One of the great ironies of modern life is that we all need to travel – for work, events, leisure and discovering meaning in life – and yet it’s often profoundly disruptive to sleep.

A long-standing partnership with Minor Hotels evolves into a comprehensive end-to-end technology deployment, combining digital hospitality solutions

Reading Time: 2 minutesEurope: International Workplace Group (IWG) has acquired Wojo, Accor's coworking brand.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: The entry deadline for the Global Branded Residence Awards has been extended for two weeks until Friday 14th August, 23:59 BST. 
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BETHESDA, Maryland—Marriott International, Inc. reported its second-quarter 2026 results. Highlights include: Statement From Leadership Anthony Capuano, president and chief executive officer, said, “We delivered another quarter of excellent results, reflecting strong travel demand, the power of our brands, and sustained development momentum. Global RevPAR increased 3.4 percent in the second quarter, with continued ADR strength. In the U.S. & Canada, RevPAR rose 5 percent, driven by broad-based increases across chain scales and customer segments. “International […]
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FALMOUTH, Massachusetts—Lark debuted Shore Haven in Falmouth, Massachusetts, this week. Located across the street from Surf Drive Beach, the 21-room hotel is set within a historic property originally built in the 1800s. “Shore Haven gives guests a new way to experience one of Cape Cod’s most vibrant coastal towns,” said LARK CEO Peter Twachtman. “We look forward to welcoming visitors and helping them discover the enduring charm of Falmouth.” Property Details The property draws inspiration […]
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DerbySoft, a leader in travel commerce connectivity, marks GBTA Chicago with the release of a new white paper on business travel in APAC

Hilco Real Estate, LLC is marketing the 138-room Baymont by Wyndham Lubbock - Downtown Civic Center through a bankruptcy sale, with bids due by August 18.

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Designing Atmosphere: how lighting control shapes the guest experience
Designing Atmosphere: how lighting control shapes the guest experience
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Beaumier strengthens its leadership team with two strategic appointments
Beaumier strengthens its leadership team with two strategic appointments
Pauline Brettell.

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 30, 2026) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation ("Hyatt," "the Company," "we," "us," or "our") (NYSE: H) today reported second quarter 2026 results. Highlights include: Comparable system-wide...

CHICAGO (July 29, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Vithalapur, marking the Hyatt Place brand’s debut in the emerging industrial hub of...

Pay a bit more commission and your listing climbs the OTA's results — Expedia even shows you the new spot before you commit

Two of three Google searches now end without a click. The AI answers on the page, and whether it names your hotel is all that's left to win

A day stay hotel gives you a private room with a bed and a shower, booked for a set block of daytime hours instead of overnight. Guests book one to sleep off a red eye before work starts, to rest through a long layover, to nap between meetings, or to get a few quiet hours […]

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 […]