Success story: The Priory Hotel

Situated in the historic town of Caerleon, The Priory Hotel & Restaurant offers visitors a quaint and unique stay with 27 bedrooms and a 100-cover restaurant. Known for its warm hospitality and charming character, the hotel caters to leisure and business guests who are looking for an unforgettable experience.

Sojern’s 2026 State of Destination Marketing Report: Measuring Economic Impact Ranks as DMOs’ Top Priority Amid AI Disruption

SAN FRANCISCO – 17 February 2026 – Sojern, the leading digital marketing platform built for hospitality and recently acquired by RateGain, today announced the launch of its “State of Destination Marketing 2026” report, examining how destination marketing organizations (DMOs) are navigating economic pressure, rising performance expectations, and accelerating AI-driven change...

New data shows South Side residents earned $15M from tourism in 2025, Obama Presidential Center to bring more visitors to the neighborhood

In 2025, residents across Chicago’s South Side earned more than $15.1 million by hosting visitors in their homes1—income that approximately 60 percent of hosts say helped them stay in their homes and manage the city’s rising cost of living. Nearly 20 percent of hosts report that earnings helped them avoid...

LodgIQ Partners with Quintessential Portuguese Boutique Retreat Quinta da Amendoeira to Bring Explainable AI and Operational Insight

SILICON VALLEY, CA – LodgIQ, the AI-driven revenue management and commercial strategy platform for the hospitality industry, today announced a new partnership with Quinta da Amendoeira, a boutique farmhouse-style hospitality property near the historic city of Évora in Portugal’s Alentejo region. This collaboration will leverage LodgIQ’s AI-driven revenue intelligence, which...

HSMAI Announces 2026 Recipients of the Robert A. Gilbert Award for Career Achievement in Commercial Strategy

Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the Robert A. Gilbert Award for Career Achievement in Commercial Strategy, honoring leaders whose careers have shaped hospitality sales, marketing, distribution, and revenue optimization through enduring leadership, innovation, and advocacy across the commercial disciplines.