The REIT acquired six Hilton-branded hotels across Missouri, Illinois, and Kentucky at a 10% cap rate while raising its dividend 11%.
Corporate Travel Policies Strengthen, Modernize and Embrace AI─While Opportunities Remain for Improving Accessibility, Policy Clarity and Compliance
GBTA-ALTOUR study of 168 travel managers reveals 32% report stricter policies today, with 64% interested in AI-generated policy explainers to improve compliance.
Agentic Hospitality Launches TravelOS MCP Server Enabling Agentic Hotel Distribution Inside AI Platforms
The TravelOS MCP Server connects hotels' existing CRS and PMS systems directly to AI platforms, allowing real-time inventory and booking without replacing current infrastructure.
GuestCentric Launches Melissa, an AI Sales Agent Preparing Hotels for Agentic Booking
GuestCentric's Melissa connects to live hotel data through the Model Context Protocol, allowing AI assistants like ChatGPT to complete reservations directly.
Luxury Hotels Report- Central Asia
The region shows strong luxury hotel potential with Almaty leading at 69.5% occupancy and ADR reaching USD 180-400, while emerging markets like Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan lack international luxury brands.
Garbage in, garbage out: why hotel data will make or break AI
Dylan Cole interviews Charlie Osmond about how data quality will determine hotel success in AI-driven booking journeys.
Strong Performance, Rising Costs for EMEA’s Hotel Market
Only three EMEA destinations saw RevPAR and GOPPAR declines, with Eastern and Southern Europe leading regional growth despite rising construction costs.
The complete guide to dynamic pricing in the hotel industry
Comprehensive guide explains how independent hotels can implement data-driven dynamic pricing to increase RevPAR by an average of 21% through automated rate adjustments.
When Customer Experience Becomes Customer Transformation
The article argues businesses should help customers achieve aspirations rather than just deliver services, citing examples from fitness equipment to Disney parks.
AI in Foodservice: Operational Value and What It Requires
The article examines how AI can address labor shortages, cost volatility, and consistency challenges in foodservice, but warns that operational discipline and data quality are prerequisites for success.