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Proactive Destinations Recover 1.5x Faster from Crises, Fitness Is Becoming a Primary Booking Driver, Your Next Guest May Be a Robot
18 August 2026The week’s second day opens with a research base that reframes how the industry should think about resilience investment. Twenty years of crisis data across 85 events produces a finding that most hotel strategies treat as instinct rather than evidence: proactive destinations recover materially faster than reactive ones, and the gap has been narrowing as the industry has gotten better at preparation. Alongside that, a World Panel viewpoint that connects directly to yesterday’s fitness Signal, and the clearest operational guide…
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Meyer Jabara Hotels Now Managing First University Hotel
18 August 2026[Danbury, Conn., August 18, 2026] — Meyer Jabara Hotels , an award-winning hotel ownership and management company, today announced that it has been selected to manage the Reitz Union Hotel, a distinctive boutique hotel located within the Reitz Union Student Center on the campus of the University of Florida. This is the first university hotel to operate under the MJH umbrella. “This partnership represents a defining moment for Meyer Jabara Hotels,” said Justin Jabara, President of Meyer Jabara Hotels. “The…
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IHG Hotels & Resorts Expands in the Taiwan Market with New Hotel Signings and Enhances Digital Member Services
18 August 2026IHG Hotels & Resorts is advancing its growth in the Taiwan market with five new hotel signings and the launch of the IHG One Rewards LINE MINI App , expanding both its brand portfolio and digital member services. IHG Hotels & Resorts currently operates 17 hotels across eight brands in the Taiwan market, offering a diverse portfolio across luxury & lifestyle, premium and essentials segments. The latest signings will extend its presence across Taipei, Taitung and Pingtung, spanning urban, cultural,…
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The hotel franchise agreement helped build an industry. Is it still equitable?
18 August 2026This article was written by HotelsMag. Click here to read the original article Around 12%. That’s the percentage of room revenue a hotel franchisee typically will pay a franchisor for the right to use their name and likeness and all the accouterments that come with it. Is the price worth it? It is one question facing hotel owners, who, jostled by needling and expanding expense lines that have made it much more difficult to operate a property profitably, are…
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Marcus & Millichap Announces Sale of Staybridge Suites Las Cruces
17 August 2026This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article Photo Credit: Staybridge Suites Las Cruces LAS CRUCES, New Mexico—Marcus & Millichap announced the sale of a 115-room Staybridge Suites hotel property in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Skyler Cooper and Chris Gomes, investment specialists in Marcus & Millichap’s Dallas office, in association with Ryan Sarbinoff, Marcus & Millichap’s New Mexico broker of record, had the exclusive listing to market the property on behalf of the seller…
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You Own the Resort but Not Its Guests, Gen Z Finds Hotels Through Influencers Not Search, Your Five Hotel AIs Have Never Met Each Other
17 August 2026The week opens with two hospitality.today pieces that form the logical sequel to Friday’s AI pricing extraction argument. Friday established that AI agents are marking up room prices using guest data while hotels receive only their listed rate. Today the same authors ask the prior question: even when the guest completes a stay, who owns that relationship? The answer, systematically, is not the hotel. Alongside that, Are Morch names a failure mode that has been building quietly as AI adoption…
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IHG signs three-hotel deal with Asia’s Harilela Group
17 August 2026This article was written by HotelsMag. Click here to read the original article IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a three-hotel deal with Harilela Group, a Hong Kong-based hotel development and management company with a portfolio across Asia and Europe. Under the franchise agreement, the 85-room The Hari London and 210-room The Hari Hong Kong will join IHG’s luxury & lifestyle collection brand, Vignette Collection. The agreement also includes the conversion of the 324-room Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre…
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Saudi Arabia and Egypt Lead Middle East’s Hotel Construction. The UAE Trails.
17 August 2026This article was written by Skift. Click here to read the original article Hotel construction in the Middle East continues to increase despite the demand-side disruption caused by the U.S.-Iran war, according to a new report from Lodging Econometrics. A record 724 projects and 178,003 rooms were currently under construction in the region at the end of the second quarter. This was up 11% by projects and 10% by rooms year-over-year, the report found. This signals that developers are betting…
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IHG Signs Agreement with Harilela Group, Adding Three The Hari Hotels to Vignette Collection in Key Markets
17 August 2026📍 IHG Hotels and Resorts has signed a three-hotel agreement with Harilela Group to integrate The Hari London into its Vignette Collection, expanding the brand to Singapore, London, and Hong Kong. This collaboration, evolving over 50 years, now encompasses six hotels. Vignette Collection aims to exceed 100 properties globally within its first decade, with more than 80 open or in the pipeline. The deal enhances IHG’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio and supports The Hari’s international expansion.
