Hotel operations are changing fast, and 2026 will separate properties that are merely adapting from those that are truly future-ready.
Quicktext Becomes Quinta
Quicktext today announces its rebrand to Quinta, The Quintessence of Data, marking a strategic shift from standalone AI solutions to a unified platform for structured hospitality data, designed for the age of artificial intelligence.
No More Guesswork: How Pace Analytics Uncovers the ‘Why’ Behind Hotel Performance Changes
Every revenue manager knows the frustration: performance drops unexpectedly, pickup slows, or ADRs fluctuate without a clear reason. The system shows you what changed, but it doesn’t show why. And to find out, you’re bouncing between PMS reports, spreadsheets, and legacy dashboards, trying to make sense of disconnected data.
Cloudbeds partners with Jumbonline to expand global distribution for hotels
Cloudbeds, the hospitality industry’s leading unified platform, today announced a new partnership with Jumbonline, a global leader in hotel wholesale and distribution, formerly part of Jumbo Tours. The partnership integrates Cloudbeds’ property management and distribution capabilities with Jumbonline’s advanced API, enabling hotels to reach a broader network of tour operators,...
Lake.com Partners with OwnerRez to Simplify Vacation Rental Management for Waterfront Hosts
NEW YORK, NY – January 19, 2026 – Lake.com, the premier destination for travelers seeking waterfront vacation rentals, has launched a new integration with OwnerRez, a globally trusted provider of vacation rental channel management, PMS, and direct booking tools, to streamline operations for hosts and property managers.
Six Senses London Announces Opening Date and Founding Leadership Team
Six Senses London will officially open on March 1, 2026, marking the brand’s first destination in the United Kingdom and a key moment in its urban awakening. Located within The Whiteley in Bayswater, the hotel brings Six Senses’ wellbeing-led philosophy into a city setting, introducing a different rhythm for London.
Aulūs Chania, Curio Collection by Hilton to Open as Adults-Only Ultra All-Inclusive Retreat in Crete
Located in the charming village of Stavros on northern Crete, Aulūs Chania by Domes, Curio Collection by Hilton will open in April 2026 as an adults-only ultra all-inclusive resort under the relaunched Aulūs brand. On one of the island’s most scenic coastlines, it is only 25 minutes away from Chania’s...
Aulūs Lindos Rhodes, Curio Collection by Hilton to Debut as Family-Friendly Ultra All-Inclusive Resort
Further east, on the southeastern coast of Rhodes, Aulūs Lindos Rhodes by Domes, Curio Collection by Hilton will open in April 2026 as a beachfront five-star family resort near the village of Lardos, brilliantly situated for exploring local towns and villages such as Kiotari and Lindos.
NYC, Phoenix projected to open the most hotel rooms in 2026
Among all U.S. markets, New York City and Phoenix are set 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.
Why AI makes 2026 an inflection point for hoteliers
Hospitality is at an inflection point. 2026 is not just any other year, but a year when everything could change – and yes, AI is at the heart of it.
