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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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