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How Robert De Niro Convinced Nobu to Build a Restaurant Empire

20 July 2026

Chef Nobu Matsuhisa is the culinary world’s Madonna — he’s most widely known by his first name only. After emigrating to the U.S. from Japan in the late ’70s, Nobu built a high-end sushi empire that’s unparalleled; it now encompasses more than three dozen restaurants across the globe, from Malibu …

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1 min

Hotel Brands Circle Student Housing: 4 Income Streams

20 July 2026

Managing student housing has long been left to specialists. But Accor and Meliá appear to be circling the segment, pursuing a mixed-use operational model pioneered by the Amsterdam brand The…

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2 min

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort Appoints Jon Benson as General Manager After $100 Million Transformation

16 July 2026

🏠 Jon Benson becomes general manager of Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas in San Antonio, Texas, after nearly 40 years with Hyatt. The resort, which underwent a $100 million+ transformation, now features a 2.2-acre lagoon, new villas, and enhanced amenities. Previously, Benson worked at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa. His career spans roles from chef to corporate director and various general manager positions, emphasizing mentorship and creating memorable guest experiences.

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Why Hotel Marketing Teams Are Rebuilding Their Content Workflows

16 July 2026

Hotel marketing content used to mean a website page, a seasonal email, and maybe a blog post once a month. That’s changed. Guests now expect fresh, relevant content across a…

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2 min

Charlestowne hotels join collective retreats governors Island

16 July 2026

Hospitality development and management firm Dovetail + Co has partnered with hospitality management company Charlestowne Hotels to support the continued growth of Collective Retreats Governors Island, described as New York…

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Shiji's Q2 2026 Report Shows Global Guest Review Index Increased to 87.3%, Asia Leads with 90.2%

16 July 2026

📈 Shiji's Q2 2026 Guest Experience Benchmark shows an increase in global guest satisfaction, with the Global Guest Review Index (GRI) at 87.3%, up 0.4 points from Q2 2025. Management response rates reached 67.2%, and response times improved to 3.7 days. Asia leads with a GRI of 90.2%. Despite a 3.2% decline in review volume, satisfaction improved, with Booking.com and Google contributing over 62% of reviews. The report highlights the importance of multi-channel reputation management.

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Scandic Hotels Acquires Dalata Hotel Operations for €500 Million, Managing 56 Hotels with 12,000 Rooms in Ireland and UK

15 July 2026

🏨 Scandic Hotels, in its half-year report, highlighted its planned acquisition of Dalata Hotel Group for €500 million (approximately $545 million). This acquisition involves the operations of 56 hotels with about 12,000 rooms in Ireland and the U.K. Dalata's properties were previously acquired for $1.6 billion by a consortium of Pandox and Eiendomsspar. Scandic, with a net debt ratio of just 0.1 times earnings, is managing the hotels under a contract.

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2 min

IHG to Debut Regent Brand in Chengdu with Newhope Real Estate, Opening in Q3 2029 with 180 Rooms

15 July 2026

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts plans to introduce the Regent brand to Chengdu in partnership with Newhope Real Estate, with the hotel set to open in Q3 2029. Located in a 233-meter tower in Jinjiang District, Regent Chengdu will feature 180 rooms. Founded in 1970, Regent is part of IHG's luxury portfolio, acquired in 2018, with 11 hotels worldwide. The brand has six locations in Greater China and plans for 12 more, totaling 2,210 rooms.

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2 min

Six Senses Opens Second Saudi Arabia Resort with 100 Suites and 25 Residences in AMAALA Wellness Destination

15 July 2026

🏝️ Six Senses AMAALA opened in July 2026 in Saudi Arabia, marking its second property in the country after Six Senses Southern Dunes in 2023. Located within the 1,600 square-mile AMAALA wellness destination on the Red Sea coast, it features 100 suites and villas, plus 25 branded residences. This resort blends traditional Saudi coastal architecture with modern hospitality, offering guests a deeply immersive experience in a setting of beaches, lagoons, and desert cliffs.

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2 min

Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona Undergoes Major Renovation with Redesigned Spaces and New Management Leadership

15 July 2026

🏨 Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona, open since 1918, is undergoing phased renovations of guestrooms, suites, and social spaces, designed by Lázaro Rosa-Violán. This coincides with Barcelona's designation as UNESCO–UIA World Capital of Architecture 2026 and Gaudí Year. Luis Cobo, formerly of Park Hyatt Dubai, is the new general manager. The hotel has a redesigned rooftop terrace, La Dolce Vitae, with culinary updates and new programs. Further renovations include new signature suites and dining concepts.

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