Pertlink’s briefing argues hotels should redeploy front desk hours freed by kiosks and AI to lobby hosting before cutting headcount, with a 90-day test recommended first.Pertlink’s briefing argues hotels should redeploy front desk hours freed by kiosks and AI to lobby hosting before cutting headcount, with a 90-day test recommended first.
A practical three-step framework for hotel financial discipline, placing P&L ownership with department heads rather than the Director of Finance.A practical three-step framework for hotel financial discipline, placing P&L ownership with department heads rather than the Director of Finance.
Sarath Kumar D has been appointed finance & business support manager of the property with Avik Roy Chowdhury joining as front office manager and Debaraj Rout as the new housekeeping manager, said a release.Sarath Kumar D has been appointed finance & business support manager of the property with Avik Roy Chowdhury joining as front office manager and Debaraj Rout as the new housekeeping manager, said a release.
AIHA’s inaugural AI Hospitality Summit is set for March 1-2, 2027 in San Diego, capped at 500 attendees, with early bird tickets at $395 through November 2026.AIHA’s inaugural AI Hospitality Summit is set for March 1-2, 2027 in San Diego, capped at 500 attendees, with early bird tickets at $395 through November 2026.
The appointments are Ravinder Chahal as director of sales – corporate and Ankur Mazumdar as director of sales – MICE. The strengthened sales leadership will support the 529-key dual-branded complex’s focus on corporate travel, meetings, conferences and events on Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road, said a release.The appointments are Ravinder Chahal as director of sales – corporate and Ankur Mazumdar as director of sales – MICE. The strengthened sales leadership will support the 529-key dual-branded complex’s focus on corporate travel, meetings, conferences and events on Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road, said a release.
Five Asia-Pacific hotel transactions covered, including SC Capital’s THB5.3B Bangkok acquisition, Oriental Holdings’ MYR411M three-hotel Malaysia deal, and Ovolo’s Melbourne divestment.Five Asia-Pacific hotel transactions covered, including SC Capital’s THB5.3B Bangkok acquisition, Oriental Holdings’ MYR411M three-hotel Malaysia deal, and Ovolo’s Melbourne divestment.
Greece’s hospitality sector posted strong Q3 2026 results, with resort RevPAR up 10.5%, Athens ADR rising 7.5%, and international branded hotels growing 14.2% to 402 properties.Greece’s hospitality sector posted strong Q3 2026 results, with resort RevPAR up 10.5%, Athens ADR rising 7.5%, and international branded hotels growing 14.2% to 402 properties.
Podcast episode featuring Alan Young of Infor and David Poprawka exploring the philosophy of hospitality, from host-guest power dynamics to whether an automated hotel can still be called hospitality.Podcast episode featuring Alan Young of Infor and David Poprawka exploring the philosophy of hospitality, from host-guest power dynamics to whether an automated hotel can still be called hospitality.
Folkestone’s historic Southcliff Hotel adopts Hotelogix’s cloud PMS to replace fragmented systems, with plans to explore AI-driven operations as a next step.Folkestone’s historic Southcliff Hotel adopts Hotelogix’s cloud PMS to replace fragmented systems, with plans to explore AI-driven operations as a next step.
French courts examine whether hotel/restaurant contracts are true commercial leases, with reclassification offering tenants renewal rights and business asset ownership but subject to a strict two-year limitation period.French courts examine whether hotel/restaurant contracts are true commercial leases, with reclassification offering tenants renewal rights and business asset ownership but subject to a strict two-year limitation period.