The 148-room hotel deployed IRIS Mobile Dining to compete with third-party delivery apps and reduce phone-based ordering strain on limited staff.
Emerging Travel Group Reports Record Revenue with RateHawk’s Expansion and Agentic AI Integration
ETG's flagship RateHawk platform drove 40% booking growth, reaching 110,000+ partners while integrating AI tools for customer support and operations.
Mews raises the bar at ITB Berlin with high-performance hospitality and agentic AI innovation
The company will debut AI-powered rooming lists at ITB following a $300 million funding round and acquisition of housekeeping platform Flexkeeping.
Registration opens for Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas 2026
The 2026 expo features 250+ exhibitors, new Discovery Trail, and co-location with Hotel Resort Design South at Miami Beach Convention Center.
How can hoteliers in Indianapolis capitalize on market demand for March Madness and the Indy 500?
Analysis shows Indianapolis hotels underpricing Final Four rooms at $169 versus $210 for Indy 500, despite comparable demand and STR rates of $585+.
Destinations queue up to host forthcoming WTTC Global Summits
Fifteen destinations across four continents are competing to host WTTC's 2027 Global Summit following Rome's success, with Malta confirmed for 2026.
37% of Travelers Now Use AI, Hotels Face 65% Staffing Crisis
Monday revealed the industry's twin challenges. NYU and BCG research shows 37% of travelers use AI for trip planning while North American hotels face 65% staffing shortages and 11.2% labor cost increases. STR forecasts modest European RevPAR growth at 1.1% for 2026, driven by Milan Olympics and P...
NH Collection to Debut in Tanzania with Pemba Island Resort
Minor Hotels signs 145-key NH Collection resort on Pemba Island, scheduled to open February 2030, marking the brand's Tanzania debut.
Helping or hindering? AI and technological advances in the hospitality sector
The article argues that AI should enhance rather than replace human judgment in hospitality, emphasizing the industry's opportunity to offer authentic connection in an increasingly automated world.
UN Tourism opens call for Best Tourism Villages 2026
The program has grown to 319 rural destinations across 65 countries since 2021, with applications for 2026 recognition due June 9.
