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Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown
20 August 2026Unveils Fully Renovated Guest Rooms, Meeting Spaces and Public Areas The Historic Hotel Also Added Four Additional Guest Rooms Boston, MA – August 2026 / NewsmakerAlert: Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown, managed by Marriott International, Inc., announces the completion of a comprehensive renovation of its guest rooms, meeting spaces and public areas at its historic location at 275 Tremont Street in the Theater District of downtown Boston. The renovation preserves the building’s storied past — originally constructed as an Elks Lodge…
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Global Hospitality Industry Review – First Half of 2026
20 August 2026This week, I’m launching a new series exploring the performance of the global hospitality industry during the first half of 2026. Rather than focusing on the results of a single hotel, we’ll look at the industry as a whole. Drawing on publicly available data from leading international hotel companies, industry research, and financial reports, we’ll examine how hotel revenues have evolved across different regions, which market segments have performed best, and why some destinations have continued to grow while others…
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Former Highgate president joins HVMG
19 August 2026This article was written by HotelsMag. Click here to read the original article Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) has announced the appointment of Pete Sams as its new president. Sams joins HVMG from Highgate Hotels, where he most recently served as president. Previously, he held multiple leadership roles within the KSL portfolio, including serving for more than six years as chief operating officer of Peregrine Hospitality and Davidson Hospitality Group. At Peregrine, he helped launch a dedicated in-house management platform…
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Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown Debuts Renovated Guestrooms, Meeting Spaces and Public Areas
19 August 2026This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article Photo Credit: Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown BOSTON, Massachusetts—Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown, managed by Marriott International, announced the completion of a comprehensive renovation of its guestrooms, meeting spaces, and public areas. The renovation preserves the building’s past while adding refreshed design elements throughout. The property’s updated interiors include multiple nods to the building’s architectural character. The Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown includes preserved 1920s architecture,…
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Davidson Hospitality Group Debuts GM Edge Program
19 August 2026ATLANTA – Premier hospitality management company Davidson Hospitality Group announces the launch of the GM Edge program, an initiative developed for exceptional leaders across its hotels, resorts, and restaurants identified as high performers on track for career advancement within the organization. Individuals nominated for the program will be equipped with the mindset, skills, and capabilities to lead with impact and further drive operational excellence. The 2026 GM Edge program is comprised of the following leaders: Anne Krugman Gabriel Suniega Hicham…
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The Luxury Collection Unveils Expeditions, A New Chapter in Cultural Discovery
19 August 2026The Luxury Collection today announces the launch of The Luxury Collection Expeditions , a collection of journeys extending the brand’s long-held role as The Destination Authority beyond the hotel stay and into the culture and character of a destination. Whether tracing centuries-old culinary traditions in Kyoto, journeying across the islands of Greece by helicopter, creating bespoke wine blends in Spain’s Rioja Alavesa, or exploring South Caicos alongside marine conservationists, Expeditions invite travelers to move beyond sightseeing and engage more deeply…
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YOTEL Washington DC announces new GM
18 August 2026This article was written by HotelsMag. Click here to read the original article YOTEL has appointed James Thomas as general manager of YOTEL Washington DC. With more than 26 years of hospitality leadership experience, Thomas arrives at YOTEL Washington DC with a track record of leading lifestyle, boutique and full-service properties across the Washington, DC and Maryland markets. He joins the hotel as it prepares to integrate into Hilton’s systems as part of YOTEL’s exclusive agreement with Hilton. The integration…
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CAMO Hospitality Closes Its Seed Funding Round
18 August 2026This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article ANAHEIM, California—CAMO Hospitality announced the closing of its $4 million seed funding round to accelerate its expansion across the United States. CAMO will use the funding to enter additional U.S. markets, support portfolio-wide deployments currently in pilot, and continue developing its technology platform. Investors in the round include Anthony Lacavera, founder and chairman of Globalive; Rajan Hansji, CEO of Hansji Corporation; Azim Jamal, CEO of Pacific…
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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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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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LaPour Announces Plans for JW Marriott Downtown Phoenix
17 August 2026This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article Photo Credit: JW Marriott Downtown Phoenix PHOENIX, Arizona—LaPour announced that it is advancing plans for the proposed JW Marriott Downtown Phoenix, an adaptive reuse office-to-hotel conversion. Rather than developing another hotel from the ground up, the project represents the repositioning of an office building into a luxury hospitality destination designed to meet the changing demands of one of the Southwest’s fastest-growing markets. The proposed development would…
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Why hotel complexing offers a path to greater operational flexibility and results
15 August 2026This article was written by HotelsMag. Click here to read the original article As hotel operators look for ways to control costs and drive greater value across their portfolios, many are reconsidering how talent is deployed. That effort is leading more companies to complexing, a model that allows individual hotels to share specialized employees and resources while maintaining distinct operations. A natural starting point is often sales. A single team can represent several hotels, spread payroll costs across a broader…
