https://www.hotelnewsresource.com Hotel Industry News EN https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/images/logo.gif https://www.hotelnewsresource.com support@nevistas.com https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141761.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141761.html Hotel Artificial Intelligence Hotel News Resource lastminute.com has announced a major restructuring initiative that will reduce its workforce by approximately 25% as the company accelerates its transition to an AI&powered operating model. The travel company expects the changes to generate annual cost savings of €16 million beginning in 2027 while increasing investment in artificial intelligence, data infrastructure, and specialized technology talent. 2026-06-19 13:28:40 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141760.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141760.html Hotel Appointments Sheraton Hotels Kaleo Kenui has been named general manager of Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, located on Kāʻanapali Beach at Puʻu Kekaʻa (Black Rock). 2026-06-19 12:46:49 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141759.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141759.html Hotel Appointments Minor Hotels Hervé Duboscq has been appointed as the new General Manager of Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, bringing his extensive experience in the hospitality sector to the role. 2026-06-19 12:41:18 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141758.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141758.html Hotel Development Hyatt Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced plans for three new hotel openings in Italy, introducing the Hyatt Regency and Thompson Hotels brands to the country and adding 428 rooms and suites in Rome and Taormina. 2026-06-19 12:34:55 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141757.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141757.html Hotel Development Hyatt Hyatt and Hall Structured Finance announced plans for a strategic relationship to provide a dedicated financing solution for Hyatt Studios newbuild developments across the United States. 2026-06-19 12:25:19 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141756.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141756.html Hotel Appointments Four Seasons Hotels Oscar Abril Bonthuis has been appointed as the new Director of Food and Beverage at the Four Seasons Hotel in Osaka, marking a significant change in the hotel's culinary leadership. 2026-06-19 12:19:39 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141755.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141755.html Hotel Expert Bylines Amadeus Martin Cowen discusses the potential for the hospitality industry to monetize the connected traveler journey, highlighting the need for strategic adaptation to changing consumer behaviors and expectations in the digital age. 2026-06-19 12:06:10 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141754.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141754.html Hotel Sales and Marketing Cendyn Naumi Hotels has seen a significant increase in direct revenue, up by 55%, following the implementation of Cendyn Web's digital solutions. 2026-06-19 12:04:34 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141751.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141751.html Hotel Hotels For Sale HVS The 52&room Best Western Dos Rios hotel in Junction, Texas, located off Interstate 10, is being offered for sale, with recent financial data showing stable revenue growth and ongoing demand from travelers and outdoor recreation visitors. 2026-06-19 11:12:53 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141750.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141750.html Hotel Conferences HFTP HITEC 2026 welcomed more than 6,100 hospitality technology professionals to the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. 2026-06-19 11:01:11 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141749.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141749.html Hotel Trends Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) As the hospitality industry recovers from the pandemic, U.S. travel agencies reported a surge in air ticket sales in May, approaching a total of $10 billion. 2026-06-18 15:31:20 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141748.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141748.html Hotel Trends Visa A new Visa study shows that Asia Pacific travelers are responding to global uncertainties by choosing familiar destinations, using digital tools for planning, and seeking flexibility in their travel experiences, rather than reducing travel. 2026-06-18 15:25:02 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141745.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141745.html Hotel Openings Ennismore The Mondrian brand is set to expand its portfolio with the opening of its first all&inclusive resort in Cancun, marking a significant shift in its business strategy. 2026-06-18 14:39:34 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141744.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141744.html Hotel Development Handwritten Collection Handwritten Collection has opened its 50th hotel, is now present in 20 countries, and has more than 50 additional hotels in its development pipeline. 2026-06-18 14:31:53 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141743.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141743.html Hotel Openings EDITION Hotels The Dali EDITION has opened in Yunnan, China, located between Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. 2026-06-18 13:44:50 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141742.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141742.html Hotel Conferences ITB Berlin ITB Berlin has announced that its 2027 event will take place from 16 to 18 March 2027 in Berlin, accompanied by a new campaign under the slogan ‘Travel & Tourism in Motion’. 2026-06-18 13:26:25 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141741.