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Rosewood Foundation Brings Rise to the Table to London
22 September 2026Following the success of its inaugural program at Rosewood Hong Kong earlier this year, Rosewood will bring Rise to the Table to London from March 7- 13, 2027, hosted at The Chancery Rosewood, with applications now open for emerging female talent across food, beverage and hospitality. Women remain significantly underrepresented in leadership across food, beverage and hospitality, with barriers to access, visibility and advancement continuing to limit career progression. Rise to the Table was created to help address these barriers…
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Frasers Hospitality unveils Fraser Suites Reserve, a new luxury serviced living brand
22 September 2026Frasers Hospitality, a business unit of Frasers Property, today announced Fraser Suites Reserve, a new luxury serviced living brand created for discerning global travellers seeking the privacy, ease and familiarity of home while away, complemented by the service and standards of luxury hospitality. Building on Frasers Hospitality’s longstanding expertise and established track record in extended stays, Fraser Suites Reserve addresses a distinct segment at the luxury end of the market. Its introduction further sharpens the company’s portfolio of clearly differentiated…
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Wafaifo Resort Hoi An
22 September 2026This article was written by D-edge. Click here to read the original article Strong hotel performance begins with a commercial journey that works as one. When reservations, distribution, marketing and guest engagement are aligned, teams gain greater visibility, make faster decisions and create more value at every stage of the guest experience. For Wafaifo Resort Hoi An, a lifestyle and urban wellness resort in Vietnam’s UNESCO World Heritage town of Hoi An, this shift took shape through its partnership with…
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American Hotel Laws: Unique Legal Challenges and Quirky Traditions Shape the Hospitality Industry
21 September 2026🏨 In the quirky world of hotel law, English common law historically compelled innkeepers to accommodate travelers, as the next inn could be 50 miles away. A humorous Texas tale suggests it was once illegal to shoot a buffalo from a hotel’s second floor. Contrary to popular belief, “Do Not Disturb” signs don’t guarantee privacy; hotels may enter rooms for safety. Laws ensure guest and employee protection, reflecting evolving legal and technological landscapes in hospitality.
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Rep. Mark Alford Introduces STRONG Act to Double SBA Loan Limits for Small Businesses to $10 Million
21 September 2026📈 Rep. Mark Alford, a former news anchor, was elected to the U.S. House for Missouri’s 4th district in 2022 and re-elected in 2024. By 2025, he introduced the STRONG Act to increase SBA 7(a) and 504 loan limits from $5M to $10M. He also proposed the AI for Main Street Act, co-sponsored by Rep. Scholten, to aid small businesses in AI adoption. Alford will keynote at the 2026 National Leadership & Advocacy Conference on September 15-16.
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ADA Compliance Lawsuits Surge, Costing Hotel Owners Tens of Thousands in Legal Fees and Settlements
21 September 2026🏨 In 2023, hotel owners across the U.S. are facing costly Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) litigation, particularly in California, where each violation can cost up to $4,000. These “drive-by lawsuits” often target minor accessibility issues, like parking signage or desk height. Plaintiffs and law firms exploit these violations for financial gain, with settlements often reaching $12,500. Legislation like Arizona’s 2017 law and proposed California bills aim to reduce these suits by allowing businesses time to rectify issues.
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YOTEL makes Thailand foray with Bangkok Sukhumvit property
21 September 2026This article was written by HotelsMag. Click here to read the original article YOTEL will open YOTEL Bangkok Sukhumvit, its first hotel in Thailand, next month. The 250-key property is in the Cloud 11 development in Bangkok’s South Sukhumvit district. It is the brand’s 24th hotel, its fourth in Asia and the first YOTEL in Asia to join Select by Hilton. Earlier this year, in March, Hilton entered into an exclusive agreement with YOTEL, the tech-forward hotel brand that launched its…
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Former Remington Hospitality CEO Sloan Dean Launches AI Hospitality Group
21 September 2026This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article DALLAS, Texas—Sloan Dean launched AI Hospitality Group (AIHG), the hospitality industry’s first fully vertical, AI-native hotel operating company. Dean, former CEO and president of Remington Hospitality, is joined by Co-Founder and CTO Kishan Dahya, Chief Operating Officer Eve Moore, and Founding Partner & Head of Data and Analytics, Zach Cunningham. AIHG combines 60-plus agent autonomous back-office with a guest-facing hospitality team to deliver 500-plus basis points…
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Karim Alibhai and Gencom are winning the long game
21 September 2026This article was written by HotelsMag. Click here to read the original article Three may be a crowd, but for Karim Alibhai, founder and principal of Miami-based hotel investment firm Gencom, it’s the perfect number. In New York, at least. There, he is banking on The City That Never Sleeps has travelers who will, in three hotels the company acquired all within the last two years. In 2024, Gencom acquired the 587-room Thompson Central Park, the erstwhile Le Parker Méridien,…
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Taxation Alone Does Not Determine Best Countries for Hospitality Investment; UAE and Singapore Among Top 10 Favorable Markets
21 September 2026💸 United Arab Emirates (UAE) offers a 9% corporate tax and 5% VAT, with strong tourism investment and connectivity, yet high rents and competition persist. Singapore has a 17% tax rate, but high costs prevail. Portugal presents a 19% tax and supportive business conditions but faces seasonality. Estonia promotes reinvestment, with tax on distributed profits. Georgia offers low costs and ease of setup, but geopolitical risks remain. Saudi Arabia targets major tourism growth with a 20% tax for foreign investors.
