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The Monarch San Antonio Debuts as a $185 Million Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel with Unique Dining and Extensive Event Spaces

🏨 The Monarch San Antonio, a $185 million hotel opened in the Hemisfair District, San Antonio, Texas. Part of Curio Collection by Hilton, it offers 200 guestrooms, including 28 suites. Culinary highlights include Oak & Amber's mesquite-and-oak hearth and rooftop Aleteo's Yucatán cuisine. Amenities feature a full-service spa, a 550-square-foot fitness studio, and 15,000 square feet of event space, including the 5,000-square-foot Meridian Ballroom. The design is inspired by migrating monarch butterflies.
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Harbor Court Hotel Joins Historic Hotels of America, Highlighting Historic Preservation and Modern Comfort

🏨 San Francisco, California—In March 2026, the Harbor Court Hotel, originally constructed in 1926, was inducted into Historic Hotels of America. Located along the Embarcadero waterfront, it joins over 300 recognized U.S. hotels for preserving historical integrity. The hotel, once a YMCA, blends Beaux-Arts architecture with modern comforts. This induction honors its commitment to maintaining San Francisco's rich history, emphasizing its waterfront location and proximity to landmarks like the Ferry Building and Bay Bridge.
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Hospitality Industry Sees Progress in Women's Leadership Roles in 2025, Anticipates Stronger Diversity in 2026

🏨 Yosie Crespo shares insights from her hospitality career, emphasizing empathy and commercial sharpness, inspired by mentors like Barbara Raza (Hilton) and Anne Marie Donoghue (Trump Hotels). Career highlights include her role as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Perry Hotel Naples. In 2025, the lodging industry advanced women's leadership yet requires further progress. Looking forward, Crespo foresees enhanced diversity and inclusive leadership in 2026, vital for innovation and resilience in the hospitality sector.
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AHLA Summit Highlights Sustainability in Hospitality: Four Seasons and Argonaut Hotel Recognized for Environmental Leadership

🏨 2026 Responsible Stay Summit in Washington, D.C. convened AHLA's Sustainability and Food & Beverage Committees. The event highlighted eco-friendly practices. Hotel Verdant in Racine, WI, won Public Space and Guest Room awards. Miraval Arizona in Tucson, AZ, and Inn at Celebration in Kissimmee, FL, were also honored. Renaissance Boston Seaport won Overall Winner. Argonaut Hotel in San Francisco received 2026 Green Key Global Property of the Year. Four Seasons Hotels awarded for sustainable food practices by WWF.
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Highgate et Procure Impact s'associent pour intégrer 6,000 produits à impact social dans les hôtels et créer 10,000 heures d'emploi annuelles

💸 New York, 2026: Procure Impact partners with Highgate to boost social procurement in its hotel portfolio, involving over 6,000 products from mission-driven suppliers. Highgate pledges 10,000 hours of employment annually through social procurement, supporting the Dignity of Work Pledge tracked via AHLA's Responsible Stay platform. Hotels will integrate Procure Impact’s programs into guest experiences by 2026.
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Marriott Records 40% Growth in Caribbean and Latin America with 94 New Hotel Deals in 2025

🏨 In 2025, Marriott International achieved a record 94 signed deals in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA), adding 10,461 rooms—a 40% increase in transactions and over 30% in rooms from 2024. By year-end, Marriott expanded to 555 properties with over 95,000 rooms in 37 countries. Notable openings include luxury Ritz-Carlton Reserves in Costa Rica and Mexico. The midscale City Express by Marriott brand signed 28 deals for 3,188 rooms, marking expansions into new regions like Brazil and Argentina.
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Journey and SiteMinder Partnership Enables Hotels to Boost Ancillary Revenue with Integrated Booking Engine

🏨 Journey partners with SiteMinder in Berlin to enhance luxury hotel technology. The integration allows hotels to connect room inventory to Journey's booking engine via SiteMinder, ensuring real-time rates and availability. SiteMinder's network of 450+ PMS partners enables seamless syncing of reservations and hotel data. The collaboration includes retailing spa, dining, and experiences, boosting ancillary revenue without new infrastructure. CEO Simon Bullingham emphasizes creative marketing of experiences to maximize hotel revenue.
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Sonesta Opens 46-Room Americas Best Value Inn in Tomball, Texas, in Just 7.5 Months

🏠 Sonesta International Hotels Corporation opened Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Tomball Grand Parkway, a 46-room hotel in Tomball, Texas. Construction lasted just 7.5 months. The owners also have another property in Houston. Sonesta supports local entrepreneurs in nearly 500 U.S. locations through a franchising framework. Pete Patel, co-owner, praised Sonesta for its resources. The brand mainly operates in secondary and tertiary markets.
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Actabl Introduces Digital Itineraries to Enhance Guest Experience and Reduce Paper Waste in Hotels

📱 Actabl announced in Atlanta, Georgia, the integration of Digital Itineraries into its Alice hotel operations platform. This update eliminates paper-based workflows, offering guests a live, interactive itinerary accessible on any device without an app. The platform supports hotel branding and instant itinerary updates via email or SMS. It promotes sustainability by reducing paper waste and includes features like guest authentication and automatic expiration for security.
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Island Hospitality Management to Oversee 193-Suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Nashville Midtown

🏨 Island Hospitality Management will manage the 193-suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott Nashville Midtown, located in Nashville's Midtown neighborhood. Nearby attractions include Vanderbilt and Fisk Universities, Centennial Park, and the Ryman Auditorium. The hotel offers a 24/7 fitness center, business center, and 330 square feet of meeting space. Amenities feature an on-site bar with skyline views, complimentary WiFi, and rooms equipped with kitchens and SmartTVs. It's positioned to attract both business and leisure travelers.
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