Dreamscape Hospitality Takes Over Management of The Doyle in Charlottesville
Dreamscape Hospitality takes over management of The Doyle in Charlottesville, VA, with a planned conversion to Tapestry Collection by Hilton effective September 30.
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Marriott International Signs Landmark Agreement with FICO Corporation for Seven Hotels in Thailand
Marriott and FICO Corporation signed a deal for seven new hotels across Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket, adding 1,262 keys and introducing citizenM, Four Points Flex and Series by Marriott to Thailand.
Spire Hospitality Reopens The Historic St. James Hotel in Selma Under Series by Marriott Collection
The St. James Hotel in Selma, Alabama, has reopened its doors and joined the Marriott Bonvoy family under its Series by Marriott hotel collection, a relatively new brand for Marriott with The St. James being only the 9th one in the world. Managed by Spire Hospitality, the restored landmark overlooks the Alabama River and has been part of Selma's story since 1837, bearing witness to generations of history, culture and community. It stands proudly as the only remaining riverfront antebellum hotel in the country.
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Professor Ioannis S. Pantelidis, PhD, SFHEA, FIH, Deputy Dean, London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism, and Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management, University of West London
It was about time! The EU’s tighter rules on environmental claims give hospitality a reason to examine what sits behind the word “green”.For me, the real test is whether a hotel makes life better for the people and place around it.
Sven Wiltink, Global Senior Director Sustainability, Radisson Hotel Group
With EmpCo but without Green Claims Directive our industry finds itself in an uncomfortable position: the obligation is here, the instruction manual is not. For most hotels, the data behind disclosures would not yet survive serious scrutiny — not because of bad intent, but because we built sustainability reporting as a communications exercise before we built it as a data exercise.
Dr. Andreea Antonescu, Associate Professor, Les Roches
Credible sustainability reporting starts with integrity: clear definitions, traceable sources and transparent methods. AI can help organise and analyse information, but measured data, estimates and projections must remain clearly distinguished.
The Webster Opens Its First Hotel in London’s Covent Garden
The Webster Covent Garden is now welcoming guests, marking the debut of The Webster, a new design-forward lifestyle hotel brand, in London.
A New City Resort to Open in Marievik, Stockholm, in 2029—Bringing Back Liljeholmsbadet
Nordic Hotels & Resorts is set to open Marievik, a new urban resort in Stockholm, in partnership with AMF Fastigheter. Opening in the summer of 2029, Marievik will feature 191 hotel rooms, a rooftop spa, a rooftop restaurant, and more. Alongside the resort, the project will also bring the storied Liljeholmsbadet—Stockholm's floating bathhouse from 1930—back to life.
IHCL Signs a Gateway in Alwar, Rajasthan
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) , India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a hotel in Alwar, Rajasthan. This brownfield project will be branded as Gateway.
IHCL Signs a Gateway in Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) , India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of Gateway hotel in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. This will be a greenfield project.
You Heard It First at Ruby: Dive In With Ruby Turns Urban Hotels into Stages for Europe’s Next Breakthrough Artists
Ruby Hotels launches Dive In with Ruby, a live music series across UK and Germany pairing established artists with secret sets from emerging talent to position its properties as cultural destinations.
New Holiday Inn® by IHG Study Reveals: Children Want Simpler Holidays Than Parents Think
Holiday Inn Germany launches its "Chief Holiday Officer" initiative this autumn, giving children staying at its hotels a badge and wish list to help shape the family holiday experience.
YTL Hotels and BlackRock Announce Hotel Stripes Singapore Chinatown, Autograph Collection
YTL Hotels are proud to announce the launch of Hotel Stripes Singapore Chinatown, Autograph Collection, located at the intersection of Singapore’s Central Business District (CBD) and historic Chinatown, following the acquisition by YTL Hotels and a private fund managed by BlackRock. Under new management, the 304-room, 16-storey property will begin its transformation this October into an upper-upscale hotel under Marriott International’s Autograph Collection, while bringing the Hotel Stripes brand to Singapore for the first time.
Where Can The Guest Be Powered
Pertlink applies McKinsey's Global Energy Perspective 2026 to hospitality, arguing that energy constraints will determine where AI and guests can be served, and proposes tracking AI token costs alongside utility costs per occupied room.
By Terence Ronson, Founder & Managing Director, Pertlink Limited
The Shilla Hotels & Resorts to Open Shilla Monogram Hanoi Westlake
The Shilla Hotels & Resorts, the hospitality division of Hotel Shilla, a Samsung Group affiliate, is set to open Shilla Monogram Hanoi Westlake on October 23. Located in Vietnam’s capital, the new hotel will bring together spaces for business, dining and leisure under one roof.
European Hotel Market Update - H1 2026
European RevPAR grew 3.0% YoY in H1 2026, hotel transaction volumes topped €11.5bn (22% above 10-year average), and luxury assets dominated investment at 46% of total volume.
Global Hotel Alliance Delivers Robust Revenue and Loyalty Growth in Q3 2026
GHA posted US$1.04B in Q3 2026 revenue, up 27% year-on-year, with loyalty redemptions surging 58% and cross-brand revenue jumping 53% to US$168M across its 38M-member programme.
Hotel Upselling: Motivating Employees to Sell More or Serve Better?
An intern at GRACE La Margna, St. Moritz examines whether commission-based upselling incentives motivate genuine service or just sales, and how to design systems that reward both.
Dana-Marisa Licsandru of Alvarez and Marsal Corporate Finance is the 2026 Recipient of the ISHC Lori Raleigh Award for Emerging Excellence in Hospitality Consulting
ISHC has named Dana-Marisa Licsandru of Alvarez Marsal Corporate Finance as the 2026 Lori Raleigh Award recipient, honoring her advisory work on complex European hospitality transactions.
Privacy Is Becoming the New Standard for Personalization in Luxury Travel
Ultra-high-net-worth travelers increasingly prioritize privacy over personalization, pushing luxury hotels to rethink data retention practices and invest in exclusive-use villa and private residence products.
Prices float up to highest ever for Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Albuquerque hotel rates peak at $265/week during the 2026 Balloon Fiesta, up 10% YoY, with data suggesting post-event demand on Oct 12-14 is being underpriced.
By Joe Hanly, Writer and Content Creator, Lighthouse
How Flanigan's Resort & Spa Boosted Ancillary Revenue by 57% With Canary's GMS
Flanigan's Resort & Spa near Zion National Park achieved a 57% ancillary revenue uplift in its first year using Canary's GMS, with mobile check-in, digital upsells, and smart checkout cutting front desk friction.