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Culture First – The Most Important Investment We Make
30 June 2026Earlier this month, I had the privilege of spending a couple of days once again with my mentor and dear friend, Mike Leven . For those who may not know Mike, he is one of the true icons of the global hospitality industry. Over a remarkable career spanning more than five decades, he has led some of the world’s most respected organizations, including Holiday Inn Worldwide, Days Inn of America, Las Vegas Sands Corp . He also served several years…
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British Artist Dale Lewis Opens Personal Exhibition at Edel Assanti, London, Reflecting on Identity and Childhood
30 June 2026🎨 British artist Dale Lewis presents his fourth exhibition at London’s Edel Assanti, his first solo show there in five years, reflecting on personal themes and societal issues. Having studied at London Guildhall in 2002, Lewis revisits pivotal life events through large-scale paintings. Key works include *The Bell* (2025) and *Kiss Goodbye* (2026), exploring themes of nostalgia and change post-Covid. The exhibition runs until 14 August.
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HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin – Week Ending 26 June 2026
30 June 2026OneIM, AENDRE and LHC acquire The Other House hotels in London from APG American investment manager One Investment Management ( OneIM ), together with London-based hotel developer and operator AENDRE Group and London-based investment platform Lifestyle Hospitality Capital ( LHC ), has acquired the three The Other House -branded hotels (588 rooms), all located in London , UK , from Dutch pension fund APG . The transaction includes the four-star, 236-room The Other House South Kensington , the five-star, 146-room…
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A bank is now America’s sixth-biggest seller of travel
30 June 2026This article was written by Hospitality Today. Click here to read the original article Chase Travel is the No. 6 seller of travel in the US on $12.6 billion in
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Tao Group Takes Hospitality to New Heights at Hudson Yards
29 June 2026This article was written by Hospitality Design. Click here to read the original article Tao Group Hospitality has unveiled a sweeping reinvention of the 6,000-square-foot dining destination above Edge at
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Brazil’s Aviation Legacy: Varig, VASP, and Panair’s Impact on Global Perception Through Iconic Travel and Cinema
29 June 2026✈️ Varig, VASP, and Panair were key Brazilian airlines that popularized the country’s aviation history. Explore their impact through airports like SDU, GIG, CGH, GRU, POA, SSA, and IGU. Relive experiences from Paulistano football derbies to lost luggage and unique flights, including rustic 737s and the Concorde. Remember the World Cup, savor caipirinhas, and enjoy Brazil’s heat and vibrant culture. Happy flying!
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Accor and H World Integrate Loyalty Programs, Connecting 430 Million Members Across China, Europe, and Middle East
29 June 2026📅 Accor and H World, over a 12-year partnership, are transitioning to a mutual loyalty collaboration across China, Europe, and the Middle East, fully implemented by 2026. They boast 430 million loyalty members (310M+ in H Rewards, nearly 120M in ALL Accor). This alliance allows Accor access to H World’s Chinese customers and H World access to Accor’s European and Middle Eastern hotels, enhancing geographic reach and expanding premium brand accessibility.
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IHG to Expand All Luxury & Lifestyle Brands to Saudi Arabia by 2028, Bolstering Vision 2030 Goals
29 June 2026🏨 By 2028, IHG Hotels & Resorts plans to expand its Luxury & Lifestyle brands across Saudi Arabia, aligning with Vision 2030. With 48 open hotels and 62 in the pipeline, IHG aims to enhance its presence with brands like InterContinental, Six Senses, and Regent. Notably, Six Senses Southern Dunes opened in December 2023, with more openings slated for 2026-2028. IHG opened its Riyadh office in 2023, fortifying its 50-year legacy in the region.
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Monocle Advocates for Human-Centric Journalism Amid AI Advancements, Emphasizing Quality Over Quantity in Reporting
29 June 2026📰 June 15, 2026, Media: Journalist Josh Fehnert discusses the enduring concerns about AI in journalism. Despite technological changes, Monocle magazine maintains a human-driven content creation policy. The importance of high-quality journalism remains, with human reporters offering insights beyond AI’s capabilities. While AI aids in tasks like research, accountability for its output is crucial. Fehnert argues for journalists to leverage their skills and emphasize their relevance in an era of misinformation.
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Hyatt to Open Alila Sengokuhara Hakone in 2028, Marking Alila Brand’s Debut in Japan
29 June 2026🏨 Hyatt Hotels Corp. plans to open Alila Sengokuhara Hakone in 2028, marking the Alila brand’s debut in Japan. Located in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, the resort will feature 60 guestrooms and 11 suites, each with private hot spring baths. Designed by Kengo Kuma and Associates, the hotel will integrate seamlessly with its natural surroundings. This addition will increase Hyatt’s Japan portfolio to 10 brands, aligning with their strategy to double their presence in the country over the next decade.
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BWH Hotels Targets 5,000 Hotels by 2030 with Upscale Shift, Despite 9.7% Room Count Decline Since 2019
29 June 2026📈 BWH Hotels, led by CEO Larry Cuculic, is aiming for 5,000 hotels worldwide by 2030, despite a 9.7% room count decline since 2019, with 333,457 rooms currently. Last year, they added over 200 hotels, totaling 4,300. A pipeline of about 300 properties supports their upmarket shift, highlighted by acquiring WorldHotels in 2019 to enhance their upscale offerings and boost margins. The strategy is expected to leverage a “halo effect” across the group.
