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Iconic Charleston Hotel Reveals Its Next Act

On September 30, guests went to sleep at the Grand Bohemian Charleston, and woke up at Hotel Operis. Beginning October 1, 2026, the boutique hotel in the heart of Charleston is entering its next act while continuing its legacy as part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. This evolution, which starts with a new name and builds with an inspired experience, invites guests to discover creativity, culture and the spirit of the Holy City. Updated branding and thoughtful enhancements throughout the property bring the Hotel Operis identity to life, giving guests even more to discover.

Autograph Collection Hotels
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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Namron Hospitality Expands La Valise Collection to the Bacalar Lagoon

Namron Hospitality will debut La Valise Bacalar on December 15, 2026, marking the arrival of its La Valise collection on the shores of Bacalar’s famed Lagoon of Seven Colors. The opening represents the transformation of Boca de Agua, the acclaimed MICHELIN Key hotel designed by celebrated Mexican architect Frida Escobedo, into the newest expression of La Valise, expanding Namron’s presence in the region.

La Valise Hotels
Bacalar, Mexico
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Azul Hospitality Group Leads Conversion of Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa to Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection

Azul Hospitality Group, a fully integrated operating platform delivering extensive support and resources for all facets of hotel operations, announced today the successful conversion and repositioning of the former Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa to the Hotel Solea, Autograph Collection, back in March 2026.

Autograph Collection Hotels
Carlsbad, California, United States
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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.

Series by Marriott™
Selma, Alabama, United States
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Professor Ioannis S. Pantelidis, PhD, SFHEA, FIH
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
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
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.

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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.

Nordic Hotels & Resorts
Stockholm, Sweden
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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.

Autograph Collection Hotels
Singapore, Singapore
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