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.
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.
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.
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.
Radisson Hotel Group details its Southeast Asia Pacific expansion, covering 89 hotels and 17,000+ rooms across Vietnam, Philippines, Australasia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A veteran investor argues that capital discipline, not fundraising volume, determines startup success, urging founders to define clear learning milestones before deploying capital.
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%.
Tuesday brought the launch of Hospitality Net's Boardroom Reboot podcast with Mews founder Richard Valtr tracing a unicorn from night audit boredom in Prague, a World Panel viewpoint on whether humanless hotels represent the future or a threat, and HSMAI Europe's whitepaper on agentic AI making hotels either AI-bookable or invisible. Lighthouse's Brazil rate surge data, Monaco and Madrid performance records, and a renovations-heavy properties day rounded out the session.
Mews founder Richard Valtr traces the origin of the hospitality unicorn from night audit boredom in Prague to a billion-dollar PMS, sharing predictions on AI, loyalty, and the future of hotel work.
Slow inter-departmental communication during peak occupancy creates compounding delays; real-time PMS integration is presented as the fix, with Maestro PMS as the featured solution.
A Newport Hospitality Group VP of Capital Projects outlines how effective hotel capital planning goes beyond construction to protect asset value, guest experience, and long-term operational efficiency.
Sydney hotels posted June 2026 RevPAR of AUD180.77, up 3.7% year-over-year, with VIVID Sydney, the Al Shami concert, and the Sydney Film Festival driving peak occupancy of 92.7% on June 6.
HSMAI Europe's AI Advisory Board whitepaper examines how autonomous AI agents will reshape hotel discovery, booking, and communication, and what hotels must do to become "AI-bookable."
The Shepherd Mayfair, the new boutique hotel opening on 1 September 2026 in Shepherd Market, reveals the first menu from its signature restaurant, Fayre.