hotel news

WorldHotels has officially integrated the Acqua di Mare Resort into its Distinctive collection, enhancing luxury dive travel options in Roatán, Honduras.

New York-based MCR Hotels has acquired the historic BT Tower for £275 million, transforming the 177-meter telecommunications landmark into a luxury hotel and panoramic destination in Fitzrovia.

Marriott International is scaling its all-inclusive portfolio with two major luxury developments in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Zanzibar, Tanzania, through a strategic partnership with Catalonia Hotels & Resorts.

Evermore Orlando Resort and Conrad Orlando have introduced new curated family experiences, including commemorative tree planting and private cruises, to capture the growing multi-generational travel market in Florida.

A University of Montana BBER study reveals that short-term rentals (STRs) pumped over $755 million into the state economy in 2025, significantly impacting GDP and local employment.

Digital travel spending in Southeast Asia rose 13.3% in 2026, driven by a massive shift toward domestic tourism and intra-ASEAN travel across Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Rocco Forte Hotels has completed extensive refurbishments of Hotel Savoy in Florence and Hotel de Russie in Rome, integrating Italian craftsmanship and local heritage into luxury hospitality.

Morocco announces a massive hospitality expansion adding 60,000 hotel beds and a $20 billion infrastructure surge to prepare for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

METT Singapore and Song Saa Private Island have partnered to launch a luxury two-nation escape, combining urban wellness in Singapore with a secluded retreat in Cambodia's Koh Rong Archipelago.

Marriott International has expanded its Canadian footprint by launching the first City Express by Marriott hotel in Port Hope, Ontario, targeting modern travelers on the Highway 401 corridor.

K9 Resorts is bringing high-end dog boarding and daycare to Troy, Michigan, with a new 10,500 square foot luxury pet hotel opening in Fall 2026.

IHG Hotels & Resorts expands its luxury footprint with the opening of Kimpton Nine Trees Shanghai, a nature-centric wellness retreat featuring 229 rooms and immersive dining in the Fengxian district.