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Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort, Announces Partnership With BARK Air

🏖 Kona Village, Hawai‘i, in partnership with BARK Air, offers a unique canine-and-human retreat from March 15-19 and May 13-17, 2026. This experience features four-night luxury stays, dog-friendly activities, and expert support. Flights between Los Angeles and Kona accommodate ten humans and their dogs with custom services. Guests enjoy Hawaiian hospitality, special cocktails, and dog-forward culinary experiences. This collaboration enhances hospitality by creating inclusive travel experiences for dogs and their families.
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Marriott Bonvoy Survey: 91 Percent of Americans Plan to Travel in 2026

🛸 Americans plan to travel in 2026, with 91% intending to take trips, and 49% aiming to travel more than in 2025. Two-thirds (67%) prioritize travel over material purchases. Key motivations include deeper connections and well-being, with 55% wanting to spend more time with loved ones. Domestic road trips and local getaways appeal to 44%. Hotel loyalty programs matter, with 52% enrolled, 49% valuing them for savings, and 80% for perks. Millennials prioritize travel over dining out.
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Remington Hospitality Appoints Travis Burns as Executive Vice President of Business Development

📈 Travis Burns, with 20+ years in hospitality, appointed executive VP of business development at Remington Hospitality in Dallas, Texas. Burns transitions from Aimbridge Hospitality, where he managed 70+ properties. He will focus on expanding Remington's portfolio and strengthening relationships. Burns holds a B.Sc. in Economics from Oklahoma State University and a Hotel Real Estate Investments Certificate from Cornell. Keith Oltchick, Remington's chief development officer, praises Burns's capacity for delivering results.
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1 Hotels Introduces Mission Membership Loyalty Program

💸 1 Hotels launched the Mission Membership, a novel loyalty program prioritizing personalization and environmental impact. For each stay, 1% of the qualifying spend supports nonprofits like NRDC, Oceanic Global, or Green Our Planet. Starting 2026, members gain access to Alo Wellness Club and discounts on Audi vehicles. The program supports 100,000 tree plantings in California. Members enjoy benefits like room upgrades and unique experiences at locations such as Copenhagen, South Beach, and Toronto.
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Accor Shares Details of Anticipated Hotel Openings for 2026

🏨 Accor plans to open around 350 new hotels in 2026 across 45+ brands, including locations like Miami, Shanghai, Melbourne, and Venice. Notable launches: Orient Express Venezia in a renovated Venetian palace, Fairmont New Orleans, and Delano Miami Beach. New entries include Fairmont Agra, Pullman in the Caribbean, and multiple Mövenpick properties. Accor’s expansion covers Luxury, Premium, Midscale, and Economy segments, with new hotels in Asia, Europe, North America, Africa, and the Caribbean.
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