05 Febbraio 2026

• RMS Pay surpasses €1 billion in transactions as operators embrace fully integrated payments
  05 Febbraio 2026
  RMS, a leading hospitality platform for hotels, motels, parks, serviced apartments and short-term rentals, today announced that its fully integrated payment solution, RMS Pay, has surpassed €1 billion in processed transactions just one year after its global launch.
• Hapi Appoints Jeff Bzdawka to Chief Executive Officer
  05 Febbraio 2026
  Hapi, hospitality’s data connectivity partner that removes integration barriers and enables real-time collaboration between hotels and technology brands, today announced that President Jeff Bzdawka has been appointed chief executive officer to lead the company into its next stage of growth. Bzdawka joined Hapi as president in October 2024 and will succeed founder Luis Segredo, who will transition to chief strategy officer.
• Starhotels Collezione Unveils the New Gabrielli Luxury Apartments in Venice
  05 Febbraio 2026
  After the reopening of Hotel Gabrielli Venezia - Starhotels Collezione in August 2025, following an extensive conservative restoration, Starhotels strengthens its presence in the city introducing a new, complementary hospitality offering: Gabrielli Luxury Apartments.
• The AI Dilemma: Should Hotels Wait or Build?
  05 Febbraio 2026
  AI is moving so fast it’s really really hard to keep up. One week it’s all about chatbots. The next, it’s local AI agents like OpenClaw executing full workflows on a local device. It’s amazing. But it’s also messy.
• Bellagio Announces Spa Remodel, Elevating Its Timeless Wellness Experience
  05 Febbraio 2026
  Bellagio announced today plans to remodel its iconic spa, marking the next chapter in the resort’s ongoing evolution and continued commitment to deliver best-in-class guest experiences. Construction is slated to begin in March, with the new Bellagio Spa set to debut in November.
• U.S. hotel results for week ending 31 January
  05 Febbraio 2026
  The U.S. hotel industry reported mostly negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 31 January. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
• Milan hotel booking levels top 85% ahead of Winter Olympics
  05 Febbraio 2026
  Ahead of the Winter Olympics, Milan’s hotel occupancy on the books is as high as 85.2%, according to data from CoStar, the leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
• A New Era of All-Inclusive Luxury Arrives in Bali with the Opening of Paradisus by Meliá
  05 Febbraio 2026
  Paradisus by Meliá Bali has officially opened, introducing Paradisus, the luxury, all-inclusive brand from Meliá Hotels International, to Asia for the first time. Located in Nusa Dua, the southern coast of Bali, Indonesia, the resort brings a new style of elevated, experience-led approach to all-inclusive travel, centred on rest, connection and personal wellbeing.
• Choice Hotels International Introduces Redesigned Everhome Suites Prototype, Advancing Smarter Extended Stay Development
  05 Febbraio 2026
  Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors and a leader in the extended stay segment, today announced the debut of a newly redesigned prototype for its Everhome Suites® brand—reinforcing the company’s commitment to innovation, efficiency, and long-term value creation for owners in the high-growth midscale extended stay category.
• Infrasys POS recognized by Software Advice for Best Customer Support in 2026 as 24/7 Hospitality operations raise the bar
  05 Febbraio 2026
  Shiji today announced that Infrasys POS, its enterprise point-of-sale solution, has been awarded the 2026 “Best Customer Support” badge by Software Advice. The recognition is based entirely on verified customer reviews from hospitality professionals and reflects Shiji’s focus on delivering dependable, responsive support for technology that underpins 24/7 hotel and restaurant operations.
• Whitbread Opens the Doors to Flagship hub by Premier Inn Hotel
  05 Febbraio 2026
  Whitbread PLC, the UK’s largest hotel business and owner of Premier Inn, formally opens its latest hotel in the City of London - setting a new benchmark for affordable hotel design in the capital.
• SuitePad Expands Beyond Hotels to Cruises With Celestyal Collaboration
  05 Febbraio 2026
  SuitePad is expanding its platform to the cruise industry through a new collaboration with Celestyal. The solution is now live in 630 cabins across Celestyal Journey.
• AI Concerns for the Hospitality Industry
  05 Febbraio 2026
  This article is based on research including experimenting with a few AI programs myself. The information here is to encourage personal research on the subject. I am not an expert in this area, just an author. The information here is presented to create awareness and provide a few tips.
