RBH Hospitality Management Bolsters Extended-Stay Portfolio with Double Staybridge Suites Signing
RBH now manages over 2,500 keys across 19 IHG UK properties, strengthening its position in the growing extended-stay segment.
Press Releases
Ensemble Assumes Management of Hotel Nia, Autograph Collection in Menlo Park, California
Ensemble takes over operations of the 250-room Silicon Valley hotel it developed in 2018, expanding its managed portfolio to 15 properties generating $250M annually.
European Hotels Q1 2026: Olympics Mask Mature-Market Fatigue
Italy's Olympic surge obscured underlying weakness across major European markets, with the UK showing concerning pricing power erosion.
HSMAI 2026 Commercial Strategy Conference Coming to San Antonio, Texas
The two-day event at Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center features keynotes, 28 breakout sessions, and pre/post workshops for hospitality commercial professionals.
Hotel pipeline activity up globally, except in the Americas
CoStar data shows Asia Pacific leads with 982,629 rooms under contract, while Americas declined 5.3% to 878,114 rooms.
Canada Sees Continued Business Travel Growth and Strong Economic Impact in Toronto
GBTA research shows Canada ranked 12th globally for business travel in 2025, with Toronto generating $4.3 billion USD in industry revenue and supporting over 21,000 jobs.
Fairfield by Marriott Celebrates the Opening of its 100th Hotel in Greater China
The milestone doubles Fairfield's Greater China presence since 2024, with expansion planned into new destinations like Zhangjiajie by 2026.
U.S. hotel construction down for 15 consecutive months
CoStar data shows 136,990 U.S. hotel rooms currently under construction, with luxury segment leading percentage growth at 4.5%.
Innovation Celebrated in Marrakesh as UN Tourism Backs Next Generation of Startups
UN Tourism announced startup competition winners in Marrakech, with Beyond the Map taking top prize for AR-powered cultural heritage experiences.
HEI Adds Embassy Suites Palm Beach Gardens to its Portfolio
The 160-room property marks HEI's 21st Florida hotel and will undergo lobby renovation and F&B repositioning.
IHG Hotels & Resorts and OzHarvest surpass one million meals milestone
The hotel group has partnered with the food rescue organization since 2018, combining food rescue with hospitality training programs.
GBTA Welcomes New EU Measurement Framework for Transport Emissions
The regulation creates a standardized methodology for calculating transport emissions, addressing the current fragmentation where 70% of companies track travel emissions using inconsistent methods.
Hilton’s 2025 Americas Development Award Winners Announced
Hilton added more than 400 hotels across the Americas in 2025, with 59 winners selected from these openings based on development excellence and innovation.
IHG accelerates growth in Egypt with dual Holiday Inn signing and marks entry into the city of Aswan
Two 200-key Holiday Inn properties will open in 2029 and 2030, adding to IHG's 10 existing Egypt hotels and 23-property pipeline.
My Place Hotels Franchise Development EVP Terry Kline to Retire After 40 Years of Industry Leadership
Kline led franchise development for 12 years at My Place Hotels and sold over 800 franchise units during his 40-year hospitality career.
The Atzaró Collection Debuts: A New Era in Conscious Luxury Travel
The Spanish hospitality group unifies its international properties spanning Ibiza to Botswana under one brand identity, with new developments planned in Miami, Mexico, and Bali.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Expands Global Portfolio with 20 New Members
The brand added properties across six continents, from Balinese villas to Colorado dude ranches, with bonus points offered to loyalty members.
Canada’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Signals Future Growth as Key Chain Scales Record Highs in Q1 2026
Ontario leads with 190 projects, while upper midscale properties dominate the pipeline at 137 projects, both reaching record highs in Q1 2026.
Expedia Group Study Reveals Travelers Are High-Value Consumers, Spending $500+ Per Trip On Non-Travel Purchases
Survey of 3,500 travelers reveals they spend an average of $500 on non-travel purchases per trip, creating marketing opportunities for brands outside the travel industry.
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