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• Evolution Investment Fund Acquires London Marriott Grosvenor Square and Mayfair Development in £1.1

  23-02-2026 23:42 via hotelnewsresource.com
  Evolution Investment Fund has acquired two central London luxury hotel developments from O&H Grafton Developments, with a total capital commitment of approximately £1.1 billion, including development costs.
  
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• Radisson RED Auckland Opens, Marking Brand’s Debut in New Zealand

  23-02-2026 19:54 via hotelnewsresource.com
  Radisson RED Auckland has officially opened at 33 Lorne Street, marking the brand’s entry into Australasia and Radisson Hotel Group’s first property in New Zealand.
  
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• UK Hotel Market Stabilizes with Short-Stay Demand and Diverse Booking Channels

  23-02-2026 19:48 via hotelnewsresource.com
  SiteMinder’s 2026 Hotel Booking Trends report shows the UK hotel market is defined by stabilized short-stay demand, a predominantly domestic guest base, and a more diversified mix of booking channels, while global trends indicate earlier bookings, fewer cancellations, and rising room rates.
  
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• Beyond the Pipeline: Why Park City’s Growth Is a Function of Scale, Not Oversupply - By Katy Black

  23-02-2026 19:28 via hotelnewsresource.com
  Park City is experiencing an unprecedented wave of residential and hotel development, driven by expanding ski infrastructure and growing year-round demand. This article places current lodging growth in context by comparing Park City’s hotel supply to that of other mature ski resorts, illustrating why the market remains well positioned to absorb additional inventory over time.
  
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• Connecting Revenue and Profitability: Flow Through and Flex Explained

  23-02-2026 19:16 via hotelnewsresource.com
  Hoteliers track numerous metrics to understand the health of their properties in both the short and long term. Top-line revenue metrics are foundational to understanding hotel performance—but they’re only the beginning. When those metrics shift, the question isn’t just what changed, but how those changes ultimately impact profitability.
  
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• HSMAI DC Webinar to Focus on Sales Prospecting Strategies, Tactics

  23-02-2026 18:52 via hotelnewsresource.com
  The Washington, D.C., chapter of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International today invited hospitality professionals from throughout the DMV to participate in a complimentary business development webinar that will focus on enhancing sales prospecting strategies and tactics.
  
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• Aleph Hospitality to Manage Four Points By Sheraton Makkah Ibrahim Al Khalil

  23-02-2026 17:56 via hotelnewsresource.com
  The property marks Aleph Hospitality’s third Marriott-branded hotel under management in Saudi Arabia
  
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• Is Your Hotel Technology Stack Ready for the Future? 7 Key Considerations for Revenue Managers - By Jonathan Gough

  20-02-2026 18:34 via hotelnewsresource.com
  The hospitality industry is on the brink of a transformative era.Technological prowess was once an advantage for the more savvy hotelier, whereas now it’s a core component of commercial success. 
  
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• COMO Hotels and Resorts to Open COMO Cordeillan-Bages in Bordeaux in May 2026

  20-02-2026 18:29 via hotelnewsresource.com
  COMO Hotels and Resorts has announced the reopening of COMO Cordeillan-Bages, a 19th-century property in Pauillac, Bordeaux, scheduled for May 1, 2026.
  
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• Boston Zoning Commission Approves 438-Room Hotel in Seaport District

  20-02-2026 18:26 via hotelnewsresource.com
  The Boston Zoning Commission has approved a new 438-room hotel on Anchor Street in the Seaport District, to be developed by DGH Hotel Partners JV, LLC.
  
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• Hampton by Hilton New Smyrna Beach , FL Completes Renovation on Flagler Avenue

  20-02-2026 18:23 via hotelnewsresource.com
  The Hampton by Hilton New Smyrna Beach has completed a comprehensive renovation of its 112-room property on Flagler Avenue, updating guestrooms and public spaces.
  
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• HVS Report - Room Supply Constraints Limiting Convention Growth in Hartford - By Jimmy Radwan

  20-02-2026 18:09 via hotelnewsresource.com
  Hartford’s hotel market has demonstrated strong performance, with occupancy and ADR exceeding pre-pandemic levels. However, a significant decline in hotel room supply has hindered the convention center’s ability to attract large-scale events, underscoring the need for additional lodging to support long-term competitiveness.
  
