Cheval Collection launches a refreshed brand identity and new booking platform, including a corporate portal and a first-of-its-kind tiered member discount structure within the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty alliance.Cheval Collection launches a refreshed brand identity and new booking platform, including a corporate portal and a first-of-its-kind tiered member discount structure within the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty alliance.
Article examines whether the hotel industry is resisting or embracing AI agents, though no body content was provided for detailed analysis.Article examines whether the hotel industry is resisting or embracing AI agents, though no body content was provided for detailed analysis.
HVS weekly bulletin covers six European hotel transactions including Leonardo’s acquisition of The Bristol Hotel, FLE’s purchase of Holiday Inn Zurich Messe, and a Dubai family office buying Voco Lythe Hill out of administration.HVS weekly bulletin covers six European hotel transactions including Leonardo’s acquisition of The Bristol Hotel, FLE’s purchase of Holiday Inn Zurich Messe, and a Dubai family office buying Voco Lythe Hill out of administration.
HVS Asia Pacific’s weekly deal digest covers hotel transactions in Japan, Australia, and South Korea, including disposals, fund formations, and portfolio recapitalisations totalling billions in deal value.HVS Asia Pacific’s weekly deal digest covers hotel transactions in Japan, Australia, and South Korea, including disposals, fund formations, and portfolio recapitalisations totalling billions in deal value.
Six AI startups competed at the Destination AI Conference, spanning hotel underwriting, voice booking, F&B dietary matching, ops intelligence, and AI-native PMS, with Stayfull sweeping both awards.Six AI startups competed at the Destination AI Conference, spanning hotel underwriting, voice booking, F&B dietary matching, ops intelligence, and AI-native PMS, with Stayfull sweeping both awards.
The author argues that hotel key cards, typically functional objects, can be designed with local motifs or phrases to prompt guest curiosity and drive meaningful conversations with staff.The author argues that hotel key cards, typically functional objects, can be designed with local motifs or phrases to prompt guest curiosity and drive meaningful conversations with staff.
The author argues hotels should apply the same weekly pace-reporting discipline used for rooms to function space, combining event and room revenue into a shared view for better group decisions.The author argues hotels should apply the same weekly pace-reporting discipline used for rooms to function space, combining event and room revenue into a shared view for better group decisions.
Galleria Vik Milano used Canary Technologies’ upsell and mobile check-in tools to generate nearly €35,000 in annual ancillary revenue while freeing staff to deliver more personalized service.Galleria Vik Milano used Canary Technologies’ upsell and mobile check-in tools to generate nearly €35,000 in annual ancillary revenue while freeing staff to deliver more personalized service.
roommaster AI Connector uses the Model Context Protocol to link live PMS data with ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini, letting hotel staff query operational data in natural language.roommaster AI Connector uses the Model Context Protocol to link live PMS data with ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini, letting hotel staff query operational data in natural language.
Sandpiper Hospitality will add 12+ properties across the US within 90 days, adding four new brands including Homewood Suites and Hampton Inn to its extended-stay-focused portfolio.Sandpiper Hospitality will add 12+ properties across the US within 90 days, adding four new brands including Homewood Suites and Hampton Inn to its extended-stay-focused portfolio.