Registration opens for Hotel & Resort Design South 2026

Hotel & Resort Design South (HRDS) 2026 has opened visitor registration, inviting the global hospitality design industry to the Miami Beach Convention Center on 9 – 10 June. The free-to-attend exhibition and conference is dedicated to the design of hotels, resorts, and private island destinations in the Southern States, Caribbean, and Latin America, offering focused […]

BLLA’s Investment Conference Brings Blank Rome LLP Into the Room

A Partner-Level sponsorship that reflects the undeniable momentum of boutique hospitality as an investment category — June 3, 2026, Convene 237 Park, New York City Register Now NEW YORK, NY, April 6, 2026 — The Boutique & Luxury Lodging Association (BLLA) today announced Blank Rome LLP will serve as a Partner-Level sponsor of its 2026 […]

Lark Appoints Three New Senior Leaders

Portsmouth, New Hampshire — Lark, the premium development and management company encompassing multiple boutique hospitality brands, announces today the onboarding of three senior leaders: Michael Albert (Senior Director of Technology), Chamesha Beniefield (Director of Marketing), and Jesse Souza (Director of Restaurants and Bars). This news follows the recent appointment of Lynsey Kreitzer as Lark’s Executive […]

After 14 Years, BLLA’s Investment Conference Lands at Convene Hospitality Group

A landmark partnership with Convene Hospitality Group (CHG) brings the industry’s defining independent hospitality conference to 237 Park in Midtown Manhattan on June 3, 2026, marking a new chapter for an event that has shaped the boutique sector since 2013 Register Now NEW YORK, NY, March 17, 2026  — The Boutique & Luxury Lodging Association […]

Forbes Travel Guide Reveals 2026 Star Awards 

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Earns First Five-Star Cruise Ship; Celebrity Snags First Five-Star Restaurant at Sea Atlanta, February 2026 — Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”)—the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas, and ocean cruises—today unveiled its 2026 Star Awards. See the full list of honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com.  The 68th annual list hits a […]

hotelkit Transforms How Hotel Teams Access Operational Know-How

Salzburg – February 2026 – hotelkit, the collaboration and knowledge platform used by hotel teams worldwide, today announced the launch of hotelkit Knowledge AI, a new 24/7 internal AI assistant designed to make hotel knowledge accessible exactly when it is needed in daily operations. With Knowledge AI, hotelkit builds on its original idea of combining […]

RBS Acquires Retvens to Accelerate AI-Driven Revenue Management Across Hospitality

ST. LOUIS, MO — RB Software, Inc. (“RBS”) today announced the completion of its acquisition of Retvens (www.retvensservices.com), a company specializing in AI-driven revenue management and commercial strategy. The acquisition strengthens RBS’s AI roadmap by combining its software platforms with Retvens’ applied revenue management expertise and its innovative platform, KnowMyHotel (www.knowmyhotel.com). Together, the organizations will […]

Sencie Partners with The Bower Coronado to Layer Sleep Wellbeing into Luxury Guest Rooms

The restorative design studio introduces its WellSense design framework, bringing immersive sleep rituals directly into the guest room Irvine, California – February 17, 2026 — Sencie, a restorative design and sleep health company, has launched today to bring a new, integrated approach to in-room sleep and wellbeing for luxury hospitality. Through its signature “WellSense” design […]

Lark Appoints Lynsey Kreitzer as Executive Vice President of Commercial Strategy

Portsmouth, New Hampshire — Lark, the premium development and management company encompassing multiple boutique hospitality brands, announces the appointment of longtime industry leader, Lynsey Kreitzer, as Executive Vice President of Commercial Strategy. In this new role for Lark, Kreitzer will collaborate with the company’s marketing, revenue, creative, and sales teams to pilot the brand through […]