Gencom-led JV acquires InterContinental Miami
Gencom acquires the 652-room InterContinental Miami with White Bridge Capital, its second InterContinental hotel.
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Capella Dubai set to open in 2030
Capella Hotel Group announces Capella Dubai, a 115-key hotel set to open in 2030 on the Dubai Peninsula in Dubai, U.A.E.
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Crestline adds Aloft by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown to Essential Collection
Crestline Hotels & Resorts will manage the 128-room Aloft by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown, near Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur opens
Hilton opens Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur, its first Malaysia hotel, with 268 suites in the Golden Triangle district.
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Hyatt Reports Q3 2026 RevPAR Growth of 7.2% as Gross Fees Rise 15.2% to $327 Million
🏨 Hyatt’s Q3 2026 global RevPAR rose 7.2% year-over-year, gross fees climbed 15.2% to $327 million, and adjusted EBITDA increased 6.2% to $295 million. U.S. RevPAR grew 8.2%, partly boosted by the FIFA World Cup. All-inclusive Net Package RevPAR fell 2.5%, mainly on weaker Mexico demand. Hyatt opened 3,808 rooms; its pipeline reached approximately 158,000 rooms, up 12.1%. Full-year RevPAR growth is forecast at 5.0%–5.5%, with shareholder capital returns of $375–$425 million.
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Accor and Corinthia Group agree to bring five Verdi Hotels into Handwritten Collection from November 2026
🏨 Accor and Corinthia Group will bring five Verdi Hotels into Handwritten Collection starting November 2026: three in Malta, one in Tunisia and one in Portugal. Two more properties are planned in Hungary and the Czech Republic. Launched in 2024, upscale Verdi will gain access to Accor’s distribution, marketing and loyalty programs while remaining independent of luxury brand Corinthia. Handwritten Collection, launched in 2023, has over 50 hotels across 22 countries, with 58 in development.
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IHG signs Asia Pacific’s first Ruby hotel with AWC, bringing 184 rooms to Bangkok in 2027
🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts and Asset World Corp will bring Ruby Hotels to Bangkok’s Sathorn CBD in 2027. The 184-room property marks Ruby’s first hotel in Thailand and Asia Pacific since joining IHG. Its design draws on 1920s Siam, blending music and local storytelling. The urban lifestyle brand offers flexible spaces and conversion-friendly designs. IHG currently has 42 open hotels in Thailand, with 41 more in development across 11 destinations and 11 brands.
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Sixth Street acquires 210-room Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale for $372 million from Braemar Hotels & Resorts
🏨 Sixth Street, partnering with Riller Capital, acquired the 210-room Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North in Arizona from Braemar Hotels & Resorts for $372 million. The 38-acre property includes approximately 13 developable acres, 188 casitas, 22 suites, five dining venues, a 9,000-square-foot spa and 36,000 square feet of event space. Sixth Street plans to enhance the resort’s offerings with Four Seasons, reinforcing its investment in luxury travel.
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Aimbridge Hospitality to Operate 718-Room Delta Marriott Orlando Celebration in Kissimmee Following Accesso Acquisition
🏨 Accesso has acquired the 718-room Delta Marriott Orlando Celebration in Kissimmee, Florida, with Aimbridge Hospitality set to operate it. Located 1.5 miles from Walt Disney World, the resort holds a Marriott franchise through 2042. Accesso plans roughly 10,000 additional square feet of meeting space, supplementing more than 13,000 existing square feet. Next door, Accesso’s 77-acre Ovation development will feature a 1,000-seat theater, a 35,000-plus-square-foot convention center and a Hilton-branded hotel.
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Meyer Jabara Hotels Creates Two Operating Divisions, Appoints Jared Karras to Lead Full Service and Lifestyle
🏨 Meyer Jabara Hotels has created two operating divisions as it approaches its 50th year. New SVP Jared Karras leads Full Service and Lifestyle, bringing 20-plus years’ experience and prior oversight of 14 hotels across locations including New York City, Baltimore and Tallahassee. James Kirkland, who joined in November 2024 following the Griffin Hotel Management merger, oversees Focus Service. The restructuring aligns leadership with hotel segments to support operations and growth.
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