San Diego, CA. – February 3, 2026 – Historic Hotels of America®, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing and celebrating historic hotels, announced today that it has selected Cloudbeds, the intelligent unified platform powering hotel growth, as a Supplier Partner. Through the Supplier Partner program, Cloudbeds will support member properties with modern, unified hospitality technology designed to simplify operations, improve guest experience and enhance profitability, while preserving the character and heritage that define landmark hotels.

Shiji, the global hospitality technology leader, announced the 400th installation of its Infrasys POS at a Hyatt hotel, marking a significant milestone in its collaboration with Hyatt that began in 2019. The install took place at the Hyatt Regency Greenville in Greenville, South Carolina, a contemporary 327 room property within walking distance of city’s vibrant dining, nightlife, and shopping scene, with a farm‑to‑table restaurant and separate lounge.

Oracle OPERA Cloud hospitality platform has been approved by IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) as a cloud-based property management system (PMS) for its estate in the Americas, and EMEAA (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia) regions. With this approval, Oracle joins IHG's exclusive list of approved property management systems, enabling franchisees and hotel owners to make tech decisions that best suit their individual business needs.

Cloudbeds today announced the launch of the Cloudbeds Collection, a curated global showcase of 100 independent hospitality properties shaping the future of the industry through intentional design, unconventional business models, community impact, and bold creative vision.

Many of us will have been in meetings over the past few weeks, analyzing the year just gone and considering what could be done differently in 2026. How can can successes be enhanced and lessons learned from our failures? Such events are a chance to understand that a new year means opportunities to do things differently.

Infor, a global leader in industry-specific cloud software, today announced a new partnership with Circa Hospitality Group to support operations across its three iconic downtown Las Vegas properties: Circa Resort & Casino , The D Las Vegas, and Golden Gate Hotel & Casino.

In 2025, hospitality experienced its first true channel shift in consumer behavior since the introduction of smartphones. AI-driven booking channels and large language models (LLMs) moved from experimentation to influence, reshaping how travelers discover, evaluate, and choose hotels. This was not simply a new distribution channel, it was a fundamental evolution in how brand information is read, trusted, and acted upon.

The 2026 Guest Experience Benchmark reveals a hotel industry that continues to mature under pressure. Despite record tourist arrivals in several regions, guest satisfaction continued to rise. This matters because volume growth often strains service delivery. Yet the data shows that hotels are coping better than ever.

Hospitality Solutions, a leading hospitality technology provider, today announced it has rebranded as Aven Hospitality, an independent solutions provider powering how hotels sell, distribute, and deliver guest experiences. Trusted by 35,000+ hotels globally, Aven Hospitality provides integrated software platforms that help hotels manage operational complexity, fragmented distribution, and technology-driven changes in how travelers discover and book hotels.

Located at Royal Victoria Dock beside ExCeL London, Sunborn London is the UK’s only luxury yacht hotel, offering waterfront views across the historic Royal Docks and an experience tailored to celebratory stays such as birthdays, anniversaries, and proposals. Delivering five-star service aboard a docked yacht presents unique operational challenges, from tight physical spaces to complex guest flows and the need for seamless coordination across onboard departments including F&B, MICE, and housekeeping.