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Travel the world for these extraordinary spa treatments
19 September 2026Whether it is a three-hour ritual in Kyoto or a full-day immersion in Sumba, these hotel spa experiences will make any journey worthwhile
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Dormakaba Acquires Alliants to Enhance Digital Guest Experience, Extending Reach Across 100,000+ Hotel Rooms Worldwide
17 September 2026💻 Swiss access giant dormakaba will acquire UK-based hotel software firm Alliants in 2026. Alliants, supporting over 100,000 hotel rooms, including 95,000 Premier Inn rooms, generated ~$14.1 million revenue in March 2025, a 7% decline. This acquisition, a strategic move for capability, not revenue, will enhance dormakaba’s digital guest-experience offerings. Zendesk exits its 28% stake. The deal underscores the convergence of hotel tech categories around mobile keys.
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CFDA’s Steven Kolb Placed on Leave After Physical Altercation with PETA Protestors at COS Fashion Show
16 September 2026👑 New York Fashion Week S/S 2027 featured strong showings from Calvin Klein, Tory Burch, and Coach. Coach celebrated its 85th anniversary at Pier 36, while Tory Burch’s collection, shown at the Isamu Noguchi Sunken Garden, emphasized “more is more.” Michael Kors’ show took place at MoMA, focusing on modernist influences. Controversy arose at COS’s runway with PETA protests, leading to CFDA’s Steven Kolb being put on leave. Conner Ives debuted in New York, marking a homecoming with his showcase…
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Hotels Can Boost F&B Revenue by 20–40% Using Mobile Ordering Technology, Says IRIS Report
16 September 2026📱 In 2027, hotels aim to enhance F&B profits by leveraging mobile ordering technology. Reports show a 20-40% increase in average transaction value with digital ordering. Integrating multilingual, digital menus and upselling features simplifies guest experiences and boosts revenue. Additionally, IRIS clients reported delivery-time savings of over 10 minutes per order. This shift turns all hotel areas into potential F&B revenue opportunities, while reducing staff workload and improving operational efficiency.
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Rosewood Hong Kong Named World’s Best Hotel for Second Year in 2026 Ranking by World’s 50 Best Hotels
16 September 2026🏨 Rosewood Hong Kong tops the World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 list, announced on September 15 in Paris, for the second year. Capella Bangkok ranks second, with Four Seasons Bangkok third. Atlantis The Royal, Dubai is fourth, and Passalacqua, Lake Como is fifth. Asia dominates with 18 hotels; Europe has 21. Rosewood São Paulo is the top in South America at sixth. The ranking, in its fourth year, is decided by an academy of over 800 experts across 13 regions.
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Nordic Hotel Market Sees Record Summer with EUR 751 Million in Transactions and Rising Visitor Numbers
16 September 2026📈 This summer, the Nordics saw record-breaking hotel activity. Foreign leisure guests increased significantly, boosting hotel stays and expenditures. Investment transactions from January to August reached EUR 751 million, surpassing last year’s figures by 5% when excluding the 2025 Midstar deal. Norway’s July guest-nights exceeded four million, a record since 1986. Stockholm’s RevPAR rose 12%, while Copenhagen’s occupancy hit 88.2%. Denmark’s new restrictions on city-center developments reflect robust high-end demand.
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Only 6% of Hotels Consistently Appear in AI Results; OTAs Supply 82% of AI Recommendation Data.
11 September 2026📈 In the hotel industry, AI now plays a crucial role in recommendations, with 82% of its data sourced from OTAs. Only 6% of hotels consistently appear in AI results. Junior sales reps using AI early may develop weaker skills; a protected framework is suggested. UK tourist taxes could impact visitor spending by up to £14.4 billion by 2027, while London leads in hotel investment with £1.4 billion in transactions. New properties and appointments were announced globally.
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South Florida Luxury Condo AI Visibility Report: Absent, Misrepresented, or Found?
10 September 2026This post was originally published on this site. Published September 10, 2026 · Updated September 14, 2026 Three of nine selected South Florida luxury condo developments were entirely absent from both ChatGPT and Google AI Mode’s county-level discovery answers. Other answers misstated project details or presented independent websites as official sales channels. For developers, the concern starts before the first inquiry. If a project does not appear when a prospective buyer asks AI for recommendations, it misses that opportunity to…
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Strategic Property Partners Appoints Hoar Construction for Four Seasons Charleston Project, Groundbreaking Planned by Year-End
9 September 2026🏠 Strategic Property Partners appointed Hoar Construction as the general contractor for the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences in Charleston, South Carolina. Groundbreaking is planned for late 2023, with completion aimed for 2030. The project will include 139 guestrooms and 36 private residences. Hoar Construction, with over 85 years of experience, will collaborate with local firm Iskagna. This initiative is anticipated to boost Charleston’s economy, create jobs, and enhance local business opportunities.
