Hotel operations are changing fast, and 2026 will separate properties that are merely adapting from those that are truly future-ready. roommaster, the leading property management solution provider, has just released The 2026 Hotel Operations Blueprint, a practical guide built for hotel operators navigating rising guest expectations, staffing challenges, and increasing operational complexity. Inside the guide,…
Black Friday continues to be one of the most influential moments of the year for hotel direct channel performance, driving shifts in traveler behavior that extend well beyond a single weekend. As guest expectations evolve, Black Friday has become more than just a promotional event. It is now a strategic opportunity for hotels to boost…
Boutique hotels are uniquely positioned to capture one of the fastest-growing opportunities in travel: short-stay wellness retreats designed for meaningful rest and renewal. While travelers crave connection, mindfulness, and community, many independent hotels are still relying heavily on weekends, weddings, and group business. Mid-week occupancy remains soft, and F&B or wellness spaces often sit underutilized. …
Now in its 22nd year, the Annual Hospitality Conference (AHC) returns to Manchester Central on 29–30 September. Widely recognised as the UK’s leading hospitality investment event, the AHC gathers senior decision-makers, investors, owners, operators, and developers to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the sector. This year’s theme (Reset, Rebuild, Rise) could not be more…
Weddings remain one of the most profitable and most misunderstood opportunities in hospitality. Find out how your hotel can win more bookings, increase referrals, and make every couple feel like the only one. How can your hotel make more money from weddings? In the UK alone, there are over 200,000 weddings each year, and in…
ATLANTA – July 17, 2025 – Actabl, the leading hospitality software company dedicated to empowering hotels with actionable insights to drive profit, today announced the launch of HotelData.com, a new free data resource hub for the hospitality industry. Powered by Actabl’s proprietary hospitality data, HotelData.com is designed to provide hoteliers with benchmarks based on real performance data…
Google has long made it clear that it doesn’t want to just help users search – it wants to help them find answers. Its latest round of updates in Search and Maps, powered by generative AI, further help to fulfil Google’s aim of giving users what they want with as little friction as possible. This…
WESTFIELD CENTER, OH — April, 2025 —TakeUp, the AI-powered revenue optimization platform built for independent hotels, today released its first annual “The Voice of Independent Hospitality 2025,” a comprehensive industry report based on a survey of nearly 200 owners and managers of bed and breakfasts, glamping sites, boutique hotels, and independent inns across the country….