• Trilogy Hotels Commences Operations of Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra
  05 Febbraio 2026
  Independent hotel management company Trilogy Hotels has commenced operations of Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra, a distinctive heritage boutique property located in Canberra’s vibrant New Acton precinct. The transition marks Trilogy’s continued expansion across the nation’s capital and strengthens its growing presence in Australia’s premium hotel sector.
• La Vie Hotels & Resorts Expands in North Luzon with Grand Casiana Hotel Mexico, Pampanga
  05 Febbraio 2026
  La Vie Hotels & Resorts has further strengthened its entry into the Philippine market with development oversight of the under-construction Grand Casiana Hotel Mexico in Pampanga, marking a key strategic addition to its growing regional portfolio.
• La Vie Hotels & Resorts Enters the Philippines with Hotel Casiana & Events Center Tagaytay
  05 Febbraio 2026
  La Vie Hotels & Resorts has achieved a significant and strategic milestone with its formal entry into the Philippine hospitality marketplace, taking on the management of Hotel Casiana & Events Center in Tagaytay. Following the launch of its Philippine-based office in early 2025, La Vie Hotels & Resorts has expanded its international footprint with this strategic addition, further solidifying the group’s commitment to the rapidly growing Philippine tourism and business travel sectors.
• Turn a Child’s Masterpiece into a Grandparent’s Favorite Souvenir
  05 Febbraio 2026
  In the world of skip-gen travel, memories are the ultimate currency.
• Bentley Legacy Group Opens 216-Key Element New Orleans Downtown
  05 Febbraio 2026
  Element New Orleans Downtown will officially open February 5, 2026, introducing a new extended-stay hotel option in the heart of New Orleans’ Central Business District. The newly built property is part of the Element by Marriott brand and is designed to support both short-term visits and longer stays with modern, flexible accommodations.
• Presence Is The New Luxury
  05 Febbraio 2026
  Hospitality has always been about how people feel, but over the last decade or so, the industry tried to improve that feeling through structure alone. Better systems. Better standards. Better efficiency. The assumption was that if everything worked smoothly enough, the emotional experience would naturally follow. And what we are seeing now suggests the opposite.
• Tumbling River Ranch Reopens After $8m Transformation, Celebrating 80 Years Of Colorado Hospitality
  05 Febbraio 2026
  An hour from Denver, surrounded by the one-million-acre Pike National Forest and the Mount Evans Wilderness, Tumbling River Ranch opens this month after an extensive $8M renovation - just in time to celebrate its 80th anniversary.
• PM Hotel Group Announces Opening of Hilton Garden Inn Merced in January 2026
  05 Febbraio 2026
  PM Hotel Group, a leading hospitality management company, today announced the upcoming opening of the Hilton Garden Inn Merced, a newly constructed, full-service hotel scheduled to welcome guests in January 2026. Located in Merced, California, the hotel represents a significant addition to the region’s growing hospitality and commercial landscape.
• Scott Ness to Retire from Concord Hospitality After 23 Years
  05 Febbraio 2026
  Concord Hospitality, an award-winning hotel management and development company operating premium hotels and restaurants across the U.S. and Canada, proudly celebrates the retirement of Scott Ness, Senior Vice President of Accounting. Mr. Ness concludes an extraordinary 23-year career with Concord, leaving behind a lasting impact.
• RMS Pay surpasses €1 billion in transactions as operators embrace fully integrated payments
  04 Febbraio 2026
  RMS, a leading hospitality platform for hotels, motels, parks, serviced apartments and short-term rentals, today announced that its fully integrated payment solution, RMS Pay, has surpassed €1 billion in processed transactions just one year after its global launch.
• What quantum physics and revenue management have in common
  04 Febbraio 2026
  At first glance, quantum physics and revenue management should never meet.
• Influence Society Partners with Familiar to Offer AI-Powered Guest CRM to Boutique and Lifestyle Hotels
  04 Febbraio 2026
  Influence Society, a leading digital marketing agency serving high-end hospitality brands, has announced a new strategic partnership with Familiar, an AI-first hotel CRM, bringing advanced guest relationship management to its portfolio of boutique and independent hotel clients. Familiar’s AI-native CRM platform will now be integrated as a core component of Influence Society’s marketing stack, empowering hotels to activate their guest data through automated personalization and performance-led campaigns.