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Ralph Lauren and Coach Unofficially Open New York Fashion Week S/S 2027 with Off-Schedule Runway Shows
9 September 2026👑 Ralph Lauren and Coach kick off New York Fashion Week S/S 2027 on September 9, 2026, in Tribeca, NYC. Henry Zankov debuts at Diane von Furstenberg on September 10, 2026. Noteworthy shows include Proenza Schouler, Tory Burch, Michael Kors, and Calvin Klein. New York leads in luxury retail openings, with new stores from Moncler, Acne Studios, and Victoria Beckham. Zane Li wins the Karl Lagerfeld Prize. Thom Browne concludes the week on September 15, 2026.
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Bain Capital and Omnam Group Sell The Lake Como EDITION to Sansiri Capital, Marking Strategic Expansion in Europe
7 September 2026🏠 Bain Capital and Omnam Group sold The Lake Como EDITION to Sansiri Capital, marking a milestone transformation. Set on Lake Como’s shores, this 19th-century palazzo was redeveloped from April 2022, reopening in March 2026 with 148 rooms. The sale showcases international investor interest and Sansiri’s European expansion. The project, involving a significant room reduction and a new spa, achieved LEED Gold certification and exemplifies a shift in luxury hospitality. Completion is expected in several weeks.
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Revinate Study Finds 92% of Calls at 135 Luxury Hotels Fail to Capture Guest Contact Information
4 September 2026📱 Revinate’s mystery shopping of 308 calls across 135 luxury hotels revealed that 92% failed to capture guest contact information, impacting direct bookings. The Americas Great Resorts critique highlights luxury marketing’s neglect of demand origin. A new framework for corporate accounts emphasizes returns over room nights. Kempinski’s path to recovery involves brand clarity and strategy. Novotel’s Longevity Week, a global wellness initiative, runs from September 7-13. St. Louis sees $7 billion in development, boosting market strength through 2027.
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Over 200 Global Travel & Tourism CEOs to Convene in Valletta for WTTC Summit, October 7-9, 2026
4 September 2026🌎 Malta, 7–9 October 2026: Valletta will host the 26th WTTC Global Summit, welcoming over 200 top Travel & Tourism CEOs. This event will highlight Malta’s tourism, business, and investment potential. Key attendees include leaders from Hilton, IHG, Four Seasons, and Trip.com. The “FUTU[RE]SET” theme will address industry changes and collaboration for sustainable growth. The Summit offers Malta a unique opportunity to showcase itself as a top destination and investment hub.
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Barbara Muckermann to Lead Kempinski in 2024, Focusing on Selective Ownership and Modern Luxury Redefinition
4 September 2026📖 In 2024, Barbara Muckermann became Kempinski’s first female CEO, focusing on brand desire and historical distinctiveness. Kempinski, established in 1897, owned 75 hotels in 31 countries by 2023. Reto Wittwer expanded from 21 to 73 hotels by 2014. The company acquired Prague’s Augustine Hotel in April 2026, their first wholly owned in over 50 years. Muckermann’s strategy emphasizes selective ownership, operational excellence, and integrating technology to enhance human connections.
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Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale Prioritizes Preserving Nature Views Over Adding Bar to Lobby, Says GM Jerome Arribas
3 September 2026🏨 In 2026, at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, an architect proposed adding a bar to the lobby to boost local engagement and space utilization. However, General Manager Jerome Arribas opposed, prioritizing the uninterrupted view of nature, a core element of the resort. This reflects the growing importance of GMs in maintaining unique experiences amid luxury hospitality’s expansion.
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Neil Jacobs Appointed CEO of Constellation’s New Luxury Hospitality Business to Build Global Hotel Collection
3 September 2026🏨 Neil Jacobs has been appointed CEO of Constellation Hotels’ new luxury hospitality management business. This venture, anchored by The Connaught, The Berkeley, and The Emory in London, aims to expand internationally with projects in Paris and Marrakech. Jacobs previously expanded Six Senses from 8 to 27 properties. Constellation will maintain ownership while the new company will manage operations. Launch expected later this year, reflecting a trend of owners seeking more control over luxury hotel management.
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Highland Coast Hotels Invests £1 Million to Renovate Four Northern Venues, Enhancing Guest Facilities and Capacity
3 September 2026🏨 Highland Coast Hotels has invested £1m to renovate four northern venues: Kylesku, Plockton Inn, Lochardil House, and Tongue Hotel. In Assynt, Kylesku Hotel added four guestrooms, totaling 22 rooms. Plockton Inn upgraded 10 guestrooms, with more renovations due by 2027. Lochardil House and Tongue Hotel also received refurbishments. The initiative boosts year-round tourism and employment in the North Highlands and Wester Ross, supporting regional hospitality since initial acquisitions in 2021.
