Five African NGOs received grants to support 340+ rural artisans and tourism entrepreneurs, with 60% of beneficiaries being women.
Booking.com research reveals widening gap between future skills ambitions and current training priorities in Europe’s hospitality sector
Booking.com surveyed 5,000 European hospitality professionals and found 82% see digital literacy as critical but only 16% prioritize it in current training.
Hotel Chatbots Explained: Benefits, Challenges, and Best Practices
The comprehensive guide covers implementation, ROI metrics, and future evolution toward LLM-powered concierges for hotel operations.
Noble Acquires Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa
Noble cites Reno's 15 million annual visitors and technology sector growth as key drivers for the riverfront Renaissance property acquisition.
Canary Technologies Launches First-of-Its-Kind Hospitality AI Agent Studio
The platform allows hotels to configure AI agents for front desk, concierge, and reservations functions without coding expertise.
Hozpitality® Launches Leadership Academy in the United States to Advance Hospitality Industry Education
The non-profit academy features an advisory board of nine California-based GMs offering live sessions and masterclasses.
The first direct booking app for hotels launches in ChatGPT, powered by Lighthouse
Lighthouse launches the first hotel app in ChatGPT's 800M-user platform, allowing properties to control their AI presence and offer direct rates with zero commissions.
LyvInn to build on Frankfurt success
The brand achieved a 135 RGI in Frankfurt, outperforming competitors by 35%, and targets 14 hotels by 2029 across key European cities.
Global Hotel Alliance Marks Strategic Expansion into Japan with the Signing of Tokyu Hotels & Resorts
GHA adds 40+ Japanese hotels to its network through partnership with Tokyu Hotels & Resorts, gaining access to prime locations across Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Okinawa.
The HOTEL Yearbook 2026 explores “The Regenerative Question – What Hospitality Must Become”
The publication features 25 global experts examining how hospitality can shift from extractive to regenerative practices that actively support community and environmental health.