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• Business Coalition Submits Landmark Signature Total to LA City Clerk to Repeal $742 Million Gross Receipts Tax

  20-02-2026 18:01 via hotelnewsresource.com
  A broad coalition of business and hospitality leaders today submitted over 79,300 signatures to the Los Angeles City Clerk to qualify a repeal of the city’s Business Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) for the November 2026 ballot.
  
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• 47-Key Former Econo Lodge Junction Sold to Texas City-Based Buyer

  20-02-2026 17:56 via hotelnewsresource.com
  HVS Brokerage & Advisory has completed the sale of the 47-key former Econo Lodge Junction, located at 111 Martinez Street, Junction, Texas 76849.
  
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• U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Year-Over-Year Gains for Mid-February

  20-02-2026 17:53 via hotelnewsresource.com
  U.S. hotels posted higher occupancy, rates, and revenue for the week ending Feb. 14, 2026, with Los Angeles and San Diego showing the strongest growth among major markets.
  
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• Exceptional Investment Opportunity: Ohio 2-Motel Boutique Portfolio in Premier Lakefront Resort Location

  20-02-2026 17:49 via hotelnewsresource.com
  The Ohio 2-Motel Boutique Portfolio, comprised of The Palms Motel and Pete’s Lakefront Motel, is now available at a combined asking price of $2,400,000. This value-add portfolio consists of two boutique motels — together offering 32 keys — strategically positioned in the highly visited Geneva-on-the-Lake resort corridor.
  
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• HSMAI Celebrates 69th Annual Adrian Awards

  19-02-2026 22:22 via hotelnewsresource.com
  The Travel and Hospitality Industry’s Premier Marketing Awards Recognize Standout Campaigns, Top 25 Extraordinary Minds, and Career Achievement in Commercial Strategy
  
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• Europe’s travel demand remains steady as spending outpaces arrivals

  19-02-2026 19:49 via hotelnewsresource.com
  Europe’s tourism sector saw steady demand in late 2025, with traveller spending rising faster than arrivals, increased interest in off-season and alternative destinations, and a positive outlook for long-haul markets in 2026, according to the European Travel Commission’s latest report.
  
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• Tree of Life Resort Planned for Trimbakeshwar, Nashik by IHCL

  19-02-2026 19:27 via hotelnewsresource.com
  The resort will feature 49 rooms on more than three acres, with amenities including an all-day dining restaurant and bar, a meeting room, a swimming pool, and a spa.
  
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• January U.S. Travel Agency Air Ticket Sales Top $10 Billion

  19-02-2026 19:21 via hotelnewsresource.com
  New Monthly Milestone Signals Strength in Air Travel to Start 2026
  
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• AI-Driven Infrastructure Dominates Travel Tech’s Third Start-Up & Investor Connect

  19-02-2026 19:08 via hotelnewsresource.com
  This quarter’s pitches reflected a broader trend across travel tech: founders are moving beyond incremental features to tackle foundational industry pain points—particularly around payments, operational efficiency, and modern infrastructure for suppliers and platforms. 
  
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• Conrad Meia Praia Algarve Resort to Open 2027 in Portugal

  19-02-2026 18:54 via hotelnewsresource.com
  Hilton has announced the signing of Conrad Meia Praia Algarve, a new beachfront resort in Lagos, Portugal, scheduled to open in spring 2027 under a franchise agreement with a joint venture between PGIM Real Estate, Sonae Sierra, and Iberian Hospitality Solutions.
  
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• Costa Rica Shifts from Tourism Icon to Diversified Investment Powerhouse

  19-02-2026 18:52 via hotelnewsresource.com
  Costa Rica has built one of the most recognizable tourism identities in the Americas, grounded in sustainability, biodiversity, and nature-based experiences. For decades, this positioning favored low-density, experiential hospitality formats, often at the boutique or eco-luxury end of the spectrum.
  
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• Staybridge Suites Columbus-Airport Hotel Listed for Sale

  19-02-2026 18:42 via hotelnewsresource.com
  The Staybridge Suites Columbus-Airport, an 87-suite hotel near John Glenn International Airport, is listed for sale as Columbus, Ohio, continues to experience economic and population growth.
  
