Agoda will connect to ETG’s hotel inventory via the RateHawk API, adding millions of properties across Europe, the US, Latin America, and the Middle East to its marketplace.Agoda will connect to ETG’s hotel inventory via the RateHawk API, adding millions of properties across Europe, the US, Latin America, and the Middle East to its marketplace.
Key themes from The Lodging Conference 2026 include strong industry optimism for 2027, a clear preference for conversions over new builds, and growing concern about AI’s impact on hotel distribution.Key themes from The Lodging Conference 2026 include strong industry optimism for 2027, a clear preference for conversions over new builds, and growing concern about AI’s impact on hotel distribution.
PM Hotel Group adds two Hampton Inns and a new-build Caption by Hyatt to its Portland metro portfolio, growing from four to seven hotels in the region.PM Hotel Group adds two Hampton Inns and a new-build Caption by Hyatt to its Portland metro portfolio, growing from four to seven hotels in the region.
AI-driven zero-click search and the erosion of tracking infrastructure are making it harder for hotels to trace the path from guest discovery to booking.AI-driven zero-click search and the erosion of tracking infrastructure are making it harder for hotels to trace the path from guest discovery to booking.
Openings in Ayodhya, Vrindavan and Kochi take the Ramada Encore brand to 17 operational hotels in India and strengthen Wyndham’s presence across emerging travel and commercial corridors, said a release.Openings in Ayodhya, Vrindavan and Kochi take the Ramada Encore brand to 17 operational hotels in India and strengthen Wyndham’s presence across emerging travel and commercial corridors, said a release.
IHG’s Vignette Collection adds seven properties across Greater China in 2025, spanning Chengdu, Chongqing, Shanghai, Beidaihe, Qiandao Lake, Sanya, and Hong Kong.IHG’s Vignette Collection adds seven properties across Greater China in 2025, spanning Chengdu, Chongqing, Shanghai, Beidaihe, Qiandao Lake, Sanya, and Hong Kong.
A Shiji Daylight PMS expert shares a six-step framework for hotel GMs to build internal alignment before and during a PMS migration, drawing on 110+ property deployments.A Shiji Daylight PMS expert shares a six-step framework for hotel GMs to build internal alignment before and during a PMS migration, drawing on 110+ property deployments.
Hotel Trader’s Exchange joins Shiji’s Book&Pay marketplace, giving 20,000+ directly connected hotels access to global travel demand partners via a single integration that handles contracting, payments, and invoicing.Hotel Trader’s Exchange joins Shiji’s Book&Pay marketplace, giving 20,000+ directly connected hotels access to global travel demand partners via a single integration that handles contracting, payments, and invoicing.
Accor launches “Stay for more,” a new global brand platform for its ALL loyalty membership, emphasizing emotional travel experiences over transactional stays.Accor launches “Stay for more,” a new global brand platform for its ALL loyalty membership, emphasizing emotional travel experiences over transactional stays.
Food companies, restaurants and quick-commerce platforms may face higher compliance costs and operational delays as the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) expands regulatory scrutiny across the food supply chain, Jefferies said in a report.Food companies, restaurants and quick-commerce platforms may face higher compliance costs and operational delays as the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) expands regulatory scrutiny across the food supply chain, Jefferies said in a report.