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Casago Founder Steve Schwab Announces Next Chapter as Chairman of the Board

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Casago Founder Steve Schwab Announces Next Chapter as Chairman of the Board

📈 President Joe Riley will become CEO of Casago in October 2026, after Steve Schwab transitions to Founder and Chairman. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, the transition includes Schwab focusing on strategy and advocacy. Founded in 2001, Casago is a vacation rental management company, managing properties in North America, Belize, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean. Casago expanded by acquiring Vacasa in 2025, with nearly 95% of U.S.-based partners recognized as Airbnb Superhosts or VRBO Premier Partners.
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Airbnb had a strong Q4. But the real story is how we got here. | Brian Chesky | 19 comments

🏠 Airbnb's Q4 2025 saw a 12% revenue increase and a 16% rise in gross booking value, the highest in over two years. The company's progress stems from rebuilding its tech platform and enhancing guest and host experiences. Innovating faster with small teams tackling specific issues led to hundreds of millions in revenue. Airbnb is leveraging AI, led by new CTO Ahmed Al Dali, to deepen engagement without billions in data center investments.
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Weekly map of hotel openings – February #2 2026

🏨 New hotel openings are making waves globally! In Paris, the 130-room Kimpton St Honoré opened its doors. Over in New York, the 45-room Aman New York is set to launch soon, featuring luxury suites. Meanwhile, the 250-room Hyatt Centric Cambridge opened in the UK. These openings bring diverse styles from boutique to upscale, expanding offerings under renowned brands like Kimpton, Aman, and Hyatt. Stay tuned for more exciting destinations in hospitality!
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Grand Metropolitan Hotels plans expansion into Vietnam

📈 Grand Metropolitan Hotels plans to expand in the Asia Pacific region, particularly in Vietnam, where GDP growth exceeded 8% in 2025. Chairman Martin Smura and board member Philipp Rösler met Vietnam's Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính in Hanoi to discuss investment in tourism and hotel real estate. The company, operating in 46 countries, recently entered the UK market. Talks also included Sovico Group, which holds significant investments in aviation, finance, and real estate.
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Why Hospitality Leaders Must Be “Merchants of Cool” – Bashar Wali

📖 Bashar Wali, founder and CEO of Practice Hospitality and This Assembly, emphasizes the responsibility of staying culturally relevant. Hospitality Daily is supported by Mews, a connected system for managing hospitality operations. Listen to a discussion with Mews founder Richard Valtr about AI and hotel tech. Subscribe for daily episode summaries and insights. Follow Hospitality Daily on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Advertise and collaborate via Passionfroot. Music by Bespoke Sound.
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Historic Tankerville Arms Hotel price cut ahead of auction

🏨 The Tankerville Arms Hotel in Wooler, at the edge of Northumberland National Park, will go to auction with a starting bid of £410k, down from its original £750k. The 18th Century hotel, spanning over 10,000 sq ft with 17 guest rooms, has been family-owned for over 40 years. It features a bar, 40-seat restaurant, and function room for 40. Located on the A697, it includes a car park and beer garden.
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UKH Scotland welcomes rates relief but cautions bills still set to rise

📈 Scottish government increases business rates relief for hospitality venues to 40% for three years, excluding those with a rateable value over £100,000. Previously, relief stood at 15% after a January decrease. Leon Thompson of UKHospitality Scotland praises the move but warns of potential tax hikes due to increased rateable values. This relief contrasts with England's focus on aiding pubs. Serious reform of the business rates system is urged for future sustainability.
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