BLLA Concludes the 2025 Boutique Hotel Owners Conference

The 2025 Boutique Hotel Owners Conference, hosted by the Boutique & Luxury Lodging Association (BLLA), concluded its annual gathering, offering a clear view of the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of boutique hospitality. Guided by the theme Terra Incognita, the event championed creative thinking, encouraged hoteliers to explore new...

The Cooper Now Accepting Reservations Ahead Of Early 2026 Opening

Perfectly placed on the scenic Charleston Harbor, The Cooper is now accepting reservations for overnight guests starting March 1, 2026. As the city’s first luxury waterfront hotel on the peninsula, this 191-room property is set to redefine hospitality in Charleston, the South, and beyond—offering an unprecedented urban hotel experience.

2025 HFTP Annual Convention Showcases the Best of the Association: Professional Education, Leadership, and Networking

Last week, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) hosted its signature education and membership event, the HFTP Annual Convention. The convention was held at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Fla. from October 22–24, 2025 with 465 professionals in attendance. It offered an energizing and informative experience presenting education, industry...

Mews Accelerates the Dawn of Agentic Hospitality with Acquisition of DataChat, a leading generative AI analytics platform

Mews, the operating system for hospitality and shared spaces, today announced the acquisition of DataChat, a US-based AI company. The acquisition marks a major step in Mews’ mission to build fully agentic hospitality systems, where intelligent agents autonomously manage day-to-day operations, optimize performance, and empower humans to focus on the...