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Press Releases
Noble Acquires Ten-Hotel Upscale Select-Service and Upscale Extended-Stay Portfolio
Noble acquired ten Marriott, Hilton, and IHG properties across four U.S. regions, citing constrained supply and diversified demand drivers.
196+ forum Milan: Maison Heler Metz | A Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton, France, wins "Hotel Design Award 2026"
Philippe Starck's Metz hotel beat 24 other European properties, with judges praising its blend of historical reference and contemporary design.
Minor Hotels Signs First Colbert Collection in Asia and New Avani Resort in Koh Phangan
Minor Hotels signs two Thai resort properties in partnership with Rasa Group, marking Colbert Collection's Asian debut on Koh Samui and adding Avani Koh Phangan.
The Military Esports League Announces Strategic Partnership with ALHI to Elevate Global Hospitality Standards for Gaming Events
ALHI becomes official hospitality partner for esports events serving active-duty military, veterans, and their families across all branches.
Meyer Jabara Hotels Executive Session Signals Strong Outlook for 2026 with AI Driving Operational Focus
Meyer Jabara's annual meeting with 120+ GMs showed two-thirds are bullish on 2026, with AI streamlining operations and new agentic distribution models enabling direct guest connections.
Who you know is even more important for landing a graduate role in hospitality than what you know
Regent's University London research finds 58% of hospitality recruiters prefer hiring graduates with personal referrals over cold applications.
Dallas Tops U.S. Hotel Pipeline; Phoenix Records Double-Digit Under Construction Growth at Q1 2026
Phoenix shows strongest growth momentum with 19% increase in under construction projects and leads 2026 opening forecasts with 27 new hotels.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 24 April 2026
Four major hotel acquisitions across Spain, UK and France total over €50 million, led by M G Real Estate's Barcelona purchase.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 24 April 2026
The newsletter covers major hotel transactions across South Korea, Australia, and Japan, plus Singapore airport terminal development.
HITEC 2026 Showcases Unmatched Hospitality Tech Variety as Exhibit Floor Space Sells Out
Over 360 companies will exhibit across 83,000 sq. ft. at the June 2026 San Antonio event, with 5,800+ attendees expected.
Aethos Challenges the Conventions of Luxury Hospitality in ‘The Rules Are Different Here’ Brand Campaign
Aethos unveils its second brand campaign featuring celebrity models at Aethos Mallorca, with Milan pop-up activations and programming across all properties.
IHG Expands Reward Offering In Germany Through PAYBACK Partnership
German guests can now earn PAYBACK points instead of IHG points when staying at participating hotels, redeemable across retail partners.
Strong Conversion and New Development Project Totals in the U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline at Q1 2026 Close
LE reports 6,020 projects with 705,825 rooms in Q1 2026 pipeline, with luxury segment hitting record highs and 2026 supply growth forecast at 1.4%.
Small Luxury Hotels of the World has strong 2026 start with 29 hotels added
The collection adds properties across 29 destinations including first-time markets like Key West and Palm Springs, bringing total portfolio to over 700 hotels.
Hilton Accelerates Luxury and Lifestyle Growth in Asia Pacific with Eight New Brand Entries to Markets Across the Region
Hilton will debut eight luxury and lifestyle brands in new Asia Pacific markets this year, with over 15 more planned for 2026.
Radical Innovation Opens Submissions for 20th Anniversary Competition, Introducing a New Technology Category
The nonprofit's 20th anniversary edition adds a Technology Category alongside existing Project and Product categories, with submissions open until August 2026.
European travel sentiment reaches record high for summer 2026, despite shorter stays and tighter budgets
European Travel Commission survey shows 82% of Europeans plan to travel April-September 2026, but with shorter stays and budgets under €1,000 per trip.
How AI Is Changing the Way We Plan Travel
Tripadvisor integrates with Claude and Alexa+ to deliver AI-powered travel recommendations using millions of reviews and structured traveler data.
Royalton Hotels & Resorts pledges a sustainable future with full program implementation by 2030
The all-inclusive resort chain will implement sustainability standards across 24+ properties by 2030, having already eliminated 10 million plastic bottles and avoided 13,642 tons of CO₂ emissions.