Lodging Lowdown: Mews launches POS in North America, Borgata announces $107M tower renovation project

Plus, Hotel Equities partners with Lodgic Hospitality to scale its portfolio in Austin, Texas.

By Noor Adatia • Sept. 4, 2026

Airbnb names Pepijn Rijvers chief business officer

The former Tripadvisor and Booking.com leader succeeds Dave Stephenson as Airbnb furthers its hotel strategy.

By Noor Adatia • Sept. 2, 2026

Aimbridge launches AI-powered staffing management tool

LIFT provides a cohesive overview of a property's labor needs to help owners and operators "catch a staffing gap the moment it happens" and support profitability.

By Noor Adatia • Sept. 2, 2026

Google introduces AI Mode hotel booking

The conversational search tool allows guests to book stays with partners including Choice Hotels and Hilton as travelers turn toward artificial intelligence for trip planning.

By Noor Adatia • Sept. 1, 2026

Hotel Tech-in: The AI-powered system optimizing Resorts World’s central utility plant

Johnson Controls claims its Metasys and OpenBlue technology has saved the Las Vegas resort $110,000 in annual energy costs.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 28, 2026

How hotels can adjust to the evolving AI search landscape

As travelers increasingly use artificial intelligence for trip planning, hotels must consider the impacts on visibility and distribution, per Operto CEO Tim Major.

By Tim Major • Aug. 24, 2026

Hotels optimize every step to the booking. What happens after it?

Hotels can unlock post-booking value by showing guests what matters most, not simply showing them more.

By Thomas Bugas-McWeeney • Aug. 24, 2026

4 AI-powered hotel search tools that have launched so far in 2026

Marriott, IHG and Wyndham have debuted conversational search tools as travelers increasingly use artificial intelligence for trip planning.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 21, 2026

Marriott appoints new chief information security officer

Daniel Dubowski, formerly in the same role at Hertz, will help “strengthen trust, resilience and security” across Marriott’s global organization, per CIO Naveen Manga.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 19, 2026

Booking Holdings’ connected trip strategy boosts loyalty

The parent company of Booking.com, Agoda and Priceline wants travelers to book multiple travel verticals with the company for the same trip.

By Kristen Doerer • Aug. 5, 2026

Choice Hotels raises full-year US RevPAR, global net rooms growth outlook

During Q2 2026, the company saw improving demand fundamentals that point to a favorable growth environment for the full year, per company executives.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 5, 2026

Why an AI travel company thought the Sonder name was worth reviving

TravelAI CEO John Lyotier said Sonder’s new website is designed to help travelers find a stay that feels familiar to the urban concept, which still holds “residual brand value” following Sonder’s bankruptcy.

By Noor Adatia • Aug. 4, 2026

Marriott’s Q2 RevPAR growth bolstered by US and Canada gains

The region saw RevPAR up 5% year over year, its highest quarterly increase in 13 quarters, per CEO Anthony Capuano.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 3, 2026

Lodging Lowdown: Viceroy Hotels to debut NYC flagship, Radisson launches app on ChatGPT

Plus, Remington Hospitality added a soon-to-be Hyatt Regency in San Diego to its portfolio, and Langham Hospitality Group named a new chief operating officer.

By Noor Adatia • July 31, 2026

Hotel Tech-in: The boutique hotel in Maine operating without a front desk

The hotel’s “remote concierge” concept helps eliminate overhead costs for smaller properties and provides 24/7 guest support remotely thanks to technology.

By Noor Adatia • July 29, 2026

IHG Hotels & Resorts launches AI-powered conversational search tool

The company is rolling out the search functionality across its website and mobile app as part of a broader artificial intelligence strategy, with further developments coming later this year.

By Jenna Graber • July 29, 2026

Sonder brand acquired by TravelAI, relaunching as ‘AI-enabled guide’

The deal includes Sonder’s trademarks and domain names, and the new website offers travelers a curated selection of boutique hotels in major cities. 

By Noor Adatia • July 27, 2026

Wyndham posts Q2 domestic RevPAR gains amid improving fundamentals

During the second quarter of 2026, the company opened nearly 18,000 rooms globally and expanded its artificial intelligence capabilities.

By Jenna Graber • July 23, 2026

Artificial intelligence becoming a ‘mainstream travel planning tool’: survey

A recent report from Allianz Partners found that 37% of U.S. travelers use AI to plan travel and expect “fast, intuitive, and mobile-first interactions” during trips.

By Noor Adatia • July 23, 2026

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

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

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

Hotel Tech-in: The dual-strategy loyalty product producing instant rewards

Using artificial intelligence and behavioral data, Laasie provides travelers with a highly personalized hotel loyalty experience that drives returns for owners.

By Jenna Graber • June 30, 2026

The hotels AI recommends are not necessarily the best. They are the ones that showed up.

AI discovery is reshaping hospitality. Early movers are building unbeatable advantages right now.

By Rezolve Ai • June 29, 2026