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Monday, Sep 7Federal Rates ·General Services Administration increased the standard continental lodging per diem rate by $3 to $113 per night for fiscal year 2027, ending a two-year freeze.
↑Guest Satisfaction ·J.D. Power reported guest satisfaction at third-party managed hotels climbed 14 points to 696 in 2026, driven by room enhancements and improved staff service.
↑Corporate Demand ·Hotels.com found 37 percent of Americans travel more for work than pre-pandemic, averaging 10 nights annually and driving demand for bleisure amenities.
↑Global Expansion ·Red Sea Global opened Equinox Resort AMAALA in Saudi Arabia, launching the brand's first international property with 128 rooms and 21 residences.
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Equinox Resort AMAALA Opens on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea
Red Sea Global and Equinox Hotels launch a 128-key wellness resort at Triple Bay, marking the brand's international debut.
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