Mower study: AI is changing travel discovery, while trust still drives the final decision
Travelers use AI to narrow options, then turn to search, official websites, reviews and pricing before they act.
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MULTI-STOP LUXURY ESCAPE: FROM THE ENERGY OF SINGAPORE TO THE SERENITY OF THE MALDIVES
Two Destinations, One Legendary Ritz-Carlton Experience
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Now Open: 1 Hotel Austin—a Texas-Sized Urban Retreat
Set within the tallest tower in Texas, the brand’s first property in the state brings together nature-led design, destination dining, wellness, and Austin’s creative spirit.
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HotelData.com H1 2026 Labor Report Shows Improved Productivity as Demand and Wages Rose
Full Service and Select Service hotels reduced hours per occupied room year over year, with housekeeping posting strong per-room efficiency gains
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Banyan Group Announces Acquisition of Newmark Hotels & Reserves, Adding 26 Hotels, Lodges, and Reserves Across Seven African Countries
Newmark’s deep regional expertise across urban, nature and wildlife hospitality will expand Banyan Group’s scale and nature-based hospitality platform in one of the world’s fastest-growing tourism regions.
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Guesty acquires Smily, deepening its investment in France’s booming short-term rental market
The acquisition adds fifteen years of French property management expertise to Guesty, deepening its presence in the world’s second-largest short-term rental market.
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Kempinski Group Announces Noel Attard as Chief Development Officer in Next Phase of Brand-Anchored, Strategic Growth
The strategic move reinforces the brand’s commitment to dif erentiation across global luxury hospitality via disciplined expansion
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ALIS and Shatterproof to Honor Barry Sternlicht with ALIS Lifetime Achievement Award and Shatterproof Hospitality Hero Award at ALIS 2027
Starwood Capital Group Chairman and CEO to Receive the 2027 ALIS Lifetime Achievement Award and 2027 Shatterproof Hospitality Hero Award in Recognition of His Transformational Impact on Hospitality, Real Estate, and Philanthropy
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THE GRiD Launches its Club and Hotel Network for Global Professional Community at First 20 Hotels across the Americas
THE GRiD’s new smart club experience integrates with hotel properties in New York, Miami, Mexico City, Bogotá and more to enhances guest experience
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Hapi and Upgrade Partner to Help Hotels Deploy Modern Payment Options at Scale with Flex Pay
The industry’s first automation between a payment provider and hospitality integration platform establishes a repeatable model for deploying modern payment options