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141741.html Hotel Expert Bylines Horwath HTL Christian Buer explores the ongoing shift in the hospitality industry, as traditional practices are being replaced by industrial processes, leading to changes in service delivery and customer experience. 2026-06-18 13:22:09 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141740.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141740.html Hotel Openings The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of THE BARAI HUA HIN, marking the debut of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Thailand. 2026-06-18 13:05:05 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141738.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141738.html Hotel Hotels For Sale HVS The La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Corpus Christi Northwest, a 66&room hotel located near major commercial and leisure hubs, has been listed for sale and is scheduled for conversion to a Garner by IHG property in 2026, offering potential buyers opportunities for value&add investment and revenue growth. 2026-06-18 12:57:14 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141737.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141737.html Hotel Artificial Intelligence PhocusWire Generative AI is reshaping how travelers discover destinations, research accommodations, and make booking decisions, creating new challenges and opportunities for hotels and travel brands. Speaking at Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona, industry experts emphasized that AI&driven search is becoming a critical channel for customer acquisition, requiring hospitality companies to adapt their digital visibility strategies to remain competitive in an increasingly AI&powered travel marketplace. 2026-06-18 12:47:52 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141736.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141736.html Hotel Technology Lighthouse The article delves into various marketing strategies that hotels can employ to increase their bookings and revenue, highlighting the importance of a well&balanced marketing mix in the competitive hospitality industry. 2026-06-18 12:28:49 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141735.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141735.html Hotel Trends European Travel Commission Europe remains the leading global destination for safety among long&haul travelers, with cost pressures and evolving travel preferences shaping international tourism to the region, according to the latest Long&Haul Travel Barometer from the European Travel Commission and Eurail. 2026-06-18 12:20:44 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141734.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141734.html Hotel Trends HVS Cape Town's tourism has shown remarkable resilience through global crises, with air connectivity proving to be the quiet engine behind its rise as a world&class destination. The numbers reveal surprising insights about where visitors come from, how much they spend, and how growth is spreading well beyond the city itself. 2026-06-18 12:08:06 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141733.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141733.html Hotel Trends HVS Memphis has struggled since the pandemic, resulting in reduced demand and business for hotels in the market. In response, the City of Memphis has initiated a significant revitalization effort to strengthen the Downtown core and reinvent Memphis as a major destination in the United States. 2026-06-18 12:00:33 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141732.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141732.html Hotel Expert Bylines Cornell Center For Hospitality Research The study by Kim, Wang, and Montauti explores the unexpected risks associated with Airbnb Plus, a program that uses trust signals to assure quality, and how these signals may inadvertently create new vulnerabilities for the platform and its users. 2026-06-18 11:42:01 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141731.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141731.html Hotel Association WTTC The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has introduced a set of seven principles aimed at guiding and encouraging more investment into the tourism sector, in response to the ongoing global economic challenges. 2026-06-18 11:07:36 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141730.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141730.html Hotel Expert Bylines Hotel Financial Coach Hotel Financial Coach David Lund recounts how a seemingly lucrative executive recruitment opportunity unraveled into an identity&impersonation scam. By applying the same verification and analytical discipline used in hotel financial management, Lund uncovered multiple red flags, confirmed the fraud with the real recruiter, and avoided sharing sensitive personal information. The experience serves as a reminder for hospitality professionals to verify unsolicited offers, question inconsistencies, and protect personal and financial data from increasingly sophisticated scams. 2026-06-18 11:02:59 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141729.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141729.html Hotel Trends CoStar U.S. hotels reported year&over&year increases in occupancy, average daily rate, and revenue per available room for the week ending June 13, 2026. 2026-06-18 10:54:38 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141728.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141728.html Hotel Artificial Intelligence Cendyn This Guide provides a comprehensive guide for hotel marketers, offering insights into email deliverability strategies and practices tailored for the AI&driven landscape of 2026. 2026-06-18 10:45:41 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141727.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141727.html Hotel Technology PhocusWire The hotel industry’s main challenge with new booking platforms like TikTok GO is not the platforms themselves, but whether hotels have the technical infrastructure—specifically, machine&readable inventory and knowledge systems—needed to participate in the evolving AI&driven distribution landscape. 2026-06-17 17:01:54 EST