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Omni Pontoque Resort at Punta de Mita appoints GM
30 June 2026This article was written by HotelsMag. Click here to read the original article Omni Hotels & Resorts has appointed Fernando Gibaja as general manager of Omni Pontoque Resort at Punta
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IHCL Targets 32,000 New Keys by 2027 Amid Asset-Light Expansion and 20% Growth in Management Fees
22 June 2026📋 IHCL CEO Puneet Chhatwal expects a year-long recovery for Taj Dubai hotels post-Iran-US conflict. Middle East expansion may exceed the planned five-year timeframe for 20 hotels. Despite this, IHCL’s India operations thrive with 12-14% growth and a two-thirds RevPAR increase. The asset-light strategy boosts management fees by 20%, targeting €90 million. The Accelerate 2030 plan aims for 700 hotels and 32,000 keys in four years, with 30 openings in 2024 and 50 in 2026.
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Future Hospitality Summit 2026 in Dubai Confirms 30 Industry Leaders as Speakers from September 29 to October 1
16 June 2026📅 Dubai, UAE, 16 June 2026: From 29 September to 1 October 2026, Madinat Jumeirah hosts the Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World. With the theme “Reinvest in our Future,” 30 industry leaders including Ho Kwon Ping and Sonu Shivdasani will discuss global hospitality trends. The summit attracts hospitality owners, operators, investors, developers, consultants, and educators. The speaker list is at https://www.futurehospitality.com/world/speakers, continuously updated. Ali Shahid, CEO of The Bench, emphasized the industry’s resilience.
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RobosizeME Cuts Loyalty Point Update Times From Three to Four Days to Under 24 Hours For Global Hotel Program
10 June 2026Automation initiative accelerates loyalty processing for one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programs ahead of HITEC 2026 Wilmington, Delaware, June 10, 2026 – RobosizeME, a leading provider of AI-enabled
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Luxury U.S. Hotel Group Increases Monthly Time Savings To More Than 3,000 Hours With RobosizeME Automation
9 June 2026Hospitality operator exceeds original 600 hour savings target by five times through finance and operational workflow automation Wilmington, Delaware – RobosizeME, a leading provider of AI-enabled workflow automation solutions tailored
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RobosizeME Automates Loyalty and Guest Point Processing for Major U.S. Gaming & Casino Operator
3 June 2026Automation initiatives streamline loyalty point updates and guest services across complex casino and hospitality environments Wilmington, Delaware, [Month] [Day], 2026 – RobosizeME, a leading provider of AI-enabled workflow automation solutions
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Silverfox Studios Leads Renovations at Michelin-Starred Tasca in Dubai’s Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah Hotel
27 May 2026🍴 José Avillez’s Michelin-starred Tasca in Dubai, located on the sixth floor of the Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, showcases Portuguese cuisine with a modern twist. Silverfox Studios, a design partner, has renovated the space twice. Featuring an open kitchen, infinity pool, and the largest selection of Portuguese wines in Dubai, Tasca has held a Michelin star since Dubai’s Michelin Guide debut in 2022. The restaurant combines seaside views with a vibrant atmosphere for day and night experiences.
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Radisson Blu Opens 537-Room Five-Star Hotel in Dubai’s Barsha Heights with Extensive Amenities and Dining Options
21 May 2026🏨 Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Barsha Heights opens in May 2026 with 537 rooms and suites in Barsha Heights, Dubai. Featuring five dining venues, 16 meeting spaces for up to 250 guests, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and a Kids’ Club, it caters to business and leisure travelers. Conveniently located near Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City, it’s a 25-30 minute drive from Dubai International Airport, offering easy access to key attractions.
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Mercury Rooftop Debuts at Four Seasons Jumeirah, Designed by The Sundukovy Sisters in Dubai
21 May 2026🌐 Collaborating with Four Seasons, the Sundukovy Sisters designed the Mercury Rooftop atop Four Seasons Jumeirah in Dubai, inspired by the planet Mercury’s luminosity. Featuring sculptural bars with metallic tones and a liquid silver central bar, the space harmonizes with Dubai’s skyline. The rooftop, complete with black Copacabana granite and Arabescato Orobico Grigio marble, offers sweeping views and a celestial ambiance, blending art, atmosphere, and elegant hospitality seamlessly.
