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IHG Hotels & Resorts Reports Half-Year 2026 Results
11 August 2026This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article IHG Hotels & Resorts reported its half-year 2026 results. Highlights include: Strong performance with operating profit from reportable segments up 10 percent and Adjusted EPS up 13 percent Record development activity, with openings and signings both up 8 percent on an organic basis The company is on track to return $1.2 billion+ to shareholders Compelling long-term growth drivers Trading and Revenue H1 Global RevPAR1 increased 4.1 percent, with…
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Despite Middle East challenges, IHG Hotels & Resorts posts strong first half
11 August 2026This article was written by HotelsMag. Click here to read the original article IHG Hotels & Resorts today reported results for the six months ended June 30, 2026, with operating profit from reportable segments up 10% to $665 million and adjusted EPS up 13% to 274.7 cents. The company recorded openings and signings both up 8% on an organic basis and remains on track to return more than $1.2 billion to shareholders in 2026. Global RevPAR increased 4.1% in the…
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U.S. RevPAR Forecast Raised to 4.4% but a Government Shutdown Could Cost $1B a Week, Hospitality Must Go Triple on Materiality, Win the AI Decision Layer in Six Stages
11 August 2026The week’s second day opens with two U.S. market data points that pull in opposite directions. The operating outlook for 2026 improved again: STR and Tourism Economics raised the RevPAR forecast to 4.4% on the back of World Cup premiums. And three major trade associations jointly warned Congress that a government shutdown in September would cost the travel sector $1 billion per week. Both pieces are worth reading as a pair because they describe a market that is performing above…
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Five Reasons Why Adding Digital Tipping to the 2027 Budget Can Boost Employee Retention and Guest Satisfaction
11 August 2026EL SEGUNDO, Calif —For years, hoteliers have treated digital tipping primarily as a way to accommodate guests carrying less cash. Now, as hoteliers build their 2027 budgets, GratifID CEO Doron Dreyer says the bigger opportunity lies on the other side of the transaction: giving hotel employees faster, more convenient access to the tips they earn while helping properties compete for and retain frontline talent. The timing is significant. According to the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), more than half…
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World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards opens entries for 2026 programme
11 August 2026The World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards has opened entries for its 2026 programme. Individuals and organisations across the globe that are accelerating change and making a significant contribution to sustainable travel and tourism are invited to enter . The 2026 programme has been designed to be more accessible, more rigorous and more valuable, both to enter and to win. It recognises organisations of every size, from global travel groups and destinations to startups and community initiatives, as well as…
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The Ava Hotel Paso Robles selects IRIS to unlock smarter guest experiences and new F&B revenue
11 August 2026IRIS , the global leader in digital guest experience and mobile ordering solutions for hotels, has been chosen by The Ava Hotel Paso Robles, Curio Collection by Hilton , to transform the guest experience with the deployment of its Hilton-approved Mobile Ordering and Digital Guest Directory platform. Having opened in August 2025, the contemporary lifestyle hotel has quickly established itself as one of Paso Robles’ premier destinations, combining modern Californian hospitality with the region’s renowned wine culture. Featuring stylish guestrooms,…
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Swimming Against the Current: Thomas Finn on Fatherhood, Business, and Hospitality
11 August 2026Hospitality has never been an industry reserved for people who followed a neat, predictable career path. In fact, many of the people who make the industry special arrived by a far more interesting route. Some started in kitchens, some behind bars, some in housekeeping, and some, like Thomas Finn, entered the industry carrying responsibilities that would have overwhelmed many people twice his age. In this episode of Back of House Banter, Amy speaks to hospitality recruiter, business owner and podcast…
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A Michelin-starred Edinburgh favourite adds rooms to its restaurant
11 August 2026At Lyla, Stuart Ralston’s seafood-led tasting-menu experience now continues upstairs, with four Scarinish-designed bedrooms and breakfast in bed
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Mirapolis Amusement Park, Opened in 1987, Closed in 1991 After Failing to Meet Visitor and Financial Targets
11 August 2026🎡 Architect Anne Fourcade conceived Mirapolis in 1980, opening on May 20, 1987, in Courdimanche, France. Despite initial expectations of 2.5 million visitors annually, only 600,000 visited in the first year, leading to a 20 million franc deficit. The park closed on October 20, 1991, after 5 seasons, with losses of 300 million francs. Future projects, including Uxco Group’s 2023 proposal, face environmental reviews and community relocation challenges. The Île-de-France authority flagged issues in July 2024.
