23 January 2026 - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 6

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Georgia Leaders and Hospitality Industry Unite to Reaffirm Commitment to Human Trafficking Prevention Efforts

🎗 Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, State Senator Shawn Still, and hospitality leaders met at the Georgia State House to reinforce efforts against human trafficking. They emphasized the importance of standardized training for hotel staff. The American Hotel & Lodging Association, representing over 30,000 members, plays a key role. The Georgia Hotel & Lodging Association advocates for extending training to short-term rentals. This collaboration aims to make Georgia a leader in trafficking prevention through increased training and vigilance.

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Hotel Industry Testifies Before Congress on How Franchising Creates Small Business Success

📈 Tina Patel, Co-Principal of Promise Hotels, testified before Congress for the AHLA on October 2023, emphasizing the franchise model's role in entrepreneurship. Patel, from Eastern Oklahoma, leads a Tulsa-based hotel group with seven hotels, 713 rooms, and 165 employees. She urged Congress to pass the American Franchise Act (H.R. 5267) for joint employer clarity. The AHLA, representing 30,000 members, supports this, aiming to protect 3 million jobs in the franchise model.

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Meliá Hotels International and Grupo Puntacana Join Forces to Develop Paradisus Miches, the Dominican Republic’s Next Luxury All‑Inclusive Resort

🏖️ Meliá Hotels International and Grupo Puntacana plan to launch Paradisus Miches, an exclusive resort, to boost Miches, Dominican Republic, as a prime tourist spot. This will be Meliá's 11th hotel in the country, featuring 600 rooms and over 500 meters of beachfront. The location, only 90 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport, is known for its natural beauty, including Playa Esmeralda and Laguna Limón. The resort emphasizes sustainability and luxury.

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Loews Hotels & Co Announces Americana by Loews Hotels in Arlington, Texas

📍 Loews Hotels & Co, June, Arlington, TX: Plans announced for Americana by Loews, replacing Sheraton Arlington. Set for construction this summer, it will be Loews' 28th property. The hotel will feature 507 rooms, 39 suites, over 83,000 sq ft of meeting space, including a 10,000 sq ft Event Barn. Total indoor and outdoor meeting space across the Arlington campus will surpass 374,000 sq ft. The Loews campus will now offer 1,695 rooms.

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A Canyon Oasis: Six Senses Desert Sanctuary to Emerge in Southern Utah

🌴 IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of the 480-acre Six Senses Camp Korongo near Kanab, Utah, expected to open in 2029. This luxury resort will feature 41 tented pavilions and 12 residences, offering stunning canyon views and proximity to national parks like Zion and Bryce Canyon. Six Senses Camp Korongo is being developed with Canyon Global Partners and designed by Luxury Frontiers, marking IHG's first collaboration with the California-based developer.

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Innovation in Hospitality Starts With Human Needs – Matthias Huettebraeuker

🏨 Hospitality strategist with 25 years of experience works with global brands, independent owners, and real estate developers worldwide, including Europe, Asia, and Australia. Past roles include Managing Director at creative agencies Pixelpark and Scholz & Friends, and Design Hotels alumnus. Experience spans industries such as real estate, automotive, aviation, finance, and telecommunications. Known for creating economically successful and critically acclaimed strategies, with references like citizenM, 25hours Hotels, and luxury properties like Berlin's Das Stue and The Setai in Miami.

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Wyndham Expands Upscale and Lifestyle Offerings with Choctaw Casinos & Resorts

🏨 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts expands through a multi-hotel deal with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, including four Choctaw Casino & Resorts properties. In 2024, tribal gaming earned a record $43.9 billion nationwide. Choctaw Casino & Resort-Durant, a Wyndham Grand, offers 1,600 rooms, 7,400 slot machines, and a 3,000-seat venue. It joins three other properties in the Trademark Collection by Wyndham. This partnership enhances Wyndham's presence in gaming and entertainment destinations.

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Weekly map of hotel openings – January #3 2026

🏨 New hotel openings are making waves globally this week. Noteworthy mentions include: the luxury brand Mandarin Oriental's new hotel in Munich, Germany, offering 162 rooms; Hilton's latest 300-room property in Bangkok, Thailand; and Marriott's 450-room resort in Dubai, UAE. With a mix of luxury, business, and leisure styles, these openings reflect the hospitality industry's ongoing expansion and diversification, catering to diverse traveler needs. Stay tuned for more updates on exciting destinations!

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What really defined the travel industry in 2025? – TNMT

🗺️ In 2025, TNMT surveyed travel trends, revealing AI dominated 35% of media articles, followed by Transformative Travel's wellness focus. Google tested autonomous booking, while Booking.com and Expedia expanded AI use. Viral Travel saw TikTok and Booking.com partnerships boost bookings, marking a 62% rise in Jet2's loyalty. Restricted Travel was impacted by geopolitical tensions, as cities like Barcelona implemented overtourism measures. Despite AI's initial lead, experts favored Transformational Travel, highlighting travel's human-centric nature.

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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Announces Signing of Fairmont Calgary

🏨 Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of Accor, plans to open a 225-key hotel in Calgary by Q4 2031 in partnership with Truman. Situated in Calgary's Greater Downtown, this mixed-use development will include a spa, event spaces, and 100 luxury residences. The project benefits from the $500 million BMO Centre expansion, completed in 2024, which boosts Calgary's convention capacity. The design and regulatory process starts in Q1 2026. Calgary drew over 8.7 million visitors in 2025, enhancing its appeal.

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