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Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas adds new GM

16 July 2026

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas in San Antonio, Texas, has announced the appointment of Jon Benson as general manager. Bringing nearly four decades of Hyatt leadership experience, Benson…

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Charlestowne hotels join collective retreats governors Island

16 July 2026

Hospitality development and management firm Dovetail + Co has partnered with hospitality management company Charlestowne Hotels to support the continued growth of Collective Retreats Governors Island, described as New York…

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Shiji releases Q2 2026 Guest Experience Benchmark: Global satisfaction continues to rise as hotels respond faster and engage guests more effectively

16 July 2026

New benchmark data reveals continued improvement in guest experience performance worldwide, with stronger review management practices and evolving guest feedback channels shaping hotel reputation. BARCELONA, Spain, July 2026 – Shiji,…

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Scandic’s Dalata Deal Template Comes for Europe’s Mid-Cap Hotels

15 July 2026

Scandic Hotels reported half-year results Wednesday, and the most interesting numbers weren’t the revenue and earnings figures. The more eye-catching numbers concerned Scandic’s acquisition of Dalata Hotel Group and its low…

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IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Regent Chengdu

15 July 2026

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with Newhope Real Estate to bring the Regent brand to Chengdu, marking the brand’s debut in the city. The hotel is scheduled…

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Six Senses opens AMAALA resort on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Coast

15 July 2026

Six Senses AMAALA opened in July 2026, marking the brand’s second property in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, following Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea. The resort sits within…

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Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona launches phased renovation

15 July 2026

Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona, a member of Leading Hotels of the World and a Passeig de Gràcia property open since 1918, is undertaking a phased renovation of its guestrooms…

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How Smart Access Technology is Transforming Guest Experience

14 July 2026

In the hospitality industry, the first impression often begins long before a guest steps into their room. The way guests access a property and its amenities often shapes their first…

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A market rewired: Ten structural shifts redefining Asia Pacific travel

9 July 2026

Asia Pacific travel is being pulled in ten directions at once, and none of them are cyclical. Short-term rentals are the clearest case: their share of the region's accommodation market is projected to climb from 22% in 2025 to 25% by 2028, reaching $48.9 billion, driven by dense megacities where hotel supply can't keep pace.

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Fattal Hotel Group Acquires First U.S. Property, The Blakely in Manhattan, for $38.5 Million, Plans $13 Million Renovation

8 July 2026

🏨 Fattal Hotel Group acquired The Blakely hotel on West 55th Street, Manhattan for $38.5 million. Renovation costs will be $13 million, and the hotel will reopen in mid-2027 with 117 rooms. Currently, Fattal operates 329 hotels in 22 countries and aims for 400-450 hotels by 2030. CEO Ronen Nissenbaum plans a strategic expansion in the U.S. The group’s focus contrasts with asset-light strategies by competitors like Marriott, Hilton, and IHG.

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Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas adds new GM

Charlestowne hotels join collective retreats governors Island

Shiji releases Q2 2026 Guest Experience Benchmark: Global satisfaction continues to rise as hotels respond faster and engage guests more effectively

Scandic’s Dalata Deal Template Comes for Europe’s Mid-Cap Hotels

IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Regent Chengdu

Six Senses opens AMAALA resort on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Coast

Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona launches phased renovation

How Smart Access Technology is Transforming Guest Experience

A market rewired: Ten structural shifts redefining Asia Pacific travel

Fattal Hotel Group Acquires First U.S. Property, The Blakely in Manhattan, for $38.5 Million, Plans $13 Million Renovation

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