Outdated and conflicting hotel content across B2B distribution channels is becoming a credibility risk as AI search systems evaluate information from multiple sources to determine trustworthiness.

Emirates has become the first airline in the world to offer Comprehensive Travel Cover, an industry-first travel insurance product that handles it all

As the 2026 tradeshow season begins, hotel leaders are evaluating technology in an environment shaped by ongoing labor constraints, rising guest expectations

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Independent hotel collection Design Hotels has expanded its portfolio with the addition of 16 Palisociety properties, representing 1,000 rooms across the United States.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesSaudi Arabia: Developer Red Sea Global has officially launched AMAALA with the opening of Four Seasons Resort and Residences at Triple Bay.
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ARLINGTON, Virginia—The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through June 13. U.S. Hotel PerformanceJune 7-June 13, 2026Percentage change from comparable week in 2025Occupancy: 69.9 percent (up 1.9 percent)ADR: $172.04 (up 4.9 percent)RevPAR: $120.34 (up 7.0 percent) Among the top 25 markets, Detroit, Michigan, saw the highest occupancy increase (up 7.9 percent to 71.0 percent).  New York City, New York, posted the largest gains in ADR (up 17.1 percent to $399.15) and RevPAR […]
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Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) presented the E20X North America 2026 competition, which marked the 11th edition of the event, at HITEC 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. A highlight of the HITEC schedule every year, E20X pits eight startups against each other in a battle to crown the most innovative solution in hospitality technology. The participants already emerged victorious from a field of 27 candidates who were evaluated by the Selection Committee. Two prizes […]
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Generative AI is reshaping how travelers discover destinations, research accommodations, and make booking decisions, creating new challenges and opportunities for hotels and travel brands. Speaking at Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona, industry experts emphasized that AI-driven search is becoming a critical channel for customer acquisition, requiring hospitality companies to adapt their digital visibility strategies to remain competitive in an increasingly AI-powered travel marketplace.

The article delves into various marketing strategies that hotels can employ to increase their bookings and revenue, highlighting the importance of a well-balanced marketing mix in the competitive hospitality industry.

India, 18 June 2026: RateGain Travel Technologies Limited ((BSE: 543417, NSE: RATEGAIN), a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced that it has signed Cinko, a last-minute hotel booking app developed by Remwes, LLC, as a new demand partner through its Enterprise Connectivity platform. The engagement will enable […]
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India, 16th June 2026: RateGain Travel Technologies Limited ((BSE: 543417, NSE: RATEGAIN), a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced a strategic partnership with Duetto, a leading provider of revenue and profit software.   By combining RateGain’s AI-powered channel manager with Duetto’s industry-leading Revenue & Profit Operating System, hoteliers can benefit from automated, real-time […]
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Hotel Designs
Room Mate Palazzo dei Fiori – redefining the art of staying in Venice
Room Mate Palazzo dei Fiori – redefining the art of staying in Venice
Pauline Brettell.

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Product watch: I Sassi Matera from RAK Ceramics
Product watch: I Sassi Matera from RAK Ceramics
Pauline Brettell.

Scheduled to open in 2029, the venue will feature a restaurant, a rooftop pool, a spa, and 150 square metres of meeting space

The historic London landmark will open as a hotel and residences this autumn

Discover what TikTok GO means for your hotel's guest acquisition strategy, including how it works and how to optimise your hotel’s channel mix to maximise revenue.

Discover how VidantaWorld grew reservations 900% year on year using SiteMinder’s channel manager, Channels Plus, Demand Plus and Insights.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (June 18, 2026) – Hyatt and Hall Structured Finance, a leading provider of structured debt solutions for commercial real estate projects, today announced plans for a strategic...

CHICAGO (June 18, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of THE BARAI HUA HIN, marking the debut of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Thailand. Set along...

McKinsey's agentic advertising report puts numbers on a shift hotel commercial leaders should be reading closely

An agent now searches, compares, and shortlists before a person sees a price — and the rate has to clear the machine's filter to ever reach human eyes.

During a layover at Bogotá’s El Dorado International Airport (BOG), travelers can rest in three main ways: airside nap cabins inside the terminal, airport lounges, or day-use hotels near the airport. El Dorado sits at 2,548 meters (8,360 feet) above sea level, making it one of the highest major international airports in the world. At […]

HotelsByDay lets families book premium hotel rooms by the day so Dad can relax, refresh, and enjoy the city without an overnight stay. Why Day Use Hotels Make Father’s Day Better Standard Father’s Day outings hit a friction point around midday: everyone needs somewhere to rest, refresh, or change, but paying for a full hotel […]