Marriott International Fuels Growth Plans in Greece with the Announcement of Nine Deal Signings
Nine signings add nearly 1,000 rooms to Marriott's Greece portfolio, marking the debut of Residence Inn and Le Méridien brands in the country.
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U.S. hotel performance for February 2026
RevPAR increased 4.3% nationally, with San Francisco leading gains due to Super Bowl LX while New Orleans declined after hosting the previous year.
CISO Benchmark Report Finds AI Driving New Era of Cybersecurity Risk and Investment in Retail and Hospitality
Report based on 200+ CISOs shows AI now tops cybersecurity concerns at 71%, while security budgets grow modestly from 0.57% to 0.75% of revenue.
Accor signs a memorandum of understanding on the sale of its stake in Essendi
Accor will sell its 30.56% Essendi stake to Blackstone-Colony consortium for up to €975M, converting portfolio to 20-year franchise deals.
Kempinski Group announces the acquisition of Augustine Hotel Prague
The 101-room Augustine Hotel Prague, housed in an 800-year-old monastery, marks Kempinski's first acquisition in over 50 years.
New Survey: Americans Say TSA Funding Will Influence Their Vote
Survey of 2,000 voters shows 75% will consider candidates' aviation security records when voting, with 69% supporting independent TSA funding.
Chedi Hospitality Announces Strategic Partnership with JIH Global Investments to Enter the Maldives with Boutique Hotel and Branded Residences
Chedi Hospitality partners with JIH Global to develop its first Maldives property featuring both boutique hotel and branded residences.
HSMAI Foundation Opens Applications for 2026 Mike Dimond Student Career Success Scholarship
Three students will receive $2,000 scholarships plus conference registration and industry mentorship through applications due April 30, 2026.
Hong Kong poised to reclaim its position as a leading global tourism destination
WTTC research shows Hong Kong visitor arrivals down 22.9% from 2018 peak, with recommendations to diversify beyond mainland Chinese visitors who comprise 76% of arrivals.
The Africa Hospitality Investors Council (AHIC), powered by the Energy & Environment Alliance (EEA), launches at Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Nairobi
The council will coordinate $400bn in hotel assets to improve investment conditions and unlock hospitality projects across Africa.
Hilton joins the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program in Singapore
All four Hilton properties in Singapore are now accredited, with staff trained to recognize the Sunflower symbol and assist guests with autism, chronic pain, or sensory sensitivities.
Highline Hospitality Partners Acquires Historic Westin Poinsett in Greenville, SC
The acquisition brings Highline's portfolio to 19 hotels with over $1.6 billion in assets, with HEI Hotels managing the property.
Centara Hotels & Resorts and OR partner to Launch New Budget Hotel Brand
Centara and OR will invest THB 700 million to develop six budget hotels adjacent to PTT stations, with 69-120 rooms priced from THB 800-1,300 per night.
The First Group Hospitality and MIDROC Investment Group Sign Master Agreement for 10 Properties in Ethiopia
The partnership will deliver 1,140 keys across six Ethiopian cities between 2026-2031, including Marriott-branded and independent properties.
Radisson Hotel Group Surpasses 100 Hotels in Africa, Accelerating 2030 Growth Ambition
The group signed 15+ hotels and 2,500+ rooms in the last 12 months, entering DRC and Zimbabwe markets with conversions driving growth.
Miraval Resorts & Spas and Humin Set New Standard for the Future of Measurable Wellness with Groundbreaking New Study
Study of 266 guests shows 66% experienced reduced stress post-stay, with 62% maintaining benefits at 60 days and 95% reporting strong community belonging.
White Lodging Acquires Sheraton Raleigh Hotel, Shares Planned Renovation and Westin Conversion
White Lodging acquired the 353-room downtown property and plans to convert it from Sheraton to Westin with renovations starting in early 2027.
IHG Introduces Garner Hotels to Greater China
IHG's 14th brand in Greater China targets the growing conversion market with flexible renovation models and has already opened in Beijing's 798 Art District.
Bahia Principe Introduces new audience-centric sub-brands and refreshed visual identity
The refresh creates two sub-brands (Escape for adults-only, Explore for families) and adds 20+ resorts to World of Hyatt loyalty program.
Bahia Principe and Hyatt
Domes Resorts expands its presence in Portugal through a partnership with HIP, with the addition of Cascade Wellness Resort in the Algarve
Domes takes management of the 164-room five-star property in Lagos, marking its third property outside Greece in partnership with Blackstone-backed HIP.