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Ruby Group continues to grow its presence in Italy with a new Ruby Hotels project in Milan. Following successful openings in Florence and Rome, the upcoming Ruby hotel marks the group’s third location in the Italian market. Located in the vibrant Isola district, the hotel brings the brand’s Lean Luxury philosophy to one of Europe’s most influential lifestyle destinations. The hotel will feature 128 rooms and reflect Milan’s distinctive urban energy. The project is being developed in partnership with landlord Kervis SGR S.p.A.

The Webster, a new design-forward lifestyle hotel brand, announces its official debut with the opening of The Webster Covent Garden, London in July 2026, followed by The Webster Times Square, New York in Winter 2026. Designed for the culturally curious traveler, The Webster blends thoughtful design, engaging programming, and dynamic social spaces to create a distinctly immersive urban stay in two of the world’s most inspiring creative capitals.

Grupo Brisas officially inaugurated Las Brisas Mérida, its newest property in Mexico, reinforcing its growth strategy and expanding its presence in one of the country’s most dynamic tourism and economic regions.

Effective Monday, February 17, 2026, the Mountain Valley Lodge located in Hailey, Idaho, will temporarily close to undergo a comprehensive renovation and conversion to Hampton by Hilton Hailey Sun Valley. The transformation represents a significant investment in the Wood River Valley and reinforces the company’s commitment to enhancing the region’s hospitality offerings.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation ("Hyatt," "the Company," "we," "us," or "our") (NYSE: H) today announced that Thomas J. Pritzker, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, has informed the Board that he will retire as Executive Chairman, effective immediately, and will not seek re-election to the Board of Directors at Hyatt’s upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders in May.

Amsterdam, Netherlands 18th February 2026. Ireckonu, a leading hospitality middleware and Customer Data Platform (CDP) provider for hotel groups, has reported today that siloed guest data across hotel operational areas (including restaurants, spas, golf facilities, and other auxiliary outlets) is preventing hotel groups from capturing up to 20% of opportunities to re-engage guests, improve recognition, and ultimately drive stronger loyalty and revenue growth.

Himalayan Hideaway Resort Pokhara, The Centara Collection, celebrated its grand opening on 6th February 2026 with a ceremony attended by senior leaders from the tourism and hospitality sector, industry partners, and media. Located just 35 minutes from Pokhara, Centara’s debut property in Nepal seamlessly blends the beauty of the surrounding mountains with authentic local heritage and Thai-inspired hospitality, revealing a side of the destination beyond its iconic Lakeside.

When Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano announced a direct-booking integration with Google’s AI Mode in February 2026, he framed it as a strategic win. However, to understand how this actually pans out, you must look past the press release. This isn’t just a new feature; it is a total shift in the commercial architecture of hospitality.

This article considers how the intersection of emotional decision-making significantly shapes the nuances of well-being, social good, and the increasing pursuit of living better and living longer. This also examines social values, genuine service, and the fragility of decision-making today in a world undergoing remarkable change. Why wellness-hospitality thrives, superficial ambitions don’t, and some essential untold risks that could hinder meaning, value, and growth through 2030.

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.