hotel news

Brisbane’s luxury hotel sector expands in 2026 with The Alva Brisbane, Queen’s Wharf, Star Grand, Dorsett and Rosewood properties transforming the city’s tourism capacity.

JW Marriott Essex House New York introduces the Promenade Suite to its Central Park Suite Collection, offering residential-style luxury near Central Park.

IHCL announces a new 176-key Gateway hotel in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, expanding its state portfolio to 33 hotels and boosting regional travel capacity.

Hyderabad Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre and Courtyard by Marriott Hyderabad name Chef Satya Kumar as Multi-Property Executive Chef, bringing 20 years of luxury hospitality expertise to both properties.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts has added ten independent luxury hotels across Bali, Kenya, Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Belgium, the UAE, and the Caribbean, reshaping global premium travel options.

WoodSpring Suites has secured the top spot for Economy Extended Stay hotels in the 2026 J.D. Power North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study.

The US and UK are spearheading a global shift toward smart, sustainable vacation rentals, integrating Google Nest and AI automation to redefine guest experiences.

Starhotels achieves its strongest financial year in four decades, reporting €340 million in revenue and investing €64 million into premium Italian heritage properties and luxury acquisitions.

The Ocean Club A Four Seasons Resort enhances Bahamas luxury tourism with new summer dining experiences, featuring Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and exclusive beachfront culinary programs.

Marriott Bonvoy has expanded its Outdoor Collection by adding the RESET Hotel in California, marking the first new property to join the nature-focused portfolio since its 2025 launch.

Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is transforming Konkan coast tourism by converting a standalone property into the 50-room Ginger Sindhudurg hotel to meet rising demand for branded coastal hospitality.

Hyatt Regency Lisbon introduces a comprehensive airport concierge program in partnership with Blue Aviation to provide seamless, end-to-end luxury travel support for guests at Lisbon Airport.