Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and CITYVIEW Developments, a Dubai-based developer specialising in premium and luxury residential projects, today announced the signing of Pullman Residences & Offices Dubai Meydan at the Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World 2026, further expanding their partnership in Dubai.
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and KRD Holding, a premier regional investment and development conglomerate, have announced the signing of Mövenpick Erbil Gomaspan Resort, a new-build resort scheduled to open in 2030. Set on the banks of Gomaspan Lake in the Erbil Governorate, the 150-key development will mark Mövenpick's first property in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and its second in the country.
FHS World 2026 opened in Dubai with 1,000 delegates from 50 countries, 200+ investors managing over $6 trillion in assets, and 170+ speakers covering investment, sustainability, and technology through October 1.
GBTA's 2024 study of 25 global cities finds $178B in business traveler spending supported 1.4M jobs, $93B in GDP, and $55B in tax revenue, with New York and Tokyo leading all destinations.
Some hotels reenact the mountain as we imagine it. Others prefer to look at it differently. It is this second approach that Le Morgane has chosen for its rebirth. Transformed into a 5-star property with 54 rooms and suites, the hotel will reopen its doors in December 2026, offering a destination deeply rooted in its local environment. Chamonix, its terrain, its textures, and its rhythm are celebrated, while leaving behind the overly expected clichés of the chalet. Here, wood alone is not enough to tell the story of the Alps. Stone, wool, leather, subtle tones, and lighting create a contemporary and sensitive atmosphere designed by the Barcelona-based studio Astet Studio—all while leaving the stage to what matters most: the panorama.
IHG Hotels & Resorts is bringing its conversion brand, Garner Hotels, to the Middle East through the signing of Garner Hotel Ras Al Khaimah Downtown with Nooa Holdings, expected to open in 2026. The signing marks the regional debut of IHG's fastest-scaling global brand and supports IHG's continued growth in the UAE.
Lodging Dynamics adds the 246-room Four Points by Sheraton Anaheim to its managed portfolio, converting a consulting engagement that delivered 60%+ guest satisfaction gains into a full management contract.
RIU Hotels & Resorts has joined The Code UK, extending its child protection framework to a fifth country after 13+ years of global membership and Top Member status in Spain and Mexico.
IHCL's Ginger brand hits 100 operating hotels in India, with a total portfolio of 250 including 95 under development and upcoming openings at major airports in Bengaluru, Goa, Mumbai, and Kolkata.
As AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini shape hotel recommendations before guests reach booking sites, hotels must ensure their data is specific, consistent, and up to date across all platforms to avoid losing bookings to better-optimized competitors.
U.S. hotel RevPAR rose 2.0% year-over-year in August 2026 to $107.43, with San Francisco leading Top 25 Markets and New Orleans posting the steepest declines.
Insights from a Shiji webinar explore how linking reservation and POS data helps restaurant operators move beyond booking volume to understand guest value, channel profitability, and sustainable margins.
With major brand families averaging 24 flags each and total franchise fees outpacing revenue growth, owners face a sharper-than-ever tradeoff between brand affiliation benefits and the true cost of flying a flag.
Hilton's 2027 Trends Report, based on 14,000+ travelers across 14 countries, identifies five key shifts: relaxed perfectionism, trust in human expertise, growth-focused trips, nature-led wellness, and shorter stays.
The Meliá Collection will make its debut in Rome in 2027, adding the Italian capital to the portfolio of destinations where Meliá Hotels International’s luxury brand brings together distinctive hotels with their own identity and a strong connection to the character and culture of their surroundings.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has expanded its Luxury & Lifestyle presence in Spain with the addition of San Bernardo, Vignette Collection in Madrid. The hotel will bring IHG’s total open and pipeline Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in the country to 21 properties, marking a significant milestone in its continued growth in the market.
Uga Resorts, the boutique Sri Lankan hotel group renowned for its world-class hospitality, is delighted to announce that its eighth property, Uga Ghiri, is now open in Sri Lanka's central highlands region.
Le Méridien Arlington has unveiled the completion of a comprehensive hotel renovation, marking a new chapter for the property and its place in the Greater Washington, D.C. hospitality landscape. The transformation encompasses the hotel’s 156 guest rooms, updated public spaces, and a newly added La Vue Ballroom, along with the debut of Noble Fox Bar & Terrace, a cocktail-forward American brasserie where classic meets clever.
Three European hotel transactions this week: De Silva City acquires four Accor-branded hotels in Poland (752 rooms), Atream buys Sun Palace Albir in Spain, and Kronen Collection picks up Keswick Country House Hotel in England.
Research across 500+ participants finds that timely problem resolution matters more than compensation or robot appearance, and that monetary compensation only restores guest trust when offered by human staff.
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