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Future Hospitality Summit 2026 in Dubai to Highlight Wellness and Longevity as Major Growth Drivers in Hospitality
18 September 2026💡 Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) World 2026, occurring from September 29 to October 1 in Dubai, emphasizes wellness in hospitality. Hotels with major wellness offerings doubled Total Revenue per Available Room compared to others in 2024. Experts discuss wellness as a growing asset class, highlighting increased expectations from travelers for personalized wellness experiences. Wellness tourism is set to grow 9.1% annually, with longevity travel reaching $44 billion by 2030. Longevity and wellness are driving shifts towards integrated lifestyle and hospitality…
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Radisson Hotel Group and GDS-Movement Launch Guide to Enhance Sustainability in Meetings and Events Planning
17 September 2026📚 Radisson Hotel Group and GDS-Movement released a guide for sustainable event planning, highlighting that 66% of associations value sustainability, but only 34% have integrated it and 3% have advanced programs. Barriers include costs and data access. The guide suggests collaboration and outlines five actions, such as early planning and certified suppliers. Inge Huijbrechts and Guy Bigwood emphasize the need for practical tools and destination collaboration to enhance sustainability.
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Radisson Hotel Group’s Career Fest 2026 to Focus on AI, Mobility, and Expanding Opportunities in Hospitality
17 September 2026📚 Career Fest 2026 by Radisson Hotel Group kicks off throughout October, engaging over 12,000 participants across 100+ countries. The event highlights career mobility, AI, and transformative opportunities within hospitality, building on the success of 2025’s edition that reached 26.77 million people. With 75,000 employees and 1,600 hotels globally, Radisson emphasizes non-linear career paths, leadership growth, and AI’s role in evolving hospitality. Participants can access workshops, leadership talks, and global sessions to enhance future-ready skills.
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Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA Appoints New General Managers for Properties in Leeds, Bournemouth, and Ghent
16 September 2026🏨 Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA has appointed Tim Reynolds, Mark Theobald, and Frederick Deman as general managers. Tim Reynolds is at Hyatt Leeds, while Mark Theobald takes the helm at Holiday Inn Bournemouth, and Frederick Deman becomes cluster GM for Courtyard by Marriott and Holiday Inn Express in Ghent. David Anderson, Aimbridge EMEA president, emphasizes the importance of effective general managers in hotel success, highlighting these strategic appointments’ potential to enhance guest experiences and operational performance.
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Radisson Hotel Group and GDS-Movement Launch Guide to Enhance Sustainability in Meetings and Events Industry
16 September 2026📚 Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) and GDS-Movement released a guide to enhance sustainability in events, unveiled in Brussels. Despite 66% of associations valuing sustainability, only 34% implement it, with 3% having advanced programs. The guide offers 5 strategies: early collaboration, certified suppliers, social initiatives, low-carbon mobility, and linked frameworks. Through the GDS-Index, destinations are evaluated using 74 indicators aligned with UN SDGs and GSTC criteria to improve event sustainability. Radisson has over 1,575 hotels in 100+ countries.
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Only 6% of Hotels Consistently Appear in AI Results; OTAs Supply 82% of AI Recommendation Data.
11 September 2026📈 In the hotel industry, AI now plays a crucial role in recommendations, with 82% of its data sourced from OTAs. Only 6% of hotels consistently appear in AI results. Junior sales reps using AI early may develop weaker skills; a protected framework is suggested. UK tourist taxes could impact visitor spending by up to £14.4 billion by 2027, while London leads in hotel investment with £1.4 billion in transactions. New properties and appointments were announced globally.
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Radisson Blu Mall of America Completes Major Renovation of All 500 Guestrooms Across 13 Floors in Minnesota
11 September 2026🏨 Radisson Blu Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, completed a major renovation of all 500 guestrooms across 13 floors. This four-year project, led by Baskervill, is the largest update since the hotel’s opening. The redesign incorporates Minnesota’s waterways with themes like Silver Bay and Shoreline, featuring local materials and themes. Spaces are named after local lakes, and regional foods are featured at the on-site FireLake Grill. The hotel is a stone’s throw from the Mall of America and Minneapolis-Saint…
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RBH Hospitality Management Expands Leadership Team Amid Portfolio Growth, Adds New Properties in Liverpool and Newcastle
10 September 2026🏨 Stuart Houston became Chief Operational Finance Officer at RBH after 11 years. Claire Barrowclough, with RBH since 2018, is now Operations Director. Kim Pedlar and Lesley Divers received promotions in sales and revenue roles. RBH manages Cameron House and expanded with new properties in Liverpool, Newcastle, and London. RBH’s workforce averages eight years of service, with executive committee members at nearly 17 years, solidifying its position in the UK hotel management sector.
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Radisson Hotel Group Opens First Radisson Individuals Hotel in Denmark with 165 Rooms in Greater Copenhagen
10 September 2026📍 Radisson Hotel Group opens the Hoje Taastrup Hotel Copenhagen West in Høje-Taastrup City, marking Radisson Individuals’ debut in Denmark. The hotel features 165 rooms averaging 24 sqm and 724 sqm of event space, accommodating up to 460 attendees. It’s a 5-minute walk from the City2 Shopping Centre and 18 minutes by train to Copenhagen Central Station. Ideal for business and leisure, it’s well-connected to local attractions and Copenhagen Airport (23.7 km away).