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Broadwick Soho becomes first London hotel in SLH Finest Collection
11 August 2026West End venue joins global portfolio of independent luxury properties
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Mandarin Oriental Unveils Latest Chapter Of Its Iconic Fan Campaign Featuring Yuja Wang And Charlotte De Witte
11 August 2026Hong Kong – Mandarin Oriental is delighted to unveil the latest chapter of its iconic Fan Campaign, featuring Grammy Award-winning pianist Yuja Wang and globally acclaimed DJ, producer and founder Charlotte de Witte. For more than 25 years, the Fan Campaign has celebrated exceptional individuals whose mastery, creativity and relentless pursuit of excellence embody the values that define Mandarin Oriental. At a time when the media landscape is constantly evolving, the campaign has remained an prevailing expression of the brand,…
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IHG Reports 10% Increase in Operating Profit to $665M, Opens 31,500 Rooms in First Half of 2026
11 August 2026📈 InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) reported a 10% increase in operating profit to $665 million for the six months ending June 30, 2026. Revenue from segments rose 7% to $1.26 billion, and adjusted EBITDA grew 11% to $1.39 billion. Global RevPAR increased 4.1%, with the Americas up 4.8%. IHG opened 31,500 rooms in 197 hotels, expanding its estate to 7,109 hotels. Profit before tax fell 9% to $578 million due to higher costs. IHG plans shareholder returns of $1.2 billion…
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U.S. Hotel Forecast Assumptions – August 2026
11 August 2026Strong demand observed in Q1 continued through Q2 2026. That demand, coupled with continued pricing power that was further lifted by impressive World Cup premiums, has led STR and Tourism Economics to raise year-end RevPAR growth projections to +4.4%. Both demand and ADR have been upgraded as well, to +1.7% and +3.1%, respectively. The pace of RevPAR growth will slow next year as the industry rebalances following a mild downturn in 2025 and recovery-driven 2026. RevPAR is forecasted to increase…
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Hotel Cipriani in Venice Undergoes Renovation by Peter Marino, Adding Dior Spa and Redesigned Suites
11 August 2026🏨 Venice’s Hotel Cipriani, a Belmond Hotel, built in 1956 on Giudecca island, celebrates 70 years as a luxury icon. Recent renovations by Peter Marino, starting in 2018, introduced a Dior Spa and revamped Oro restaurant. The hotel offers rooms from 21 to 105 square meters, with suites featuring unique Venetian elements. Notably, it houses Venice’s only Olympic-sized seawater pool. The lush Casanova Gardens and signature Bellinis remain guest favorites at this retreat from Piazza San Marco’s crowds.
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Introducing the Luxury Summit: April 2027 at the Boca Raton
11 August 2026BOCA RATON, Fla. – A new forum for the luxury industry’s most influential leaders will debut April 25 – 27, 2027. Announcing the Luxury Summit™, an annual gathering that will unite the executives, innovators, and visionaries shaping the future of the global luxury economy. The inaugural summit will be curated by The Boca Raton, South Florida’s iconic private club and the only Forbes Quadruple Five-Star resort in The Americas. No forum currently exists in the United States dedicated specifically to…
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IHG Records 6% Revenue Increase and Plans 2,400 New Hotels in Three-Year Pipeline Amid Strong Global Demand
11 August 2026🏨 IHG’s CEO Elie Maalouf announced a +4.1% RevPAR growth in the first half of 2026, with an earnings per share increase of 13%. Nearly 200 hotels opened, contributing to a 5% net system growth in a global portfolio of 7,100 hotels. The pipeline now includes 2,400 hotels, with 352 signings planned. Revenue hit $2,650 million (+6%), and the shareholder program aims for $1.2 billion in returns. The asset-light model boosts profitability.
