hotel news

New 2026 research reveals 60% of LGBTIQ travellers hide their sexuality and gender identity while holidaying, exposing critical gaps between hotel inclusion messaging and actual guest safety experiences across hospitality.

Major hotel giants are doubling down on India's domestic travel market in 2026, launching aggressive expansion plans across regions despite broader economic slowdown concerns and betting on surging local tourism demand.

Dubai's five-star hotels launch aggressive staycation campaigns in 2026 as geopolitical tensions with Iran suppress international tourist arrivals, forcing luxury properties to target domestic visitors.

Dubai's five-star hotels pivot to domestic staycation packages in 2026 as geopolitical tensions in Iran deter international visitors, impacting occupancy rates across the emirate's 173 luxury properties.

Cendant's brief nine-year existence fundamentally shaped asset-light business models in travel. In 2026, Booking Holdings and Expedia continue operating the financial framework Cendant pioneered, impacting millions of travelers worldwide.

Canada-based SalesCloser Technologies launches its first commercial hotel deployment, automating overnight room service at a 270-room beachfront property with AI voice agents integrated into Oracle Hospitality systems.

One year after acquiring Soneva, luxury private equity firm KSL Capital unveils strategic rebrand emphasizing minimalist design and personalized guest experiences over traditional opulence in 2026.

ONYX Hospitality Group announces aggressive expansion plans targeting THB 10.3bn revenue by 2026 and portfolio growth to 75 properties by 2030 across Asia Pacific.

JW Marriott appoints Bollywood icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Global Brand Ambassador for 'Stay in the Moment' platform, signaling major luxury hospitality growth strategy in India.

The James Nautilus Miami Beach, a 250-room flagship hotel from Sonesta International, reimagines the iconic 1950s Nautilus legacy with MiMo-era design, LDV Hospitality dining, and curated cultural experiences launching later in 2026.

Hilton debuts Elika Cave Suites Cappadocia, marking the Curio Collection's first cave hotel worldwide. This 36-suite luxury property blends restored heritage architecture with contemporary comfort in UNESCO-listed terrain.

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge unveils a transformative CAD $100 million renovation across 700 acres, blending alpine luxury with immersive nature experiences in Jasper National Park.