Month: February 2026

AI is happening, but we need to bridge the gap between concept and reality to avoid the hospitality sector being fraught with indecision and a lack of clear vision. During the year ahead, Model Context Protocol (MCP) has the potential to transform hotel bookings and unlock new opportunities to Find,...

The first STR/Tourism Economics forecast of 2026 projects full-year RevPAR growth of 0.6%, a 10‑basis‑point upward revision from the November 2025 revision. The improved projection follows a turbulent 2025, when RevPAR fell 0.3%—marking the first non‑recessionary RevPAR decline ever recorded in the U.S. hotel industry.

Last summer, Four Seasons Hotel Milano unveiled the major restyling of its rooms and suites, bringing Pierre Yves-Rochon’s signature style to the city again and paying tribute to the Milanese design heritage.

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement for Garner Bhiwadi, continuing the rapid rollout of its newest midscale conversion brand in India. Scheduled to open in 2027, the 45-key hotel will be developed by Modest Structures Private Limited...

SILICON VALLEY, CA – LodgIQ takes a stand at ITB Berlin 2026, March 3–5, with the official European showcase of its AI Wizard, the new generative companion of its advanced revenue intelligence solution. Located in Hall 10.1, Stand 205, LodgIQ is inviting revenue leaders, multi-property groups, and owners to continue...

Booking.com, a global leader in connecting travelers with incredible places to stay and seamless transport options including flights, car rentals, and airport transfers, announces the recipients of its 14th annual Traveller Review Awards. Powered by more than 370 million verified reviews from travelers across the world, the Awards celebrate the...

Today, Plamondon Hospitality Partners celebrates the next milestone of the Marriott Downtown Frederick at Carroll Creek project, the highly-anticipated full-service hotel and conference center, with a groundbreaking ceremony. This project’s unique, four-way investment partnership combines public and private parties, and is poised to support the increasing demand of Frederick’s tourism...

U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Vacations, Best Cruise Lines and Best Travel Rewards Programs, today unveiled its 16th annual rankings of the Best Hotels. The 2026 rankings highlight more than 31,000 hotels across more than 400 destinations to help travelers find the hotel that suits their needs.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City is reaffirming its commitment to excellence with a $50 million capital improvement plan for 2026 that is already underway. The resort will renovate more than 700 standard guest rooms, over 60 suites, and eight penthouses in the hotel’s North Tower, along with refreshing...

Travelers like to think they pick their hotel. In reality, a stack of algorithms shapes the decision long before a booking form appears: relevance and ranking algorithms define what is even “considered,” bidding algorithms elevate sponsored placements above organic results, and AI recommendation engines compress the shortlist into a single...