01 Marzo 2026

• 40 hospitality associations to help expand your network in 2026
  27 Febbraio 2026
  The comprehensive guide covers international, US/Canada, Europe, and Asia-Pacific associations offering networking, education, and advocacy for hospitality professionals.
• Agentic Hotel Bookings: Three Models, Not One
  27 Febbraio 2026
  Friday brought critical clarity. Agentic booking isn't one future but three distinct models requiring different infrastructure. AI-assisted booking shifts discovery to consumer platforms. AI-mediated booking keeps control within hotel ecosystems. AI-executed booking enables autonomous agent-to-ag...
• Agentic Hotel Bookings: What Are We Actually Talking About Here?
  27 Febbraio 2026
  The author defines three distinct models of AI booking – assisted, mediated, and executed – each requiring different technical infrastructure and commercial frameworks.
• U.S. hotel results for week ending 21 February
  27 Febbraio 2026
  CoStar data shows U.S. hotels gained 3.1% occupancy and 6.2% RevPAR for the week, with New Orleans and Las Vegas leading growth.
• Breaking Even in a High-Cost World: Smarter Expense Strategies for Hoteliers
  27 Febbraio 2026
  In hospitality today, costs are climbing faster than revenues. Hoteliers are being asked to protect profitability while keeping the same high standard of service that defines their brand. Rising labor costs, energy expenses, and supply chain volatility are putting intense pressure on margins.
• HVS U.S. Market Pulse: February 2026
  27 Febbraio 2026
  HVS projects 2.2% U.S. hotel RevPAR growth in 2026, with cap rates declining to 8.3% as more distressed properties sell.
• World of Hyatt Updates Award Chart While Preserving the Transparency Members Expect
  27 Febbraio 2026
  Hyatt expands its award chart from three to five redemption levels per category while maintaining fixed point thresholds instead of moving to dynamic pricing.
• Wyndham Levels Up Group Travel with New End-to-End Booking and Management Tools
  27 Febbraio 2026
  The platform powered by Groups360 offers real-time dashboards, customizable booking pages, and integration with hotel systems to reduce manual work for planners.
• 2026: The year to act on sustainable travel amid global pressures and rising costs
  27 Febbraio 2026
  BCD launches integrated sustainability solution combining emissions tracking, carbon offsetting, and SAF purchasing to help corporate travel programs meet 2026 regulatory and stakeholder demands.
• For-Sight Strengthens Guest Engagement with Launch of New Loyalty Module
  27 Febbraio 2026
  For-Sight partners with Inspire Loyalty to integrate loyalty program management directly into their CRM platform, enabling automated rewards and personalized marketing campaigns.
• MICHELIN-Starred Baan Tepa elevates dining excellence with Shiji’s Infrasys POS
  27 Febbraio 2026
  Shiji's Infrasys POS deployment at MICHELIN-starred Baan Tepa integrates reservations, inventory, and reporting to streamline premium restaurant operations in Bangkok.
• Emotional Intelligence in Management to Lead Sustainable Tourism
  27 Febbraio 2026
  Academic research proposes ability-emotional intelligence as a trainable skill for tourism managers to better navigate stakeholder relationships in social enterprises.
• Why reputation management directly impacts your hotel’s visibility (and bookings)
  27 Febbraio 2026
  Reviews directly influence Google and OTA ranking algorithms through volume, ratings, freshness and response activity, creating a cycle where better reputation drives more visibility and bookings.
• Phone Calls Are “The Last Mile” of Hotel Distribution
  27 Febbraio 2026
  Hotels lose significant revenue when staff fail to convert phone inquiries into direct bookings, missing opportunities to avoid 10-25% OTA commissions.
• Wristband Key Cards: Designed for Guests Who Travel Light
  27 Febbraio 2026
  Cotton and wood wristbands provide hands-free room access, particularly suited for resort guests engaged in outdoor activities.
• Fries with that? Ordering from AI linked to selecting more indulgent foods
  26 Febbraio 2026
  Penn State study of 400+ participants found AI voice ordering increased indulgent food choices by 40% compared to human interaction due to mental fatigue.
• dailypoint™ announces strategic partnership with Global Hotel Alliance
  26 Febbraio 2026
  Global Hotel Alliance members get exclusive access to dailypoint's award-winning CRM platform to drive direct bookings and personalized guest engagement.
• Rosewood Hotel Group Introduces Inaugural Cohort of Rise to the Table
  26 Febbraio 2026
  The year-long program pairs 11 female F&B professionals from 8 regions with Rosewood senior leaders, launching with a week-long Hong Kong residency in March 2026.
• Mews Named Official PMS of AAHOA
  26 Febbraio 2026
  Mews becomes the official PMS for AAHOA's 36,000+ hotels, offering member pricing and automation tools to combat rising costs and labor challenges.
• US Hotels Post First RevPAR Growth in 10 Months
  26 Febbraio 2026
  January 2026 marked the first US hotel RevPAR growth in 10 months, driven by specific events in Minneapolis and Miami rather than broad recovery.