Google’s AI Mode now books hotels through 10 major chains and OTAs in the US, while independent hotels lost ad visibility after Google’s price-feed mandate ended September 30.Google’s AI Mode now books hotels through 10 major chains and OTAs in the US, while independent hotels lost ad visibility after Google’s price-feed mandate ended September 30.
Scheduled to open in Q1 2031, the 250-key hotel will strengthen IHG’s presence in Hyderabad and mark the entry of the Crowne Plaza brand into the region. It will cater to growing airport, corporate and MICE demand in the city’s emerging growth corridor, said a release.Scheduled to open in Q1 2031, the 250-key hotel will strengthen IHG’s presence in Hyderabad and mark the entry of the Crowne Plaza brand into the region. It will cater to growing airport, corporate and MICE demand in the city’s emerging growth corridor, said a release.
Likuri Island Resort Fiji has deployed Shiji’s Daylight PMS, Infrasys POS, and Astral Payments in a fully integrated cloud ecosystem, delivering faster guest processing, improved F&B service, and automated payment workflows.Likuri Island Resort Fiji has deployed Shiji’s Daylight PMS, Infrasys POS, and Astral Payments in a fully integrated cloud ecosystem, delivering faster guest processing, improved F&B service, and automated payment workflows.
A year-over-year comparison across IHG, Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, Wyndham and Choice shows brands have shifted from AI experimentation to scaled deployment in search, booking, and revenue management.A year-over-year comparison across IHG, Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, Wyndham and Choice shows brands have shifted from AI experimentation to scaled deployment in search, booking, and revenue management.
In her new role, Roy will provide commercial, strategic and operational leadership across the hotel, with a focus on excellence, business performance, team development and guest experience. Bringing a passionate, forward-looking and people-centric approach, she will work closely with the leadership team to drive operational efficiency, strengthen commercial performance and uphold Courtyard by Marriott’s commitment to creating welcoming and inviting experiences for today’s travellers, said a release.In her new role, Roy will provide commercial, strategic and operational leadership across the hotel, with a focus on excellence, business performance, team development and guest experience. Bringing a passionate, forward-looking and people-centric approach,...
HOSPA’s HOSPACE 2026 conference, set for 12 November at the Royal Lancaster London, will cover finance, technology, revenue management, ESG, and workforce topics through panels, workshops, and a Gala Awards Dinner.HOSPA’s HOSPACE 2026 conference, set for 12 November at the Royal Lancaster London, will cover finance, technology, revenue management, ESG, and workforce topics through panels, workshops, and a Gala Awards Dinner.
A Barcelona study of 27,360 AI travel answers found independents are 8x more likely than chains to be invisible to AI, with hotel websites supplying only 7% of what AI says about properties.A Barcelona study of 27,360 AI travel answers found independents are 8x more likely than chains to be invisible to AI, with hotel websites supplying only 7% of what AI says about properties.
In his new role, Palthi will focus on strengthening the resort’s culinary offerings through innovative menus, seasonal and regional inspirations, themed brunches and culinary experiences, while ensuring operational efficiency and consistency across the resort’s food and beverage operations. His appointment is expected to further complement the resort’s focus on creating distinctive dining experiences for leisure and destination travellers visiting Mahabaleshwar, said a release.In his new role, Palthi will focus on strengthening the resort’s culinary offerings through innovative menus, seasonal and regional inspirations, themed brunches and culinary experiences, while ensuring operational efficiency and consistency across the resort’s food and beverage operations....
AIHA has released a free Hotel AI Visibility guide covering KPIs, self-assessments, and AEO strategy to help hotels control how AI assistants represent their properties to travelers.AIHA has released a free Hotel AI Visibility guide covering KPIs, self-assessments, and AEO strategy to help hotels control how AI assistants represent their properties to travelers.
A hospitality executive shares 10 operational principles for delivering luxury service, arguing that preparation, information-gathering, and vendor coordination matter more than premium pricing.A hospitality executive shares 10 operational principles for delivering luxury service, arguing that preparation, information-gathering, and vendor coordination matter more than premium pricing.



