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Breaking news, industry updates, and the stories shaping the future of global hospitality.

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AI Search Boosts Bookings
H1H NewsfeedH1H NewsfeedJun 4, 2026
TECHNOLOGY

AI Search Boosts Bookings

2 min read

AI Reduces Front Desk Calls
H1H NewsfeedH1H NewsfeedJun 3, 2026
TECHNOLOGY

AI Reduces Front Desk Calls

2 min read

IHG, Evolve Discuss AI Scaling
H1H NewsfeedH1H NewsfeedJun 3, 2026
TECHNOLOGY

IHG, Evolve Discuss AI Scaling

2 min read

Sonder Founder Returns With AI
H1H NewsfeedH1H NewsfeedJun 2, 2026
TECHNOLOGY

Sonder Founder Returns With AI

2 min read

Global Tourism Up 2%
H1H NewsfeedH1H NewsfeedJun 2, 2026
DEVELOPMENT

Global Tourism Up 2%

2 min read

AI Agents Disrupt Travel Search
H1H NewsfeedH1H NewsfeedJun 1, 2026
TECHNOLOGY

AI Agents Disrupt Travel Search

2 min read

Choice Hotels Expands Extended Stay
H1H NewsfeedH1H NewsfeedJun 1, 2026
DEVELOPMENT

Choice Hotels Expands Extended Stay

2 min read

Hotel Industry Shifts Focus
H1H NewsfeedH1H NewsfeedMay 30, 2026
OPERATIONS

Hotel Industry Shifts Focus

2 min read

Saudi Tourism Chief Departs
H1H NewsfeedH1H NewsfeedMay 30, 2026
DEVELOPMENT

Saudi Tourism Chief Departs

2 min read

US Travel Disruptions Feared
H1H NewsfeedH1H NewsfeedMay 29, 2026
OPERATIONS

US Travel Disruptions Feared

2 min read

Hyatt Shifts Focus to Premium Guests
H1H NewsfeedH1H NewsfeedMay 28, 2026
INVESTMENT

Hyatt Shifts Focus to Premium Guests

2 min read

Lighthouse Acquires AI Analytics Firm
H1H NewsfeedH1H NewsfeedMay 28, 2026
TECHNOLOGY

Lighthouse Acquires AI Analytics Firm

2 min read

Hotels Regain Control
H1H NewsfeedH1H NewsfeedMay 27, 2026
DISTRIBUTION

Hotels Regain Control

3 min read

Wellness Tourism Grows in Asia
H1H NewsfeedH1H NewsfeedMay 27, 2026
DEVELOPMENT

Wellness Tourism Grows in Asia

2 min read

Luxury Brands Invest in Texas
H1H NewsfeedH1H NewsfeedMay 26, 2026
INVESTMENT

Luxury Brands Invest in Texas

3 min read

Saudi Arabia Sees Hospitality Boom
H1H NewsfeedH1H NewsfeedMay 25, 2026
WORKFORCE

Saudi Arabia Sees Hospitality Boom

3 min read

AI Agents Disrupt Travel Marketing
H1H NewsfeedH1H NewsfeedMay 23, 2026
TECHNOLOGY

AI Agents Disrupt Travel Marketing

2 min read

US Revises Traveler Data Collection
H1H NewsfeedH1H NewsfeedMay 22, 2026
OPERATIONS

US Revises Traveler Data Collection

2 min read

European Hotel Occupancy Hits Post-Pandemic High Ahead of Summer Season
Marcus WebbMarcus WebbMay 17, 2026
INDUSTRY NEWS

European Hotel Occupancy Hits Post-Pandemic High Ahead of Summer Season

3 min read

OTA Commission Pressure Mounts as Hotels Push Back on Rate Parity
Marcus WebbMarcus WebbMay 16, 2026
INDUSTRY NEWS

OTA Commission Pressure Mounts as Hotels Push Back on Rate Parity

4 min read

Tokenised Hotel Investment Gains Traction Among Institutional Buyers
David OkaforDavid OkaforMay 16, 2026
INVESTMENT

Tokenised Hotel Investment Gains Traction Among Institutional Buyers

4 min read

Hotels Declare War on OTAs With Direct Booking Incentives Push
Marcus WebbMarcus WebbMay 15, 2026
NEWS

Hotels Declare War on OTAs With Direct Booking Incentives Push

3 min read

Middle East Hotel Pipeline Hits Record High as Gulf Investment Accelerates
David OkaforDavid OkaforMay 15, 2026
OPENINGS

Middle East Hotel Pipeline Hits Record High as Gulf Investment Accelerates

4 min read

Hotel Technology Investment Hits $4.2B in First Half of 2026
Sumaya OneillSumaya OneillMay 13, 2026
TECHNOLOGY

