Catégorie : Hotel & Hospitality
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Meliá to manage Leo Messi’s MiM Hotels
Meliá Hotels International announced it will manage MiM Hotels, the hospitality brand owned by Leo Messi, beginning November 1. The hotels will be integrated into The Meliá Collection, Meliá’s group of independent properties known for their individual character. The MiM portfolio includes six hotels located in Sitges, Sotogrande, Mallorca, Ibiza, Baqueira Beret and Andorra. Each…
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Hospitality with personality: how to scale authenticity
Some hotel brands stand out the moment you land on their website. Staypineapple is one of them. Known for its irreverent tone, personal touches and community feel, the brand has built something that can’t be manufactured: a culture of genuine connection. In the latest episode of Matt Talks Hospitality, Dina Belon, President of Staypineapple, shares…
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Leading Hotels of the World reports most successful year to date
Wed Feb 4, 2026The Caterer’s Best Places to Work in Hospitality recognises the top 30 hospitality employers in the UK – whether that’s pubs, restaurants, hotels or foodservice operators – as voted for by their own employees. The powerful initiative transforms employee feedback into actionable insights that boost employer brand, drive engagement and growth, and…
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Sustainable profitability: Leveraging revenue management to drive hotel asset efficiency
With rising operating costs and fluctuating demand, hotel owners and operators across the Asia Pacific region need to balance maintaining profitability without compromising service quality. However, while cost cutting initiatives may reduce business overheads, if not done strategically, they risk damaging the guest experience and long-term brand equity. Instead, focusing on unlocking the strategic flexibility…
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Expedia Is Training AI to Bypass Your Hotel Website. 🆕 Expedia partnered with Perplexity to launch a free AI-powered browser called Comet. It plans trips, compares hotels, creates itineraries… | Michael J. Goldrich | 16 comments
Expedia Is Training AI to Bypass Your Hotel Website. 🆕 Expedia partnered with Perplexity to launch a free AI-powered browser called Comet. It plans trips, compares hotels, creates itineraries, and even books the stay without the user ever visiting your site. As a bonus for downloading Comet, Expedia gives travelers Silver status in its loyalty…
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Airbnb targets independent hotels
By targeting boutique and independent hotels with lower commissions and brand appeal, Airbnb aims to carve out a niche beyond the big OTA model Oct 9, 2025 Airbnb is ramping up hiring across multiple regions to expand its hotel business — an effort that analysts say could take years to deliver meaningful growth. The company…
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Statistically Sound: Industry Leaders Weigh In on the State of the Industry
At The Lodging Conference, many topics of conversation concern the state of the industry, especially for development and investment. During the general session, Harry Javer, conference chairman, founder, and producer, The Lodging Conference, shared that those in the industry describe the current state as “uncertain,” “stuck,” “opportunistic,” and “resilient.” Eight industry leaders weighed in on…
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The Lodging Conference Kicks Off With Deal Makers Discussion
On the first day of The Lodging Conference, a panel titled “The Deal Makers: Owners, Investors, and Operators” discussed the state of the industry, deals and transactions, and travel trends. Led by Mitch Patel, founder and CEO, Vision Hospitality Group, the panel also discussed the bifurcation, uncertainty, and the cyclical nature of the industry. While…
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Decoding MCP: The Simple Bridge Between AI Agents and Hotel Systems
In September 2025, Apaleo announced the launch of its MCP server, becoming the first property management platform to connect AI agents directly with hotel systems. The move is more than a product release – it signals a shift in how hotels can approach technology: open, flexible and built for the age of AI.To explore what…
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The Secret to Unlocking Performance: Your Technology Partner’s Customer Success Team – Megan Yagoda Kaplan, Actabl [Sponsor Bonus]
Josiah: Megan, I’m really excited to speak with you because so many people in the hotel industry, leaders of hotel companies, ownership groups, everyone sees and believes in the power of technology. But they say the real key in driving those results is how teams are using the technology. You have built and are building…