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

Travelers are game for AI discovery but want to keep agency

Even as comfort with AI grows, consumers still express a desire for control over the process and are more willing to collaborate with AI than completely hand over the reins.

By Kristen Doerer • 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

Inside Choice Hotels’ next phase of technology innovation

Choice Chief Data, AI and Technology Officer Anna Scozzafava shares how the company is deploying artificial intelligence to create value for both owners and guests.

By Jenna Graber • June 24, 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

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

Marriott debuts AI-powered hotel search tool Ask Bonvoy

The natural language search experience for travelers debuts as Marriott carries out a broader enterprisewide artificial intelligence deployment strategy.

By Jenna Graber • June 17, 2026

Your revenue team doesn’t have a data problem

The revenue leak isn't your data. It's the gap between knowing and deciding.

By Juanjo Rodriguez • June 15, 2026