UrVenue will demo its unified platform for managing resort amenities at the April gaming convention, previewing new features like 3D seat maps and multi-day bookings.
Cloudbeds’ 2026 State of Independent Hotels Report Reveals Tightening Margins, Shifting Traveler Behavior, and Rising OTA Dominance
The report analyzed 90 million bookings across 180 countries, showing independent hotels lost ground to OTAs in 2025 with global RevPAR down 5.4%.
Lobby secures USD 2.2M to expand its AI Booking Platform across the travel industry
The startup raised funds from Founderful to expand its AI platform that processes group booking emails in 30 seconds, reducing response times by 75% and boosting conversion rates up to 15%.
The Anchor Effect – Hotels Used to Compete on Rooms. Now They Compete on Restaurants.
Hotels with culturally relevant dining see 18.6% RevPAR growth as F&B transforms from cost center to the primary differentiator driving bookings and community.
Sea turtle hatching at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru for the first time in more than a decade
Olive Ridley turtle eggs laid in January hatched after nearly a decade absence, highlighting the resort's 20-year Marine Lab conservation program.
Bridging the gap between data and strategy in Revenue Management
AI Wizard positions itself as a solution to bridge communication gaps between data-heavy revenue managers and commercial leadership teams.
Whitbread Grows in Limerick
The 156-room hotel will anchor Opera Square's urban regeneration project and help Whitbread reach its goal of 5,000 Premier Inn rooms across Ireland.
Managing Travel Disruption with Intelligent Operations
AI systems now help hotels anticipate sudden demand spikes from flight disruptions by analyzing airline data and passenger patterns in real-time.
How hotels can navigate sudden shifts in global travel demand
The article outlines six strategies for hotels to adapt to volatile travel patterns, including flexible policies, real-time pricing, and local market focus.
Glion and Les Roches lead global hospitality education in the 2026 QS Rankings, setting Sommet Education apart with two top-ranked brands
Les Roches ranks No. 2 globally while Glion rises to No. 3, with both schools showing 94%+ employability rates and extensive industry recruitment partnerships.