Aleph Hospitality Announces South Africa Office
Aleph Hospitality opens a Cape Town regional office to oversee its 5 South African properties and drive new hotel development, citing record 10.5 million international arrivals in 2025.
Press Releases
U.S. hotel results for week ending 12 September
U.S. hotel RevPAR fell 6.2% for the week ending 12 September 2026, ending a 21-week growth streak as the Labor Day calendar shift drove mid-week year-over-year declines.
Bahrain to host the International Tourism Investment Forum 2027 with UN Tourism, under the patronage of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister
Bahrain will host the International Tourism Investment Forum with UN Tourism in January 2027, targeting ministers, investors, and financial institutions to showcase the Kingdom's investment opportunities.
Artotel Group Supports the Development of Sports Tourism Assets in West Java, Indonesia
Artotel Group CEO backed plans to convert four West Java sports complexes into integrated sport tourism and wellness destinations, speaking at Indonesia Sports Summit 2026.
Pivot selected to manage the Hutton Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee, a Tribute Portfolio by Marriott Hotel
Pivot, Davidson Hospitality Group's lifestyle vertical, will manage the 246-room Hutton Hotel in Nashville's West End, which features a music venue, recording studios, and a new spa.
Highgate and Eternam Enter Greece with Joint Acquisition of Zafolia Hotel Athens
Highgate and Eternam's Alcyon Hospitality Europe fund jointly acquired the 191-key Zafolia Hotel Athens, marking Highgate's first Greece entry, with full renovation planned.
International tourism holds steady with 0.4% growth in first half of 2026 as Middle East conflict and rising costs weigh on momentum
UN Tourism's World Tourism Barometer reports 690 million international arrivals in H1 2026, with full-year growth now forecast at 1-2%, down from the earlier 3-4% projection due to Middle East conflict and inflation.
Banyan Group Announces Acquisition of Newmark Hotels & Reserves, Adding 26 Hotels, Lodges, and Reserves Across Seven African Countries
Banyan Group acquires a majority stake in Africa-focused Newmark Hotels & Reserves, adding 26 properties across 7 countries and expanding its global portfolio to nearly 130 hotels.
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Fat Badger Group returns to BWH Hotels GB with seven Yorkshire properties
Seven Fat Badger Group hotels in Yorkshire rejoin BWH Hotels GB under the BW Premier Collection brand, gaining global distribution, loyalty access, and revenue support while retaining their individual identities.
Radisson Hotel Group’s global career festival returns with a focus on career mobility and AI in hospitality
Career Fest 2026, taking place throughout October across 100+ countries, builds on a 2025 edition with 12,000+ registrations, focusing on career mobility, AI skills, and leadership development for Radisson's 75,000+ employees.
Colliers U.S. Hospitality Brand Performance Comparison Report - H1 2026
Colliers' H1 2026 U.S. report shows luxury and upper-upscale brands posting 4–8% RevPAR gains while midscale and economy segments remain under pressure from budget travelers and excess supply.
TOURISE Unveils 2027 Summit Under the Theme “Alliances That Move the World”
TOURISE 2027 Summit will convene global tourism, technology, and investment leaders in Riyadh on March 23-25, 2027, under the theme "Alliances That Move the World," building on $113B in portfolio investments announced at its 2025 inaugural event.
ALIS and Shatterproof to Honor Barry Sternlicht with ALIS Lifetime Achievement Award and Shatterproof Hospitality Hero Award at ALIS 2027
Barry Sternlicht, founder of Starwood Capital Group and creator of W Hotels and St. Regis expansions, will receive dual honors at ALIS 2027 in Los Angeles on January 25, 2027.
Major US summer sporting events projected to drive more than $537M in visitor spending, Expedia Group and PredictHQ research finds
Expedia Group and PredictHQ research finds 18 major US summer sports events projected to draw 4M+ attendees, with $259M in accommodation spend and bookings averaging 62 days in advance.
Radisson Hotel Group and GDS-Movement launch roadmap to help close the sustainability action gap
Radisson Hotel Group and GDS-Movement have launched a practical guide for Associations and PCOs, addressing the gap where 66% see sustainability as a priority but fewer than 34% have embedded it into operations.
Leonardo Hotels takes over four hotels in one go
Leonardo Hotels Central Europe simultaneously acquires four former Revo Hotels across Berlin, Düsseldorf, and Dortmund, adding 1,328 rooms spanning its Leonardo Smart and Leonardo Royal brand concepts.
When Hotel AI Can Understand Both the Stay and the Spend
The article examines how integrating PMS and POS data gives AI systems the combined context of guest stay and spend behavior to support real-time, event-driven operational decisions in hotels.
HOSPA expands events portfolio with acquisition of leading industry conference
HOSPA acquires the 20-year-old National Hotel Marketing Conference from Martin Evans, with the next edition scheduled for 27 May 2027 at Hilton at St George's Park.
Hospitality Veteran Releases an Insider's Guide to Hotel Operations, Management, and Industry Trends
Robert A. Rauch, a 50-year hospitality veteran, releases a 20-chapter book covering hotel operations, revenue management, AI, cybersecurity, sustainability, and leadership development.
24th CIO Summit Brings Hospitality Technology Leaders to Milwaukee for Three Days of Insight and Networking
HFTP and Hospitality Upgrade hosted 76 CIOs and industry professionals in Milwaukee for the 24th annual CIO Summit, covering AI, cybersecurity, payments, and hotel economics.