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/article141672.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141672.html Hotel Technology SalesAndCatering.com SalesAndCatering.com has teamed up with Siv to provide hotels with tools that expedite response times, boost group business, and enhance the success rate of lead conversions. 2026-06-15 14:23:57 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141671.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141671.html Hotel Development HVS The latest bulletin from HVS highlights the most recent transactions in the Asia&Pacific hotel industry, providing a comprehensive overview of changes in property ownership and management for the week ending 12 June 2026. 2026-06-15 13:55:18 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141670.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141670.html Hotel Trends WTTC Kenya has become a leading force in Africa’s tourism sector, driving both economic growth and sustainable practices, according to new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The continent’s travel industry is expected to remain one of the fastest&growing globally through 2026. 2026-06-15 13:49:17 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141669.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141669.html Hotel Openings Courtyard by Marriott Courtyard by Marriott has opened its first hotel in Okinawa, a 170&room beachfront property located on Kise Beach in Nago Bay. 2026-06-15 13:43:23 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141668.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141668.html Hotel Development Marriott International Marriott International and CG Hospitality Global have signed an agreement to open three new hotels in India and Nepal, with anticipated openings in 2031 and a combined total of nearly 450 rooms. 2026-06-15 13:38:26 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141666.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141666.html Hotel Trends Hotel News Resource More than half of business travelers book outside approved corporate channels due to missing content, leading to invisible spend, compliance challenges, and fragmented travel data, according to new research from Trip.Biz. 2026-06-15 13:29:05 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141665.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141665.html Hotel Expert Bylines EHL Hospitality Business School Emma Näpänkangas provides an overview of prominent hotel consulting firms, highlighting their role in assisting hospitality businesses to optimize performance and adapt to evolving industry trends. 2026-06-15 13:18:25 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141663.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141663.html Hotel Artificial Intelligence Cogwheel Analytics A recent hotel industry webinar discussed the evolving role of artificial intelligence in hospitality distribution, highlighting its potential to enhance efficiency, customer experience, and revenue generation in the sector by 2026. 2026-06-15 12:41:04 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141662.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141662.html Hotel Development Club Med VICI Properties and Club Med have announced the acquisition and planned redevelopment of the Carambola Beach Resort in St. Croix, with Club Med set to operate the property under a long&term lease following VICI’s acquisition and funding of the renovation. 2026-06-15 12:34:37 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141661.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141661.html Hotel Sales and Marketing Cendyn An international resort group has successfully implemented a data&driven CRM system, demonstrating how advanced analytics can be used to modernize guest marketing efforts on a large scale. 2026-06-15 12:29:06 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141660.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141660.html Hotel Expert Bylines Lighthouse Femke Nollet discusses the need for independent hotels to shift from reactive to proactive pricing models, enabling them to secure bookings for high&demand dates in advance, thereby maximizing revenue. 2026-06-15 12:18:49 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141659.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141659.html Hotel Development Sonnenblick&Eichner Company Sonnenblick&Eichner has facilitated a $115 million loan from Madison Realty Capital for the refinancing of La Bahia Hotel & Spa, a luxury beachfront property in Santa Cruz, California. 2026-06-15 12:09:13 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141658.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141658.html Hotel Artificial Intelligence Cendyn The launch of Wayfinder within the Cendyn CMS makes hotel AI presence measurable for hoteliers, detecting drift when it occurs. 2026-06-15 11:54:13 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141657.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141657.html Hotel Trends NTTO & National Travel and Tourism Office International air passenger travel to and from the United States decreased slightly in May 2026 compared with the previous year, with overseas visitation down 6.5% and overall enplanements down 1.2%, according to data from the National Travel and Tourism Office. 2026-06-15 11:46:35 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141656.