Thayer Ventures co-founder Chris shares lessons from travel tech investing: why AI will reshape hotel distribution, why 2027 is the inflection point for agentic operations, and why the hotel operating model is overdue for reinvention.Thayer Ventures co-founder Chris shares lessons from travel tech investing: why AI will reshape hotel distribution, why 2027 is the inflection point for agentic operations, and why the hotel operating model is overdue for reinvention.
Coca-Cola’s India business reported strong double-digit volume growth across its top brands in Q3 2026. As part of its strategy, the company is focusing on affordability and premiumisation to expand its consumer base. The company’s bottling arm, Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings, is preparing for a potential IPO, with updates expected soon. Coca-Cola’s overall net revenues increased in the quarter, driven by growth in India and other regions.Coca-Cola’s India business reported strong double-digit volume growth across its top brands in Q3 2026. As part of its strategy, the company is focusing on affordability and premiumisation to expand its consumer base. The company’s...
CHICAGO (October 28, 2026) — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced record growth momentum in Canada, where Hyatt’s portfolio of open hotels has quadrupled in under a decade. With… CHICAGO (October 28, 2026) — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced record growth momentum in Canada, where Hyatt’s portfolio of open hotels has quadrupled in under a decade. With…
Wednesday brought Henri Roelings in conversation with KORDIE founder Alisa Kremer on social media as a commercial discipline, Niels and Thijs van der Valk of Baoase with Adam Mogelonsky on family hospitality and the art of saying yes, and Andrew Paul on outdated AI data erasing hotels from bookin…Wednesday brought Henri Roelings in conversation with KORDIE founder Alisa Kremer on social media as a commercial discipline, Niels and Thijs van der Valk of Baoase with Adam Mogelonsky on family hospitality and the art of saying yes, and Andrew Paul on outdated AI data erasing hotels from bookin…
Canada’s hotel pipeline hit a record 355 projects and 49,209 rooms in Q3 2026, led by Ontario, BC, and Quebec, with LE forecasting 36 new hotel openings by year-end.Canada’s hotel pipeline hit a record 355 projects and 49,209 rooms in Q3 2026, led by Ontario, BC, and Quebec, with LE forecasting 36 new hotel openings by year-end.
Nelsen Architects has launched Nomad Hospitality Interiors, a new independent luxury interiors studio led by Heather Chilton-Gantt, with early projects including the La Posada de Santa Fe renovation.Nelsen Architects has launched Nomad Hospitality Interiors, a new independent luxury interiors studio led by Heather Chilton-Gantt, with early projects including the La Posada de Santa Fe renovation.
Apaleo reports 70% growth in MCP Server usage between July and September 2026, with hotels deploying AI agents for tasks like bulk reservation changes, forecasting, and rate management.Apaleo reports 70% growth in MCP Server usage between July and September 2026, with hotels deploying AI agents for tasks like bulk reservation changes, forecasting, and rate management.
Meyer Jabara Hotels splits into two operating divisions and names Jared Karras SVP of Operations for its new Full Service and Lifestyle Division as it approaches its 50th year.Meyer Jabara Hotels splits into two operating divisions and names Jared Karras SVP of Operations for its new Full Service and Lifestyle Division as it approaches its 50th year.
Aimbridge Hospitality takes over management of the 718-key Delta Hotels by Marriott Orlando Celebration in Kissimmee, FL, owned by Accesso, following a ~$35M renovation.Aimbridge Hospitality takes over management of the 718-key Delta Hotels by Marriott Orlando Celebration in Kissimmee, FL, owned by Accesso, following a ~$35M renovation.
Cendyn’s guide outlines how to build a structured 2027 hotel marketing calendar that ties promotions to demand gaps, channel mix, and profitability rather than reactive discounting.Cendyn’s guide outlines how to build a structured 2027 hotel marketing calendar that ties promotions to demand gaps, channel mix, and profitability rather than reactive discounting.