Paul Lonergan – Image Credit Kempinski    Kempinski Hotels has appointed Paul Lonergan as Chief Operating and Asset Management Officer to oversee operations and asset management in EMEA, Americas, and Asia Pacific, excluding China and Mongolia. Kempinski Hotels has announced the appointment of Paul Lonergan as its new Chief Operating and Asset Management Officer. In this […]

AHLA Announces 2025 Techovation and Tech Acceleration Award Winners – Image Credit AHLA    Hospitality Technology Next Generation awards program celebrates advancement of industry standards and AI-powered solutions driving hospitality forward The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Hospitality Technology Next Generation (HTNG) today announced the recipients of the 2025 HTNG TechOvation and AHLA Tech […]

8 Easy Ways Save Valuable Time in Your Hotel Through Automation – Image Credit Unsplash    We don’t have to tell you how time consuming operating an independent hotel is. For hotels already working with a lean team, using the right technology is crucial to create some breathing room. One moment you’re manually updating your pricing […]

Knowledge at Wharton Special Report: AI Acceleration and ROI – Image Credit Unsplash+    Now in its third year, a study from Wharton Human-AI Research and GBK Collective shows how enterprises have rapidly transitioned from gen AI experimentation to measurable ROI. As Gen AI fast-tracks into budgets, processes, and training, executives need benchmarks, not anecdotes. Now […]

From left to right: Jonathon Zink, COO, The BHN Group by Northstar, Karan Mahesh, Senior Sales – South & Southeast Asia, STR, and Andrea Belfanti, CEO, ISHC – Image Credit ISHC    The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC), in partnership with the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) awarded Karan Mahesh, Senior Sales – South […]

Rendering of Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel – Image Credit SongTeller Hotel    Reservations and pre-sale tickets are now available for Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum, both set to open in June 2026 in downtown Nashville. Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum are scheduled to open […]

Research from GCommerce reveals that rapid technological innovation, rising costs, and evolving traveler expectations will reshape hotel marketing strategies in 2026. Source link

Maestro PMS Powers Four of Conde’ Nast Traveler’s ‘Top 15 Best New England Resorts’ in the USA – Image Credit Maestro PMS    From historic inns to luxury coastal icons, leading properties trust Maestro’s all-in-one PMS to deliver authentic New England hospitality with modern efficiency; Visit Maestro at NEIRA November 5 to 7 Maestro PMS, the […]

Traveler Sentiment Toward the USA: Regional Impacts of Tariffs and What Lies Ahead – By Duane Overgaard – Image Credit DerbySoft    This article uses recent passenger-arrival data, hotel performance metrics, and incoming surveys to trace how tariffs are shifting travel behavior from region to region; how those shifts are reflected in lodging performance; and what […]

Video Content Reigns Supreme in Travel Decisions, Says Expedia Study – Image Credit Expedia    Expedia Group’s recent study highlights the impact of video content on travel booking decisions, revealing that videos are nearly three times more influential than static images. The research also underscores the importance of authenticity, clear narratives, and the integration of human […]