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Wyndham Rewards Adds Nearly 800 Vacation Rentals to Loyalty Program Through New Homes & Havens Offering

🏡 Wyndham Rewards’ new Homes & Havens gives roughly 129 million members access to nearly 800 professionally managed rentals across the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico and Europe. Members earn 5 points per eligible dollar, with stays counting toward status. Redemptions start at 15,000 points per bedroom nightly, with 30,000- and 45,000-point tiers. Bookings require at least 60 days’ notice; taxes and fees are extra. Cabins, yurts, tiny homes and a 5,000-point tier are planned.

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Hyatt and Extell plan 1,800-room StandardX hotel in Times Square for 2028 opening

🏨 Hyatt and Extell plan to open North America’s first StandardX hotel at 255 West 45th Street in Manhattan’s Times Square in the second half of 2028. The approximately 1,800-room flagship will feature an enclosed free-fall ride, an observation deck more than 1,000 feet above Manhattan, a rooftop pool, restaurants and nightlife venues. Extell will develop the building, with social spaces welcoming both hotel guests and New Yorkers.

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Preferred Hotels & Resorts Adds 28 Member Hotels to Global Portfolio in Q3 2026

🏨 Preferred Hotels & Resorts added 28 member hotels worldwide in Q3 2026—its largest quarterly expansion since 2024. Highlights include Madrid’s 130-room UMusic Hotel, the Maldives’ 69-accommodation Diamonds Thudufushi, and Verona’s 11-suite Palazzo Trezza, opened in spring 2026. The portfolio now represents over 650 properties and hotel groups across 80 countries. I Prefer Hotel Rewards members can earn 2,500 bonus points on eligible stays at participating locations for a limited time.

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EDITION makes African debut with 142-room hotel at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront

🏨 EDITION has made its African debut with The Cape Town EDITION at Quay 7, V&A Waterfront. The hotel offers 142 guestrooms and suites overlooking a new superyacht marina, with views of Table Mountain. Designed by Neri&Hu alongside local firms, it features four dining and drinking venues, a spa with five treatment rooms and a couples’ suite, a 24-hour gym, and a ballroom accommodating up to 200 guests.

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ARK Development facilitates $30 million acquisition of 144-room Cambria Hotel in Columbia, South Carolina; ARK Hospitality appointed operator

🏨 ARK Development facilitated the $30 million acquisition of the 144-room Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown the Vista in South Carolina, its fifth deal of 2026 and first in the Carolinas. Opened in 2022, the hotel secured acquisition financing within 45 days. Dallas-based ARK Hospitality will operate the property and its Park and Lady restaurant and bar. The hotel is within walking distance of the University of South Carolina and Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

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Hyatt Opens First Thompson Hotel in Italy with 69 Rooms Near Rome's Historic Sites

🏨 Thompson Rome, a 69-room hotel, opened in a 1940s building near Piazza Venezia, Rome. Owned by AG Group s.r.l. and Rossifin Group, this marks Thompson Hotels' debut in Italy. The hotel features restored original elements, 19 suites, and an art collection with works from Scuola Romana and others. Dining includes LYVE Restaurant by Fabio Fioravanti and a rooftop bar. The hotel offers culinary workshops and a photography experience year-round.

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Sage Hospitality Group Takes Over Management of 100-Room Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa in Kirkland, Washington

🏨 Sage Hospitality Group has taken over management of The Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa, located on Lake Washington in Kirkland, Washington, near Seattle. The hotel is part of Sage's collection of unique and community-focused hotels. With 100 rooms and suites, many featuring private balconies, it offers views of Lake Washington, a spa, dining, and 9,000 square feet of meeting space. The Woodmark has been a landmark for over 30 years.

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OUTRIGGER Kā‘anapali Beach Resort Promotes Meghan Lee to Resort Manager Effective October 10, 2026

🏝️ Meghan Lee will become the resort manager of OUTRIGGER Kā‘anapali Beach Resort on October 10, 2026. In her new role, she will manage daily operations and collaborate with Edwin Torres, the general manager, to enhance sales and marketing strategies. Lee joined the resort as director of sales and marketing in 2024 and had a similar role at Blue Hawaiian Helicopters before. Her leadership and commitment have been praised by Torres.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Signs Hotel Indigo London – Kingston for 2027 Opening; Adds to UK Luxury Portfolio

📍 IHG Hotels & Resorts will open Hotel Indigo London – Kingston in Hampton Wick, U.K., in 2027. The 90-key hotel, part of a 22-residence redevelopment of Kingston Bridge House, will be the seventh Hotel Indigo in Greater London. Owned by Westcombe Group, this project supports IHG’s global portfolio. Hotel Indigo has 201 open hotels and 134 in the pipeline globally. Recent U.K. openings include Gloucester and Shepherd’s Bush, with a Stockholm debut planned for 2026.

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Hilton Debuts Outset Collection in Europe with Casa Verbena Madrid, a 45-Room Hotel on Calle de Preciados

🏨 Hilton opened Casa Verbena Madrid, a 45-room hotel on Calle de Preciados, marking Outset Collection's European debut in October 2025. Designed by Lorenzo Castillo, it offers a Madrileño breakfast and views of the city. Part of Hilton's 25th brand, the hotel emphasizes local customs and culture. Guests can utilize Hilton Honors for loyalty benefits. With over 100 hotels in development, Outset Collection aims for independent, character-rich hotels globally.

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