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July 15

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Grupo Presidente Advance Development of the New InterContinental Presidente Mexico City Miyana

IHG Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Grupo Presidente, continues to advance the development of InterContinental Presidente Mexico City Miyana, with its opening scheduled for the second half of 2026. This upcoming hotel will expand the presence of IHG's iconic luxury flagship brand in Mexico and further strengthen its luxury and lifestyle offering in one of the capital's most dynamic business and commercial districts.

InterContinental

Alc. Miguel Hidalgo Ciudad de México, Mexico

Opinion Article General Management

July 15

Hospitality Leadership Isn't About Having More Skills, It's About Having the Right Ones

EHL's new Hospitality Leadership Skills Report, based on 40 years of research and interviews with 22 senior executives, identifies 30 sub-skills across four domains, with self-leadership as the non-negotiable foundation.

By Bianca Lüthy and Dr. Sowon Kim

Press Release Food & Beverage

July 15

Book the Restaurant, Then the Room: OpenTable Reveals the 2026 Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in America

OpenTable's 2026 Top 100 Hotel Restaurants list coincides with data showing hotel restaurant bookings by travelers up 13% YoY, plus an upgraded AI Concierge tool now live on its homepage.

OpenTable, Inc. and kayak.com

United States

Opinion Article Finance

July 15

Price the Signal, Not the Story

Using the England vs. Argentina narrative as a lens, the piece argues hoteliers must price from live booking data and pickup curves, not gut feel, reputation, or the story a date seems to tell.

By André Santos, Director of Hospitality Solutions EMEA, Duetto

Opinion Article Sales & Marketing

July 15

Booking is scaling the machine that wholesales your rooms

Booking Holdings is unifying Booking.com, Agoda, and Priceline under a single B2B wholesale operation, giving it the ability to resell hotel net-rate inventory across bank apps, airline checkouts, and loyalty portals at scale.

By Markus Busch, Editor/Publisher, hospitality.today

Development Pipeline

July 15

Wilde Brings Extended-Stay Aparthotel to Amsterdam Noord This Autumn

Boutique lifestyle aparthotel brand Wilde continues its European expansion with the upcoming opening of Wilde Amsterdam Noord on 30 September 2026. Following openings earlier this year in Vienna and Lisbon, the property marks Wilde's debut in the Netherlands and its first location expressly designed as a true extended-stay destination, available for bookings of seven nights or longer.

Wilde

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Development Opening

July 15

Wilde Opens Aparthotel in Porto's Historic Clérigos District

Boutique lifestyle aparthotel brand Wilde continues its European expansion with the opening of Wilde Porto, Clérigos on 10 July 2026. Following openings earlier this year in Vienna and Lisbon, the property marks Wilde's second location in Portugal and brings its city-based sanctuary to one of Europe's most creative and culturally-rooted neighbourhoods.

Wilde

Porto, Portugal

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A two-day working summit, live and online, for hospitality teams ready to improve bookings, reputation and results.

KORDIE®

Ad Guide

The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

Hotel tech has changed what's possible – and measurable. RevPAR and ADR aren't enough; discover the metrics that really matter.

Mews

Development Rebranding

July 15

Mangia’s Sardinia Resort Joins Autograph Collection Hotels, Marking a New Phase of International Development

Mangia's Hotels & Resorts announces the entry of Mangia’s Sardinia Resort to the Autograph Collection, effective from July 2026. The resort becomes part of the international Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, strengthening Mangia's growth and presence within the premium hospitality sector.

Autograph Collection Hotels

Villaggio La Marmoratina, Italy

Development Groundbreaking

July 15

LiveStay Group launches construction of Punthill Bundoora in Melbourne’s growing northern corridor

LiveStay and The Noordenne Family Group have partnered to bring a new 92-key Punthill apartment hotel to Bundoora, with construction now underway on the project at 5–19 Janefield Drive, ahead of an anticipated opening in 2028.

Punthill Apartment Hotels

Bundoora, Australia

Press Release Development

July 15

Peregrine Hospitality Adds Hotel Yountville and Bardessono Hotel & Spa to Management Portfolio

Peregrine Hospitality adds two Yountville luxury properties, the 80-key Hotel Yountville and 65-key LEED Platinum Bardessono Hotel & Spa, to its U.S. management portfolio.

Peregrine Hospitality

Yountville, United States

Development Renovation

July 15

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa Completes Resort-Wide Transformation

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa today announced the completion of its more than $40 million resort-wide transformation, unveiling a fully reimagined oceanfront destination that blends coastal luxury with the distinctive character of Amelia Island.

