 In August 2025, a study by the American Hotel & Lodging Association involving 387 hotel owners revealed key challenges in hospitality development. Approximately 33% of projects faced delays, 25% scaled back, and 8% were canceled. Factors included market conditions, financing, and construction costs. Great Wolf Lodge exemplifies adaptive development, tailoring amenities to market demands. Effective site selection and strategic planning are crucial, as shown by Blue Harbor Resort’s handling of costly subsurface issues, ensuring financial feasibility.
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Increase Hotel Revenue, without the Operational Stress
24 July 2026For many independent hotels, 2026 has reinforced that demand continues to be far less predictable. As heatwaves, global events, and fuel prices persist throughout the year, guests are booking closer to arrival, shortening their stays, and changing plans at a moment’s notice. These shifts have operational implications for hotels. A busy week can suddenly soften, while quieter periods are filled by last-minute bookings . For hotel owners, revenue managers and reservations teams, forecasting is now less about following familiar seasonal…
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Mews appoints Kirupa Pushparaj as Chief Legal Officer to lead legal and compliance strategy at global scale
24 July 2026[New York – 23 July 2026] – Mews , the operating system for hospitality, has announced the appointment of Kirupa Pushparaj as Chief Legal Officer (CLO). Pushparaj brings more than two decades of legal and engineering experience across fintech, AI, crypto, and consumer technology, and joins Mews at a pivotal moment as the company continues to scale its payments infrastructure across 85+ countries and deepens its position as hospitality’s operating system. Pushparaj reports to Richard Valtr, founder of Mews, and…
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Who Controls the Controls?
24 July 2026Last week two of the industry’s most trusted names — OpenAI and Hugging Face — found themselves on either side of a security incident that had nothing to do with a hacker in a hoodie. During an internal evaluation of advanced cyber capabilities, a combination of OpenAI models, run with reduced safety refusals in order to measure how far they could go, chained together vulnerabilities in OpenAI’s own research environment and reached into Hugging Face’s production infrastructure. OpenAI’s security team…
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André Fu’s Design Journey Chronicled in New Assouline Book, Featuring Global Landmark Projects, Releases July 2026
24 July 2026📚 André Fu, a Hong Kong-based interior designer, unveils his 15-year career in “André Fu: A Designer’s Vision,” published by Assouline. Released on July 24, 2026, priced at £100, the book explores his work, including The Upper House and the Waldorf Astoria Osaka. Divided into three parts, it highlights Fu’s blend of Eastern and Western design. Upcoming projects include the Dusit Thani Bangkok and Capella Taipei. Interviews with creatives like chef Daniel Calvert add depth to his influence.
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How Hotels Are Responding to the Glowmad Trend: Three Approaches to Local Beauty Experiences
24 July 2026A traveler arrives in a new city. Alongside planning museums, restaurants, and attractions, they may also look for a local skincare brand, a trusted beauty specialist, or a wellness ritual connected to the destination. This type of travel behavior has been described by the term Glowmads that travelers incorporate beauty and wellness experiences into their journeys. According to Skyscanner’s travel trends research, 32% of travelers want to experience local beauty culture during their trips. For hotels, this represents one way…
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Hotel Wholesalers Evolve into Industry Giants, Limiting Risk Diversification for Independent Hotels
24 July 2026🏨 On July 24, 2026, Markus Busch discusses the transformation of hotel wholesalers into giants. Hotelbeds acquired Tourico Holidays and GTA in 2017, forming HBX, now a publicly traded company reaching 250,000 hotels and 60,000 sellers. RateHawk, part of Emerging Travel Group, handled $4.8 billion in bookings last year. Some wholesalers became OTAs, like Booking and Expedia. Hotel operators should reassess their reliance on these large networks, as true independence is rare.
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US hotels have the brands, the apps and the points. The OTAs still take the booking.
24 July 2026This article was written by Hospitality Today. Click here to read the original article Phocuswright’s new US market data puts hotels at nearly two-thirds of all OTA gross bookings — in the one country that built its entire lodging industry around brand.com Jul 24, 2026 by Markus Busch Driving the news. Phocuswright published its US Online Travel Agency Market Essentials 2026 this week. US OTA gross bookings rose 4% in 2025 to $100.3 billion, and OTAs now take about a…
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U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches 5,975 Projects and 703,001 Rooms by End of Q2 2026
23 July 2026🏨 In Q2 2026, the U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline includes 5,975 projects and 703,001 rooms. As of mid-2026, 1,081 projects with 133,216 rooms are under construction. Additionally, numerous projects are set to begin within the next 12 months. The data reflects a robust pipeline indicating significant growth and investment in the hospitality sector, with ongoing developments and future projects on the horizon.
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Marriott International and Catalonia Hotels Announce New All-Inclusive Resorts in Jamaica and Tanzania
23 July 2026🏨 Marriott International and Catalonia Hotels & Resorts announced on July 22 the development of two all-inclusive resorts: a 522-room Marriott in Montego Bay, Jamaica opening in 2028, and a 271-room Autograph Collection in Zanzibar, Tanzania opening in 2027. Marriott plans 38 open resorts and 20 more projects in CALA and EMEA regions. Catalonia operates 82 hotels globally, including Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel.
