Month: January 2026

We’re all weathering the same storm, but too many organizations are doing it in boats with missing oars or worse, with crews rowing at double speed just to stay afloat. The “run lean” mantra has become a badge of honor in many industries, especially hospitality and residential management. Leaders praise...

Conversion is one of the most important drivers of hotel performance, yet also one of the least understood. In the hotel context, conversion rate reflects the share of potential guests who move from browsing to actually completing a reservation. Although conversion matters across all channels, it is particularly critical for...

AI agents are moving from novelty to necessity. What began as simple automation and chat-based assistants is evolving into systems that observe their environment, decide what to do next and take action across real workflows. These agents execute jobs, call tools, update systems and influence decisions that once required human...

Nashville-based Oliver Hospitality, a hospitality management and development company, has added two new properties to its collection: The Nashville Reserve and The Sarasota Modern, marking the brand’s first expansion into residential-style lodging and into the Florida market, respectively. Additional upcoming projects include the redevelopment of Hotel Aiken in Aiken, S.C....

Coral Sands Inn & Cottages ("Coral Sands") announces the completion of a second phase of inspired renovations and amenities across its iconic property. Since its acquisition of Coral Sands in 2024, real estate and hospitality firm AJ Capital Partners ("AJ") has stewarded a multiphase endeavor that includes the design transformation...

-Evolution Hospitality, a subsidiary of Aimbridge Hospitality that specializes in curating distinct lifestyle experiences and driving performance, today announced it has assumed management and operations of Balfour Miami Beach. The 82-room boutique Art Deco hotel is located in the exclusive South of Fifth (“SoFi”) neighborhood in Miami Beach, Florida, and...

Among the major hotel markets around the world, Shanghai, London and Dubai are projected to open the most hotel rooms in 2026, according to pipeline data from CoStar, a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.

Avi Brosh’s Palisociety is set to debut its first hotel in Beverly Hills this spring, The Hôtel Lili, a completely reimagined intimate hotel that combines European-inspired style and personality with the timeless charm of classic Los Angeles. The property was originally built in 1939 as a private residence and brings...

1912 Hotels has taken over the operational management of Hotel Raphael in Vienna, strengthening the company’s presence in the DACH region and adding another strategically located city asset to its growing European portfolio. As part of the takeover, 1912 Hotels is currently reviewing the future positioning and potential repositioning of...

Kerten Hospitality, the global lifestyle hospitality group known for creating purpose-driven, community-centric destinations, has announced the signing of Casadora Resort by Cloud 7 Hotels, a new resort and branded residences project in El Jadida, initiated and developed by Groupe Ramos, the French real estate developer recognised for over half a...