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IHG Hotels & Resorts Approves Oracle as a Property Management Provider

☁ AUSTIN, Texas—Oracle OPERA Cloud hospitality platform has been approved by IHG Hotels & Resorts for use in their properties across the Americas and EMEAA regions. This cloud-based property management system enables IHG properties to standardize operations and data on a unified platform. OPERA Cloud, featuring enterprise-class reliability and quarterly updates, is live and supports fiscal compliance in 236 countries and territories, enhancing data-driven decision-making and guest experiences.
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Sonesta Announces Affiliation of Four MOD Collection by Sonesta Hotels With Exploria Resorts

🏨 Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the affiliation of four MOD Collection by Sonesta properties in January 2026. These properties include Pocono Mountain Villas in East Stroudsburg, PA; New Smyrna Waves in New Smyrna Beach, FL; Grand Seas in Daytona Beach, FL; and Summer Bay in Orlando, FL, adding 1,564 keys to Sonesta's portfolio. Sonesta introduced MOD Collection in June 2023. Currently, nine MOD hotels operate in North America, including in Alberta, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
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Four Seasons Celebrates 65th Anniversary

🏨 Four Seasons celebrates its 65th anniversary and plans strategic global expansion. Founded in 1961 by Isadore Sharp, the company now operates 135 hotels and 61 residences in 47 countries. Future openings in 2026 include Cartagena, Santa Barbara, and Venice. It will debut in Vietnam's Hanoi and return to Berlin and Brazil. Four Seasons manages 61 residential properties in 20 countries, with 65% of its pipeline including residential components.
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Thompson Hotels Announces Partnership With BERO

🍻 Thompson Hotels partners with BERO, an alcohol-free beer by Tom Holland, for a year-long collaboration starting in 2026. This includes product integration, events, and content across U.S. locations like Austin. Aimed at wellness-focused guests, the partnership offers non-alcoholic options from check-in to community events. Initiatives kick off with a Dry January activation. Amar Lalvani of Hyatt highlights the collaboration’s alignment with cultural and lifestyle experiences.
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IDeaS Debuts Rate Data Advantage

💰 IDeaS launched Rate Data Advantage (RDA) in Minneapolis to boost hotel revenue and profitability. By utilizing nearly 400 times more consumer rate shopping data, RDA offers a comprehensive market analysis, helping hoteliers strategically price offerings. Key features include AI-powered automation and detailed rate trend analysis. Sanjay Nagalia highlights its potential to enhance market understanding and drive room performance.
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