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WorldHotels™ Advances Global Portfolio with New Luxury Hotels and Strategic Expansion WorldHotels™
23 July 2026PHOENIX – WorldHotels , a global brand of independent luxury and lifestyle hotels within BWH® Hotels , continues to grow its footprint with more than 40 hotels currently in development, building on the momentum of adding approximately 100 hotels in 2025 . As demand for premium travel continues to rise, with the market projected to grow from an estimated $1.6 trillion in 2025 to $3 trillion by 2033 , WorldHotels is strengthening its network through branded residences, immersive outdoor hospitality,…
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U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches 5,975 Projects with 703,001 Rooms by Q2 2026, Reports Lodging Econometrics
23 July 2026🏨 In Q2 2026, the U.S. construction pipeline, reported by Lodging Econometrics, includes 5,975 projects and 703,001 rooms. Under construction are 1,081 projects with 133,216 rooms. Upper midscale and upscale chains lead with 2,225 projects/214,027 rooms and 1,282 projects/159,252 rooms, respectively. Luxury projects hit a record with 103 projects/25,496 rooms, a 12% increase YOY. By year-end 2026, 661 new hotels (74,820 rooms) will open in the U.S., with growth continuing into 2028.
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Reports Q2 2026 Results
23 July 2026This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article PARSIPPANY, New Jersey—Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced its second-quarter 2026 results. Highlights include: U.S. RevPAR grew 2 percent year-over-year. System-wide rooms grew 4 percent year-over-year, excluding insolvent Revo Hospitality Group (“Revo”) rooms. Development pipeline grew 4 percent year-over-year, excluding Revo, to a record of approximately 261,000 rooms, carrying a FeePAR premium of approximately 30 percent to existing domestic and international systems. Net income increased 17 percent…
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Airbnb Reaches 1 Million Active Listings in France, Its Second-Largest Market, Despite Regulatory Challenges
23 July 2026🏠 Airbnb’s new French campaign highlights the country’s rich social history and rural tourism, leveraging the nostalgia of the 1936 paid vacation days. France, Airbnb’s second-largest market, reached 1 million active listings in May 2026, a 27% increase over three years. The 2025 Tour de France boosted Airbnb bookings by 155% in host cities, drawing 45 million French viewers. Airbnb partners with local mayors and heritage charities, focusing its marketing on rural and small-town rentals.
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U.S. News Unveils 2026-2027 Best Travel Rewards Rankings; Marriott and United Airlines Top Business Traveler Lists
23 July 2026📊 U.S. News & World Report released the 2026-2027 rankings for Best Travel Rewards Programs on October 2023, introducing two new categories: Best Hotel Brands and Best U.S. Airlines for Business Travelers. American Airlines AAdvantage and Wyndham Rewards topped their respective categories. Marriott International and United Airlines ranked first in the new business traveler categories. Rankings were based on benefits, network strength, and value. These updates guide travelers in making informed decisions for leisure and business trips.
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34th National Gingerbread House Competition Begins November 16 at Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, N.C.
23 July 2026🥛 On November 16, 2026, Asheville, North Carolina, hosts the 34th National Gingerbread House Competition at The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa. Registration occurs on November 14-15, and the display is open from November 17 to January 3, 2027. The event includes over 20,000 visitors annually and features judges Sasha Aleksandra Nary and Rabiha Sami. Since 2013, the resort has donated over $1.4 million to Buncombe County nonprofits.
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Your Topline Grew. Your OTAs Kept It.
23 July 2026This article was written by Demand Calendar. Click here to read the original article Acquisition cost never appears as itself. Commissions sit in one account, booked when the OTA invoices. Loyalty charges and brand fees sit in another. Marketing spend, agency retainers, and metasearch budgets sit in a third, usually owned by a different department with a different target. None of them tie back to the individual bookings they bought, so no report answers the only question that matters: what…
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He’s back, and with more money than ever
23 July 2026This post was originally published on this site. Four news that happen this week ish to help you stay at the frontier of agentic hospitality. Silicon Valley is still weird, but at least dinner is getting easier. Travis Kalanick Raises $1.7 Billion To do what? Nobody knows.The announcement could not be more vague. Kalanick mostly seems to be reminiscing about his Uber success, but maybe it is time to let go and move on.With his pockets full of money, he…
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13% is the number that explains why OTAs need hotels to keep working
23 July 202613%. That is the share of airlines’ online passenger revenue that flows through OTAs, according to Phocuswright estimates, even as OTA bookings overall rose 4% in 2025 and their share of U.S. travel spending keeps climbing. The steady headline number hides an uneven one: airlines have largely reclaimed the online air customer, and hotels are doing most of the work behind the OTA growth story. Read the full breakdown of what that concentration means if hotel growth cools.
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Jul 2026 – Briefing
23 July 2026🔌 British Airways migrating its entire NDC infrastructure to Amadeus marks the end of the “build-it-yourself” retailing era. After a decade of …
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Explore Minnesota Generates $25 Billion Economic Impact with 81 Million Visitors and $15 Billion in Spending in 2024
22 July 2026💰 In 2024, Minnesota welcomed 81 million visitors, generating nearly $15 billion in visitor spending. Lauren Bennett McGinty, Executive Director of Explore Minnesota, discussed with Glenn Haussman how the state agency generates $25 billion in economic impact. The interview detailed strategies and insights beneficial to hoteliers.
