Pricepoint secured $6.6M in seed funding led by Brightspark Ventures to scale its AI-native hotel pricing platform, which automates rate execution in real time rather than generating manual recommendations.Pricepoint secured $6.6M in seed funding led by Brightspark Ventures to scale its AI-native hotel pricing platform, which automates rate execution in real time rather than generating manual recommendations.
Austin, TX (June 2, 2026) – JdV by Hyatt, a Hyatt lifestyle brand that offers a collection of independent, neighborhood-inspired hotels, today announced a four-city summer activation at select… Austin, TX (June 2, 2026) – JdV by Hyatt, a Hyatt lifestyle brand that offers a collection of independent, neighborhood-inspired hotels, today announced a four-city summer activation at select…
Clean-label food brand Anveshan has secured Rs 150 crore in a significant funding round. The investment, led by Vertex Ventures, will fuel expansion into new manufacturing units and product categories. Anveshan aims to make high-quality clean food products accessible to a wider consumer base across India.Clean-label food brand Anveshan has secured Rs 150 crore in a significant funding round. The investment, led by Vertex Ventures, will fuel expansion into new manufacturing units and product categories. Anveshan aims to make high-quality clean food products accessible to a wider consumer base across India.
A Harris Poll survey of 2,500 travelers across 10 markets finds 77% likely to book multiple trip elements on one platform, with Expedia Group expanding its Rapid API ecosystem to capture demand.A Harris Poll survey of 2,500 travelers across 10 markets finds 77% likely to book multiple trip elements on one platform, with Expedia Group expanding its Rapid API ecosystem to capture demand.
Equinox Hotels CEO Christopher Norton shares how he built a hotel brand around health pillars including fitness, nutrition, recovery, and sleep, pulling 1,500 locals daily through a 60,000 sq ft gym.Equinox Hotels CEO Christopher Norton shares how he built a hotel brand around health pillars including fitness, nutrition, recovery, and sleep, pulling 1,500 locals daily through a 60,000 sq ft gym.
U.S. hotel industry posted RevPAR growth of 4.6% for the week of 17-23 May 2026, with Tampa leading Top 25 Markets on all three key metrics, boosted by SOF Week.U.S. hotel industry posted RevPAR growth of 4.6% for the week of 17-23 May 2026, with Tampa leading Top 25 Markets on all three key metrics, boosted by SOF Week.
Tuesday brought the sharpest formulation yet of the agentic booking question: when an AI agent completes a reservation, who actually controls where it goes? U.S. hotel forecasts were upgraded for the second time in a week. And Booking.com’s European Accommodation Barometer revealed a growing gap…Tuesday brought the sharpest formulation yet of the agentic booking question: when an AI agent completes a reservation, who actually controls where it goes? U.S. hotel forecasts were upgraded for the second time in a week. And Booking.com’s European Accommodation Barometer revealed a growing gap…
Accor Deputy CEO Jean-Jacques Morin, speaking at EHL HumanX in Lausanne, argues that human relationships trump data in hospitality and that AI should augment, not replace, the people behind the brand.Accor Deputy CEO Jean-Jacques Morin, speaking at EHL HumanX in Lausanne, argues that human relationships trump data in hospitality and that AI should augment, not replace, the people behind the brand.
Dr. Michael Toedt, founder and CEO of dailypoint, receives the Lifetime Achievement Award from Munich’s University of Applied Sciences for decades of teaching, industry leadership, and academic contribution.Dr. Michael Toedt, founder and CEO of dailypoint, receives the Lifetime Achievement Award from Munich’s University of Applied Sciences for decades of teaching, industry leadership, and academic contribution.
CHICAGO (June 2, 2026) – Summer is here, and World of Hyatt is unlocking more ways to save on exceptional stays worldwide. Members can enjoy up to 25% off with World of Hyatt’s Global Summer… CHICAGO (June 2, 2026) – Summer is here, and World of Hyatt is unlocking more ways to save on exceptional stays worldwide. Members can enjoy up to 25% off with World of Hyatt’s Global Summer…