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A broad coalition of business and hospitality leaders today submitted over 79,300 signatures to the Los Angeles City Clerk to qualify a repeal of the city’s Business Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) for the November 2026 ballot.

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of Conrad Meia Praia Algarve, a new luxury beachfront resort showcasing Conrad Hotels & Resorts’ globally recognised design and experiential ethos in the Algarve when it opens in spring 2027. The project will be developed by the joint-venture between PGIM’s real estate business, Sonae Sierra and Iberian Hospitality Solutions (IHSP) under a franchise agreement - marking its second collaboration with Hilton. The new resort will also include 21 Conrad branded residences.

Canary Technologies, the award-winning global leader in hotel guest management technology, announced today that Omni Hotels & Resorts has selected Canary to enhance the in-stay guest experience. Omni will leverage Canary’s Guest Experience Platform across its portfolio to create more connected, personalized stays for every guest.

The Hampton by Hilton New Smyrna Beach has completed a comprehensive renovation, enhancing guestrooms and public spaces at the 112-room property located on historic Flagler Avenue.

Today Apiary Hotel, part of Marriott’s Bonvoy Collection, announced that it is officially open to guests. The 175-room, all-suite hotel is a first-of-its kind in South Denver, bringing residents and locals a lifestyle extended stay concept alongside an upscale cocktail lounge and locally driven market.

The recently revised U.S. hotel forecast from CoStar and Tourism Economics projects a 1.7% increase in revenue per available room (RevPAR) during the World Cup months of June and July. While the anticipated lift is modest, it would represent a meaningful contribution to overall industry growth in 2026.

Dynamic pricing is a pricing strategy for hotels that involves changing room rates daily, or even within the day based on real-time market conditions.

The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) and the Hotel Investment Group by Northstar have opened nominations for the prestigious 2026 Rising Star Award CALA to be presented at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit Caribbean and Latin America (ALIS CALA). This is the 16th year ISHC and the Hotel Investment Group by Northstar have collaborated to recognize emerging, talented leadership in the Caribbean and Latin American regions.

Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of hospitality technology solutions, today announced that Rudding Park - an award-winning hotel, spa, and golf resort in Harrogate - has appointed Agilysys hospitality software solutions to support a large-scale technology transformation across its growing, multi-amenity luxury hotel business.

Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) celebrated the best in travel and hospitality marketing at the annual Adrian Awards Celebration on Wednesday, February 18, at the New York Marriott Marquis. More than 500 industry leaders and agency executives gathered to honor the campaigns, brands, and marketers shaping the future of travel. Centered on this year’s theme, “The Exceptional Experience,” the evening highlighted the powerful, personal, and transformative impact of travel marketing from compelling storytelling and captivating campaigns to purpose-driven initiatives that move the industry forward.