Catégorie : Hotel & Hospitality

Marriott International, based in Bethesda, Maryland, has partnered with Fitwel, an organization created by the CDC and GSA to promote building health, to enhance wellness in its residential properties worldwide. In March, The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Chicago received a two-star Fitwel Certification, while Marriott’s Global Headquarters, opened in 2022, achieved a three-star certification, with plans…

The article discusses the growing trend among investors to focus on maximizing the sustainability and profitability of every square meter in real estate. There is an emphasis on considering the entire ecosystem surrounding rooms, reflecting a shift towards comprehensive investment strategies that prioritize environmental and financial returns.

On June 22, 2026, the AI Hospitality Alliance was founded by consultant Ira Vouk with advisers from Wyndham, Sage, AWS, and OpenAI to represent hotels in AI booking discussions, as highlighted by events at HITEC where Amadeus secured a position in Google’s AI protocol, exposing a lack of hotel representation. The alliance’s advisory board includes…

Temaki has opened a new location in Mayfair, London, known for its minimalist design and popular hand rolls, adding to the vibrant culinary scene of the capital. The restaurant’s launch was highlighted in a review on Wallpaper.com and initially appeared on 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers.

In June 2026, HITEC drew over 6,100 professionals to San Antonio, Texas, featuring a sold-out 85,000 sq. ft. exhibition with over 400 companies and key highlights like the Workforce 20X: AI Innovation Lab and the Entrepreneur 20X competition, emphasizing AI’s influence in hospitality innovation. Notable moments included James Taylor’s keynote on balancing AI and human-centered…

In a Hotel Moment podcast episode, hosts Karen Stephens and Dylan Cole explore the transformative impact of Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol on hotel booking, emphasizing the importance of AI-powered search, agent-to-agent booking, and direct booking strategies over the next 12 months. With her extensive experience in hospitality tech, Karen Stephens, who leads marketing at Revinate,…

The Bower Coronado, a 39-room luxury hotel in Coronado, California, has joined the Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection, which includes over 700 hotels globally. This partnership highlights the hotel’s unique wabi-sabi design and offers exclusive features such as Coronado’s only rooftop bar, while guests benefit from the SLH Club loyalty program and can…

The HSMAI’s Commercial Strategy Conference took place on June 16-17, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas, at the Henry B. González Convention Center, attracting over 1,000 hospitality professionals. Focusing on integrating marketing, sales, and technology within the industry, the event featured keynotes on AI’s impact and economic challenges, emphasized cross-functional collaboration for commercial profitability, and hosted…

The article emphasizes the importance of routine demand forecasting for hoteliers, highlighting that local events and booking pace are key indicators of high demand. By checking reservations, event calendars, and competitor rates weekly, and gradually increasing prices when demand is high, hoteliers can optimize pricing and reduce stress, with the use of a simple checklist…