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Macall Newman Appointed Resort Manager at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Bringing 15 Years of Experience
2 September 2026🏝️ Macall Newman has been appointed as the resort manager at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Mexico, in September 2026. With 15 years of experience at Four Seasons, she has worked in Boston, Los Angeles, Thailand, and managed operations for the brand’s Private Jet and Yacht experiences. Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita spans 52 beachfront acres with oceanfront casitas, private villas, and two championship golf courses along the Riviera Nayarit coast.
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Luxury Yacht Hospitality Expands: Aman Group and Cruise Saudi’s 183-Meter Yacht Launching in 2027
2 September 2026🛳 The Aman group and Cruise Saudi will launch a 183-meter yacht on May 7, 2027, between Palma de Mallorca and Nice, accommodating 94 guests in 47 suites. The luxury cruise market is expanding, with 98 ships projected by 2025, up from 28 in 2010, and 1.7 million passengers by 2029. Disney plans 13 ships by 2030, with cruising generating $3 billion last year. European ports are restricting large ships, and the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection reports a 51% occupancy rate.
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Bar Antoine at Four Seasons London Introduces French-Inspired Cocktail Menu Savoir-Boire, Featuring Unique Ingredients
2 September 2026🍺 At Bar Antoine, Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, the new cocktail menu, Savoir-Boire, launched in Spring 2026, inspired by French culinary culture. Developed by Bar Manager Leon Gasco and Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno, it features croissant-infused cognac and nutty Comté in cocktails like Croissant Old Fashioned. The menu celebrates French drinking rituals, offering creative cocktails and food, including CFC (caviar fried chicken) and Croque-Antoine. The bar includes plush seating for up to 30 guests on the garden…
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andBeyond to Launch Amazon Explorer Yacht in December 2026, Offering Immersive Peruvian Amazon Experience for 32 Guests
2 September 2026“`html 🌊 “` Setting sail in December 2026, the 74-meter andBeyond Amazon Explorer offers Peruvian Amazon journeys for 32 guests. Starting from Iquitos, with transfers to Nauta, it provides three-, four-, and seven-night itineraries. Experiences include skiff excursions, rainforest walks, and wildlife sightings such as pink river dolphins and jaguars. Designed to showcase the Amazon’s seasonal transformations, the yacht emphasizes understanding over mere sightseeing, guided by regional experts to personalize experiences.
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Market Penetration Index (MPI) Evaluates Hotel Occupancy Performance Relative to Competitive Set; 100 is Neutral Point
2 September 2026📊 Hotels use Market Penetration Index (MPI) to measure occupancy against a competitive set. An MPI above 100 indicates higher-than-expected occupancy. For instance, a hotel with 84% occupancy and a competitive set at 80% results in an MPI of 105. MPI should be analyzed with ARI (Average Rate Index) and RGI (Revenue Generation Index) for comprehensive insights. Monitoring competitive set integrity is crucial, as improper benchmarking can distort performance metrics.
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The World’s 50 Best Hotels Reveals Extended 51-100 List; Asia Dominates with 20 of 50 Entries
1 September 2026🏨 With two weeks until The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 list debuts, a preview ranking of hotels 51-100 reveals key trends. Asia leads with 20 hotels, including Janu Tokyo at No.52. Europe follows with 16 hotels, with La Réserve Paris at No.51. Italy features nine properties, the highest in Europe. North America has nine entries, with Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles at No.57. The list spans 23 territories and 40 cities, highlighting diverse global hospitality excellence.
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Google Introduces AI-Driven Hotel Booking in the US with Partners Including Hilton and Marriott
28 August 2026📈 Google launches agentic hotel booking in the U.S., collaborating with 10 major companies like Booking.com and Expedia. It incorporates Google Pay for seamless transactions. Points display feature added for Choice, Hilton, and Wyndham. In U.S. hospitality, 2026 RevPAR growth forecast is 4.5%; Q2 cap rate at 7.7%. GuestCentric reveals only 2% conversion from hotel websites, highlighting checkout friction. Hyatt Regency Savannah sees 24% sales increase from self-service kiosks. Marriott to renovate 676 rooms in Playa del Carmen by 2027.
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Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea Opens Pantry Maui Café with Exclusive Island-Inspired Menu and Beverages
28 August 2026🍴 Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea debuted Pantry Maui, a new culinary experience, in August 2026. Executive Chef Ryan Schelling and Executive Sous Chef AJ Thalakkat crafted a menu featuring island-inspired specialties like the Mango Sticky Rice Matcha Latte and Poi Coconut Crown. Offerings include grab-and-go items, cold-pressed juices, and Hawaii-grown cacao chocolate. The coffee is sourced from Los Angeles’ Loquat, and matcha from Nekohama. General Manager Konrad Gstrein emphasizes the focus on quality and guest experience.
