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  • September 18, 2026

    MULTI-STOP LUXURY ESCAPE: FROM THE ENERGY OF SINGAPORE TO THE SERENITY OF THE MALDIVES

    Two Destinations, One Legendary Ritz-Carlton Experience

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  • September 18, 2026

    Now Open: 1 Hotel Austin—a Texas-Sized Urban Retreat

    Set within the tallest tower in Texas, the brand’s first property in the state brings together nature-led design, destination dining, wellness, and Austin’s creative spirit.

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  • September 18, 2026

    HotelData.com H1 2026 Labor Report Shows Improved Productivity as Demand and Wages Rose

    Full Service and Select Service hotels reduced hours per occupied room year over year, with housekeeping posting strong per-room efficiency gains

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  • September 18, 2026

    Banyan Group Announces Acquisition of Newmark Hotels & Reserves, Adding 26 Hotels, Lodges, and Reserves Across Seven African Countries

    Newmark’s deep regional expertise across urban, nature and wildlife hospitality will expand Banyan Group’s scale and nature-based hospitality platform in one of the world’s fastest-growing…

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  • September 18, 2026

    Guesty acquires Smily, deepening its investment in France’s booming short-term rental market

    The acquisition adds fifteen years of French property management expertise to Guesty, deepening its presence in the world’s second-largest short-term rental market.

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  • September 18, 2026

    Kempinski Group Announces Noel Attard as Chief Development Officer in Next Phase of Brand-Anchored, Strategic Growth

    The strategic move reinforces the brand’s commitment to dif erentiation across global luxury hospitality via disciplined expansion

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  • September 16, 2026

    ALIS and Shatterproof to Honor Barry Sternlicht with ALIS Lifetime Achievement Award and Shatterproof Hospitality Hero Award at ALIS 2027

    Starwood Capital Group Chairman and CEO to Receive the 2027 ALIS Lifetime Achievement Award and 2027 Shatterproof Hospitality Hero Award in Recognition of His Transformational…

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  • September 16, 2026

    THE GRiD Launches its Club and Hotel Network for Global Professional Community at First 20 Hotels across the Americas

    THE GRiD’s new smart club experience integrates with hotel properties in New York, Miami, Mexico City, Bogotá and more to enhances guest experience

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  • September 16, 2026

    Hapi and Upgrade Partner to Help Hotels Deploy Modern Payment Options at Scale with Flex Pay

    The industry’s first automation between a payment provider and hospitality integration platform establishes a repeatable model for deploying modern payment options

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  • September 16, 2026

    FIELD & STREAM LODGE CO. ANNOUNCES EXPANSION TO BEND, OREGON AND BIG BEAR, CALIFORNIA

    Following its successful debut in Bozeman, the hospitality brand selects the Pacific Northwest and Southern California for its next outdoor adventure basecamp locations

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  • September 15, 2026

    NEW ORLEANS MARRIOTT ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF PROPERTY-WIDE GUEST ROOM RENOVATION AND REIMAGINED M CLUB

    Hotel Unveils Enhancements to All 1,333 Rooms, Suites, and M Club, Raising the Bar for Leisure and Convention Travel in the Heart of the Crescent…

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  • September 15, 2026

    Hospitality America Deepens Executive Leadership to Maximize Performance, Enhance Accountability

    Hospitality America strengthens its executive bench across revenue strategy, marketing, technology, and enterprise enablement with two new leaders and two expanded roles GREENVILLE, S.C.—September 15,…

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  • September 15, 2026

    The Rise of ‘Invisible Luxury’ for Travel

    New data shows 40% of luxury travelers prioritize “invisible” staff, private pools and entourage suites ELOUNDA, Greece, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The definition of ultra-luxury travel…

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  • September 14, 2026

    Chatham Lodging Enhances Board with Appointment of Liam Brown

    WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., September 14, 2026—Chatham Lodging Trust (NYSE: CLDT), a lodging real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests in upscale, extended-stay hotels and…

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  • September 10, 2026

    SONESTA WELCOMES SIGNATURE INN SOCORRO TO ITS GROWING PORTFOLIO

    NEWTON, MA (September 10, 2026) – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the official opening of Signature Inn Socorro, bringing its distinct, retro-inspired upper-economy…

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  • September 10, 2026

    Hyatt Announces Long-Term Strategic Collaboration with Delta Air Lines to Add Highly Sought After Benefits for Members Across the Globe

    A new, exclusive loyalty relationship launching in the coming months will bring together Delta SkyMiles and World of Hyatt programs to help connect the air…

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  • September 9, 2026

    JW MARRIOTT TUCSON STARR PASS RESORT & SPA REVEALS REIMAGINED GUEST ROOMS AND SUITES IN THE HEART OF THE REAL ARIZONA

    Newly transformed accommodations complete the next chapter of the resort’s property-wide evolution

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  • September 9, 2026

    Two Decades in the Making: Madison County’s Conference Center is a Go

    Mississippi’s First Dolce by Wyndham Coming to Prado Vista at Ridgeland

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