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Samhi Hotels Acquires 70% Stake in Rare India for INR 470 Million to Expand Experiential Leisure Segment
🏨 Samhi Hotels is accelerating growth by acquiring a 70% stake in Rare India, valued at INR 470 million ($5.11 million), focusing on heritage and experiential stays. The acquisition aligns with Samhi’s strategy to capitalize on undervalued assets and expands its operations in Mumbai and Bengaluru. This partnership also connects Rare India with Marriott, enhancing its market presence. Samhi’s strategic move highlights a significant entry into the experiential leisure segment.
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Accor CEO Warns Against AI Overuse, Advocates Balancing Automation with Human Connection in Hospitality
📈 Hotel executives are cautiously optimistic about the 2026 World Cup and America250, expecting a 75 basis point RevPAR growth. Starbucks reintroduces green velvet chairs and redesigned mugs in select locations for global release by 2027. Accor’s CEO, Karelle Lamouche, warns AI risks eroding hotel human connection, despite AI use for pricing and personalization. European hotel transactions surpassed €27 billion in 2025, with UK, Spain, and France leading. AHLA’s Responsible Stay Summit highlights waste reduction and responsible sourcing.
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Hotels’ Business-Travel Problem: Demand Is Back. The Three-Night Stay Isn’t.
This article was written by Skift. Click here to read the original article The business traveler is back in the lobby. But the hotel stay is shorter. The compression in
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Raines Tapped to Manage Courtyard by Marriott Columbus
Krish Hotel LLC purchased the 110-room property in December 2025 and selected Raines based on existing client referrals.
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Marriott International Signs Agreement to Debut St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in New Zealand
The 145-room luxury property marks Marriott’s first hotel in Queenstown and St. Regis’ debut in New Zealand, opening late 2027.
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Nashville EDITION Hotel & Residences Begins $400 Million Construction, Opening Slated for 2028
🏠 Construction of the Nashville EDITION Hotel & Residences, a $400 million project, has begun in downtown Nashville’s Gulch neighborhood. Scheduled to open in 2028, this 28-story tower will feature 261 hotel rooms and 84 condominiums. The lower floors house the hotel, while the top 15 stories are dedicated to residences. Exclusive amenities for residents include a private gym and outdoor terrace, with access to hotel services like 24-hour concierge. Designed by ESa with interiors by INC Architecture & Design.
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Marriott’s Postcard Cabins Achieve 80% Bookings via Marriott.com by Tapping into Outdoor Travel Demand
🏨 2026 Hotel Equities Leadership Conference in Las Vegas attracted nearly 1,000 attendees, emphasizing the theme “Transforming Together”. Key discussions included Marriott’s integration of Postcard Cabins into their outdoor collection, targeting travelers aged 25 to 45, and emphasizing short-term bookings. Revenue optimization was highlighted, with analytics and AI being leveraged to gain market insights. The contactless experience of Postcard Cabins, offering guests a unique, nature-focused stay, has been well-received, with 80% of bookings now coming from marriott.com.
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Marriott Records 40% Growth in Caribbean and Latin America with 94 New Hotel Deals in 2025
🏨 In 2025, Marriott International achieved a record 94 signed deals in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA), adding 10,461 rooms—a 40% increase in transactions and over 30% in rooms from 2024. By year-end, Marriott expanded to 555 properties with over 95,000 rooms in 37 countries. Notable openings include luxury Ritz-Carlton Reserves in Costa Rica and Mexico. The midscale City Express by Marriott brand signed 28 deals for 3,188 rooms, marking expansions into new regions like Brazil and Argentina.
