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The 189-room oceanfront property will convert to an all-inclusive model this summer to diversify revenue streams and improve profitability.

The shift to storytelling-driven hospitality reflects rising guest expectations for authentic, immersive experiences rooted in place and history.

The 145-room luxury property marks Marriott's first hotel in Queenstown and St. Regis' debut in New Zealand, opening late 2027.

The deal adds 581 keys across six properties in New England, expanding Essex from 11 to 17 hotels and marking its first AC Hotel management.

Hotel Equities takes over management of the 2,000-acre Pacific Northwest resort from GEM Real Estate Partners following recent renovations.

The REIT acquired six Hilton-branded hotels across Missouri, Illinois, and Kentucky at a 10% cap rate while raising its dividend 11%.

GBTA-ALTOUR study of 168 travel managers reveals 32% report stricter policies today, with 64% interested in AI-generated policy explainers to improve compliance.

The TravelOS MCP Server connects hotels' existing CRS and PMS systems directly to AI platforms, allowing real-time inventory and booking without replacing current infrastructure.

GuestCentric's Melissa connects to live hotel data through the Model Context Protocol, allowing AI assistants like ChatGPT to complete reservations directly.

The region shows strong luxury hotel potential with Almaty leading at 69.5% occupancy and ADR reaching USD 180-400, while emerging markets like Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan lack international luxury brands.