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.
CHICAGO (October 19, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Centric Downtown St. Louis, the first Hyatt Centric hotel in the state of Missouri. Located… CHICAGO (October 19, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Centric Downtown St. Louis, the first Hyatt Centric hotel in the state of Missouri. Located…
roommaster’s CRO and Director of Sales discuss their reimagined cloud PMS on The Modern Hotelier podcast, covering direct bookings, AI tools, and platform selection for independent hotels.roommaster’s CRO and Director of Sales discuss their reimagined cloud PMS on The Modern Hotelier podcast, covering direct bookings, AI tools, and platform selection for independent hotels.
Monday opened with Markus Busch on Google AI Mode booking hotels through 10 chains and OTAs in the US while a price-feed mandate ending September 30 cut independent hotel ad visibility, Terence Ronson’s live agent tests finding Marriott, IHG, Accor, and Choice reach checkout while Hyatt and Hilto…Monday opened with Markus Busch on Google AI Mode booking hotels through 10 chains and OTAs in the US while a price-feed mandate ending September 30 cut independent hotel ad visibility, Terence Ronson’s live agent tests finding Marriott, IHG, Accor, and Choice reach checkout while Hyatt and Hilto…
A marketing consultant outlines how lifestyle and luxury hotels can use ChatGPT Ads, now live in 31 European markets, to reach travellers during the planning phase before a hotel search begins.A marketing consultant outlines how lifestyle and luxury hotels can use ChatGPT Ads, now live in 31 European markets, to reach travellers during the planning phase before a hotel search begins.
Inn-Flow launches Essential BI, a redesigned reporting tool that cuts portfolio-wide financial report generation from 20 minutes to seconds, included in all Accounting plans at no extra cost.Inn-Flow launches Essential BI, a redesigned reporting tool that cuts portfolio-wide financial report generation from 20 minutes to seconds, included in all Accounting plans at no extra cost.
OneJourney and WEX have launched SwiftPay, a commercial card program giving independent hotels virtual cards, AI invoice matching, and automated reconciliation to convert supplier payments into cashback at zero cost.OneJourney and WEX have launched SwiftPay, a commercial card program giving independent hotels virtual cards, AI invoice matching, and automated reconciliation to convert supplier payments into cashback at zero cost.
The first Anantara Retreat in India will be developed within the 849-acre Tindharia Tea Estate in West Bengal. The 70-key luxury retreat entails an investment of Rs 110 crore by JK Urbanscapes and is scheduled to open in 2031. The development will introduce Anantara Retreats’ wellness-led hospitality experience to one of India’s established tea-growing regions, said a release.The first Anantara Retreat in India will be developed within the 849-acre Tindharia Tea Estate in West Bengal. The 70-key luxury retreat entails an investment of Rs 110 crore by JK Urbanscapes and is scheduled to open in 2031. The development will introduce...
Google’s AI Mode now books hotels through 10 major chains and OTAs in the US, while independent hotels lost ad visibility after Google’s price-feed mandate ended September 30.Google’s AI Mode now books hotels through 10 major chains and OTAs in the US, while independent hotels lost ad visibility after Google’s price-feed mandate ended September 30.