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100% of RIU’s hotels have the ECOSTARS certification, an important sustainability milestone

RIU Hotels & Resorts has achieved the ECOSTARS certification for all of its operational establishments, becoming the first hotel chain worldwide to accomplish this feat. This global certification reaffirms the Mallorcan chain’s commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism, and this milestone, which was originally planned for 2026 as part of the chain’s four-year Proudly Committed (2023 – 2026) sustainability strategy, has been reached one year ahead of schedule.

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U.S. hotel results for week ending 13 December

The U.S. hotel industry reported mixed year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 13 December. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Vignette Collection Debuts in Africa with the Introduction of Fairview Hotel Nairobi

Fairview Hotel Nairobi - one of Africa’s most cherished heritage hotels - is joining Vignette Collection, a growing family of one-of-a-kind hotels in destinations to remember. The 99-room boutique hotel, affectionally known as Upper Hill’s living garden hotel, represents the brand’s first in Africa and first on the continent to join IHG Hotels & Resorts’ leading Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, now the second largest in the world.

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Valanti Group and Ennismore Bring SLS Residences to Bangkok

Bangkok’s luxury residential landscape is entering a new chapter with the arrival of SLS Residences Bangkok Sukhumvit 24, the first SLS-branded residences in Asia-Pacific. Developed by Valanti Group, one of Thailand’s leading luxury property developers, in partnership with Ennismore, the project brings a globally celebrated lifestyle brand to one of the city’s most prestigious neighbourhoods. The unveiling is scheduled for early 2026.

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Rimrock Banff to Reopen as First Emblems Collection Hotel in North America in Summer 2026

Set high above the Bow Valley in the heart of Banff National Park, Rimrock Banff will reemerge in summer 2026 as Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection - the first Emblems Collection hotel in North America and a new sanctuary of quiet, soulful luxury in the Canadian Rockies.

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Sonesta Grows NPA Franchise Portfolio with the Transition of 45 Hotels

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the opening of 45 hotels expanding the portfolio of franchisee NPA, a private equity firm, the largest purchaser in the planned encumbered sale of 113 managed properties. The successful transition of these Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites, and Sonesta Select Hotels highlight Sonesta’s asset-right strategy as they prepare to enter their fifth year of franchising in 2026.

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First Hospitality’s Outlook: What’s Next for Hotel Stays in 2026

As the hospitality industry looks ahead to 2026, First Hospitality, a national hotel operating and development company, is taking a proactive approach to potential economic headwinds with a sharpened focus on transparency, technology, and intelligent strategy. The company is navigating an increasingly complex travel landscape by leveraging real-time analytics, localized insights, and operational discipline to drive long-term performance.

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The Smart Office Manager AI Toolkit

Today’s Office Manager sits at the operational core of the organisation — balancing people, processes, costs, and culture under constant pressure. Expectations keep rising, but time and resources do not. The Office Manager AI Toolkit was explicitly created for this reality.

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Elevating the All-Inclusive Model

The history of all-inclusive travel dates back nearly 100 years: Holiday camps in the U.K. pioneered the idea in the 1930s, and in 1950, the first “modern” resort utilizing the approach opened in Spain (it was a destination with tents and straw huts)—with others soon to follow.

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Frankfurt’s Creative Quarter Welcomes Kennedy 89, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Kennedy 89, a design-forward, full-service hotel in Frankfurt’s vibrant Sachsenhausen district and the latest addition to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Germany. The hotel introduces a sophisticated new interpretation of luxury in one of Frankfurt’s most culturally rich neighborhoods.

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