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The Hotel Industry Has A Water Problem 

Summer heat and drought brought hospitality’s use of water into sharp focus. The industry is betting on simple fixes like aerated showerheads and less laundry — the question is whether more structural but costly measures can scale.

Hospitality Has A Water Issue 

Summer heat and drought brought hospitality’s use of water into sharp focus. The industry is betting on simple fixes like aerated showerheads and less laundry — the question is whether more structural but costly measures can scale.

GMH Bonus: Sam Shank on How AI Could Reshape Online Travel

In this Good Morning Hospitality bonus episode, Wil Slickers sits down with Sam Shank, co-founder and former CEO of HotelTonight, at Skift Global Forum to discuss how AI agents could reshape online travel distribution. Shank explains why AI-driven booking could challenge the sponsored search model that has fueled major online travel agencies like Booking.com and Expedia, while creating new opportunities for specialized agents and booking infrastructure.

Cloudbeds brings AI travel demand directly to hoteliers with Meta’s Muse integration

Agoda Doubles Premium Hotel Supply as Five-Star Search Rises

Agoda has doubled its luxury supply and five-star searches are rising. Until it shows bookings, there’s no hard proof the platform can sell luxury.

Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach Wins Best MICE & Wedding Hotel - South India at India Travel Awards 2026

GST relief for hospitality: Who actually benefits – hotels, resellers or guests?

From Travel Trust to Human Connection: The Untapped Potential of a Hotel Key Card

Travel and hospitality among top three festive spending categories, NeoGrowth survey finds

Hotels Could Become One of Ixigo’s Two Biggest Businesses

Ixigo has the product and a steady stream of customers. What remains is the hard part of convincing budget travelers that the room they book online is the room they’ll get.

The 32 best hotels in the Maldives: from pure tropical luxury to family hideaways

Airbnb Joins Vrbo and Marriott In Paying Guests When It Rains Too Much 

The idea is that paying travelers when rain passes a certain threshold can help increase conversions among those worried about weather spoiling their plans. The question is whether guarantees will spread to other types of weather — like the extreme heat seen in Europe this summer.