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RobosizeME Introduces VIP Guest Recognition Automation for Hotels Using OPERA Cloud
18 May 2026New automation solution enables consistent VIP identification and service delivery through direct integration with OPERA Cloud Wilmington, Delaware, May 18, 2026 – RobosizeME, a leading provider of AI-enabled workflow automation
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Hotels Lose Up to 2% of OTA Revenue Monthly. RobosizeME’s New Automation Addresses That Leakage
11 May 2026Enhanced OTA VCC reconciliation automation, now available on RobosizeME’s new website, enables hotel groups to identify and recover lost revenue daily. Wilmington, Delaware – RobosizeME, a leading provider of AI-enabled
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Hilton Appoints Linda Griffin as Area General Manager for Canada, Overseeing Hotels in Ontario, Québec, and British Columbia
8 May 2026🏨 Linda Griffin, appointed as Hilton’s area general manager for Canada, will oversee hotels in Ontario, Québec, and British Columbia. Based at Hilton Toronto, she returns to a location where her career began in 1989. Her experience spans over 30 years across five continents. Previous roles include positions at Hilton Aruba and Hilton UK’s Front Office Development team. Griffin’s strategic leadership will enhance Hilton’s service excellence and operational consistency in Canada.
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The Standard, Brussels Wins Best in Show at 2026 HD Awards for Projects; Kevin Barry Art Advisory Tops Products Category
6 May 2026📈 Nearly 475 people gathered at Encore Resort, Las Vegas, on May 5th, 2026, for the 22nd HD Awards by Hospitality Design magazine. From 1,200 submissions, The Standard, Brussels won Best in Show for projects, and Kevin Barry Art Advisory’s program for Chamonix Casino Hotel topped in products. The event celebrated global achievements in design, highlighting diversity across lifestyle, upscale, and luxury hotel categories, with winners from places like Brussels, Boston, and Tokyo.
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RobosizeME Unveils Its Automation Center, Bringing Performance Tracking and ROI Forecasting to Hotel Groups
5 May 2026New Automation Center gives operators a single interface to monitor live workflow activity, access run histories, and model cost savings before deployment Wilmington, Delaware, May 5, 2026 – RobosizeME, a
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Dubai to Expand Metro Network by 25% with $9.25 Billion Gold Line by 2032, Connecting Key Areas
23 April 2026🚉 By 2032, Dubai’s Metro network will expand by 25%, including a new $9.25 billion underground line. This 42 km (26.09 mile) Gold Metro line will enhance connectivity for 1.5 million residents through 15 key areas and 55 real estate developments. Announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, it will feature 18 stations, running from Al Ghubaiba to Jumeirah Golf Estates, linking to Etihad Rail.
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The Leela to Expand Luxury Hotel Portfolio with 10 New Projects, Including First International Venture in Dubai
23 April 2026🏨 In 2025, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is a finalist in the Hospitality Awards, marking its place in India’s growing luxury market. Founded in 1986, it operates 13 five-star properties across 11 cities, with over 3,500 rooms. Plans include 10 new projects, increasing their inventory to over 5,000 rooms, with three openings set for 2026 in Coorg, Jaisalmer, and Mumbai, plus an international debut in Dubai. The brand emphasizes “True Indian Luxury” to compete with giants like Indian…
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London Marriott Hotel Park Lane Appoints Rajiv Erinjery as New Executive Chef to Lead Culinary Operations
21 April 2026🍴 Rajiv Erinjery is appointed executive chef at London Marriott Hotel Park Lane in Mayfair. With over 25 years’ experience, he will oversee culinary operations at Lanes of London, focusing on seasonality and innovation. Previously head chef at Park Plaza County Hall, he contributed to its AA Rosette recognition in 2024 and 2025. Recent accolades include Tilda Team Chef of the Year 2025 and Best in Class at Salon Culinaire 2025. Hotel manager Varun Nigam praises his anticipated contributions.
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Jumeirah Burj Al Arab to Undergo 18-Month Restoration Led by Architect Tristan Auer to Preserve Iconic Design
15 April 2026🏨 Jumeirah’s iconic Burj Al Arab in Dubai will undergo an 18-month phased restoration led by Paris-based architect Tristan Auer. The project aims to preserve the hotel’s architectural and cultural identity. Opened in 1999, the 198-suite hotel is renowned for its dhow sail silhouette and luxurious interiors. Jumeirah operates 29 properties in 11 countries. This restoration marks a new chapter for the Burj Al Arab, emphasizing design distinction and prestige.
