Hospitality News & Insights

• U.S. hotel results for week ending 27 June July 3, 2026
  U.S. hotel ADR rose 9.2% and RevPAR climbed 9.6% for the week of 21-27 June 2026, with Miami and San Francisco seeing outsized gains driven by FIFA World Cup matches.
• What I Saw at HITEC 2026 That Nobody Else Is Talking About July 3, 2026
  The author argues that HITEC 2026 overlooked a key market gap: back-office AI that reduces overhead and drives margins, while vendors focused almost entirely on guest-facing tools.
• Why Governance Is Now Mission-Critical for Hotels July 2, 2026
  Rising legal exposure, health inspection failures, and leadership scandals illustrate why formal governance frameworks are now a strategic necessity for hotel operators of all sizes.
• Sacramento Poised for Long-Term Lodging Growth July 2, 2026
  Sacramento's lodging market shows RevPAR growth driven by ADR gains, with ~36 hotels in the development pipeline supported by major anchors including the Railyards, airport expansion, and new healthcare facilities.
• AHLA Statement on Working Families Tax Cuts Act Anniversary July 2, 2026
  AHLA CEO Rosanna Maietta marks the first anniversary of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, citing billions in capital investment and job creation driven by the no-tax-on-tips and overtime provisions.
• An Iconic Pairing: Marriott International and The Coca‑Cola Company Come Together in Strategic Beverage Agreement July 2, 2026
  Marriott named Coca-Cola its global beverage partner across carbonated soft drinks, hydration, and functional beverages, with a phased rollout across guestrooms, restaurants, lounges, and events worldwide.
• What HSMAI 2026 Kept Saying (Whether It Meant To or Not) July 1, 2026
  A conference recap from HSMAI 2026 in San Antonio covering four recurring themes: resilient consumer spending, commercial team alignment, AI-driven hotel discovery, and the return to hospitality fundamentals.