In a market flooded with promises, awards and endless vendor emails, one signal still cuts through the noise: what other hoteliers actually say.
The failure of full self-service
Amazon has quietly started closing more of its Amazon Go physical stores. The idea was revolutionary: just walk in, grab what you need, and walk out—no checkout lines, no friction, all powered by sensors and AI. Per many studies, if you remove friction you increase consumption. But this didn’t work out.
Adagio announces the opening of Adagio Access Nanterre in western Paris at the gateway to the La Défense district
Adagio announces the official opening of the Adagio Access Nanterre Aparthotel, open since 3rd February 2026. Located near Paris La Défense Arena and Paris Nanterre University, this 132-apartment property strengthens Adagio’s brand presence in western Paris.
Recast: How technology is transforming hotel data security | with Matthijs Welle
Guest data is your hotel’s most valuable asset — and today’s attackers know it. That’s why this week on Hotel Moment, we revisit a conversation with Bryson Koehler, CEO of Revinate, and Matthijs Welle, CEO of Mews, to explain why data security is even more relevant in 2026.
Why Scoring Hotel Image Quality Matters More Than Ever
Visual content has become one of the most decisive factors in hotel distribution. Long before a traveler compares prices or reads reviews, they form an impression based on images. Photos communicate trust, set expectations, and strongly influence whether a property is shortlisted or ignored.
RobosizeME Names Hospitality Tech Entrepreneur Jason Pinto as Business Advisor
PRAGUE, 19 February 2026. RobosizeME, a leading provider of workflow automation solutions purpose‑built for hotel groups, today announced the appointment of Jason Pinto as Business Advisor. The move brings additional commercial and product expertise to the company as it accelerates its growth strategy and expands adoption of automation across hotel operations.
Something is changing in hotel tech and pricing is at the center of it
It’s 8:17 in the morning. You’ve already checked arrivals, glanced at occupancy, answered a question from reception, and flagged a maintenance issue — all before your first coffee is finished. Somewhere in between, you’re also expected to make pricing decisions that will shape your property’s revenue.
Europe’s travel demand remains steady as spending outpaces arrivals
Europe’s tourism sector maintained steady performance into the final months of 2025, as travellers continued to prioritise holidays to and within the region despite elevated travel costs. According to the European Travel Commission’s latest quarterly report, year-to-date international arrivals to Europe increased by 3.2% year-on-year, while overnight stays rose by 3.1%. This marks an improvement on the previous quarter, pointing to higher travel demand through the autumn and early winter period.
Lighthouse Launches Revenue Agent, Bringing Autonomous Decision-Making to Hotel Commercial Teams
Revenue Agent is an always-on AI teammate that continuously scans more than 3 billion data points per day to identify the highest-priority revenue opportunities and risks, adapting to each team’s strategy and paving the way for a future of autonomous commercial agents.
Your rate doesn’t matter. Your ADR has feelings. The market doesn’t.
You want to change your commercial outcome? You need to change the way you think!