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• Los Cabos Reports Nearly 130% Growth in Visitor Arrivals Over Past Decade

  19-02-2026 18:12 via hotelnewsresource.com
  The Los Cabos Tourism Board announced that the destination closed 2025 with nearly 3.8 million visitors, reflecting a nearly 130% increase in visitor arrivals over the past decade.
  
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• Cendyn Honored With Three Adrian Awards at HSMAI Celebration

  19-02-2026 18:01 via hotelnewsresource.com
  HSMAI recognizes Cendyn’s exceptional client experiences across multi-channel/integrated marketing, paid media campaigns, and website design with three honors at the 2025 Adrian Awards
  
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• IHG Signs Franchise Deal for Holiday Inn Express Cockburn in Western Australia

  19-02-2026 17:55 via hotelnewsresource.com
  IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement with SKS Group for the Holiday Inn Express Cockburn, a 170-key hotel scheduled to open in September in Perth’s southern corridor.
  
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• 2026 Vs. 2025: The Biggest Shifts in Traveler Behavior Year Over Year

  19-02-2026 17:53 via hotelnewsresource.com
  A lot can change in a year and in the travel industry, it often does. The behaviors, preferences, and expectations of leisure travelers continue to evolve, shaped by economics, technology, cultural shifts, and new generational priorities.
  
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• Hotel Indigo Cairo New Administrative Capital Scheduled to Open in 2033

  19-02-2026 17:48 via hotelnewsresource.com
  IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with JADEER GROUP to open the 140-key Hotel Indigo Cairo New Administrative Capital in 2033.
  
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• Master Hotel Revenue With AI: How Independent Hotels Boost Profits Fast Using Pricing Optimization - By Laure Cremers

  19-02-2026 17:45 via hotelnewsresource.com
  In the dynamic world of independent hospitality, where charm meets challenge, a shift is unfolding.
  
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• Host Hotels & Resorts Sells Two Four Seasons Resorts for $1.1 Billion

  19-02-2026 17:39 via hotelnewsresource.com
  Host Hotels & Resorts announced the sale of the 444-room Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort and the 125-room Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole for $1.1 billion.
  
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• CoStar and Tourism Economics Project 1.7% RevPAR Increase for U.S. Hotels During 2026 World Cup

  19-02-2026 17:34 via hotelnewsresource.com
  CoStar and Tourism Economics have released a revised U.S. hotel forecast projecting a 1.7% increase in revenue per available room (RevPAR) during the World Cup months of June and July 2026.
  
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• Chelan Goonetilleke Named General Manager for the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto

  19-02-2026 17:28 via hotelnewsresource.com
  Four Seasons Hotel Toronto announces the appointment of Chelan Goonetilleke as its new General Manager. Chelan brings a wealth of experience and a passion for excellence, transferring from Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler, where he served as General Manager.
  
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• Study Reveals Data Access and Fee Transparency Top Concerns for Corporate Travel Managers

  19-02-2026 15:49 via hotelnewsresource.com
  New research shows that European corporate travel managers face challenges with data access, complex fee structures, and inefficient processes, prompting a shift toward programme simplification and integrated technology solutions.
  
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• HotelData.com Q4 2025 Report Shows Demand Slowdown, Wider Segment Divide

  19-02-2026 15:43 via hotelnewsresource.com
  The Q4 2025 Hotel Profitability Performance Report shows that U.S. hotels experienced a notable slowdown in demand and revenue, with a widening gap in performance between luxury and economy segments, but managed to improve profit margins through tighter operational controls.
  
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• Lighthouse Launches Revenue Agent, Bringing Autonomous Decision-Making to Hotel Commercial Teams

  19-02-2026 15:33 via hotelnewsresource.com
  Revenue Agent is an always-on AI teammate that continuously scans more than 3 billion data points per day to identify the highest-priority revenue opportunities and risks, adapting to each team’s strategy and paving the way for a future of autonomous commercial agents.
  
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• Hotel Giants Double Down on AI to Drive Direct Bookings and RevPAR Growth

  19-02-2026 00:39 via hotelnewsresource.com
  IHG and Hyatt told investors artificial intelligence is being embedded across pricing, merchandising and service systems to lift conversion, grow loyalty spend and improve owner returns—part of a broader industry push to translate AI investment into measurable revenue gains.
  
