The Hospitality Newsletter
Today Saturday, September 12, 2026

Hospitality news — 2026-04-25

25 stories covered that day.

H World International Posts First Profit Since 2019 Acquisit H World International has achieved its first profitable year since being acquired by China's H World Group in 2019, repo… finance Skift · Hotels Risk Losing Bookings to AI Trip Planning New research from Access Hospitality indicates that hotels are at risk of losing direct bookings as more travelers trans… technology Lodging Magazine · Hilton Appoints New Canada Franchise Development Director Hilton has appointed industry veteran Mark Kochhar as Director of Franchise Development for Canada to spearhead expansio… finance Hotels Magazine · Accor Reports Strong Growth in Q1 2024 Results Accor saw an 8% RevPAR increase and an 11% rise in revenue to €1.23 billion during Q1 2024, fueled by international dema… finance Lodging Magazine · Queensway Secures Planning for Two Point A Hotels in London Queensway Group has received planning approval for two new Point A brand hotels in Central London, totaling nearly 350 n… finance Boutique Hotel News · The Need to Demystify Modern Hotel Sales Oversight The article highlights a critical gap in hotel management where GMs lack the technical oversight to properly manage sale… operations HospitalityNet · Anantara to Debut in United States With Miami Flagship Minor Hotels is bringing its luxury Anantara brand to the United States with a flagship 66-story development in Miami's … general HospitalityNet · Preferred Hotels Reimagines Loyalty for Independents Preferred Hotels & Resorts is pivoting its I Prefer loyalty program to focus on transparency, affordability, and unique … marketing Hotels Magazine · US Hotel RevPAR Surges 14.6% Due to Easter Calendar Shift The U.S. hotel industry saw substantial year-over-year gains in occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR for the week ending April 18,… finance HospitalityNet · Minor Hotels to Debut Anantara Brand in the US With Miami Ho Minor Hotels has announced the 2030 opening of the Anantara Miami Resort & Residences, marking the luxury brand's first … finance Hotel Dive · Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort Announces $80M Renovation The Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort is undergoing an $80 million renovation focused on modernizing 524 guestrooms and sui… operations Lodging Magazine · Virgin Hotels to Debut in Atlanta's Centennial Yards Virgin Hotels has announced plans to open a new lifestyle hotel in Atlanta's Centennial Yards development, scheduled for… general Boutique Hotel News · Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley Joins Curio Collection Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley has officially opened as part of Hilton's Curio Collection after a comprehensive property-w… general HospitalityNet · Accor Reports 5.1% RevPAR Growth for Q1 2026 Accor achieved robust Q1 2026 results with €1,313 million in revenue and a 5.1% RevPAR increase despite geopolitical cha… finance HospitalityNet · My Place Hotels Expands Into Westminster, Colorado My Place Hotels of America has signed a franchise agreement to develop a new 86-unit extended-stay hotel in Westminster,… finance Lodging Magazine · Shiji’s IcePortal Achieves 100% Client Retention in 2025 Shiji Group announced that its visual content management platform, IcePortal, has achieved a 100% client retention rate … technology HospitalityNet · Dubai Hotels Pull 2,000 Rooms for Renovations Amid War Dubai hoteliers are strategically withdrawing nearly 2,000 rooms from the market for renovations as occupancy rates plum… operations Skift · Raines Opens Courtyard by Marriott Sugar Mountain Raines and Woodbury Corporation have officially opened the Courtyard by Marriott Sugar Mountain / Banner Elk, a 114-room… operations Lodging Magazine · Kimpton Virgilio Appoints Alejandro Gallegos as New GM Kimpton Virgilio has appointed Alejandro Gallegos as its new general manager to lead the boutique luxury hotel and suppo… hr Hotels Magazine · Hotel Conversions Drive Growth Strategy in Asia As construction costs rise and distribution becomes more complex, Asian hotel owners are increasingly converting indepen… operations Skift · Wyndham Reaches Milestone With 20th ECHO Suites Opening Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has opened its 20th ECHO Suites property, reporting strong performance metrics including averag… finance Hotels Magazine · The Mystification of Hotel Sales Strategies Industry expert Doug Kennedy argues that hotel GMs often fail to effectively manage sales teams by focusing on revenue g… operations HospitalityNet · Wyndham Expands Dolce Lifestyle Brand With 3 Openings Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is expanding its Dolce lifestyle brand with three new openings in Kissimmee, San Jose, and New … general Hotel Dive · Emirates to Introduce Private En-Suite First Class Bathrooms Emirates is developing private en-suite bathrooms for its first-class suites to maintain its position as a leader in lux… operations Skift · AI Agents and Climate Anxiety Reshape Hotel Demand The hospitality landscape is facing disruption from AI-driven sales research, climate-induced shifts in seasonal travel … general HospitalityNet ·