Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, announced today that Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns, one of Australia’s most iconic waterfront luxury hotels, has successfully gone live with Infrasys POS. The implementation marks a significant step in the hotel’s commitment to delivering seamless, efficient, and highly personalized guest service, supported by...
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A few months ago I was at Web Summit in Lisbon, soaking wet, ducking between stages in the rain. Inside, every panel was about AI. Big predictions. Bold hypotheticals. Lots of hand-waving about what might happen someday.
IHCL Expands Presence in Sri Lanka, Signs a Taj Hotel in Weligama
Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL),India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Taj hotel in Weligama, Sri Lanka. The greenfield project will feature 220 keys including 80 luxury apartments.
Citi Group Papua New Guinea Enhances Operations with IDS Next
Citi Group, Papua New Guinea, has chosen IDS Next for their technology and operational needs at four of its properties—Citi Boutique Hotel, Lahara Avenue; Citi Serviced Apartments and Motel, Korobosea; Citi Serviced Apartments and Motel, Lagatoi Place, and Citi Serviced Apartments and Motel, Gaba Place. With this partnership, the four...
2026 is the year of MCP: what hoteliers need to know
AI is happening, but we need to bridge the gap between concept and reality to avoid the hospitality sector being fraught with indecision and a lack of clear vision. During the year ahead, Model Context Protocol (MCP) has the potential to transform hotel bookings and unlock new opportunities to Find,...
U.S. Hotel Forecast Assumptions – February 2026
The first STR/Tourism Economics forecast of 2026 projects full-year RevPAR growth of 0.6%, a 10‑basis‑point upward revision from the November 2025 revision. The improved projection follows a turbulent 2025, when RevPAR fell 0.3%—marking the first non‑recessionary RevPAR decline ever recorded in the U.S. hotel industry.
Four Seasons Hotel Milano Unveils Two New Suites, Created by Designer Pierre-Yves Rochon: The Spectacular Presidential Suite and the Contemporary Designer Suite
Last summer, Four Seasons Hotel Milano unveiled the major restyling of its rooms and suites, bringing Pierre Yves-Rochon’s signature style to the city again and paying tribute to the Milanese design heritage.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Signs Garner Bhiwadi, Bringing the Brand to the National Capital Region
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement for Garner Bhiwadi, continuing the rapid rollout of its newest midscale conversion brand in India. Scheduled to open in 2027, the 45-key hotel will be developed by Modest Structures Private Limited...
At ITB Berlin 2026, LodgIQ Will Show How AI Can Turn Revenue Managers into Commercial Strategists
SILICON VALLEY, CA – LodgIQ takes a stand at ITB Berlin 2026, March 3–5, with the official European showcase of its AI Wizard, the new generative companion of its advanced revenue intelligence solution. Located in Hall 10.1, Stand 205, LodgIQ is inviting revenue leaders, multi-property groups, and owners to continue...
Traveller Review Awards 2026 Celebrate 1.81 Million Partners Worldwide and Reveal the Most Welcoming Destinations for the Year Ahead
Booking.com, a global leader in connecting travelers with incredible places to stay and seamless transport options including flights, car rentals, and airport transfers, announces the recipients of its 14th annual Traveller Review Awards. Powered by more than 370 million verified reviews from travelers across the world, the Awards celebrate the...