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Outbound Flights Climb as Hotel Searches Slip, Nearly 80% of Brits Choose UK Staycations
29 June 2026After a week dominated by AI discovery, Monday widens out to demand. The summer 2026 picture is one of redistribution more than growth, with travellers moving but not always booking the way hotels expect. The AI thread has not gone away though, and it now reads less like strategy and more like a deadline. A big Saudi commitment and a busy run of openings round things off. Summer demand is shifting, not simply growing Sojern data in a summer 2026…
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Serge Trigano: “The Club was my life”
29 June 2026This article was written by HospitalityOn. Click here to read the original article Questioned by Vanguélis Panayotis in the Berlioz room of the InterContinental Paris Le Grand, Serge Trigano delivered
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IHG to introduce all its Luxury & Lifestyle brands to Saudi Arabia by 2028
29 June 2026Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to introduce all six of its Luxury & Lifestyle brands into Saudi Arabia by 2028, with hotels for each brand either already open or in the pipeline, reinforcing the Kingdom as one of the company’s most important global growth markets and supporting Vision 2030. IHG’s journey in Saudi Arabia began in 1975 with the opening of InterContinental Riyadh. Five decades on, the Kingdom has become one of the Group’s most…
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The Garden Hotel & Resort Implements CLEAR Bathroom Water Ecosystem
29 June 2026This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida—The Garden Hotel & Resort announced the implementation of the CLEAR bathroom water ecosystem
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Did you miss Topliner 2026? Rewatch the race
29 June 2026This article was written by HospitalityOn. Click here to read the original article The race opened with a reading of the market. Leslie Vial, head of data intelligence at MKG
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Sojern Research: World Cup Drives New Travel Patterns as Summer Demand Shifts
29 June 2026This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article INDIA—RateGain Travel Technologies Limited announced the latest summer travel insights from its subsidiary, Sojern. With the
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Direction for the Revolution: Industry Groups Exchange Ideas on the Intelligent Use of AI in Hospitality
29 June 2026This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article Artificial intelligence is popularly perceived as a modern-day phenomenon, but understood broadly as a machine that
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Global Millionaire Migration Reshapes Luxury Real Estate and Fuels Branded Residences Boom
29 June 2026Vienna – The PKF hospitality group has published a new whitepaper in collaboration with the Future of Hospitality Institute, detailing the recent relocation trends among high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). The report “Millions on the Move: The Increasing Global Mobility of Millionaires and the Consequent Impact on Branded Residences“ highlights how growing wealth mobility is driving demand for branded residences worldwide. The number of millionaires relocating internationally has risen dramatically over the past decade, increasing from approximately 51,000 in 2013 to an…
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Cold Calling in the Hotel Industry: What It Is, Why Hotels Swear by It, and How to Make It Work
29 June 2026What Is Cold Calling? Cold calling is the practice of proactively reaching out to potential customers who have had no prior interaction with your business. In the hotel industry, this means picking up the phone and calling event planners, corporate travel managers, travel agencies, and other decision-makers to pitch your property as a venue for their meetings, events, or group bookings. While the term might evoke images of outdated sales tactics, proactive outbound phone outreach remains a vital tool in…
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Inside RH London, The Gallery in Mayfair: the brand’s new outpost opens in a historic Palladian mansion
29 June 2026Gold-leaf ceilings, hand-blown Venetian glass chandeliers and an Ottoman-inspired rooftop terrace – here’s what to expect from the American furniture giant’s most ambitious opening to date
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Alliants Launches New Living Platform for Branded Residences, Supporting Over 5,500 Units Across 80 Destinations
29 June 2026Blog Post Excerpt 🏡 London, UK – June 28, 2026. Alliants launches its New Living platform, targeting branded residences. With 16 years of expertise across 100,000+ hotel rooms and 43 million high-net-worth individuals, the platform integrates hospitality with residential living. New Living supports 5,500 residences in 80 locations, promising a 150% growth in developments over the past decade. It aims to double growth in 5-7 years, leveraging tech to boost NOI, ROI, and resident satisfaction.
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World Cup, Wanderlust and a Wait-and-See World: What’s Shaping Global Summer Travel in 2026
29 June 2026US outbound: American flight bookings to Canada are up 44% year-on-year, while bookings to Mexico are down 12% World Cup: Japan and South Korea rank fourth and seventh among the top international origin markets for World Cup host cities, with the United Kingdom leading the way Europe: Intra-European flight bookings are up 37% year-on-year, as travellers pivot toward familiar, closer-to-home destinations India, 29th June, 2026: RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (BSE: 543417, NSE: RATEGAIN), a global leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions…
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Switzerland’s Tourism Industry Faces Challenge of Adapting to New Asian and Middle Eastern Visitor Demographics
29 June 2026🗺 Switzerland, a top global tourist destination, sees a shift in visitor demographics, with rising numbers from Asia alongside traditional European and U.S. tourists. The Swiss tourism sector questions if it’s culturally prepared for this change. Research indicates 80% of Indian tourists are first-time visitors, attracted by Bollywood filming locations. Middle Eastern tourists favor Switzerland’s cool climate and luxury services. Swiss hotels are urged to adapt to diverse cultural needs, moving beyond standardization to enhance guest experiences.
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US Flight Bookings to Canada Rise 44% Year-on-Year, Mexico Bookings Decrease by 12%
29 June 2026✈ American flight bookings to Canada are up 44% year-on-year, while bookings to Mexico have decreased by 12%. Among countries visiting World Cup host cities, Japan and South Korea rank fourth and seventh, with the United Kingdom leading. Intra-European flight bookings have increased by 37% year-on-year.