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Island Hospitality Management Adds TownePlace Suites by Marriott Nashville Midtown to Its Portfolio
This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article Photo Credit: TownePlace Suites by Marriott Nashville Midtown WEST PALM BEACH, Florida—Island Hospitality Management announced that
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Four Points Flex by Sheraton Brighton Reopens with Enhanced Digital Infrastructure Under Marriott Portfolio
🏨 Who? The Four Points Flex by Sheraton Brighton, Marriott International, general manager Shaun Donachie. When? April 2025 to March 2026. Where? East Sussex seafront, Brighton. What? The hotel launched after a refurbishment and integration into the Marriott portfolio. How? The 95-room property underwent extensive renovations, including guest rooms, public spaces, and digital infrastructure, now featuring upgraded Wi-Fi and smart TVs. Staff? Approximately 40 employees. Event? Official launch on March 5, 2026, with local representatives attending.
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Concord’s Initiatives Lead in Promoting Women to Leadership Roles in Hospitality by 2025
🏨 Helene Okabe’s 18-year career at Concord includes leadership in Concord’s Emerging Leaders Mentor Program and cofounding CWomen, an affinity group for women. In 2025, she was promoted to senior vice president. Concord introduced its first NYC properties and launched the first U.S. Canopy by Hilton in D.C. Mentors like Will Loughran and Debra Punke taught her creativity and intentional leadership. Okabe sees progress in female leadership and anticipates diversity growth in 2026 and beyond.
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Marriott’s W Punta Cana Reimagines All-Inclusive Resorts with Personalized Service and Unique Experiences
🌴 W Punta Cana, a new all-inclusive resort by Marriott International, opened in the fast-growing city of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. With 340 rooms, it offers a seamless experience with minimal extra charges, except for specific items like a $500 tequila bottle. The resort blends tranquility with excitement, offering yoga, live jazz, drag shows, and mixology classes. Its design incorporates local materials like Larimar stone and Dominican black granite, reflecting W Hotels’ commitment to natural and local environments.
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UK Investigates Hilton, IHG, and Marriott for Potential Competitive Risks in Data Sharing via STR
📈 UK Competition and Markets Authority investigates Hilton, IHG, and Marriott on March 4, 2026, over potential anti-competitive data sharing through STR, a CoStar platform. Focus: occupancy, ADR, RevPAR data. Potential fines: up to 10% of global revenue. Shares of Hilton, Marriott, IHG, and CoStar fall. Investigation explores how data sharing affects pricing predictability and competition. Benchmarking remains legal, but scrutiny on shared data increases. Outcome may impact market performance data utilization.
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Data set for sector upheaval
📑 In 2023, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched an investigation into Hilton, IHG Hotels, and Marriott for potentially sharing competitively-sensitive information via STR, owned by CoStar. This echoes a 2012 probe involving IHG, Expedia, and Booking.com over pricing agreements. The CMA may issue a statement of objections if it finds competition law violations. The investigation aims to clarify data-sharing practices in the hotel sector, with findings expected in around six months.
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Newmark Secures $172.5 Million Loan for The Ben, Boosting West Palm Beach Hotel Market with 11% RevPAR Growth
💰 Newmark secured a $172.5 million loan for Related Ross to acquire The Ben, Autograph Collection, a 208-room luxury hotel in West Palm Beach, Florida. The loan was arranged by Jordan Roeschlaub and team from Nomura. The Ben, the city’s only waterfront hotel, offers 18,475 sq. ft. of event space and a rooftop venue. By July 2025, RevPAR in West Palm Beach grew over 11% year-over-year, with a projected 6% increase by the end of 2025.
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CMA to investigate Hilton, IHG and Marriott over suspected data sharing
📈 The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Hilton, IHG, Marriott, and data provider CoStar over suspected sharing of competitively sensitive information via STR, a CoStar-owned hotel data tool. The probe examines if this data sharing reduced commercial uncertainty, potentially allowing coordinated behavior. IHG and CoStar committed to cooperating with the inquiry. The CMA aims to ensure new technologies foster fair competition, with potential law infringement statements following the investigation.
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UK’s CMA launches investigation into Hilton, IHG and Marriott
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UK Competition Authority Investigates Marriott, Hilton, IHG for Alleged Data Sharing via STR Tool
💰 Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and CoStar are under investigation by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for allegedly exchanging sensitive pricing and commercial data. The inquiry focuses on their use of STR, a hotel data analytics tool owned by CoStar. The CMA is evaluating if this information sharing violated competitive practices.
