Hospitality industry leaders’ top tips for adapting to the 2026 hotel landscape

During the first half of the year, experts shared advice on hotel design, technology, personalization and more.

By Noor Adatia • July 21, 2026

What hoteliers should know about the evolving role of branding

Thoughtful and authentic hotel branding is a key component in driving ROI for owners and encouraging guests to return, writes one branding expert.

By Gustavo Neri • July 20, 2026

How to build a more resilient hospitality procurement strategy

A step-by-step approach to smarter sourcing, supplier management, and cost control.

July 20, 2026

Lodging Lowdown: Travel + Leisure Co. makes pair of acquisitions, Peregrine grows presence in Napa Valley

Plus Spire Hospitality appoints a new CEO to drive operational and data initiatives.

By Noor Adatia • July 16, 2026

Hilton, ResortPass expand partnership as consumers seek flexible wellness

Hilton renewed its agreement with the day-pass provider to scale access to health and wellness offerings across its properties.

By Noor Adatia • July 15, 2026

4 notable interviews about AI in hospitality from H1 2026

During the first half of the year, Hotel Dive sat down with hotel executives and tech leaders to discuss the evolving role of artificial intelligence in hospitality.

By Noor Adatia • July 14, 2026

How accessibility features can help hotels win guests in an aging America

Ensuring an accessible stay is a key way for hotels to attract older adults, who tend to spend more and remain loyal.

By Michael Brady • July 10, 2026

Lodging Lowdown: Choice Hotels taps AI leader to board, Aspen Hospitality launches luxury Nell Hotels brand

Plus, two hotel management companies merged, and a real estate investment firm nabbed an eight-property portfolio.

By Noor Adatia , Jenna Graber • July 10, 2026

6 emerging hotel tech solutions that impacted hospitality in H1 2026

From back-of-house robot assistants to artificial intelligence-powered HVAC systems, these technologies are having an influence on the industry.

By Noor Adatia • July 9, 2026

Mews lays off 15% of staff in pivot to ‘AI-native’ future

The decision was a “difficult” one and is reflective of the current AI landscape in hospitality, founder Richard Valtr shared on LinkedIn.

By Noor Adatia • July 8, 2026

Hotels in World Cup host cities exceed initial RevPAR forecast

CoStar data through June 27 shows that hotels in U.S. host cities have averaged RevPAR gains “well above 20%,” surpassing the group’s initial projection of 13%, per analyst Didio Pequeno.

By Noor Adatia • July 6, 2026

Chambers Hotel New York reopens in Midtown as independent operation

Following a brief period as a Sonder property, the hotel returns to its original identity as a bespoke, art-forward destination.

By Noor Adatia • June 29, 2026

Lodging Lowdown: Dual-branded Hilton comes to Colorado, Hyatt launches developer financing program

Plus, Aimbridge Hospitality has launched an enterprise platform to drive “operational excellence,” and Hilton opened its second Tempo hotel in Nashville. 

By Noor Adatia , Jenna Graber • June 26, 2026

Hotel deal activity slows, with capital focusing on luxury, wellness

Buyers are focused on the upper end of the market, with upscale, upper upscale and luxury assets comprising 73% of deals over the last six months, per PwC’s U.S. midyear outlook.

By Noor Adatia • June 25, 2026

Workers prefer a human-centered approach, still anxious about AI: Hilton

A new report examines how hospitality-inspired leadership, community, mentorship and purpose drive retention and performance in the workplace.

By Noor Adatia • June 23, 2026

How hoteliers can embrace design to create memorable moments

Small but carefully considered design details represent a valuable way for owners to differentiate their hotel and drive a tangible return.

By Paige Harris • June 22, 2026

Marriott’s Design Hotels expands portfolio with Palisociety agreements

The design-forward brand added 16 Palisociety hotels to its portfolio, furthering efforts to expand in the Americas.

By Noor Adatia • June 22, 2026

Top takeaways from 2026’s NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum

At the annual investor conference, hotel leaders talked travel demand, the future of artificial intelligence and their predictions for the rest of the year.

By Noor Adatia • June 17, 2026

Hilton Boston Back Bay completes multimillion-dollar renovation, emphasizing wellness

The redesigned 401-room hotel offers “travelers a front-row seat to both the heritage and future of Boston” and features an expanded fitness center and upgraded meeting space.

By Noor Adatia • June 17, 2026

G6 Hospitality CEO Sonal Sinha exits amid leadership changes

G6 also promoted Nikhil Heda and Anuj Ladha to support its U.S. growth across the economy, midscale and hospitality segments.

By Noor Adatia • June 15, 2026

Lodging Lowdown: Delano Miami Beach reopens, AI Hospitality Alliance names advisory board

Also, a historic hotel reopened in Austin, Texas, and Under Canvas expanded in the Northeast.

By Noor Adatia • June 12, 2026

Mews founder on how AI can deepen human connection at hotels

Richard Valtr believes the human aspect of hospitality can be preserved — and even strengthened — through the strategic use and implementation of artificial intelligence.

By Noor Adatia • June 11, 2026

Hapi CEO shares how hotels can go from ‘AI-ready’ to ‘AI-enabled’

Jeff Bzdawka on why AI only works with the right data set and the importance of aligning the tech with business needs.

By Noor Adatia • June 8, 2026

Yotel taps new COO, strengthens senior leadership team

Paul Harnedy will oversee the company’s commercial operations as it works on a long-term goal of reaching 100 hotels by 2031.

By Noor Adatia • June 4, 2026

Hilton CEO shares ambitious outlook for Undergraduate expansion

Chris Nassetta and other Hilton leaders reveal how the new college town-focused brand was born following the 2024 acquisition of Graduate.

By Noor Adatia • June 3, 2026