Marriott, NFL partner on curated travel guides
The Marriott Bonvoy City Guides feature local recommendations from NFL players, as a part of a loyalty strategy that includes partnering with brands that speak to guests’ passions.
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Airbnb names Pepijn Rijvers chief business officer
The former Tripadvisor and Booking.com leader succeeds Dave Stephenson as Airbnb furthers its hotel strategy.
Aimbridge launches AI-powered staffing management tool
LIFT provides a cohesive overview of a property's labor needs to help owners and operators "catch a staffing gap the moment it happens" and support profitability.
Google introduces AI Mode hotel booking
The conversational search tool allows guests to book stays with partners including Choice Hotels and Hilton as travelers turn toward artificial intelligence for trip planning.
Fred Dixon returns as NYC Tourism CEO to drive visitation, economic growth
The Brand USA leader will leave his post to again head New York City Tourism + Conventions, with the goal of bolstering the city’s embattled tourism industry.
Downtown Savannah hotel reopens as Hotel Orielle
The 75-room Autograph Collection hotel in Georgia will pay homage to the city's past and remain a Marriott-branded property under the company's luxury lifestyle banner.
Lodging Lowdown: Hyatt House DFW Airport hotel tops out, Sheraton Tribeca completes multimillion-dollar renovation
Plus, IHG’s InterContinental has extended its partnership with jet lag mitigation app Timeshifter to help guests adjust to different time zones.
UMusic Hotels expands to downtown Kansas City
Developers will convert a historic downtown building into a music-focused 169-room hotel, inspired by the Missouri city’s rich jazz history.
Choice Hotels names Dominic Dragisich president and CEO
Dragisich served as the company’s interim CEO for the last three months after former CEO Patrick Pacious exited.
Dual-branded Marriott hotel in San Antonio sells
Highline Hospitality Partners acquired an AC Hotel and Element property near the city’s Riverwalk, expanding its portfolio as hotel investment trends shift.
How hotels can adjust to the evolving AI search landscape
As travelers increasingly use artificial intelligence for trip planning, hotels must consider the impacts on visibility and distribution, per Operto CEO Tim Major.
Hotel Tech-in: The AI-powered system optimizing Resorts World’s central utility plant
Johnson Controls claims its Metasys and OpenBlue technology has saved the Las Vegas resort $110,000 in annual energy costs.
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