hotel news

Rocco Forte Hotels has partnered with Sion to accelerate travel advisor commission payments to within 48 hours, setting a new transparency standard for Europe's luxury hospitality sector.

Minor Hotels achieves a historic milestone as Anantara Hotels & Resorts enters the Top 5 global luxury brands, with four properties ranking among the world's 100 best hotels.

Italy, Portugal, and Greece are implementing aggressive new restrictions on short-term rentals and Airbnb listings to combat urban housing shortages and protect local residential communities across Europe.

IHG Hotels & Resorts expands its Canadian footprint beyond 200 open hotels, deploying a multi-brand strategy across luxury and midscale segments with nearly 40 additional properties currently in the development pipeline.

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas has appointed Omar Salinas as Executive Chef to lead a Texas-inspired culinary transformation in San Antonio.

Hilton and Reuben Brothers are transforming a premier Collins Avenue beachfront property into the first Waldorf Astoria resort in Miami Beach, featuring 348 luxury suites.

The launch of Skáld Akureyri Curio Collection by Hilton marks a strategic shift toward literary tourism and experiential hospitality in Northern Iceland.

The Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown has earned a prestigious spot in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026, highlighting its leadership in Tribeca luxury hospitality.

The Fattal Hotel Group has officially entered the North American market by acquiring the historic Blakely Hotel in Midtown Manhattan for $38.5 million, signaling a major expansion of its global luxury portfolio.

Ensana Hotels expands into Georgia with the launch of Sairme South Wellness Resort, leveraging the region's thermal waters and Caucasus Mountain landscapes for luxury health tourism.

JA Resorts & Hotels welcomes back British tourists following the UK Foreign Office's decision to lift travel restrictions for the UAE, reopening several luxury beach and mountain resorts.

The Fern Hotels & Resorts strengthens its India footprint with seven strategic leadership appointments across key cities and the signing of a new 117-key property in Ahmedabad.