June 2026

For years, in-room entertainment has occupied a familiar place in the hotel budget conversation somewhere between “necessary cost” and “table stakes.”  New research° trac

SAN DIEGO, California—The AI Hospitality Alliance (AIHA) announced the formation of its inaugural Advisory Board. The board brings together leaders across hotel brands, ownership

ATLANTA, Georgia—IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of an IHG app in ChatGPT and will soon add AI-powered conversational search within IHG.com and the IHG One Rewards

NEW YORK, NY—Fray & Merenda Consulting Group, LLC, announced its official launch, offering university-backed executive training and consulting services for hotel and restaura

NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International announced the promotion of Tony Pallas to chief technology officer. In this role, Pallas will lead enterprise technology, eng

LAS VEGAS, Nevada—Eleven, an AHLA member, announced the acquisition of Stella Networks, the hospitality network orchestration platform, developed and operated by Bright Star Pty

Summer is often a peak season for the hospitality industry; kids are out of school, so families plan various trips, and hotels are a key part of these journeys. This summer in pa

NEWTON, Massachusetts—Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the reopening of Sonesta Essential Houston Hobby Airport. The 131-room upper-midscale hotel is located ne

KEY WEST, Florida—Hilton announced the signing and upcoming conversion of Ocean’s Edge Resort & Marina to Hilton Key West Resort & Marina, expanding Hilton’s presence

NEW YORK and SEOUL—Lotte Hotels & Resorts and Highgate jointly announced a strategic partnership that will see Highgate assume management of the Lotte New York Palace Hotel,