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Sencie Launches and Announces Collaboration With The Bower Coronado

🛌 Sencie launched in Irvine, California, introducing an integrated approach to sleep and wellbeing for luxury hotels. Its "WellSense" framework weaves sensory experiences into guest rooms. The Bower Coronado, Sencie's first partner, will debut the Sleep Ritual Tray, featuring a Moonbeam pillow mist, Mulberry silk eye mask, phone sleep pouch, and guided ritual cards. The tray enhances relaxation through scent, touch, light, and sound, providing a personalized rest experience.
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BirchStreet Launches AI-Powered Smart AP Solution

💸 BirchStreet Systems, in Las Vegas, Nevada, launched BirchStreet Smart AP in February 2026. This AI-powered solution automates the accounts payable process, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. It features touchless invoicing, three-way match automation, and BirchStreet SmartPay, reducing manual workload and errors while improving fraud prevention. Valerie Layman, BirchStreet’s CPO, highlights its transformative impact on the hospitality industry, allowing teams to move from transactional tasks to strategic operations.
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Los Angeles Business Coalition Submits Signatures to Qualify Repeal of $742 Million Gross Receipts Tax

💰 Los Angeles, February 2026: Business and hospitality leaders submitted over 79,300 signatures to repeal the Business Gross Receipts Tax on the November 2026 ballot. This initiative aims to support small businesses affected by the tax, which has increased costs and pushed away employers. Los Angeles is one of three Californian cities with this tax. Key voices include Nella McOsker from the Central City Association and Stuart Waldman from the Valley Industry & Commerce Association.
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U.S. Hotel Forecast Projects RevPAR Increase During 2026 FIFA World Cup

⚽ U.S. hotel RevPAR is projected to rise by 1.7% during the World Cup months, boosting overall growth in 2026 to 0.6% after a 0.3% decline in 2025. Host cities will see a 3.8% annual RevPAR gain, with 12.7% in June/July, compared to 11.9% in 1994. ADR is expected to increase by 1.6%. The forecast accounts for weaker international travel and anticipates occupancy growth from June 12 to July 4, 2026.
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Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport Debuts Trellis & Tide Kitchen & Bar

🍳 Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport rebranded its restaurant to Trellis & Tide Kitchen & Bar. Led by Executive Chef Leonel De Leon, the restaurant emphasizes locally sourced ingredients, reflecting Southern Californian flavors. The menu includes breakfast items like stone-ground oats and chilaquiles, and lunch/dinner options such as burrata flatbread and 12-ounce prime hanger steak. Guests can enjoy local beers and wines at the bar, which connects to the courtyard lounge and pool area.
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OUTRIGGER Waikiki Paradise Joins Global Hotel Alliance’s GHA DISCOVERY Program

🏖️ HONOLULU—In 2025, the OUTRIGGER Waikiki Paradise Hotel joined the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty program, integrating OUTRIGGER's global portfolio into the alliance. Located on Princess Ka‘iulani’s former ʻĀinahau estate, the 443-room hotel boosts demand from sports teams and conferences. The program led by Paradise Originals offers Art + Flea markets and dining at Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar. GHA DISCOVERY supports 45 hotel brands, enhancing loyalty revenue and brand identity.
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New Report Finds Decline in TrevPAR and RevPAR at U.S. Hotels in 2025

📈 Q4 2025, U.S.: HotelData.com reports a decline in hotel performance. ADR fell from $181.52 in Q3 to $179.96 in Q4 (-0.9%), and RevPAR dropped 9.6% to $111.87. Year-over-year, 2025 saw ADR decrease 2.5% and RevPAR 6.3%. TrevPAR decreased 8.8% to $151.34. Budget assumptions exceeded reality, with ADR and RevPAR falling short by 3.8% and 5.0%, respectively. Performance varied regionally, with Northeast and West outperforming. Affluent spending sustained, while budget-conscious travelers cut back.
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Reports Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Results

📈 Parsippany, New Jersey—In 2025, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts reported a 4% system-wide room growth and a record 870 development contracts (up 18% year-over-year). Their development pipeline hit 259,000 rooms. Full-year diluted EPS fell 31% to $2.50; adjusted EPS rose 6% to $4.58. Net income dropped 33% to $193 million, though adjusted net income increased 2% to $353 million. Adjusted EBITDA grew 3% to $718 million. The board approved a 5% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.43 per share for 2026.
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Hilton Surpasses 300 Hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America

🏨 Hilton reported record growth in 2025 in the Caribbean and Latin America. Who? Hilton. When? 2025. Where? Caribbean and Latin America. What? Surpassed 300 hotels, with a pipeline of over 150 projects and 21,000 rooms, a 55% increase in hotels, and a 25% rise in rooms compared to 2024. How? Opened 30+ hotels, including notable debuts in Costa Rica and Colombia, and signed numerous deals across nearly 20 countries, enhancing its luxury and lifestyle brand portfolio.
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