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Choice Hotels Partners with Google to Launch AI-Powered Hotel Booking Feature in U.S. via Google Search

💻 Choice Hotels partners with Google to utilize AI Mode in Search for hotel bookings in the U.S., enhancing travel planning with conversational AI. This feature allows travelers to specify preferences in plain English and view hotel options visually, including rates and guest reviews. Choice Privileges points costs are also displayed for members. Their system, fully cloud-based, supports AI advancements in guest experiences, franchisee tools, and operations, aiming to simplify travel and benefit hotel owners.

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Hilton to Debut LXR Hotels & Resorts in Costa Rica with Maravé Manuel Antonio, Opening in 2029

🏝️ Hilton to debut Maravé Manuel Antonio, LXR Hotels & Resorts in Costa Rica in 2029. The resort spans 40 acres with 650 feet of Pacific coastline. It will feature 173 accommodations: 57 hotel units and 116 branded residences, including 66 villas. Designed by Carazo Arquitectura, it will have Costa Rica's largest mass timber structure. Amenities include a Beach Club, two restaurants, and a spa. This marks LXR Residences' first foray into Latin America.

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Park Hyatt to Open 155-Room Luxury Hotel in Mexico City Polanco in Spring 2027

🏨 The Park Hyatt Mexico City Polanco will open in spring 2027, featuring 155 rooms and 38 suites, including a Two-Bedroom Presidential Suite. Rising 30 stories above Campos Elíseos and overlooking Chapultepec Park, it offers over 8,500 square feet of meeting space. Amenities include a rooftop pool and Tezca Spa. Designed by Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos, the hotel showcases Mexican artwork curated by Arte Abierto. Additionally, the property will house 27 private residences from the 19th floor upward.

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BWH Hotels Opens New 80-Room GLō Best Western in Olive Branch, Mississippi, Expanding Suburban Offerings

🏨 BWH Hotels opened GLō Best Western Olive Branch, an 80-room hotel at 8853 Midsouth Drive, Olive Branch, Mississippi. The modern hotel features amenities like a fitness center, outdoor pool, grilling stations, and a fire pit. Located in DeSoto County, it's within reach of Memphis attractions and cultural sites. Owned by Yogi DeSoto Corporation and built by Patel Construction, the hotel caters to Olive Branch's growing economic landscape. Guests can earn Best Western Rewards points with their stay.

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Peachtree Group and Merritt Development Open 171-Suite Residence Inn by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk

🏨 Peachtree Group and Merritt Development Group opened the 171-suite Residence Inn by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk. Located downtown near the Riverwalk, the hotel offers extended-stay accommodations with full kitchens and separate living areas. Guests enjoy complimentary breakfast, a Starbucks, and a 24-hour market. The fitness center features a Peloton bike and more, while an outdoor fire pit and meeting spaces cater to events. Walking distance to The Alamo and Pearl District adds to its appeal.

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Hyatt and Coporgest to Develop Park Hyatt Comporta in Portugal, Opening in 2029 with 58 Rooms and Villas

🏠 Hyatt Hotels Corp. and Coporgest will open Park Hyatt Comporta and Park Hyatt Comporta Residences in Portugal by 2029. Located in Comporta, an hour from Lisbon's Humberto Delgado Airport, they will feature 58 guestrooms, six private villas, and 22 residences. Amenities include swimming pools, a wellness space, and restaurants. Park Hyatt Comporta will be near Troia Golf Course. Upcoming Park Hyatt locations include Phu Quoc and Riviera Maya in 2026, and Mexico City, Vancouver, and Taormina in 2027.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts to Launch voco Brand in Karjat, India with Over 200 Rooms by Early 2028

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts, with Discover Resorts Neral Pvt. Ltd., will introduce voco Karjat, Maharashtra, India, by early 2028. The project will convert an existing property, adding over 200 rooms and featuring three dining outlets and a spa. Karjat, located 62 km from Mumbai and 102 km from Pune, is a strategic leisure and events destination. This expansion aligns with IHG's strategy to grow its premium portfolio, as voco reaches 100 hotels globally in seven years.

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Urban Cowboy Partners with Collective Retreats to Open Luxury Tent Accommodation on Governors Island Near Manhattan

🏠 Urban Cowboy, a hospitality brand, partners with Collective Retreats Governors Island to launch Urban Cowboy Tent, available from August 14 to November 2026 and returning in 2027. Located near Lower Manhattan, the 325-square-foot tent overlooks New York Harbor. Designed by Lyon Porter, it features a French soaking tub with a Statue of Liberty view, vintage elements, and custom designs by Kevin Jacob Design LLC. This collaboration aims to provide immersive hospitality experiences.

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Hilton and Mitsubishi Estate Open 170-Room Conrad Nagoya, Expanding Brand’s Global Portfolio to 51 Hotels

🏨 Conrad Nagoya, a 170-room hotel, opened in August 2026 in Japan's fourth-most populous city. Located atop The Landmark Nagoya Sakae, it features 29 suites over 50 square meters each, plus six dining venues and wellness facilities. The tallest skyscraper in the Sakae district, it's directly connected to Sakae Station. A collaboration between Hilton and Mitsubishi Estate Co., the hotel is part of Hilton's 51-hotel global portfolio, aiming to boost local culture and tourism.

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Dreamscape Hospitality Takes Over Management of 240-Room Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Market Center, Plans Renovations

🏨 Dreamscape Hospitality now manages the 240-room Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Market Center, near downtown Dallas and key attractions. The hotel offers The Garden Grille & Bar, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, free parking, and over 5,400 sq. ft. of event space. Renovations are underway for public areas. Dreamscape aims to enhance operations and guest satisfaction while upholding Hilton Garden Inn standards.

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