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Radisson Hotel Group Launches Denmark’s First Radisson Individuals in Høje Taastrup, Offering 165 Rooms and Event Space
10 September 2026🏨 Radisson Hotel Group opened Hoje Taastrup Hotel Copenhagen West in Høje-Taastrup City, Denmark, marking the Radisson Individuals brand’s debut. The hotel offers 165 rooms averaging 24 sqm, with Family Rooms sized at 35 sqm. It’s a 5-minute walk to City2 Shopping Centre and an 18-minute train ride to Copenhagen Central Station. Event facilities span 724 sqm, accommodating up to 460 attendees. Copenhagen Airport is 23.7 km away, ensuring easy access for travelers.
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New Choice Hotels CEO Aims for 2–4% U.S. Net Rooms Growth, $650 Million Asset Sale by 2027
9 September 2026🏠 New Choice Hotels CEO Dominic Dragisich, appointed August 31, aims to boost U.S. net rooms growth from this year’s 1.5% to the historical 2–4% rate. By the first half of 2027, Choice plans to sell around $650 million in assets, including 20 properties (~$450 million). Strategies include improving franchisee profitability with tools like a booking system (+360 bps conversion), cutting FF&E costs by 20%, and utilizing AI tool ‘Charlie’, amid rising RevPAR from low-end wage growth.
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AI Recommendations for Hotels Depend on Third-Party Ratings Instead of Hotel Websites, Study Reveals
9 September 2026📈 94% of hotels are absent from AI search results for event bookings; high-ranking hotels have rich content and strong third-party ratings. Forbes and Michelin ratings explain 55% of AI recommendation variance for luxury hotels. In 2027, RevPAR growth is predicted to slow to 2.1%, emphasizing cost control over top-line growth. London’s credit card commissions rose 7.9%, labor costs outpace RevPAR, and Dutch hotel demand may drop 2.5% due to VAT hikes. Unified data tools boost RevPAR by 2.7%.
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Ten Hotels from Five Countries Nominated for 2026 Hotel Property Award at 196+ Forum Munich
9 September 2026🏨 On October 7, 2026, at Hotel Bayerischer Hof in Munich, the “Hotel Property Award 2026” will feature 10 hotel nominees from Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands. Entries include conversions of a school, stately residence, post office, and a bank facade. The jury, comprising 12 experts, selected nominees based on innovation, destination integration, sustainability, and profitability. The event is part of the 196+ forum Munich, a leading European hospitality and real estate conference.
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FHS World 2026 in Dubai to Host Over 100 Global Industry Leaders, Including UAE Minister, from September 29.
9 September 2026📅 29 September to 1 October 2026, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai hosts FHS World 2026, featuring over 100 global hospitality leaders. H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri delivers the keynote on the UAE’s growth in tourism and investment. The agenda covers investment, sustainability, and technology. Networking includes the FHS Dealroom and Investor Breakfast. FHS Living debuts, highlighting investment across seven asset classes. The event concludes with the FHS Leadership Award, celebrating hospitality pioneers.
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Mirai Identifies Hotel Distribution Split into Two Ecosystems Requiring Distinct Strategies and Optimization Approaches
8 September 2026📈 Mirai reveals two distinct hotel distribution ecosystems—traditional web and AI agent ecosystems—leading to different optimization strategies for hotels. AI autopilot pricing boosted revenue by 13% across 6,000+ hotels over 18 months. Away.ai launched to compete with OTA discovery. Six European hotel transactions exceeded EUR 200M by September 4. New appointments include Tarun Seth as GM and Mark Traugutt as Specialty Chef. Radisson Blu Medlock Hotel opened in Manchester, and Hyatt plans its first UK JdV hotel.
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Radisson Individuals Expands in France with Hotel & Spa Amoria La Baule’s 43-Room Oceanfront Opening
8 September 2026🏨 Hotel & Spa Amoria La Baule, part of Radisson Individuals, features 43 rooms by La Baule Beach, France. Located on Boulevard Hennecart, it offers ocean-inspired accommodation and wellness amenities, including a 140-square-meter wellness area with a pool, sauna, and treatment rooms. Dining is available at Madame A., an ocean-facing café. Nearby attractions include Guérande and Saint-Nazaire. The hotel targets both travelers and local gatherings, enhancing Radisson’s French presence.
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Radisson Hotel Group Opens 401-Room Radisson Blu Medlock Hotel at Etihad Campus, Manchester, Part of £300m Development
8 September 2026🏨 Radisson Hotel Group opened the Radisson Blu Medlock Hotel on 7 September 2026 at Manchester’s Etihad Campus, part of a £300m development. The hotel features 401 rooms, including “pitch view” rooms and a penthouse, with dining options like Three Rivers Brasserie and Bar. It offers access to over 30 event spaces, a fitness suite, and partners with Manchester City FC. Positioned by the Etihad Stadium, it’s a hub for leisure and business.