Omni

Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States

Press Release Development

July 15

Radisson Hotel Group highlights strategic growth across Southeast Asia Pacific

Radisson Hotel Group details its Southeast Asia Pacific expansion, covering 89 hotels and 17,000+ rooms across Vietnam, Philippines, Australasia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Radisson Hotel Group

Opinion Article Operations & Strategy

July 15

One Less Clock Change, One New Set of Problems

The Sunshine Protection Act, passed by the House in July 2026, would make DST permanent, shifting winter sunrises an hour later and disrupting morning operations, early staffing, and cross-state scheduling for multi-property groups.

By Terence Ronson, Founder & Managing Director, Pertlink Limited

Ad Guide

The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

Hotel tech has changed what's possible – and measurable. RevPAR and ADR aren't enough; discover the metrics that really matter.

Mews

Development Opening

July 15

Radisson Resort Layan Phuket opens on Phuket’s peaceful Northwest coast

Nestled between the pristine shores of Layan Beach and the protected landscapes of Sirinat National Park, Radisson Resort Layan Phuket welcomes guests to experience one of Phuket's most peaceful coastal destinations. The contemporary 300-room resort strengthens Radisson Hotel Group's growing presence in Thailand, combining modern tropical design, diverse lifestyle experiences and authentic Thai hospitality with effortless access to the island's beaches, nature and vibrant lifestyle attractions.

July 15

Jersey Banks and Lyon Porter of Urban Cowboy on Nostalgia, Community, and Building Hotels That Feel Like Home

Urban Cowboy founders Lyon Porter and Jersey Banks discuss their 12-year journey across multiple locations, zero marketing spend, and plans for larger properties including a beach location and branded residences.

Jersey Banks, and Lyon Porter in conversation with Adam Mogelonsky

United States

Report Markets & Performance

July 15

The Serviced Apartment Sector in Europe 2026

A European serviced apartment survey covering 13,000 units finds 2025 RevPAR under pressure across most markets, while GOP margins continue to outperform comparable hotels due to leaner staffing and F&B cost structures.

By Tabitha Watkins and Luisa Russell

Press Release Operations & Strategy

July 15

GBTA Applauds U.S. Passage of Legislation to Strengthen Security and Improve Passenger Experience

GBTA welcomed House passage of the SAFEGUARDS Act and One Stop Pilot Program Extension Act, which restore TSA security fee funding and reduce redundant international screening.

GBTA

United States

Press Release Markets & Performance

July 15

Great Guest Rooms, Improved Hotel Upkeep Drive Surge in Hotel Guest Satisfaction, JD Power Finds

JD Power's 30th annual study finds North America hotel guest satisfaction up 13 points to 665/1,000, with value, F&B, and facilities leading gains across all nine segments.

J.D. Power

United States

Opinion Article Technology

July 15

Here’s what 40 years of investing taught me about capital strategy

A veteran investor argues that capital discipline, not fundraising volume, determines startup success, urging founders to define clear learning milestones before deploying capital.

By Dave Berkus, Managing Partner, BERKONOMICS

Press Release Human Resources

July 14

Employees who feel overqualified view more work tasks as unreasonable

Penn State research finds hospitality employees who feel overqualified are more likely to view tasks as unfair, increasing turnover intent, but respectful managers reduced these perceptions by 28%.

Penn State School of Hospitality Management

University Park, United States

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Minor Hotels Accelerates Global Digital Transformation with Oracle Cloud

Minor Hotels has deployed Oracle OPERA Cloud across 106 properties in 59 countries, with the next rollout phase targeting Australia and New Zealand.

Oracle Hospitality and Minor

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Canopy by Hilton Istanbul Taksim partners with IRIS to enhance guest journey with Digital Guest Directory solution

Canopy by Hilton Istanbul Taksim has deployed IRIS's mobile-first Digital Guest Directory, replacing printed materials with a real-time, branded platform accessible via QR codes and in-room TVs.

IRIS

Istanbul, Turkey

Technology 5 hours ago

New Travelport Survey Finds U.S. Consumers Want Greater Clarity and Confidence When Booking Travel

A Travelport/Dynata survey of U.S. consumers finds 46% have abandoned bookings due to complexity, 72% find AI booking stressful, and clear pricing is the top improvement travelers want.

Travelport

United States

Technology 6 hours ago

Cloudbeds and Lighthouse deepen integration to connect business intelligence and distribution

Cloudbeds PMS data now flows directly into Lighthouse Performance and Lighthouse Distribution, automating pickup, pace, and channel reporting across single and multi-property portfolios.

Lighthouse and Cloudbeds

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