Asset Managers: This Is Why Your Hotel Sales Teams Don’t Close More Deals Despite Your Extensive Investments

You have approved every request for new sales automation systems, because salespeople report being overwhelmed with inbound leads. Now RFPs are responded to promptly, just like all those hotel technology salespeople said was the number one way to close more bookings. You’ve added AI-powered drip campaigns so that all buyers receive so-called “personalized” follow-ups.

Seamless Access, Quiet Luxury — Powered by GCSTIMES Smart Wristband

Quiet luxury in hospitality is rarely defined by what guests notice immediately. Instead, it reveals itself in how smoothly experiences unfold, particularly in the transitions between spaces. Moving from a suite to a meeting room, through landscaped gardens, and on to a restaurant should feel intuitive, uninterrupted, and considered.

Cloudbeds and Ágora Partner to unify Hotel POS and Operations for Seamless Guest Experiences

San Diego, CA – January 20, 2026 — Cloudbeds, the leading hospitality technology platform, today announced a new partnership with Ágora POS, a leading point-of-sale solution in Spain, trusted by hotels and hospitality businesses to streamline operations, ensure fiscal compliance, and deliver unified guest experiences across F&B and accommodation services. The partnership delivers tighter integration between hotel operations and on-property POS systems, enabling hotels to simplify financial workflows, improve guest experience, and maintain accurate, real-time operational data across departments.

Meliá Hotels International Announces Nine New Openings across Malta and Gozo

Meliá Hotels International, one of the world’s leading hospitality groups, has announced an ambitious expansion into Malta and Gozo with nine new hotels set to open across the islands over the next three years. Developed in partnership with Agius Group through its hospitality arm, Blue Clay Collection, the project will significantly strengthen Malta’s tourism offering – a destination with a fast-growing reputation for luxury travel in Europe.