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WeRide Launches Commercial Driverless Taxi Service in Dubai with Uber and Ai.R in Singapore with Grab
7 April 2026🚗 On March 31, 2026, WeRide, a Chinese autonomous vehicle specialist, launched a driverless taxi service in Dubai with Uber, covering areas like Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah. In Singapore, WeRide and Grab introduced Ai.R in Punggol after over 30,000 trial kilometers. Plans include deploying 1,200 vehicles across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh, adding to over 200 robotaxis in the Gulf. Uber values autonomous vehicles as a multitrillion-dollar opportunity. WeRide also holds permits in France, Switzerland, Belgium, and the U.S.
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Kristie Goshow Appointed Chief Commercial Officer at Loews Hotels to Drive Revenue and Expand Customer Relationships
2 April 2026📈 Kristie Goshow became Chief Commercial Officer at Loews Hotels & Co, overseeing revenue and brand strategy across 27 properties. Her career journey spanned roles with Virgin Atlantic, Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, and Preferred Hotels & Resorts, managing over 700 hotels in 80+ countries. Goshow identifies industry challenges such as rapid tech changes and geopolitical unrest as opportunities. She emphasizes maintaining a guest-focused perspective to drive innovation and meet evolving demands. Her leadership reflects a commitment to community and career…
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RobosizeME Launches Comprehensive New Website to Help Global Hotel Groups Reclaim Millions in Costs Through Workflow Automation
24 March 2026Hospitality’s new digital hub empowers decision-makers to easily identify secure, predictable automations, currently saving over 200,000 labor hours annually across 5,000+ hotels globally. OLOMOUC, CZECH REPUBLIC, March 24, 2026 –
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UAE Luxury Hotel Rates Drop as Low as $369 Amid Iran Conflict, Compared to Higher July Prices
23 March 2026🏨 Luxury hotel rates in the UAE have dropped significantly. This past weekend, an Abu Dhabi resort room cost $369, compared to $537 for July 24-26. A five-star Dubai hotel offered double rooms for $311, down by $15 compared to July. One resort on The Palm Jumeirah and a hotel in the business district maintained similar rates of $310 and $344, respectively, across both weekends. The heat in July typically keeps prices low.
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DLR Group Faces Backlash for Involvement in Converting Oklahoma Prison into ICE Detention Center
20 March 2026📅 Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” won Best Art Direction at the 98th Academy Awards, featuring diverse set designs. DLR Group faces backlash for converting a Watonga, Oklahoma prison into an ICE detention center and will donate $300,000. Adrian Zecha’s luxury resort, Azuma Farm Koiwai, opens next month in Iwate Prefecture. Residential bunker sales have surged 1,000% since 2018. The 22nd HD Awards finalists were announced, with winners revealed on May 5th in Las Vegas.
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Hospitality Design Magazine Announces Finalists for 22nd Annual HD Awards Recognizing Excellence in 34 Project and 15 Product Categories.
19 March 2026🏨 The 22nd annual HD Awards recognizes excellence in hospitality design across 34 project and 15 product categories. Over 1,000 entries were evaluated by two judges’ panels. Winners will be announced on May 5th, 2026, in Las Vegas during HD Expo + Conference. Notable finalists include Hotel Daphne in Houston, Populus Seattle, and The Standard in Brussels, among others. Categories span from lifestyle hotels to wellness spaces, showcasing innovative design worldwide.
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Ciel Dubai Marina Marks The First Group’s Ambitious Entry into Premium Hospitality with Mixed-Use Luxury Focus
11 March 2026🏗️ Dubai’s skyline welcomes its latest architectural marvel: the Ciel Tower. Positioned within Dubai Marina, this ambitious project by The First Group signifies their largest hospitality endeavor to date, enhancing their premium segment offerings. Ciel is more than just a tall structure; it integrates luxury with mixed-use lifestyle amenities, featuring dining, wellness, and social spaces. This development marks Dubai’s continuous pursuit of grandeur and innovation in tourism and hospitality.
