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IHG Appoints Wei Manfredi as Senior Vice President of AI and Architecture

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  • 13 January 2026
💻 Wei Manfredi was appointed senior vice president of AI and architecture for IHG Hotels & Resorts in Atlanta, Georgia. She will guide AI strategy and technical architecture. Her background includes experience with McDonald’s, Google Cloud, Lululemon, and Visa. IHG has recently implemented a new Revenue Management System in over 6,700 hotels and a Property Management System in 2,000 hotels, along with launching machine translation for 20+ brands and driving AI-powered automations.
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Ennismore Surpasses 200th Hotel Opening

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  • 13 January 2026
🏨 Ennismore plans several key hotel openings in 2026. Delano Miami Beach will reopen with 171 rooms and four dining venues. Hyde Mexico City Reforma will offer 106 rooms, while Mama Shelter Mexico City will feature 100 rooms and a rooftop bar. In Asia, Hyde Bali Seminyak will debut with 59 suites, and Rixos Phu Quoc in Vietnam will include over 1,700 rooms. New European openings include Mama Shelter Lake Como and Delano London. Rixos Premium Magawish Bay View will open in Egypt.
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Revenue Analytics and Jonas Chorum Announce Two-Way Integration

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  • 13 January 2026
💰 Revenue Analytics and Jonas Chorum have launched a two-way integration in Atlanta, Georgia, leveraging JonasARC's open API. This enables hotels to automate pricing using real-time data flow between Jonas Chorum PMS and Revenue Analytics’ N2Pricing system. Benefits include automated data sync, AI-driven accurate pricing, faster pricing cycles, and a stronger RevPAR capture. The integration is designed for rapid setup, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing manual tasks for hotels.
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HBX Group Releases Findings From Its 2026 Travel Trends Report

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  • 12 January 2026
🌎 HBX Group's Travel Trends Report for 2026 highlights "maximalization" as the key trend, with travelers opting for luxury stays and creative escapes. Technology plays a crucial role, with nearly 50% choosing destinations via social media. AI use in trip planning is growing, though only 35% of hotels and airlines currently leverage it. Travelers increasingly seek authentic experiences, sustainability, and wellness. Multigenerational tourism and entertainment-driven trips are also on the rise.
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WorldHotels Highlights Growth Across Its Portfolio

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  • 12 January 2026
📈 WorldHotels expanded by nearly 100 luxury/upscale hotels across 12 countries in 2025, including new locations like Milan, Manchester, and Miami. The luxury travel industry is projected to reach $1.7 trillion by 2032. In 2026, 40 more hotels are in development, introducing WorldHotels Residences in Ho Chi Minh City and new glamping sites in North Carolina and Brazil. A second wellness resort, Soul Spring Sanctuary, will open in Cabo in March.
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Kabani Hotel Group Brokers Sale of voco St. Augustine — Historic Area by IHG

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  • 12 January 2026
🏨 MIAMI, Florida—Kabani Hotel Group brokered the sale of voco St. Augustine – Historic Area by IHG, a 50-room hotel, for $9,000,000. The sale price equates to $180,000 per room with a 6.3% capitalization rate and a ~5.3× room revenue multiple. The transaction, led by Lucas Mondino, closed in 44 days. Built in 2019, the hotel caters to both historic tourism and beachgoers in St. Augustine's strong leisure market.
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Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica Completes Renovation

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  • 9 January 2026
🎪 Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica completed a $16 million renovation in 2024, transforming all 315 guestrooms and 15,000 square feet of event spaces. The redesign by Waldrop + Nichols Studio features coastal-inspired aesthetics. Highlights include the 4,526-square-foot rooftop Delfina Ballroom, accommodating up to 400 guests, and the new 500-square-foot Sandbox venue. The renovation introduced the Coastal Harvest Bar & Kitchen, serving California-inspired cuisine. The hotel now offers seven Sunset Suites with ocean views and a heated saltwater pool.
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Marriott International Announces Changes to its Continent Leadership

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  • 9 January 2026
📈 Marriott International announced leadership changes effective March 28, 2026. Satya Anand will become group president for the U.S., Canada, and CALA, while Neal Jones will lead EMEA and Federico "Fede" Greppi will oversee CALA. Anand has expanded EMEA to over 1,300 properties since 2020. Brown and King will retire after a combined 70 years of service by June 2026. Marriott's CALA now operates in 37 countries with over 500 properties.
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Red Lion Inn & Suites Urbana Opens

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  • 9 January 2026
🏨 Sonesta International Hotels Corporation opened Red Lion Inn & Suites Urbana in Urbana, Illinois. This 127-room hotel is near the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, and the Spurlock Museum. Keith Pierce, Sonesta’s EVP and president of franchise development, highlighted its service and charm for visitors touring the university or nearby attractions. Red Lion properties are often located near national parks, appealing to nature enthusiasts.
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G6 Hospitality Details Growth of Studio 6 Brand in 2025

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  • 9 January 2026
🏨 G6 Hospitality opened 38 new Studio 6 locations in 2025, expanding in cities like Phoenix, Charlotte, and Las Vegas. The company's expansion reflects confidence in its extended-stay model, as noted by CEO Sonal Sinha. G6 also welcomed 8 new team members to their Franchise Development team, covering 22 states, with plans for more hires. Additionally, they launched the My6 app with AI personalization for a tailored guest experience.
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