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January 29, 2026

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AAA and Bread Financial: 76 Percent of Travelers Planning Trips Around Milestones in 2026

🗺 COLUMBUS, Ohio—2026 travel trends show 61% of Americans planning trips, with 76% centering on milestones like birthdays (32%) and weddings (19%). Gen Z and Millennials lead this shift, with 89% and 88% planning milestone trips. 59% reported travel tensions, while 46% use travel advisors. Only 9% will travel internationally for events. Budget transparency is practiced by 46% of group travelers, and 71% purchase travel insurance. The focus is on meaningful, financially smart travel experiences.
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Lodging Econometrics: Dallas Continues to Lead the U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline

🏨 Dallas, Texas, led U.S. hotel construction in Q4 2025 with 193 projects/23,720 rooms. Atlanta, Phoenix, Nashville, and Austin followed. Phoenix led under-construction with 35 projects/4,829 rooms. Dallas slated 74 projects/8,202 rooms in 2026. Q4 also saw 285 new project announcements, Phoenix leading with 12 projects/1,347 rooms. Forecasts for 2026 and 2027 predict Phoenix and Dallas as top markets with significant hotel openings. Hotel renovation/conversion was strong, led by Houston and Atlanta.
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Remington Hospitality Appoints New Executive Vice President of Technology

💻 Ayotunde Gibbs was appointed as executive vice president of technology at Remington Hospitality, Dallas, Texas. With over 20 years of IT experience, she previously served at Dave & Buster’s Inc. and GameStop, Inc. Gibbs aims to implement a comprehensive IT strategy for operational performance and growth. She holds an Executive MBA from Texas Christian University and a B.Sc. in Computer Science from Texas Tech University, and is involved with the National Breast Cancer Foundation and the Society for Information Management.
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Europe’s Check-In Crisis: How a Made-in-Europe POS-Integrated Self-Service Kiosk Is Redefining the Hotel Arrival Experience

📱 European hotels face severe staffing shortages and rising operational costs amid increasing guest expectations for digital and contactless services. Kiosk.eu offers a solution with their Made-in-Europe self-service kiosks, integrating with PMS and POS systems to streamline check-ins in under 10 seconds. Features include a 15.6” touch panel, RFID key creation, multilingual interfaces, and 24/7 availability. This hybrid approach reduces queues, lowers staffing pressure, and enhances guest satisfaction across major European markets.
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Cloudbeds unveils inaugural Cloudbeds Collection: 100 Properties redefining independent hospitality

🏨 January 29, San Diego: Cloudbeds launched the Cloudbeds Collection featuring 100 independent hospitality properties across 30+ countries. The collection spans five continents, showcasing diverse accommodations with unique design and community impact. Categories include Designed with Intention, Connection, Escape, Indulgence, Breaking the Mold, and Different Design. Viajero Hostels won the People’s Choice Award. Cloudbeds, founded in 2012, connects operations and guest experiences globally, servicing 150 countries. Visit [Cloudbeds Collection](https://www.cloudbeds.com/cloudbeds-collection) for details.
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Bishopstrow Hotel and Spa confirms £2.5m wellness relaunch

🏨 Bishopstrow Hotel and Spa, Wiltshire, confirms a £2.5m investment, aiming to complete its nature-led spa redevelopment by May 2026, opening in June. The 30-acre estate will feature a 14m outdoor pool, an 8m hydrotherapy pool, an outdoor sauna, and a cold plunge bath. Spa director Angela Bonner leads the project, incorporating river gardens and woodland into guest experiences. Part of Kaleidoscope Hotels, the spa will focus on holistic wellbeing and forest bathing.
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Two-Michelin-starred Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal appoints new GM

🍴 Sean Cooper joins Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal as general manager in January 2026. He carries over a decade of experience, including roles at The Fat Duck and The Clove Club. Cooper will oversee operations and guest experience at the Two-Michelin-starred, 34-seat restaurant, ensuring service excellence in contemporary French cuisine. His previous accomplishments include the 2019 opening of Siren at The Goring with Nathan Outlaw and managing Muse by Tom Aikens.
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Hyatt Regency London Olympia appoints team ahead of 2026 opening

🏨 Hyatt Regency London Olympia, opening this spring, appoints a five-member leadership team led by Georges Moura, with 20 years at Hyatt. Located in London's Olympia regeneration district, the hotel features 204 rooms. Key appointments include Yanal Tarazi for sales, Roberto Alcaide for HR, Edyta Osiej for finance, and Mesrihel Dell’ovo for engineering. The team, boasting extensive hospitality experience, aims to position the hotel as a premier destination in West London.
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Introducing: Third Party Coverage Bulk Upload

💻 Kismet's AI-Native CMS revolutionizes hotel visibility by centralizing information for AI platforms like ChatGPT and Google AI. Traditionally, AI searches in pieces for reviews, amenities, and press coverage, but Kismet creates a structured data graph. This centralization allows AI to find comprehensive information in one place, enhancing hotel mentions and increasing bookings. Bulk uploads simplify the process, enabling rapid setup and improved discovery in just minutes. More data entry points equal better AI visibility.
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