https://www.hotelnewsresource.com Hotel Industry News EN https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/images/logo.gif https://www.hotelnewsresource.com support@nevistas.com https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142403.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142403.html Hotel Sales and Marketing Kennedy Training Network Doug Kennedy's upcoming staff training webcast will address how the growing reliance on technology in hospitality is contributing to service commoditization and will offer strategies for hotels to enhance guest engagement through personalized, human&centered interactions. 2026-08-05 13:21:51 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142402.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142402.html Hotel Expert Bylines SalesAndCatering.com Mike Pavicich outlines seven ways hotel sales teams can leverage budget season as a prime opportunity to influence revenue targets, justify investments, and shape operational priorities for the next fiscal year. 2026-08-05 13:14:38 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142401.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142401.html Hotel Development Autograph Collection The 373&room Potomac Hotel, formerly Salamander Washington DC, debuted today as an Autograph Collection hotel, with Pyramid Global Hospitality assuming management. 2026-08-05 11:49:39 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142400.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142400.html Hotel Development Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) IHCL has signed a greenfield Tree of Life resort project in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, that is planned to have 46 keys. 2026-08-05 11:43:13 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142399.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142399.html Hotel Other HospitalityLawyer.com A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City underscores the importance for hotel operators nationwide to implement comprehensive water safety protocols and understand their legal responsibilities to prevent guest and employee illness. 2026-08-05 11:37:29 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142398.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142398.html Hotel Openings Kimpton Kimpton Quinta da Marinha has opened in Cascais, Portugal, with 194 rooms and suites, dining outlets, a spa and an 18&hole golf course. 2026-08-05 11:10:59 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142397.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142397.html Hotel Openings Vignette Collection IHG Hotels & Resorts opened The Aarlis Hotel Panchkula, Vignette Collection, a 145&room property and the first Vignette Collection hotel in India and South West Asia. 2026-08-05 11:03:59 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142396.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142396.html Hotel Development Langham Hotels The Langham, Custom House, Bangkok is accepting bookings for stays from 20 December at its 75&key property in Bangkok’s Bang Rak District. 2026-08-05 10:58:42 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142395.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142395.html Hotel Development Kimpton IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed Kimpton Phang&Nga Natai Beach, a 150&key new&build beachfront resort in Phang Nga, Thailand, with Natai Venture Co. Ltd. 2026-08-05 10:51:59 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142394.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142394.html Hotel Expert Bylines Cloudbeds Lana Cook outlines that accounting software is only as powerful as the data flowing into it. When your PMS, POS, and financial tools operate as a connected system, your back office starts being a competitive advantage. 2026-08-05 10:31:56 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142393.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142393.html Hotel Expert Bylines Rate Yield Rikki Cavanagh examines how revenue managers can apply post&match analysis techniques from FIFA to hotel performance data, emphasizing the importance of identifying pricing missteps and capitalizing on rate opportunities to improve overall revenue outcomes. 2026-08-05 10:24:54 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142392.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142392.html Hotel Technology Vizergy The article asserts that as AI&powered search and recommendation tools become more prevalent, hospitality companies must shift focus from traditional SEO tactics to optimizing their content for AI&driven discovery and relevance. 2026-08-05 10:16:16 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142391.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142391.html Hotel Technology Travelboom Hotel Marketing This article outlines how resorts can enhance their Google My Business listings to increase online visibility, attract more potential guests, and drive direct bookings by leveraging accurate information, engaging content, and regular updates. 2026-08-05 10:10:21 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142390.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142390.html Hotel Openings Canopy by Hilton Hilton has opened the 174&room Canopy Bangkok Sukhumvit on Sukhumvit Soi 12, marking Canopy Hotels’ first property in Southeast Asia. 2026-08-05 10:06:01 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142389.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142389.html Hotel Trends CBRE Australian hotels are experiencing increased demand and improved performance metrics as international tourism rebounds, signaling renewed opportunities for operators, owners, and investors to capitalize on returning global traveler volumes. 2026-08-05 10:00:19 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142388.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142388.html Hotel Openings Staybridge Suites Staybridge Suites Aurora East by IHG has opened at 175 Eric T. Smith Way in Aurora, Ontario, with 125 suites and an on&site event venue. 2026-08-05 09:51:42 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142387.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142387.html Hotel Development Minor Hotels Avani Queenstown, formerly Oaks Shores Resort, is scheduled to open in September 2026 as Avani’s second property in New Zealand. 2026-08-05 09:47:10 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142386.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142386.html Hotel Development JW Marriott A full&floor penthouse at JW Marriott Residences Reston Station has sold for $10.9 million, setting a record for the highest&priced condominium sale in Virginia history. 2026-08-05 09:41:05 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142385.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142385.html Hotel Trends WTTC According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, more than $1 trillion has been invested in the travel and tourism sector, indicating a significant resurgence of financial commitment and optimism among investors regarding the industry's future performance. 2026-08-05 09:24:15 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142384.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142384.html Hotel Development Lodging Econometrics China’s hotel construction pipeline totaled 3,588 projects and 632,256 rooms at the end of the second quarter of 2026, while record conversion activity and a forecast of 1,131 hotel openings point to continued expansion across the country. 2026-08-05 09:20:07 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142381.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142381.html Hotel Appointments Marriott Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation has appointed Vladimir 'Vlad' Anokhin as chief strategy and transformation officer, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Matt Avril. 2026-08-05 08:49:44 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142380.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142380.html Hotel Trends Knowledge@Wharton New Wharton research suggests decades of conflicting evidence can be explained by one overlooked factor: the task itself. 2026-08-05 08:36:13 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142379.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142379.html Hotel Appointments SiteMinder SiteMinder has appointed Miguel Sánchez as Managing Director for EMEA, tasking him with overseeing the company's operations and growth strategy in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region. 2026-08-05 08:13:27 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142378.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142378.html Hotel Expert Bylines GratifID Doron Dreyer examines how the increasing adoption of cashless payment methods is creating operational challenges for hotels offering curbside services, requiring adjustments in tipping practices and guest&staff interactions. 2026-08-04 12:51:20 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142377.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142377.html Hotel Technology Lighthouse Cloudbeds and Lighthouse have expanded their integration to enable hotel clients to connect business intelligence and distribution data, aiming to improve revenue management and operational efficiency. 2026-08-04 12:47:58 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142376.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142376.html Hotel Appointments Four Seasons Hotels Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai has appointed Joris Quintelier as resort manager during its 10th anniversary as part of the Four Seasons family. 2026-08-04 12:39:23 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142375.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142375.html Hotel Trends Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) GBTA’s latest Business Travel Index report shows spending gains driven by higher prices as geopolitical uncertainty and transportation pressures weigh on the outlook 2026-08-04 12:33:48 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142374.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142374.html Hotel Association Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Gala honors industry leaders driving meaningful change and raises support for GBTA Foundation’s flagship NextGen program which seeks to nurture the future talent of global business travel 2026-08-04 12:29:00 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142373.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142373.html Hotel Hotels For Sale Hotel News Resource The 59&room Comfort Suites Lake Jackson Clute in Texas has been listed for sale as a value&add hotel investment with owner living quarters, established room revenue and proximity to industrial, port and leisure demand sources. 2026-08-04 09:25:25 EST https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142370.html https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article142370.html Hotel Development Handwritten Collection Treasure Island TI Las Vegas Hotel has opened this week as part of Handwritten Collection, becoming the largest hotel in Accor’s network worldwide. 2026-08-04 08:57:38 EST