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H World Group Reports 11% Revenue Growth in First Half 2026, Announces New $2.5 Billion Shareholder Plan

📈 H World Group, based in Shanghai and Singapore, reported an 11% year-on-year revenue growth to RMB13.1 billion ($1.9 billion) in H1 2026. Chinese revenue rose by 13.8% to $1.6 billion. Operating margins improved to 28.3%. The Chinese hotel network reached 13,417 hotels. A $2.5 billion shareholder return plan starts on August 17, 2026. International RevPAR fell by 3.8% to $98. Full-year 2026 guidance for H World Group includes revenue growth of 4%-8%.
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Minor Hotels Reports 3% Revenue Increase to THB 66.2 Billion Despite 4% Profit Decline in H1 2026

💰 First-half growth: Europe & Americas region RevPAR up 5%, Thailand up 6%, Asia & Indian Ocean up 10%. Revenue rose by 3% to THB 66.2 billion (€1.74bn), EBITDA up 2% to THB 10.9 billion (€286m), core profit fell 4% to THB 2.2 billion (€58m). Minor Hotels opened 11 new hotels with 1,167 keys, expanded into Slovenia and Croatia, and launched the Minor Vacation Club. CEO Dillip Rajakarier highlights disciplined growth amid geopolitical and market challenges.
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IHG Records 6% Revenue Increase and Plans 2,400 New Hotels in Three-Year Pipeline Amid Strong Global Demand

🏨 IHG's CEO Elie Maalouf announced a +4.1% RevPAR growth in the first half of 2026, with an earnings per share increase of 13%. Nearly 200 hotels opened, contributing to a 5% net system growth in a global portfolio of 7,100 hotels. The pipeline now includes 2,400 hotels, with 352 signings planned. Revenue hit $2,650 million (+6%), and the shareholder program aims for $1.2 billion in returns. The asset-light model boosts profitability.
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Mews Secures Dutch Central Bank License to Launch Financial Services for Hotels Across EEA by 2026

💰 As CEO Richard Valtr explains, Mews has obtained a significant license from the Dutch central bank, enabling it to process payments directly within its hospitality management system. In 2025, Mews acquired DataChat and Atomize, supporting its platform expansion strategy, buoyed by a $300 million funding round. Starting in late 2026, Mews will implement regulated financial services, starting in the Netherlands and gradually expanding across the EEA, aiming to streamline hotel financial operations.
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