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Google AI Mode Eliminates Hotel Research Phase, Transforming Booking Journey by Surfacing Single Property Recommendations
21 September 2026📈 Google AI Mode is reshaping hotel bookings by eliminating the research phase, significantly impacting direct booking strategies. In the Philippines, AI assistant Kuya A serves 40-60 million users without official tourism data. Chinese Golden Week 2026 shows a 123% increase in seven-plus night stays, and Trip.com data highlights an 84% rise in multi-destination trips. CLI acquired the ibis Hong Kong for HKD2.3 billion in a major transaction. Housekeeping costs account for 35% of hotel labor expenses.
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The Hotel Industry Has Discovered Infinite Content. Unfortunately, It Has Nothing to Say.
21 September 2026This post was originally published on this site. AI slop is not a writing problem. It is a knowledge problem. The hotel industry has discovered a machine that can produce an unlimited amount of marketing copy. Naturally, the first thing we did was ask it to produce more marketing copy. This is an industry that already had brochures, websites, blogs, destination guides, newsletters, social posts, press releases, OTA descriptions, brand standards, agency copy, influencer copy and the occasional 1,800-word meditation…
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AAHOA Holds National Leadership and Advocacy Conference
21 September 2026This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article WASHINGTON, D.C.—AAHOA members held hundreds of meetings with members of Congress and their staff during its 2026 National Leadership & Advocacy Conference. The September 15–16 conference brought hotel owners from across the country to Washington to advocate for policies affecting their businesses. For hotel owners, federal policies can directly affect the cost of doing business and their ability to invest in their properties. AAHOA’s advocacy efforts…
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House of Gods promotes Justine Conway to CEO
21 September 2026Conway joined the group as operations director in 2023 before being named managing director in 2025
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Seamus Coen to depart Rusacks St Andrews after eight years
21 September 2026General manager joined the St Andrews hotel in 2018 from management company RBH
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DICT Launches eGov AI with “Kuya A” for Tourism Information, Reaching 40-60 Million Users in the Philippines
21 September 2026💻 On 21 September, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) launched eGov AI with “Kuya A” inside the eGovPH Superapp, reaching 40–60 million users. The app offers real-time government service guidance, including tourism information. President Marcos emphasized AI’s role in accountability and public service. DICT targets 60 million users by 2028. No direct partnership with the Department of Tourism exists, highlighting a need for DOT to align its schema with Kuya A to ensure accurate tourism data.
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HotelStride launches focused route optimization for hotel houseman operations
21 September 2026The browser-based system preserves self-claim workflows while calculating pickup-and-delivery routes from live property conditions. SEONGNAM, Republic of Korea – HotelStride, a focused hotel-operations product developed by Primary System, is now available as self-service SaaS for hotels worldwide and as a commissioned deployment for Korean properties. It connects Front or CCS order entry with a Houseman self-claim queue, then calculates one pickup-and-delivery route across the orders each Houseman has accepted. The product addresses a narrow operational gap. When several guest-room requests…
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CapitaLand Investment Acquires ibis Hong Kong for HKD2.3 Billion; Conversion to Student Accommodation Planned
21 September 2026📈 CapitaLand Investment Ltd acquired the 550-key ibis Hong Kong Central and Sheung Wan for HKD2.3 billion, equating to HKD4.2 million per key. Star Asia Investment Management purchased KOKO Hotel Osaka Shinsekai for JPY3.926 billion, and sold Washington R&B Hotel Umeda East for JPY3.01 billion. Banyan Tree Holdings gained a 70% stake in Newmark Hotels for ZAR756 million. Megaworld targets 12,000 hotel keys by 2032, with a PHP27 billion asset infusion into MREIT.
