13 Marzo 2026

• Hospitality Does Not Have a Labour Shortage — It Has a Visibility Problem: A Conversation with Paathz at ITB Berlin
  13 Marzo 2026
  Paathz CEO argues hospitality's talent crisis stems from fragmented recruitment systems, not actual shortage, proposing industry-specific platforms over generic tools.
• Selina's $1.2B Valuation Collapsed to Zero, ChatGPT Completes Live Hotel Bookings
  13 Marzo 2026
  Friday brought business model lessons and technology milestones. Selina's $1.2 billion valuation collapsed to near-zero when its digital nomad-focused model couldn't achieve profitability despite operating 163 destinations. Meanwhile, Apaleo demonstrated live hotel bookings through ChatGPT in sec...
• Balancing Fatherhood and a Career in Hospitality: Lessons and Insights
  13 Marzo 2026
  Hospitality doesn’t believe in balance the way other industries do.
• ITB 2026 Recap: Bet on Nature: How Airbnb’s Innovation is Shaping the Next Era of Travel
  13 Marzo 2026
  Airbnb co-founder discusses how nature-based stays drive rural economic development and the platform's AI innovation strategy at ITB 2026.
• Selina Hotels: When the Digital Nomad Dream Met Financial Reality
  13 Marzo 2026
  Selina's $1.2 billion valuation collapsed to near-zero when its digital nomad-focused model couldn't achieve profitability despite 163 destinations.
• Hilton Enters Mongolia with the Signing of Conrad Ulaanbaatar, Marking a New Chapter for Luxury Hospitality in the Capital
  13 Marzo 2026
  Hilton's first Mongolia property will feature 227 rooms in a mixed-use tower, opening 2028 in Ulaanbaatar's business district.
• ITB Berlin Insights: The Rise of AI Agents in Hospitality Operations
  13 Marzo 2026
  Sirma demonstrated Vela at ITB Berlin, an AI agent that connects directly to hotel PMS systems for voice and chat guest interactions.
• ALH Grows to 3,000 Rooms with Major Central Texas Expansion
  13 Marzo 2026
  The family-owned management company added 1,000 rooms across Central and South Texas, elevating Scott Austin to COO to oversee the expanded operations.
• Marriott International Signs Landmark Agreement with KS Hotels to Introduce The Luxury Collection to Cambodia and Laos
  13 Marzo 2026
  Two iconic boutique hotels in Siem Reap and Luang Prabang will convert to The Luxury Collection brand by 2026-2027, marking Marriott's debut in Laos.
• World Cup Readiness Starts in the Back of House. Why Mobility Is Reshaping Hotel F&B
  13 Marzo 2026
  American Liberty Hospitality achieved 10-15% F&B revenue growth across five properties by deploying mobile POS systems that eliminate staff trips to fixed terminals.
• New Report: Phoenix Hotels Fuel $7 Billion in Economic Activity
  13 Marzo 2026
  Oxford Economics study finds Phoenix hotels support 42,000+ jobs and generate $1.1 billion in tax revenue annually.
• When ChatGPT Can Prove Your Hotel Is Clean: A Conversation with Valpas at ITB Berlin
  13 Marzo 2026
  Valpas technology prevents bedbugs in real-time and provides verified cleanliness data that ChatGPT can now access for hotel recommendations.
• Hilton Accelerates Multi‑Brand Growth in Brazil with Plans to Double Portfolio by 2030
  13 Marzo 2026
  Hilton plans to double its Brazil portfolio to nearly 60 hotels by 2030, with major expansion into new markets including Manaus, Natal, and airport locations.
• Decisions You Can Trust: A Conversation with IDeaS at ITB Berlin
  13 Marzo 2026
  Klaus Kohlmayr discusses AI trust challenges and the evolving role of revenue managers in hospitality technology.
• The Invisible Cost of Comfort
  13 Marzo 2026
  Hotels face mounting pressure to either absorb volatile energy costs invisibly or introduce transparent pricing that reflects infrastructure realities.
• Your Hotel's New Front Door: What the New MCP Means for Hospitality
  13 Marzo 2026
  MCP could enable hotels to integrate AI assistants directly with their booking systems, potentially reducing dependence on OTAs for guest acquisition.
• Booked in Seconds, Inside ChatGPT: A Conversation with Apaleo at ITB Berlin
  13 Marzo 2026
  Apaleo's founder demonstrates live hotel booking through ChatGPT, with 15-20 hotel groups already deploying AI agents in production.
• If You Value Hotels Using a DCF With an Overall Discount Rate- You Are Probably Not Getting the Correct Value- Here Are the Reasons Why
  13 Marzo 2026
  The article argues traditional single discount rate DCF models undervalue hotels and proposes using mortgage-equity valuation that reflects actual 55-75% debt financing structures.
• Climate Resilience for U.S. Hotels: 5 Ways Leaders Can Turn Weather Disruptions into Revenue Opportunities
  13 Marzo 2026
  The article presents five actionable strategies for U.S. hotels to convert weather disruptions into revenue opportunities, including dynamic pricing, flexible packages, and proactive guest communication.
• Welcoming Every Guest, Including the Ones with Paws: GCSTIMES Pet-Themed Wooden Key Cards and Paper Card Holders for Hotels & Resorts
  13 Marzo 2026
  GCSTIMES offers wooden key cards with detachable pet tags for hotels, targeting the growing pet travel market.