Monday brought the launch of HospITALY, a new World Panel for Italian hospitality, and an argument that hotel owners should settle now who owns the AI agents in their management agreements.Monday brought the launch of HospITALY, a new World Panel for Italian hospitality, and an argument that hotel owners should settle now who owns the AI agents in their management agreements. 


Emirates opens its USD 8 million Centre of Hospitality Excellence in Dubai to external UAE businesses, offering tailored 1-5 day training programmes in fine dining, wine, gastronomy, leadership and guest experience.Emirates opens its USD 8 million Centre of Hospitality Excellence in Dubai to external UAE businesses, offering tailored 1-5 day training programmes in fine dining, wine, gastronomy, leadership and guest experience. 


Holiday Inn Express launches the “Unpacking” campaign with influencer duo Brooke Averick and Connor Wood, a card game, and Costa Coffee rollout to 2,200+ US properties, backed by survey data on traveler debrief rituals.Holiday Inn Express launches the “Unpacking” campaign with influencer duo Brooke Averick and Connor Wood, a card game, and Costa Coffee rollout to 2,200+ US properties, backed by survey data on traveler debrief rituals. 


The author argues that hotel owners must negotiate agent ownership, data portability, and performance-based fees into HMAs before AI becomes a standard clause operators dictate on their own terms.The author argues that hotel owners must negotiate agent ownership, data portability, and performance-based fees into HMAs before AI becomes a standard clause operators dictate on their own terms. 


CHICAGO, IL (November 9, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Danny Miles has joined Hyatt as Chief Digital & Information Officer, leading its newly combined Digital… CHICAGO, IL (November 9, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Danny Miles has joined Hyatt as Chief Digital & Information Officer, leading its newly combined Digital…  


CHICAGO, IL (November 9, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Thompson Seville, a 101-room hotel set within the landmark La Gavidia building on Plaza de la… CHICAGO, IL (November 9, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Thompson Seville, a 101-room hotel set within the landmark La Gavidia building on Plaza de la…  


Preferred Hotels & Resorts members across Americas and EMEA can now access Mews PMS, POS, RMS and Payments at preferential pricing through a new Alliance Partner Program affiliation.Preferred Hotels & Resorts members across Americas and EMEA can now access Mews PMS, POS, RMS and Payments at preferential pricing through a new Alliance Partner Program affiliation.