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Starboard Hotels Acquires Seven Accor-Branded Hotels, Expanding UK Portfolio to 28 Properties and Over 3,000 Rooms
7 September 2026🌍 UK hospitality saw seven Accor-branded hotels (913 rooms) acquired by Starboard Hotels and LaSalle Investment in their first private equity JV, marking 28 UK hotels and 3,000 rooms for Starboard. At Lake Como, Bain Capital sold a 148-room property to Sansiri Capital within six months of opening. Meanwhile, US RevPAR rose by 1.7% (week ending 29 August) to $100.69, and the GSA increased FY2027 US lodging per diem to $113 from 1 October.
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Radisson Hotel Group Expands Verified Net Zero Portfolio in Norway with Three Additional Hotels, Totalling Four.
7 September 2026📈 Radisson Hotel Group aims for 100 verified net zero hotels by 2030. Recently, it expanded its Verified Net Zero Hotels in Norway to four, including Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen; Radisson Blu Royal Garden Hotel, Trondheim; and Radisson Blu Hotel, Tromsø. The program eliminates Scope 1 and 2 emissions and reduces Scope 3. Together, these hotels provide 900+ rooms and 49 event spaces, accommodating 1,300+ guests. Third-party verification ensures credibility and confidence in sustainable operations.
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Revinate Study Finds 92% of Calls at 135 Luxury Hotels Fail to Capture Guest Contact Information
4 September 2026📱 Revinate’s mystery shopping of 308 calls across 135 luxury hotels revealed that 92% failed to capture guest contact information, impacting direct bookings. The Americas Great Resorts critique highlights luxury marketing’s neglect of demand origin. A new framework for corporate accounts emphasizes returns over room nights. Kempinski’s path to recovery involves brand clarity and strategy. Novotel’s Longevity Week, a global wellness initiative, runs from September 7-13. St. Louis sees $7 billion in development, boosting market strength through 2027.
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Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA Appoints Sylvain Lagier as VP of Operations for UK Portfolio of 25 Hotels
4 September 2026🏨 Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA has appointed Sylvain Lagier as VP of Operations. He will oversee over 25 managed properties in the UK, including brands like Mercure, Accor, and Radisson. Lagier brings over 20 years of hospitality experience, previously working at Brightstar Hospitality. His career began as an assistant financial controller at Hotel New York, Disneyland Paris. Aimbridge aims to leverage his expertise to enhance team performance and meet growth objectives.
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Estrel Berlin Leads with 110,000 Monthly Name-Searches Among Independent Hotels in Berlin’s Competitive Market
3 September 2026📈 Berlin ranks #43 globally in hotel search volume. The top independent hotel by name searches is Estrel Berlin with ~110,000 monthly searches, followed by Titanic Comfort Mitte at ~33,100. No single digital agency or booking platform dominates this fragmented market, though TravelClick and SynXis are prevalent. The focus is on hotels with strong brand demand but underutilized organic traffic, like Estrel Berlin. The series will analyze the top 50 cities to identify leading digital agencies.
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Patrick Pacious Departs Choice Hotels in May 2026; Dominic Dragisich Appointed Interim CEO Amid Strategic Challenges
1 September 2026📈 Patrick Pacious’s sudden departure in May 2026 left Choice Hotels amid uncertainty. Dragisich, the CFO, became interim CEO on May 20, focusing on net unit growth. Choice reported its lowest franchise termination rate in a decade. The chain, with nearly 7,500 hotels, faces competition from chains like Marriott and Hilton. Based in North Bethesda, Maryland, the group operates in the economy and midscale segments. Chairman Stewart Bainum Jr. emphasized the continuity and performance-driven culture under Dragisich.
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Dominic Dragisich Appointed Permanent CEO of Choice Hotels Amid Efforts to Boost Growth and RevPAR Performance
31 August 2026💼 Dominic Dragisich has been named the permanent CEO of Choice Hotels, effective since May 20, following Patrick Pacious’s departure after nearly nine years. Choice Hotels experienced a modest U.S. RevPAR increase of 1.3% in Q2, lagging behind industry averages. Dragisich, a nearly 10-year veteran of the company, aims to enhance net rooms growth, with backing from the Bainum family. Previously, he played a key role in the $675 million Radisson Americas acquisition in 2022.
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Soft Branding Gains Popularity Among Hotel Developers for Flexibility and Unique Guest Experience Appeal
31 August 2026🏨 Soft branding is thriving in the hotel industry, attracting Millennials and Gen Z who seek unique experiences. Megan Brumagim of Choice Hotels highlights flexibility and reduced fees as key advantages. Examples include Hotel Lulu near Disneyland, and the Egyptian Motor Hotel with Route 66 nostalgia. The Inn at Lewisburg saw a $16 increase in average daily rate after joining Best Western’s Signature Collection. Eric Lund notes revenue boosts at the Harborview on Lake Michigan, emphasizing local experiences like salmon…
