Cendyn argues hotels are drowning in data but lacking direction, and positions AI-powered actionable intelligence as the next leap in hospitality technology

A recent hotel industry webinar put on by Destination AI invited the following top executives in AI and made one thing clear:

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Austin-based real estate development firm Pearlstone Partners will launch Viceroy Residences Austin in Q4 2027.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Eugenio Pirri has joined Hand Picked Hotels as chief culture officer on 20 July 2026, while David Spooner will join as chief commercial officer on 7 September 2026.
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CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that Eduardo Schutte has been appointed as senior vice president, commercial, Hyatt Inclusive Collection. In this role, Schutte will lead the commercial strategy for Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection, overseeing sales, revenue management, brand, marketing, distribution and other commercial functions, with a focus on enhancing commercial performance, driving brand preference, and strengthening distribution capabilities. He will report to Javier Águila, president, Inclusive Collection, Hyatt, and work in close alignment with Hyatt Chief […]
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ARLINGTON, Virginia—The U.S. hotel industry reported another week of positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through July 18. U.S. Hotel PerformanceJuly 12-July 18, 2026Percentage change from comparable week in 2025Occupancy: 72.4 percent (up 1.1 percent)ADR: $174.49 (up 5.2 percent)RevPAR: $126.33 (up 6.3 percent) Among the top 25 markets, New York City, New York, saw the largest increases in ADR (up 41.5 percent to $425.03) and RevPAR (up 40.3 percent to $377.07). The market reported a […]
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Laurel Real Estate Co. has represented the seller in the sale of the Holiday Inn Cleveland Northeast in Mentor, signaling continued investment activity and ownership changes in the Ohio hospitality market.

Agoda’s survey of Asian travelers indicates that Gen Z expects travel rewards to be integrated into booking platforms, with easy ways to search, book, earn and redeem points. Respondents emphasize cultural, outdoor and food experiences, while many favor shorter, more frequent trips and consider sustainability. The findings suggest banks, airlines and loyalty providers could adapt programs by adding personalized offers, certified accommodations, off-peak incentives and travel services inside their existing apps.

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Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere – a transformation by Bergman Design House
Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere – a transformation by Bergman Design House
Stuart O'Brien.

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Amaala steps into the spotlight with six major hotel openings
Amaala steps into the spotlight with six major hotel openings
Sienna Shipton.

Barcelona, Spain — New data from SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel commerce platform, reveals strong hotel demand within Europe where a total solar eclipse is set to pass this August. In Spain, bookings for the days leading up to the August 12 phenomenon have risen by as much as 76% year-over-year and prices by as […]

How do AI platforms book hotels? 8 in 10 travellers now want AI assistance when searching for their next hotel. By most projections, this number is only set to increase. Tools like Claude, Gemini and ChatGPT present a shortlist of relevant hotel options based on a user’s stated needs and desires, complete with live rates […]

CHICAGO (July 23, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Eduardo Schutte has been appointed SVP, Commercial, Hyatt Inclusive Collection, to further strengthen Hyatt's...

CHICAGO, IL (July 20, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Me and All Hotel Leipzig, a 282-room hotel that combines Bauhaus-inspired design, local culture...

A fixed rate, a package-only clause, a wholesaler who could pull a rule-breaker — the parts of the deal you never worried about. They were built for a world with edges, and the edges are gone.

The stale wholesale rate frozen since last winter is real, and dynamic connectivity fixes it. The fix is a live wire into your systems that switches on with a click and off with a project — and that trade never makes the sales sheet.

Yes, you can rest during a Houston layover. The terminals stay open overnight, Terminal C has private suites you can book by the hour, several lounges offer showers, and there’s a hotel connected right to the airport. George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is one of the country’s busiest connecting hubs, so whether you’ve got three hours […]

A day-use hotel is a hotel room booked for a set daytime window, usually around six hours, instead of overnight, often at up to 75% off the nightly rate. For couples, it’s one of the simplest ways to trade a crowded café or a busy house for private, uninterrupted time together. You get the room, […]