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Is Fitness Now A Primary Booking Driver
17 August 2026Wellness has long been a foremost reason why many guests select a hotel. Traditionally, this class of stay occasion was synonymous with spa or choosing a resort with excellent activities that fall within the omniscient umbrella of wellness (ski, beach, forest, mountain, sports and so on). Throughout the first half of the 2020s, though, hospitality has seen a further segmentation and nichification of wellness as a primary booking driver – sleep, mindfulness, longevity and now fitness. Before looking at some…
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HHM Hotels Expands Footprint by Integrating Wurzak Hotel Group’s Managed Portfolio in Philadelphia and South Florida
13 August 2026🏨 HHM Hotels has formed a strategic alliance with Wurzak Hotel Group (WHG), integrating WHG’s managed portfolio into its platform. This includes hotels like The Dalmar in Fort Lauderdale and the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue. Both companies have a 30-year relationship and aim to enhance owner results and staff opportunities while maintaining property ownership. HHM operates over 240 hotels in the US and Canada, while WHG has over 40 years of hotel management experience in Philadelphia.
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PurchasePlus Relocates Headquarters to Seattle, Expands U.S. Operations with New Executive Hires in Largest Company Growth
12 August 2026📈 Australian-founded PurchasePlus has relocated its headquarters to Seattle, marking its largest expansion in 25 years. CEO Malcolm Jull leads the U.S. operations, with new executives Karen O’Neill, Jessica Hayes, Jon Castillo, and Jennifer Coppernoll onboard. The company supports global hospitality operations with e-invoicing compliance across 25 countries and has processed over $20 billion in purchases since 1999. Their services include inventory management, supplier engagement, and real-time budgeting, reducing operational costs by 12-15%.
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Tripadvisor and Airbnb Partner to Offer Over 425,000 Tours and Activities on Airbnb Platform Later This Year
12 August 2026📰 Tripadvisor and Airbnb merge their experiences inventory, allowing Airbnb’s 150+ million users to access 425,000+ activities directly. ChatGPT Ads for hotels reveal CPC costs of $3-$3.50 with click-through rates at 1.6-1.9%. The EU’s AI watermarking rule, effective August 2, 2026, requires AI-produced content to be marked, impacting hotel marketing. Puerto Rico approves a $2B+ Esencia development on its southwest coast, the largest hospitality investment in its history, opening in late 2029.
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Major Hotel Chains Integrate with AI Platforms Amid Industry Concerns About AI Impact on Direct Bookings and Costs
12 August 2026📈 Expedia and Booking.com integrated into ChatGPT in October 2025. Accor’s app launched in January 2026, Hilton in March, IHG and Marriott in June. AI is diverting direct bookings, as noted in Hilton and Marriott’s February 2026 SEC filings. In a Boston Consulting Group 2026 analysis, AI platforms could evolve into charging fees for algorithmic recommendations. A Miami hotel remained in AI suggestions 108 days post-demolition. AGR’s AI Visibility Index showed fast entry into AI results. Knowledge Formation Optimization (KFO)…
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Do Your Own Sheets as a Necessary Cost Saver
12 August 2026This post was originally published on this site.The two of us work more towards the luxury, full service and experiential end, so of course we often laud the miracles and exceptional craftsmanship of hotels in these categories. But an equally important story is unfolding at the other end of the market. Limited-service, select-service and economy hotels are facing immense operational pressure that may soon spill over into a squeezing of free cash flow. This megatrend may fundamentally reshape what travelers…
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Marriott’s 2026 Hotel Openings: 40% Conversions; Hilton Launches 25th Brand for Unbranded Hotels Expansion
12 August 2026🏨 Marriott reported on August 3, 2026, that 40% of its hotel openings this year were conversions. Hilton launched its 25th brand, Outset Collection, on October 6, targeting unbranded hotels, with over 60 projects in development. Marriott and Hilton boast 295 million and 260 million loyalty members, respectively. Hilton claims that more than half of global hotel rooms remain unbranded. Conversion brands are debated in the industry, with differing opinions on their effectiveness.
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Raines Opens The Lantern Columbia, a 59-Room Boutique Hotel with Inclusive Hiring, at Historic Fire Station in S.C.