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Exploring Gastronomy: Its Role Beyond Culinary Arts in Food, Culture, Science, and Global Career Opportunities
21 September 2026📊 Gastronomy studies food’s cultural, scientific, and historical connections. Coined in the 19th century, it differs from culinary arts, which focus on food preparation. The global food and beverage market is projected to reach $7,042.76 billion by 2025. Gastronomy intersects with sustainability and innovation, involving study and careers in food culture, science, and business. EHL Group, pioneering hospitality education since 1893, offers programs in Switzerland and Singapore.
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Chinese Travelers Plan Longer Trips and Earlier Departures for Golden Week; Hotel Bookings Up 123% Year-on-Year
21 September 2026🌍 Chinese travelers are embracing longer trips, with departures peaking on September 25 and 30, extending their Golden Week into a 13-day holiday by taking three days off. Hotel stays of 7+ nights increased by 123% year-on-year (YoY), while multi-destination bookings rose by 84%. Flight bookings to destinations like Cebu and Phuket surged 111% and 78%, respectively. Inbound tourism is growing, with the Mutianyu Great Wall accounting for most Beijing Express bookings. Millennials and Gen Zs show significant travel interest,…
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Housekeeping Accounts for 30% of Hotel Operating Costs, Yet Remains Undervalued Despite Driving Guest Satisfaction
21 September 2026🚽 Housekeeping accounts for 30% of hotel operating costs, with 25-35% of labor expenses. Room attendants clean 14-18 rooms per shift, walking 5-8 miles and lifting heavy loads. Housekeepers face high injury rates, with musculoskeletal injuries prominent. COVID-19 highlighted their critical role in cleanliness and safety. Initiatives like Marriott’s “Commitment to Clean” underscore their importance. Structural undervaluation persists, with over 80% of housekeepers being women, many foreign-born. Innovations in management and technology are improving conditions and guest satisfaction.
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AI Enhances Hotel Market Learning by Interpreting Guest Signals and Supporting Strategic Decision-Making Through Blue Ocean Tools
21 September 2026📈 AI is transforming hotel operations by analyzing key signals in guest interactions to enhance decision-making across the entire guest journey, from dreaming to sharing. Utilizing Blue Ocean Strategy tools, hotels can identify unmet needs and innovate beyond traditional competition. The AIDURIX Hotel AI Diagnosis offers an interactive tool to evaluate AI readiness across five areas: leadership, data systems, team skills, workflows, and governance. This strategic approach aims to create meaningful guest experiences and optimize demand generation.
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David Lund Reflects on the Impact of Growing Up Near the Algonquin Resort in Saint Andrews, Canada
21 September 2026🏨 In the 1970s and early ’80s, St. Andrews, New Brunswick, known for the Algonquin Resort, saw an influx of hotel staff each spring from Ontario and Quebec. Local staff mainly worked in maintenance and golf course roles. David Lund, growing up there, experienced the hotel’s exclusivity and later gained insight into the hospitality world through a high school romance with the general manager’s daughter. This exposure led him to a four-decade career in hospitality management and coaching.
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His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri and Sir Tim Clark Honored at FHS World for Leadership in Tourism and Aviation
21 September 2026📅 September 29-October 1, 2026, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai: At FHS World, His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri and Sir Tim Clark were honored. Abdulla bin Touq received the FHS Leadership Award for advancing UAE’s economy and tourism since 2020. Sir Tim Clark earned the FHS Lifetime Achievement Award as Emirates Airline President since 2003. The awards recognize their pivotal roles in regional tourism and aviation. The ceremony will occur on September 29 at 11:50 AM.
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OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort Launches Integrated Wellness Stays with Comprehensive Multi-Night Programs for 2026
21 September 2026🌴 Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru Resort offers 81 villas emphasizing integrated wellness stays, including aerial yoga, sound healing, and The Alchemy Bar workshops. Under John Allanson’s leadership, the resort expanded wellness offerings for 2026, featuring three-, five-, and seven-night holistic fitness and healing retreat packages. These initiatives aim to enhance guest health while promoting sustainability through marine conservation efforts. The resort addresses diverse cultural needs and global uncertainties, fostering personalized, mindful experiences.
