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CHICAGO, Illinois—New research from PriceLabs highlighted how fluid the line between hotels and short-term rentals has become for travelers. Eight in 10 guests who stayed at a B&B, inn or small hotel said they would consider a short-term rental instead if the price was right. PriceLabs surveyed over 1,000 travelers for
STEINHAUSEN, SWITZERLAND—According to new research from RoomPriceGenie, more than half of hotels, 53 percent, now use artificial intelligence to help set room prices, but just 10 percent would trust it enough to make most pricing decisions on its own. The findings come from RoomPriceGenie’s 2026 State of Revenue Manage
MCLEAN, Virginia—Hilton announced the launch of Pay with Points, giving members the opportunity to use loyalty Points toward their bill through a fully digital checkout experience. The new Hilton Honors benefit enables members with Silver, Gold, Diamond, or Diamond Reserve status to apply Points toward eligible hotel c
SAN DIEGO, California—Cloudbeds announced an integration with Muse, Meta’s personal AI agent, giving hotels a direct route to travelers using AI to plan and book their stays. Participating properties will be discoverable through Muse with live rates and availability, with bookings completed through their own Cloudbeds
Greg Leonard, general manager, Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, was approaching his 47th year with Hyatt Hotels when he spoke to LODGING about what he’s seen and done during the long career he continues to enjoy with the company. Leonard also shared his perspective on the hospitality industry—those w
Hospitality has always operated in a dynamic environment. However, the pressures facing hotel operators today are making workforce planning a more complex and strategic challenge. Rising wages, evolving labor regulations, shifting guest expectations, and increasingly unpredictable demand are changing not just how much
LODGING was recently on-site at Aramark’s Philadelphia headquarters for an exclusive media event where Aramark and Avendra International representatives highlighted new innovations in procurement and AI-powered technology while emphasizing the importance of responsible sourcing. Through executive presentations, interac
RealTime Reservation announced the appointment of Jose “JD” Canelos as senior vice president, product. Canelos will lead RTR’s product strategy and roadmap, guiding how the company’s platform evolves. He joins RTR from Amadeus Hospitality, where he served as vice president of product management. Stonebridge announced t
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania—Avendra International announced the expansion of its Culinary Innovation Group, bringing together culinary experience, procurement intelligence, consulting, and technology-enabled tools, including a broader Culinary Co-Pilot, to enhance operators’ menus, sourcing, and procurement decisions ac
Hotel wireless connectivity gets noticed twice: when it costs extra, and when it does not work. A growing share of business travelers do not get to notice it at all because their employer’s security policy will not let them connect in the first place. Many travelers have experienced connectivity challenges: a call that
TORONTO—Four Seasons detailed recent additions to its global portfolio, including openings, newly transformed hotels and resorts, and residential offerings. New Properties Upcoming Openings Renovations The post Four Seasons Highlights New Properties and Upcoming Openings appeared first on LODGING Magazine .
METTLER, California—The Tejon Indian Tribe and Hard Rock International celebrated the groundbreaking of the next major phase of Hard Rock Casino Tejon, a more than $725 million investment that will transform the property into Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon, a full-service resort and entertainment destination. Tribal le
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