Using Historic Hotel Bethlehem’s “REAL People Promise” as a case study, the author argues that AI should complement, not replace, human service, with live staff always remaining easy to reach.Using Historic Hotel Bethlehem’s “REAL People Promise” as a case study, the author argues that AI should complement, not replace, human service, with live staff always remaining easy to reach.
HFTP named 25 hospitality technology leaders to its HITEC 2027 North America Advisory Council, which will shape education and programming for the Orlando event in June-July 2027.HFTP named 25 hospitality technology leaders to its HITEC 2027 North America Advisory Council, which will shape education and programming for the Orlando event in June-July 2027.
Qatar Tourism joins PATA as a destination member, formalised at WTM London 2024, to deepen ties with Asia Pacific markets as Doha holds the 2026 GCC Tourism Capital title.Qatar Tourism joins PATA as a destination member, formalised at WTM London 2024, to deepen ties with Asia Pacific markets as Doha holds the 2026 GCC Tourism Capital title.
AI tools in kitchen and F&B operations depend entirely on the quality and completeness of documented processes and data.AI tools in kitchen and F&B operations depend entirely on the quality and completeness of documented processes and data.
SiteMinder’s 2026 Partner Awards, held in London, recognised 12 companies turning AI into measurable hotel results, with GuestCentric’s Melissa AI lifting direct booking value by 38% across 300+ properties.SiteMinder’s 2026 Partner Awards, held in London, recognised 12 companies turning AI into measurable hotel results, with GuestCentric’s Melissa AI lifting direct booking value by 38% across 300+ properties.
Al Areen Development has signed an MOU with Ennismore to relaunch its Bahrain hotel under the Rixos brand, integrated with Janat Dilmun Water Park as a family leisure destination.Al Areen Development has signed an MOU with Ennismore to relaunch its Bahrain hotel under the Rixos brand, integrated with Janat Dilmun Water Park as a family leisure destination.
Hilton’s Global and UK Foundations have granted nearly £900,000 to 12 UK charities focused on helping young people gain skills and routes into hospitality and beyond.Hilton’s Global and UK Foundations have granted nearly £900,000 to 12 UK charities focused on helping young people gain skills and routes into hospitality and beyond.
New Coast Hotel Manila adopted Shiji’s Daylight PMS to complement its existing Infrasys POS, creating a unified single-vendor technology platform across all resort operations in the Philippines.New Coast Hotel Manila adopted Shiji’s Daylight PMS to complement its existing Infrasys POS, creating a unified single-vendor technology platform across all resort operations in the Philippines.
A PMS consultant outlines the key risks during migration execution, covering data mapping, hotel-side ownership, and vendor readiness, with a practical pre-migration checklist.A PMS consultant outlines the key risks during migration execution, covering data mapping, hotel-side ownership, and vendor readiness, with a practical pre-migration checklist.

WTN Investments LLC is proposing to build the Horizon West Hotel, a 96 guest-room, four-story property totaling approximately 58,400 square feet on two acres at 3035 St. Rose Pkwy. in Henderson, Nevada’s Westgate Planning Area. WTN is the developer; MRW Design Associates is the architect; and Bush & Gudgell, Inc. is the civil engineer and landscape architect. The design includes a porte cochere, primarily stucco façades, stone and aluminum accents, and a white, indigo and tan palette. Amenities include lounge and dining areas, a buffet station, network zone, meeting room, fitness center, patio, spa and pool. Guest rooms occupy all four floors. Plans include 80 parking spaces, including four EV-installed spaces. Brand affiliation remains undecided, although conceptual signage shows SpringHill Suites by Marriott.
For detailed information on upcoming hotel developments, construction & renovation projects in the planning, design, pre-construction and construction phases including who is involved plus their contact information and our Preferred Vendor Directory & featured vendors, hotel listings, & supplier marketplace please visit: HotelProjectLeads.com and subscribe today.



