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Vincent Ramelli, CEO of LodgIQ, has been at the forefront of hotel technology for decades. In his recent interview for Hospitality Net, he reflects on a career that spans the early days of the internet, the rise of online distribution, and now the integration of generative AI into hotel operations.

[Dallas, Texas, 14 November 2025] – Mews, the leading operating system for hospitality and shared spaces, announced that 907 Main has selected Mews its new property management system (PMS). The agreement comes as the property transitions to new management under Lark Hospitality and underscores Mews’ ability to onboard transitioning hotels rapidly and reliably.

The final U.S. hotel performance forecast of 2025 is in – and it’s not the news many hoped for. According to the latest from CoStar and Tourism Economics, both 2025 and 2026 projections have again been downgraded across occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR, signaling a tougher environment ahead.

Pullman Hotels & Resorts, part of Accor’s global Premium portfolio, today unveiled its global brand transformation and vision for the future — a milestone designed to inspire, energize and strengthen Pullman’s position as one of the world’s most dynamic hotel brands.

As wellness and recovery continue shaping traveler expectations, sleep quality has become a key factor in hospitality. In its recent report, Sleep in Hospitality: A Strategic Asset for Guest Experience – Insights – RLA Global, it was highlighted how rest has become a new frontier for differentiation. At HotStats, we see this trend reflected financially — even though we don’t measure sleep directly, our global benchmarking data shows a clear pattern: hotels that invest in wellness perform better, both in revenue and, more importantly, in profit.

Radisson Hotel Group has introduced Creator Hub, a dynamic platform connecting nano content creators with Radisson Hotels & Resorts across the globe. This initiative reimagines influencer marketing by offering creators personalized hotel stay experiences in exchange for authentic, brand-aligned content fostering a more inclusive and community-driven approach to travel storytelling.

The UK hotel sector enters 2026 with a sense of resilience and renewed confidence. Despite a backdrop of economic headwinds and rising operational costs, the market continues to demonstrate stability – supported by resilient international demand, event-led travel, and a steady recovery in domestic leisure.

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), has launched the Disability Inclusion Playbook for the Accommodation Sector. As one of the world’s first open-access, holistic disability inclusion playbooks, it sets a new benchmark for inclusive hospitality. Developed by Ascott in partnership with disability inclusion specialists Colorful Earth, it is supported by SG Enable (Singapore’s focal agency for disability and inclusion), World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (a global coalition driving sustainability in hospitality) and Valuable 500 (a global non-profit of over 500 multinational corporations advancing disability inclusion).

Over the past several years, H&LA has seen increased interest from hotel owners, operators, and developers seeking ways to maximize the value of underutilized areas within their properties. As competition intensifies and guest expectations evolve, hotels recognize that unused or inefficient spaces represent an opportunity to enhance the guest experience, improve operational flow, and generate incremental revenue.

In hotel groups and event sales, timing is everything. The moment a lead comes in, whether from a meeting planner’s RFP, a trade show connection, or a casual inquiry, the clock starts ticking. The speed, accuracy, and professionalism of the initial response can make the difference between securing the booking or losing it to a competitor.