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HITEC 2026 Day Three: Startup Innovation, AI Readiness Debates, and Hospitality Industry Trends Unveiled
On the third day of HITEC 2026 in San Antonio, eight startups showcased innovations, while a closed-door round table with hotel CIOs revealed differing views on AI readiness. Q1 2026 labor data from Actabl indicated a 1.8% rise in cost per occupied room and a 2.3% drop in hours per room, suggesting improved efficiency without…
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Beyond Tech: Exploring Foundational Issues in Hospitality
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Reflections from the Field: A Consultant’s Journey Through a Landmark Research Experience
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Proactive Demand Forecasting: Essential Strategies for Hoteliers to Optimize Pricing and Stay Competitive
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…
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Le Majestic Cannes engage une nouvelle phase de rénovation avec Joseph Dirand
Le groupe Barrière a retenu Joseph Dirand comme architecte décorateur de la prochaine phase de rénovation de l’Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes. Confirmée à Hospitality ON par Julien Huel, Directeur Général Hôtellerie et Restauration du groupe Barrière, l’opération doit permettre à l’établissement de reprendre une position de premier rang sur la Croisette.
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Decoding the Dilemma: To Brand or Not to Brand for Hotel Investors
The article discusses a common decision faced by hotel investors: whether to operate under a brand or independently. Many choose branded hotels due to benefits such as loyalty programs, booking engines, and the established reputation that can attract more guests.
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Amadeus Achieves Premier Plus Status in Booking.com’s Connectivity Partner Program
Amadeus has achieved Premier Plus status in the Booking.com Connectivity Partner Program for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the company. This recognition highlights Amadeus’s commitment to enhancing hotel connectivity and supporting the hospitality industry’s growth.
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Speed Over Scale: How Smaller Hotel Groups Outpace Chains in Decision-Making Efficiency
Twelve months after implementing a new data platform, the decision speed for a hotel group remained unchanged, with larger chains struggling to quickly adjust to demand spikes, such as those caused by concerts, taking weeks to reprice. In contrast, smaller hotel groups can adjust prices within a day by focusing on a streamlined decision-making process…
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Hotel Pricing Dynamics Shift: AI Agents Take the Lead in Booking Decisions
By mid-2026, the emergence of AI agents, exemplified by applications like ChatGPT and Booking.com, has transformed hotel pricing dynamics, as machines now handle search, comparison, and shortlisting before presenting options to human travelers, fundamentally altering who influences pricing decisions. Despite hotels retaining control over setting prices, the power to influence decisions has shifted to machine…
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Hospitality Design’s 2026 Wave of the Future: Celebrating Eight Visionary Leaders in the Industry
In 2026, Hospitality Design magazine recognizes eight visionary leaders in the hospitality industry, including Jimmie Drummond, Paige Henney, and Ryan Leichtweisz, for their innovative leadership and commitment to challenging norms. These honorees will be featured in the magazine’s October issue and celebrated at the HD NextGen Forum on September 28-29 at Hotel Clio in Denver.
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