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Paris Marriott Champs-Élysées completes full renovation
🏨 Paris Marriott Champs-Élysées Hotel underwent a complete renovation, finalizing the transformation of 192 guestrooms and 58 suites. Led by Muza Lab, the redesign incorporates couture influences with monochromatic and saffron accents. The hotel introduces Jenny, a restaurant and bar, and will reopen Cira’s terrace in Spring 2026. It features seven meeting venues for up to 250 guests, offers Clefs d’Or concierge services, and has exclusive experiences like The Ultimate Guerlain Experience. Henri Michel was appointed as the new GM…
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Juan Carlos Calderon appointed GM of two Marriott Cancun resorts
🏨 JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa and Marriott Cancun are now led by Juan Carlos Calderon, appointed as complex general manager. Calderon, a 24-year Marriott veteran, has a robust background in sales, marketing, and operations. His previous roles include hotel manager at Marriott Marquis Houston and general manager at Marriott Dallas locations. Calderon aims to elevate the JW Marriott experience during its 25th anniversary and enhance services at the all-inclusive resort.
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UK watchdog opens probe into three hotel chains and CoStar over data sharing
📈 UK Competition and Markets Authority launched a probe in March 2026 into Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and CoStar for potentially harmful data sharing affecting competitive rates. The investigation examines if sensitive data was shared via CoStar’s analytics tool, breaching competition laws. CoStar insists its platform has been used for decades to evaluate market dynamics. IHG and Hilton confirmed cooperation, while Marriott hasn’t commented. A similar lawsuit in 2025 was dismissed.
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Apaleo strengthens French expansion with appointment of Nicolas Suissa as Country Lead
📈 Paris, 2 March 2026: Apaleo appoints Nicolas Suissa as Country Lead in France. With 15 years of international experience, Suissa returns to drive digital transformation in the hospitality sector. Apaleo operates in over 30 countries, supporting 2,200+ properties and 100,000+ units, with 100+ French hotels on its platform. Demand grows as operators seek flexible technology solutions. Apaleo’s clients include citizenM, easyHotel, and Grand Hotel Cayré Paris.
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Leading North American Hotel Wellness with Marriott’s Suzanne Holbrook
💪 Suzanne Holbrook, Marriott’s Head of Global Spa, Fitness, and Wellness, is revolutionizing hotel wellness globally with innovative technologies. By 2030, the global spa industry is forecasted to grow from $95 billion in 2021 to over $185 billion. At The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Amelia Island, services like TheraLight 360 and Mind Sync Mediation offer advanced wellness experiences. The JW Marriott Parq Vancouver’s Serene Escape Package includes multisensory treatments, reflecting a shift towards results-driven wellness beyond traditional spa offerings.
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Outside the Beltway: Why JW Marriott Reston Station is the perfect bridge between D.C. and Dulles
🏨 JW Marriott Reston Station opened in September 2025, located 20 miles west of Washington, D.C. The 248-room hotel, with design by Michael Graves, offers luxury accommodations and is part of a tech hub in Reston, Va., home to Google and Rolls-Royce North America. Managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts, it features unique amenities like “mindful rooms” and the largest executive lounge in North America. The hotel had 175 jobs available at opening, attracting over 1,800 applicants.
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Asset-light only works if someone else owns the asset. And that’s the concern.
🏨 At ALIS 2026, IHG Hotels & Resorts CEO Elie Maalouf highlighted the dependency of asset-light hotel companies, like IHG, on asset-heavy owners. Hotel owners face declining profitability due to rising expenses and high interest rates. Over five years, hotel REITs declined by -9.5%, while the S&P rose by 74% and lodging companies like Marriott and Hilton increased by over 110%. Marriott’s Tony Capuano emphasized the need to address high expenses to support owner profitability.