11 August 2026🏨 In January 2026, Raines opened The Lantern Columbia, a 59-room boutique hotel in Columbia, S.C., repurposed from the historic Columbia Central Fire Station. This project, part of Raines’ Woven division, emphasizes “intentional hospitality” by employing over 30% of staff with intellectual disabilities. Designed by Garvin Design Group, the hotel includes Ladder 13, a signature restaurant in the former engine bay, led by chef Kevin Johnson. The initiative also partners with the University of South Carolina for community engagement.
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IHG Hotels & Resorts Reports 10% Rise in Operating Profit and Record Development Activity in H1 2026
11 August 2026💰 IHG Hotels & Resorts reported strong results for H1 2026, with a 10% increase in operating profit and a 13% rise in adjusted EPS. Global RevPAR grew by 4.1%, with 4.8% in the Americas. They opened 31,500 rooms and signed 49,200, up 8% YOY. Total gross revenue reached $18.2 billion, up 7%. The company is set to return over $1.2 billion to shareholders. Adjusted EBITDA rose 11% to $1,392 million, with a net debt:adjusted EBITDA ratio of 2.63x.
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IHG Hotels & Resorts Reports 10% Increase in Operating Profit to $665 Million for First Half of 2026
11 August 2026📈 IHG Hotels & Resorts reported a 10% increase in operating profit, reaching $665 million for the first half of 2026. Adjusted EPS rose by 13% to 274.7 cents. The global RevPAR increased 4.1%, with a total gross revenue of $18.2 billion, up 7%. IHG opened 31,500 rooms in 197 hotels and signed 49,200 rooms in 352 hotels, both up 8%. The hotel pipeline grew to 348,000 rooms across 2,385 hotels.
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The Ava Hotel Paso Robles Selects IRIS for Hilton-Approved Mobile Ordering and Digital Guest Directory Platform
11 August 2026📱 The Ava Hotel Paso Robles, Curio Collection by Hilton, opened in August 2025, has partnered with IRIS to enhance digital guest experiences in Paso Robles. The IRIS platform integrates with Toast POS, enabling mobile food ordering and access to hotel amenities. This solution reduces manual tasks and enhances service delivery, even during unstaffed periods. IRIS, used by over 2,000 hotels, helps increase food and beverage revenues by 20% on average.
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Chef Stuart Ralston Expands Michelin-Starred Lyla in Edinburgh with Addition of Four Guest Rooms
11 August 2026🍴 Chef Stuart Ralston opened Lyla in Edinburgh, a Michelin-starred venue, in 2014. Since April 2026, Lyla includes four coastal plant-themed bedrooms. Located on Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, it highlights Scottish seafood through its 10-course tasting menu. Guests experience dishes like squid ramen and sorrel sorbet. Dinner costs £185 per person, and overnight stays with dinner start at £715. Room-only rates begin at £345, including breakfast. The Georgian townhouse setting enhances the luxurious yet intimate atmosphere.
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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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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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PurchasePlus, Leading U.S.-Based, Australian-Founded AI-Forward Procure-To-Pay Global Hospitality Industry Platform, Marks Corporate Expansion With New Seattle Headquarters & Multiple Executive Hires
11 August 2026Offering The Industry’s Most Modern, Comprehensive & Reliable Platform For Global Growth, PurchasePlus’ Expert Team & Centralized AI Platform Help Hospitality Customers Seamlessly Transcend Linguistic, Financial, Supply Chain & Cultural Barriers SEATTLE, WA – AUGUST 11, 2026 – Marking the largest expansion in the company’s 25-year history, Australian-founded hospitality procurement platform PurchasePlus (www.purchaseplus.com) has just officially relocated its primary base of operations to the U.S. with the opening of new headquarters in Seattle and the filling of five key executive positions. PurchasePlus’ new American…
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Marriott Bonvoy Loyalty Program Reaches 295 Million Members, Contributing 68% of Global Room Nights
10 August 2026📈 In Q2 2026, Marriott Bonvoy’s loyalty program reached 295 million members, with 68% of room nights globally, and 75% in the U.S. & Canada, booked by members. Across leading hotel loyalty programs, over 800 million memberships are recorded: Hilton Honors (260M+), IHG One Rewards (160M+), Accor ALL (100M+), and World of Hyatt (69M). Loyalty is evolving into a crucial distribution engine, enhancing guest relationships and personalization while reducing dependence on OTAs.