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• Cuba's Fuel Crisis: Hotels Under Strain, Transfers Disrupted, and Soaring Operating Costs

  18-02-2026 23:54 via hotelnewsresource.com
  Persistent fuel shortages are forcing Cuban hotels and tour operators to rely on generators, consolidate excursions and adjust logistics, complicating the island’s post-pandemic tourism recovery
  
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• HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin Week Ending 13 February 2026

  18-02-2026 23:37 via hotelnewsresource.com
  A summary of European hotel transactions provided by HVS
  
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• Jumeirah Mallorca Announces Summer 2026 Reopening

  18-02-2026 23:24 via hotelnewsresource.com
  Poised between the UNESCO-listed Serra de Tramuntana and the shimmering Mediterranean Sea, the hotel returns with a season shaped by rare celestial moments and culture-rich programming that connects guests to Mallorca's natural landscapes.
  
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• William Tell, MOD Collection by Sonesta Launches Near Chicago

  18-02-2026 23:02 via hotelnewsresource.com
  Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has opened the William Tell, MOD Collection by Sonesta, a 180-room hotel located at 6201 Joliet Road in Countryside, Illinois, just outside Chicago.
  
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• Sonesta Opens 29 Properties in H2 2025

  18-02-2026 22:59 via hotelnewsresource.com
  Growth Continues Across Global Portfolio, Adding Over 3,300 Keys
  
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• Nominations Open for the 2026 Rising Star Award CALA Co-hosted By ISHC and the Hotel Investment Group By Northstar to Be Presented at ALIS CALA

  18-02-2026 22:48 via hotelnewsresource.com
  This is the 16th year ISHC and the Hotel Investment Group by Northstar have collaborated to recognize emerging, talented leadership in the Caribbean and Latin American regions.
  
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• Hilton Surpasses 300 Hotels in Caribbean and Latin America by End of 2025

  18-02-2026 22:45 via hotelnewsresource.com
  Hilton ended 2025 with more than 300 operating hotels in 35 countries and territories across the Caribbean and Latin America, advancing a pipeline of over 150 properties representing more than 21,000 rooms.
  
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• Rixos Murjana Opens in King Abdullah Economic City as Saudi Arabia's Largest Ultra All-Inclusive Resort

  18-02-2026 22:34 via hotelnewsresource.com
  Rixos Murjana has officially opened in King Abdullah Economic City, with the Tourism Development Fund as financier and investor, in partnership with Emaar Economic City and FTG company as project developer.
  
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• Mission Bay Motel in Pacific Beach, San Diego, Listed for Sale

  18-02-2026 18:26 via hotelnewsresource.com
  Mission Bay Motel in Pacific Beach, San Diego, is listed for sale for the first time in over 60 years, offering 50 rooms and redevelopment opportunities near the Pacific Ocean.
  
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• Nobu Hospitality Announces Nobu Beach Inn and Residences on Barbuda’s Southwest Coast

  18-02-2026 18:21 via hotelnewsresource.com
  Nobu Hospitality has announced new details for the Nobu Beach Inn, a hotel and residential development located on 400 acres and two miles of beachfront on the southwest coast of Barbuda.
  
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• The Message Owners Need to Hear Right Now: Control What You Can Control - By Wayne West III

  18-02-2026 18:08 via hotelnewsresource.com
  In the weeks leading into a conference like Hunter, I tend to have the same conversations with owners and investors. We talk about demand, we talk about supply, and we talk about the usual forward-looking indicators. But it does not take long before the real topic comes up. It is not occupancy. It is not even revenue. It is margins.
  
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• Extended Stay America Select Suites Opens 104-Room Property in Sterling, Colorado

  18-02-2026 17:34 via hotelnewsresource.com
  Developed by Colorado Hospitality Services, the two-story, 104-room property offers suites with full kitchens, including a stovetop, microwave, and full-size refrigerator.
  
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• Marriott Bonvoy Launches 1-Point Access to Major Global Music Festivals

  18-02-2026 17:31 via hotelnewsresource.com
  Marriott Bonvoy has announced the launch of limited-time 1-Point Drop packages for members to access Coachella, Stagecoach, All Points East, and Rock en Seine festivals through its Marriott Bonvoy Moments platform.
  
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