Hotel Technology Investment Hits $4.2B in First Half of 2026

3 min read

Marriott Reports Record Q1 Revenue as Business Travel Surges
Marcus WebbMarcus WebbMay 12, 2026
INDUSTRY NEWS

Marriott Reports Record Q1 Revenue as Business Travel Surges

3 min read

How Gen Z Is Redefining What Luxury Travel Means
Sophie LaurentSophie LaurentMay 10, 2026
TRENDS

How Gen Z Is Redefining What Luxury Travel Means

5 min read

Hospitality AI Investment Hits Record $4.2bn in First Half of 2026
Sumaya OneillSumaya OneillMay 10, 2026
NEWS

Hospitality AI Investment Hits Record $4.2bn in First Half of 2026

3 min read

New Ultra-Luxury Brand Set to Open 12 Properties Across the Middle East
Maria ChenMaria ChenMay 10, 2026
EXPANSION

New Ultra-Luxury Brand Set to Open 12 Properties Across the Middle East

4 min read

Hilton Announces 40 New Properties Across Sub-Saharan Africa
David OkaforDavid OkaforMay 9, 2026
EXPANSION

Hilton Announces 40 New Properties Across Sub-Saharan Africa

3 min read

Hospitality Tech Startups Raise $2.3 Billion in First Half of 2026
James OduyaJames OduyaMay 8, 2026
TECHNOLOGY

Hospitality Tech Startups Raise $2.3 Billion in First Half of 2026

5 min read

Major Hotel Groups Sign Zero Food Waste Pledge
Elena MarchettiElena MarchettiMay 8, 2026
SUSTAINABILITY

Major Hotel Groups Sign Zero Food Waste Pledge

4 min read

Hospitality Staffing Shortfall Reaches 1.4 Million Roles Globally
Jeremy CurryJeremy CurryMay 8, 2026
NEWS

Hospitality Staffing Shortfall Reaches 1.4 Million Roles Globally

3 min read

Tokyo Hotel Debuts World's First Fully Autonomous AI Concierge
Maria ChenMaria ChenMay 7, 2026
TECHNOLOGY

Tokyo Hotel Debuts World's First Fully Autonomous AI Concierge

3 min read

Four Seasons Expands Private Jet Programme to 18 New Routes
Claire FontaineClaire FontaineMay 6, 2026
LUXURY

Four Seasons Expands Private Jet Programme to 18 New Routes

5 min read

Hospitality Sector Salary Growth Outpaces Inflation for First Time
Jeremy CurryJeremy CurryMay 5, 2026
WORKFORCE

Hospitality Sector Salary Growth Outpaces Inflation for First Time

4 min read

Luxury Hotels Drive Record Revenue Growth Through Spa and Wellness
Claire FontaineClaire FontaineMay 4, 2026
WELLNESS

Luxury Hotels Drive Record Revenue Growth Through Spa and Wellness

5 min read

Hotels Push Back Against OTA Commission Hikes in Landmark Dispute
Marcus WebbMarcus WebbMay 3, 2026
DISTRIBUTION

Hotels Push Back Against OTA Commission Hikes in Landmark Dispute

4 min read

Independent Hotels Outperform Chains in Guest Satisfaction Study
Samia MooreSamia MooreMay 2, 2026
RESEARCH

Independent Hotels Outperform Chains in Guest Satisfaction Study

3 min read

Cruise Lines and Hotels Form Record Number of Joint Packages
David OkaforDavid OkaforMay 1, 2026
PARTNERSHIPS

Cruise Lines and Hotels Form Record Number of Joint Packages

4 min read

Demand for Green Hotel Certification Triples in 12 Months
Elena MarchettiElena MarchettiApr 30, 2026
SUSTAINABILITY

Demand for Green Hotel Certification Triples in 12 Months

3 min read

The Line Between Airbnb and Hotels Has Never Been Blurrier
James OduyaJames OduyaApr 29, 2026
DISRUPTION

The Line Between Airbnb and Hotels Has Never Been Blurrier

5 min read

Global Chef Shortage Reaches Critical Point as Demand Surges
Elena MarchettiElena MarchettiApr 28, 2026
WORKFORCE

Global Chef Shortage Reaches Critical Point as Demand Surges

4 min read

Marriott Bonvoy Launches Most Significant Redesign in Programme History
Sophie LaurentSophie LaurentApr 27, 2026
LOYALTY

Marriott Bonvoy Launches Most Significant Redesign in Programme History

3 min read

Asia-Pacific Hotel Investment Hits Five-Year High
Maria ChenMaria ChenApr 26, 2026
INVESTMENT

Asia-Pacific Hotel Investment Hits Five-Year High

5 min read

Contactless Check-In Becomes Industry Standard at Major Chains
Sumaya OneillSumaya OneillApr 25, 2026
TECHNOLOGY

Contactless Check-In Becomes Industry Standard at Major Chains

3 min read