Who Owns The AI Hotel Stack? A 2×2 Market Map Of Venture Capital’s Biggest Bets

The money is flowing into hospitality tech at a record pace. But not all AI is created equal. Here is how to read the ...
Opinion
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The Hotel Industry Wasn’t Built for This. Nothing Was.

A Lakeville, Minnesota Hampton Inn lost its Hilton franchise after refusing lodging to ICE agents during a federal immigration crackdown, exposing gaps in the hotel industry's franchise model.
The Points Guy

These are the hotel openings TPG is most excited for in 2026

Read TPG's list of the most anticipated hotel openings of 2026, from major points brands like Marriott, Hyatt and Hilton — plus independent and luxury properties spanning the globe.
Outside

If National Parks Reservations Disappear, Will Overcrowding Return?

February 19 Update, 7:15 A.M. MDT: The National Park Service announced it would eliminate the timed entry system for Arches, Glacier, and Yosemite National Parks in 2026. Rocky Mountain National Park ...