Steinhausen, Switzerland – January 13, 2026 – RoomPriceGenie is thrilled to announce the independent recognition of its RMS as the “Best Revenue Management System (RMS)” in the 2026 HotelTechAwards, based on the verified reviews of its global hotel clients and partners. RoomPriceGenie was also recognised as “The Best Place to Work,” based on its employees’ overwhelmingly positive feedback about their work experiences this year.
Mews dominates HotelTechAwards, winning Best PMS for the third year running and Best POS
[Amsterdam – 12 January 2026] – Mews, the operating system for hospitality and shared spaces, has been named Best Property Management System at the 2026 HotelTechAwards, securing the top honor for the third year in a row. The company was also recognized as the best point of sale (POS) provider. The win reinforces Mews’ position as a long-term leader in hotel technology, recognized consistently by hoteliers worldwide.
HBX Group and Professors from NYU Analyze How Gen Z Travels: Experiences as a Priority, Technology as a Partner, and a Budget Dedicated to Leisure
HBX Group (HBX.SM), the leading B2B travel technology marketplace, has unveiled new trends that are shaping Gen Z’s relationship with personalization in travel. The study, conducted in collaboration with consultant professors Dr. Recep “Richie” Karaburun and Dr. Olena Ciftci from New York University’s Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, explores how Gen Z travels. The report, titled “Generation Z and the Future of Personalized Travel Experience,” combines quantitative and qualitative data to analyze how travelers born between 1997 and 2012 understand, value, and expect personalization when traveling.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin – Week Ending 09 January 2026
Spanish owner-operator Riu Hotels & Resorts has acquired the four-star, 464-room Westminster Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton in London, UK, from Canadian owner-operator Westmont Hospitality, Slovakian hotel investor Best Hotel Properties (BHP) and PPF Real Estate, the property arm of Czech investment group PPF Group, for £290 million (£625,000 per room). The property is situated in London’s Westminster district between Westminster Abbey and the Tate Britain museum. Constructed in 2003, the hotel was fully refurbished in 2021 and includes a restaurant, bar, café and four meeting rooms. Upon completion of the acquisition, it will be incorporated into RIU’s Plaza portfolio of city hotels and renamed Hotel Riu Plaza London The Westminster.
Lighthouse Wins HotelTechAwards for Sixth Consecutive Year, The Hotels Network Secures Fourth Straight Win for Best Direct Booking Tool
Lighthouse, the leading commercial platform for the travel and hospitality industry, today announces its sixth consecutive year of category leadership in the HotelTechAwards, winning top honors in the following categories:
Should hoteliers become AI experts?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is on every business leader’s mind at the moment, and this is no different in the hotels and tourism sectors. There is extensive research pointing to the potential productivity, financial, and operational benefits of AI, and businesses across the world are trying to capitalise on this exciting opportunity.
Inn-Flow Captures Top Honors in 2026 HotelTechAwards as the Industry Leader in Hotel Accounting and Workforce Management Technology Solutions
Inn-Flow, the leading all-in-one back-office platform built for hotels, today announced that it has been awarded top honors in this year’s HotelTechAwards, earning first place in two categories, including Hotel Accounting Software and Scheduling & Workforce Management solutions. In addition, Inn-Flow was recognized by Hotel Tech Report as one of hospitality’s “Top 10 Best Places to Work” for 2026, demonstrating the company’s commitment to promoting an environment where innovation and attention to service quality excel.
Lark Hotels Renews BLLA Membership, Championing Creativity & Independent Spirit
The Boutique & Luxury Lodging Association (BLLA) is proud to announce that Lark Hotels has renewed its membership, strengthening its alliance with BLLA’s growing network of leading boutique and lifestyle hospitality brands. This continued partnership underscores the belief that independent hotels thrive when supported by community, education, and collaboration.
Cloudbeds Earns Multiple Honors at the 2026 HotelTechAwards, Reinforcing Its Leadership in Hospitality Technology
San Diego, CA — January 12, 2026 — Cloudbeds, the intelligent unified platform powering hotel growth, has been recognized across multiple categories in the 2026 HotelTechAwards, reinforcing its reputation as the most trusted, customer-driven technology partner in hospitality.
HotelTechAwards Names Canary Technologies the Best Guest Experience System
SAN FRANCISCO (January 12, 2026) — Canary Technologies, the award-winning global leader in hotel guest management technology, swept this year’s HotelTechAwards with nine wins across key categories.