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Shilla Stay Signs Accommodation Partnership for World Youth Day Seoul 2027
11 August 2026SEOUL, South Korea – Shilla Stay, the premium business hotel brand of Hotel Shilla, South Korea’s leading luxury hospitality company and an affiliate of Samsung Group, will provide accommodations and dedicated hospitality services for key participants attending World Youth Day Seoul 2027 to be held in Seoul, South Korea. Shilla Stay and WYD Seoul 2027 Local Organizing Committee signed a memorandum of understanding at Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul on July 30 to support accommodations and hospitality services for the international…
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Millennium Hotels and Resorts Partners with HXE to Strengthen Global MICE Business Through Digital Innovation
11 August 2026SINGAPORE – Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR), a global hospitality leader with a portfolio spanning key destinations worldwide, has entered into a Strategic Partnership Program agreement with HXE in Singapore. The partnership combines MHR’s global hospitality network with HXE’s digital MICE platform to create new opportunities for corporate meetings and events while supporting the growing demand for seamless, technology-enabled event planning. The collaboration reinforces MHR’s Where Business Connects proposition by strengthening the group’s visibility among HXE’s extensive corporate and MICE…
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Creating the Caribbean’s First Longevity Village with TheLifeCo Saint Lucia
11 August 2026This post was originally published on this site.Longevity is a new form of luxury. We don’t want to say it’s ‘the’ new form, but what we are seeing is a new niche emerge within the luxury wellness travel space that underpins a profound shift in societal priorities – yes, far larger than just travel priorities. This is the rise of the longevity stay. At its core, these are trips built around embracing the tenet of ‘health is the new wealth’.…
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Fliggy becomes next travel platform to reveal its agentic AI assistant
11 August 2026This article was written by Travolution. Click here to read the original article Chinese-owned online travel services platform, Fliggy, has unveiled the latest version of its agentic AI travel assistant designed for personalized and direct task implementation, further upgrading its consumer-facing AI capabilities. The upgraded assistant is now agentic-ready, powered by Alibaba’s Qwen model – as Fliggy is part of the Alibaba Group – and built around Fliggy’s real-time transaction systems and proprietary travel scenario data. It now adopts a streamlined multi-agent architecture that consolidates specialised agents and an expanded…
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Winning the AI Decision Layer in Hospitality: From AI Discovery to Agentic Booking
10 August 2026Picture a traveler who no longer opens ten browser tabs to plan a trip. Instead, they tell an AI assistant, “Find me a boutique hotel near the waterfront with a pool and a late checkout, under $250 a night.” In seconds, the assistant shortlists a handful of properties, compares them, and increasingly, books one on the traveler’s behalf. The hotels that never make that shortlist are not losing on price or on rooms. They are losing because the AI could…
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Gencom announces leadership appointments and organizational evolution
10 August 2026This article was written by HotelsMag. Click here to read the original article Gencom, the U.S.-based investment firm that owns, operates and develops real estate worldwide, has announced a new organizational structure as well as leadership appointments to help position the company for its next phase of growth. The firm has organized its operations into two complementary business lines—Gencom Capital and Gencom Real Estate—each with a distinct mandate while working in close partnership to create long-term value across its portfolio.…
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Studio Nilasha Crafts a Hidden World at Qode in Hyderabad
10 August 2026This article was written by Hospitality Design. Click here to read the original article What was once a nondescript basement beneath an outhouse adjacent to a resort overlooking Gandipet Lake in Hyderabad has been transformed into Qode, a discreet retreat with the quiet allure of a hidden speakeasy. Designed by Studio Nilasha, the 4,500-square-foot destination unfolds across two distinct realms, transitioning from a moody, intimate indoor space to a breezy al fresco lounge. From the initial descent to the eventual…
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Booking.com AI visibility boosts, referral traffic remains low | Jack Eustace posted on the topic | LinkedIn
10 August 2026Booking.com is showing up in AI search, but their AI referral traffic is still tiny. On Booking Holdings’ Q2 earnings call, CFO Ewout Steenbergen …
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#hospitality #hoteltech #directbookings #loyalty #firstpartydata #guestexperience #traveltech | Bhanu Chopra
10 August 2026One number from Marriott’s Q2 2026 earnings caught my attention. 295 million. That’s the size of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program today. Even more …
