Design Hotels adds 16 Palisociety properties across 9 U.S. cities, totaling 1,000+ keys, marking the largest single portfolio addition in Design Hotels' history.
CallTek partners with GAIN Advisors to accelerate global growth, with the advisory firm supporting executive relationships and commercial partnerships across the hospitality technology ecosystem.
Gain Advisors received the Mews 2026 Strategic Star Award at the Mews Unfold forum in Amsterdam, recognizing its advisory model built on senior hospitality practitioners driving measurable commercial outcomes for hoteliers.
HVS shares NYU IHIF conference takeaways covering narrowing bid-ask spreads, luxury segment resilience, AI's evolving role in hotel operations, and the rise of branded residential developments.
Highgate will take over management of the 909-room Lotte New York Palace Hotel in June 2026, anchoring a broader partnership covering hotel operations, global distribution, AI technology, and talent exchange across the Americas and Asia.
The partnership creates a hostel alliance spanning 8,000+ beds across Europe, UK and India, targeting growing demand from multi-destination travelers.
Hyatt partners with Dossen Group to exclusively develop Hyatt Select hotels across Chinese Mainland, targeting upper-midscale market.
ALHI becomes official hospitality partner for esports events serving active-duty military, veterans, and their families across all branches.
The multi-year partnership will develop resort-specific revenue management tools, starting with a Tour Operator Module for wholesale distribution channels.
The expanded partnership supports flexible payment integration across hospitality environments while avoiding vendor lock-in.
WorldHotels adds 25 Norwegian heritage properties through partnership with De Historiske, expanding its Scandinavian portfolio to 37 hotels.
Industry leaders discuss how hospitality and lifestyle brands are driving premium pricing in Thailand's residential market by selling identity over property.
The partnership will launch Sofitel Tangier, renovate existing properties, and create a co-funded training academy ahead of Morocco's 2030 World Cup hosting.
HotelRunner maintains 98% connection health and top 10 booking ratings on Agoda after 15 years of collaboration.
Chedi Hospitality partners with JIH Global to develop its first Maldives property featuring both boutique hotel and branded residences.
The partnership brings Cloudbeds' unified hotel platform to Turkey's hospitality market through Protel's 30+ years of local expertise.
Novotel partners with Olympic gold medalist Kauli Vaast and other experts to promote accessible daily wellness habits across its 625 hotels in 70 countries.
The agreement brings almost 4,500 keys across Phu Quoc and Vung Tau, marking W Hotels and Moxy's Vietnam debut with openings from 2027-2030.
The guide examines franchise costs versus performance benefits, using a Tucson case study where dropping a weak brand and going independent improved performance from 75% to 100% fair share.
TrustYou will contribute AI expertise through HSMAI APAC's educational platforms and the Commercial Strategy Conference in Singapore this May.