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ABTA Focused on Delivery As New UK Government Comes to Power
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (399+ words) In Brief: ABTA, represented by Director of Public Affairs Luke Petherbridge, is prioritizing engagement with the incoming UK government to ensure that the travel and hospitality sectors' interests are addressed in forthcoming policy and regulatory decisions. ABTA focused on delivery…...
UK Business Groups Unite Against Holiday Tax
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (396+ words) In Brief: Several UK business groups have publicly united to oppose the government's proposed holiday tax, arguing that such measures could reduce visitor numbers and negatively affect the hospitality sector's revenue and employment. UK Business Groups Unite Against Holiday Tax…...
The Hotel Industry Doesn't Need to Panic: AI Cannot Replace the Front Desk, Housekeeping, or the Dining Room - Human Warmth Is the Real Asset
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (1617+ words) In Brief: Dr. Tong Yin argues that while artificial intelligence is advancing, it cannot fully replace front desk, housekeeping, or dining room staff in hotels, emphasizing that human warmth remains a critical asset for guest experience and operational success. The…...
Europe Fined Google for Favoring Its Hotel Search. Hotels May Not Be the Winners
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (843+ words) In Brief: The EU’s effort to help Google’s search rivals could leave independent hotels more dependent on the booking platforms between them and their guests. Europe Fined Google for Favoring Its Hotel Search. Hotels May Not Be the Winners - Image…...
Radisson Collection Debuts in Chengdu Hi-Tech Zone
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (258+ words) In Brief: Jin Jiang International Hotels and Radisson Hotel Group have opened the 178-room Radisson Collection Hotel, Hi-Tech Zone Chengdu, in the Cloud Yunduan Tower of the Business & Innovation Centre for China-Europe Cooperation. Radisson Collection Hotel, Hi-Tech Zone Chengdu - Image…...
Dominican Republic Leverages International Sporting Event to Accelerate Tourism Investment, Luxury Growth and U.S. Expansion
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (239+ words) In Brief: More Than RD$5 Billion In Public Investment, New Luxury Hospitality Projects And Expanded Air Connectivity Position The Caribbean's Most-Visited Destination To Attract High-Value Travelers From Texas Image Credit - Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism As the 2026 Central American and…...
Direct Bookings Via ChatGPT: Make Your Hotel Visible and Bookable with Lighthouse
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (1439+ words) In Brief: Lighthouse has launched a solution enabling hotels to become visible and directly bookable through ChatGPT, allowing properties to capture bookings from travelers using conversational AI platforms for trip planning and reservations. Direct bookings via ChatGPT: Make your hotel…...
Cloudbeds Launches Insights, Setting a New Standard for Real-time Hotel Reporting and Enterprise Data Access
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (366+ words) In Brief: Cloudbeds has launched Insights, a real-time hotel reporting and enterprise data access platform designed to provide hotel operators with immediate, centralized visibility into property performance metrics. Cloudbeds Launches Insights, Setting a New Standard for Real-time Hotel Reporting and…...
Lodging Econometrics Forecasts 832 U.S. Hotel Openings in 2028
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (643+ words) In Brief: Lodging Econometrics forecasts continued growth in the U.S. hotel supply through 2028, with 832 new hotels expected to open that year, while construction activity, conversions and new project announcements increased during the second quarter of 2026. Lodging Econometrics Forecasts 832 U.S. Hotel Openings in…...
Gen Z Travel Habits Push Loyalty Programs Toward Integrated Booking
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (302+ words) Image Credit Agoda Survey findings and travel motivations Research from Agoda’s 2026 Travel Outlook report describes travel as a more regular and experience-led activity for Gen Z respondents across Asia. The survey found that cultural exploration was a leading motivation, cited…...