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141656.html Hotel Artificial Intelligence AI Hospitality Alliance Version 2 of the AHLA/HTNG strategic brief introduces the DART taskforce's AI&Native Hospitality Commerce Ecosystem diagram — a five&layer reference architecture for how AI agents, hotel systems, and direct booking rails should interconnect. 2026-06-15 10:44:01 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141655.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141655.html Hotel Appointments Hotel News Resource Griffin will oversee all aspects of operations at the property, which includes 42 rooms and suites and 9 standalone cottages. 2026-06-13 15:21:40 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141654.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141654.html Hotel Openings Sonesta International Hotels Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has announced the grand opening of the 131&room Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport at 7902 Mosley Road in Houston, Texas. 2026-06-13 15:11:25 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141653.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141653.html Hotel Openings Red Lion Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Red Lion Inn & Suites Bucyrus North, a 58&room hotel located in Crawford County, Ohio. 2026-06-13 15:07:28 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141652.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141652.html Hotel Appointments Red Rock Resorts Red Rock Resorts, Inc. has appointed J. Colby Williams as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, succeeding Jeffrey Welch, who is retiring. 2026-06-13 14:58:26 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141651.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141651.html Hotel Trends HVS The AAHOA Central Midwest Conference in Oklahoma City highlighted key hospitality issues, including rising ADA&compliance concerns. Attendees also discussed market trends, noting stable financing despite recent interest rate fluctuations. 2026-06-13 14:51:36 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141649.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141649.html Hotel Openings Tempo by Hilton Tempo by Hilton Nashville Midtown has opened with 161 rooms in Nashville’s Midtown district, developed in partnership with Vision Hospitality Group. 2026-06-13 13:24:28 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141648.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141648.html Hotel Trends AHLA A recent study by NIQ and AHLA indicates a significant increase in beverage consumption in U.S. hotels, a trend driven primarily by the rise in domestic tourism. 2026-06-13 12:55:38 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141646.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141646.html Hotel Hotels For Sale Crystal Investment Property Crystal Investment Property (CIP) announces the exclusive listing of Best Western Plus Yakima Hotel, a 74&key select&service asset in Yakima, Washington, that presents an acquisition opportunity in a Qualified Opportunity Zone with fee&simple land ownership and immediate operational efficiencies. 2026-06-12 14:45:44 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141645.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141645.html Hotel Trends WTTC The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is driving significant advancements in border management, emphasizing digital innovation, trusted traveler programs, and streamlined visa processes to facilitate secure and efficient cross&border movement for millions of international visitors. 2026-06-12 14:38:38 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141643.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141643.html Hotel Cruise Oceania Cruises Oceania Cruises has announced its 2027 Northern Europe itineraries, featuring sailings aboard Oceania Insignia, Oceania Marina, and Oceania Vista with scheduled departures to destinations in the Baltic, Scandinavia, British Isles, Ireland, Greenland, Iceland, and the Northern Fjords. 2026-06-12 14:19:59 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141642.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141642.html Hotel Technology Travel Technology Association The third annual Policy & Innovation Showcase highlighted the intersection of policy and technology in the travel industry, celebrating advancements and leadership in these areas. 2026-06-12 14:10:40 EST https://www.travelindustrywire.com/article141641.html https://www.travelindustrywire.com/article141641.html Hotel Appointments Summit Hotel Properties Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer William (Trey) Conkling will depart the company effective June 15, 2026, for personal reasons. 2026-06-12 14:06:03 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141640.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141640.html Hotel Development Conrad Hotels Hilton has signed an agreement with ORIX Real Estate Corporation to open Conrad Kobe, scheduled for 2030, marking Hilton’s first property in Hyogo prefecture. 2026-06-12 13:54:34 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141639.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141639.html Hotel Openings Hotel News Resource PENN Entertainment has officially opened a new $100 million, 203&room hotel tower at Hollywood Casino Columbus. 2026-06-12 13:43:19 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141637.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article141637.html Hotel Openings Hotel News Resource The Vanderpump Hotel, a boutique property designed by Lisa Vanderpump and Nick Alain, held its official grand opening on the Las Vegas Strip on Thursday, June 11. 2026-06-12 13:32:29 EST