Category: Recent News

Remember when business travel meant fluorescent lights, lukewarm room service, and a “business center” with one lonely, dusty printer?

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Hospitality Upgrade are pleased to announce that program planning for the upcoming Executive Vendor Summit (EVS) has begun and the opportunity for hospitality vendor executives to register their interest is now available. This exclusive event, designed specifically for C-level vendor executives within the hospitality technology sector, will take place at the historic Hilton Fort Worth. Industry leaders are invited for this unique occasion to shape the future of hospitality technology in an intimate, high-level setting.

Inn-Flow, the leading all-in-one back-office platform built for hotels, today announced the addition of two seasoned technology leaders to its executive leadership team. As part of a strategic growth initiative, Lee Bridges has been appointed Chief Product Officer, and Daniel Scagnelli joins the company as Senior Vice President of Customer Experience. These key leadership appointments reflect the company’s continued commitment to investment in product innovation, customer value and scalable growth, as it accelerates momentum across the hospitality industry in 2026.

Turneo, the leading hospitality technology platform, today announced the launch of Neo (neo.turneo.com), an AI agent platform built specifically for hotels. With AI transforming a number of industries, hospitality is still seen as being left behind. Current solutions can’t handle the real-world complexity of hotels, leading to guest frustration and operational issues.

Officially opening its doors in late March 2026, Nômade Temple Madrid marks the Nômade brand’s first European opening, bringing its philosophy of celebratory healing, cultural immersion, and shared experience to the heart of the Spanish capital. Following its two established properties in Tulum and Holbox, Nômade Temple Madrid represents a significant new chapter for the brand, one that redefines experiential luxury within an urban context.

Adagio has reached a new milestone this year in its Green Key certification process, which began in 2025. With 20 new certified properties in 2026, the network now boasts 78 aparthotels – representing over 60% of all Adagio properties. This significant growth illustrates the rapid development of a more responsible hospitality model, activated in the heart of European cities. This momentum is part of a long-term strategy: Adagio aims for 100% Green Key certification, confirming the commitment of Europe’s leading aparthotel operator to increased sustainable hospitality in urban centres.

In hotel technology, a term such as “API integration” often appears to be overused or misunderstood. On paper, most Revenue Management Systems claim to be connected to the PMS. But in practice, that connection often means receiving a daily aggregated report from the PMS.

Corinthia Hotels proudly announces its partnership with RoundShield and Kervis SGR to operate a world-class, luxury resort in Lake Como. The 58-key Corinthia Lake Como will be built adjacent to the grounds of Italy’s second-oldest golf course in the alpine village of Menaggio. Nestled in the foothills of the Pre-Alps, the development will complement the historic course with a beach club on the lake’s western shore, creating a rare, fully integrated resort in this iconic yet supply-constrained destination.

Events in 2026 will be defined by intentionality. AI is becoming operational, trust is harder to earn, and outcomes matter more than ever. At the same time, audiences are more selective, choosing experiences that feel intentional, relevant, and worth their time.

Last week in Linz, the ÖHV Congress once again brought together Austria’s hospitality industry. This year, the focus was clear: artificial intelligence, simplification, and the future of the sector. But between the keynote speeches and the conversations during coffee breaks, a very real tension became visible.