hotel news

Choice Hotels faced significant Q1 2026 headwinds despite record travel demand. The major chain underperformed competitors across all property segments during peak season.

Accor InterGlobe sign agreement for The Hoxton Bengaluru in 2026, bringing Ennismore's design-driven lifestyle brand to India for the first time with a 149-key property launching this November.

Radisson Hotel Group expands its Mumbai Metropolitan Region presence with two new properties in 2026. The dual-property deal adds 217 keys and marks the brand's entry into high-growth suburban markets, including the region's first five-star hotel in Mira Bhayandar.

Moustache Group's Himalayan hotels report 15–20% booking surge in summer 2026 as remote workers and leisure travelers seek cooler mountain destinations. Average daily rates climb 10% across key regions.

Asian hotel owners are increasingly converting existing properties to global brands like Accor rather than constructing new hotels. This 2026 trend reflects owners' pursuit of distribution networks and pricing leverage.

H World International hotels achieve profitability for the first time since 2019 acquisition. The international division overcomes pandemic losses and restructuring expenses to reach financial stability in 2026.

Chalet Hotels enters Udaipur's luxury market with a INR 171 crore acquisition of Inder Residency Resort & Spa in 2026. The 144-room property will undergo major refurbishment into an upper-upscale lifestyle destination, reshaping the region's hospitality landscape.

California's first DarkSky-approved resort near Yosemite launches in 2026, offering unobstructed stargazing and pristine Sierra Nevada access for adventure seekers.

Scandic Hotels Group moves closer to finalizing its acquisition of Dalata Hotel Group in 2026, with leadership transitions signaling deal completion. CEO and deputy leadership commit through merger closure.

Polo Hotels & Resorts unveils brand revamp in 2026 targeting Northeast India expansion. New experiential hospitality strategy signals next growth phase across emerging eastern markets.

Accor launches defensive 'profit protection plan' in April 2026, signaling broader hotel sector weakness beyond the UAE amid geopolitical uncertainty and market volatility affecting global travel demand.

RIU Hotels & Resorts launches Partner Club mobile application in 2026, enabling 100,000+ travel agents across 139 countries to manage bookings and operations in real time via iOS and Android devices.