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More than 2,000 Spanish hotels are taking legal action against Booking.com for anticompetitive commission practices, following a Dutch ruling anticipated after summer 2024. Represented by CCS Abogados and Eskariam, and backed by €50 million from Victory Park Capital, the hotels’ lawsuit, potentially valued at €4 billion, targets parity clauses deemed non-compliant with EU competition law,…

According to PwC’s US Deals report published on June 22, 2026, hotel buyers are increasingly valuing properties based on the quality of their guest data, with hotels possessing clean, AI-ready data commanding higher prices. Despite a slowdown in overall market activity, premium hotel segments like luxury and upscale represented 73% of deals in the past…

The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is held at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah from June 22-24, 2026, where 30% of attendees manage assets totaling $4.99 trillion. Notable participants include Al Khozama and Al Rajhi Capital, with the event featuring over 30 presentations and networking opportunities; Mahmoud Abdulhadi will give a keynote…

The article summarizes key insights shared in “The Week in Charts” series, which visualizes data to elucidate global changes. This week’s highlights include an examination of trauma-informed leadership, the future of fintech, and priorities within the dairy industry, providing a comprehensive overview of these significant topics.

The HSMAI 2026 Commercial Strategy Conference took place on June 16-17 in San Antonio, Texas, attracting over 1,000 hospitality professionals to the Henry B. González Convention Center. The event featured keynote speeches, workshops, and showcases focusing on AI applications, evolving consumer behaviors, and the importance of aligning people, technology, and data to drive industry growth,…

During the World Cup, fans are booking hotels closer to match days, significantly impacting occupancy expectations, with 7.6% of attendees traveling over 150 miles for a Brazil vs. France match and 21.9% for the Chelsea vs. PSG Club World Cup Final. Hotels need to adapt to last-minute bookings and optimize their online visibility to capture…

HITEC 2026, hosted by HFTP®, took place at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, attracting over 6,100 professionals. The event covered 85,000 square feet with more than 400 exhibitors, focusing on AI, data analytics, and cybersecurity, and featured the E20X competition, where Stayfull and Abra Hospitality were awarded, along with new…