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Ryman Hospitality Properties Acquires Grande Lakes Orlando Resort
14 August 2026This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article Photo Credit: Grande Lakes Orlando Resort NASHVILLE, Tennessee—Ryman Hospitality Properties announced a definitive agreement under which the company will purchase the fee simple interest in Grande Lakes Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida, for $1.38 billion from Trinity Investments. The 409-acre complex includes two hotels, a 1,010-room JW Marriott, a 582-room Ritz-Carlton, and a Greg Norman-designed 18-hole championship golf course. The company plans for the Property to…
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AI Agents Are Reading Guest Data to Mark Up Prices and Hotels Get Their Listed Rate, Marriott and Therme Partner on Wellbeing, Disconnection Is the New Luxury
14 August 2026The week closes with the AI monetization argument reaching its most provocative point. Every brief this week has covered AI as a distribution and discovery infrastructure question. Today’s lead reframes it as a pricing extraction question: AI agents are already applying dynamic markups to hotel rooms based on individual guest data, charging one traveler more than another for the same room, and the hotel receives only its listed rate regardless. Direct booking is described as the only channel that structurally…
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Canary Technologies Named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 List
14 August 2026SAN FRANCISCO – Canary Technologies, the leading AI platform for hotel and guest management, has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 , the prestigious annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The distinction recognizes Canary’s leadership in hotel technology innovation and highlights the hospitality industry’s rapid acceleration in adopting AI solutions. The Inc. 5000 celebrates the nation’s most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs and shaping the future…
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Therme Group Announces Strategic Alliance with Marriott International to Explore Next-Generation Wellbeing Experiences
14 August 2026Munich, Germany – Therme Group, a global leader in large-scale urban wellbeing destinations, today announced a strategic alliance with Marriott International, to explore a series of targeted initiatives focused on the future of wellbeing in travel and hospitality. The alignment brings together Therme’s expertise in wellness, longevity, and social experiences at scale with Marriott’s global platform. Therme will collaborate with the Marriott Design Lab, which serves as Marriott’s research and development hub working at the leading edge of design and…
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Corporate travel is growing on rate, not on travelers
14 August 2026This article was written by Hospitality Today. Click here to read the original article Marriott’s corporate room nights fell last quarter while its rate rose. The discounts hotels still grant for volume are priced for a customer who stopped sending more people. Aug 14, 2026 by Markus Busch The corporate production reports come around in the fall, ahead of the rate conversations. Most of them will read well this year. Revenue up on the top accounts, the program working, the…
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Marriott, The Reef Resorts sign deal to debut Tribute Portfolio in Playa del Carmen
13 August 2026This article was written by HotelsMag. Click here to read the original article Marriott International and The Reef Resorts & Spa have announced an agreement to convert three resorts in Playa del Carmen to the Tribute Portfolio Collection as all-inclusive properties, marking the brand’s debut in the destination. The agreement covers The Reef Playacar Beachfront Resort & Spa, The Reef 28 Adults-Only Luxury Hotel & Spa and The Reef Coco Beachfront Resort & Spa, adding 676 rooms to Marriott’s all-inclusive…
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Colwen Hotels Announces Opening of Dual-Branded Property in Portland, Maine
13 August 2026This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article Photo Credit: Colwen Hotels PORTLAND, Maine—Colwen Hotels announced the opening of Residence Inn by Marriott and Moxy Hotel Portland Thompson’s Point, the first hotel in Portland’s Thompson’s Point district. Developed by XSS Hotels and managed by Colwen Hotels, the five-story, dual-branded property introduces 148 guestrooms to one of southern Maine’s fastest-growing waterfront destinations. The hotel places guests within Thompson’s Point, a waterfront neighborhood with a mix of arts, entertainment, dining, and cultural experiences including the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, Brick South, year-round events, eateries, cocktail bars, artist studios, and more. Guests are within walking distance of the Portland Transportation Center, which provides access to Amtrak’s Downeaster…
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166 – Who owns choice?
13 August 2026This article was written by Martin Soler. Click here to read the original article This week, lots of discussions about distribution, where is AI going to move it. We’re in an odd “everything is fine” moment. But it time to prepare for what’s next. PS: If you haven’t filled out my survey, I’d love to have your reader feedback. Best, Martin Pragmatik builds high-converting MQL engines through targeted content.Find out more ➛ Opinion AI Generated image There is a reassuring…
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American Express Travel adds 351 hotels to its program, including Madame Rêve, Maison Barrière Vendôme and Le Négresco
13 August 2026This article was written by HospitalityOn. Click here to read the original article To mark its 35th anniversary, American Express Travel unveiled its latest portfolio expansion on August 12, 2026, adding 351 properties split between its two programs. Fine Hotels + Resorts gains 146, The Hotel Collection 205. The geographic split favors the United States, followed by Italy and Spain. The Moana Surfrider in Hawaii and the Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur are among the notable additions. France gets fifteen new…
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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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Positron Access Solutions Appoints Artjom Airikainen as Vice President, Technical Solutions and Services
13 August 2026MONTREAL, QC — Positron Access Solutions , a global leader in innovative connectivity solutions for the hospitality and multi-dwelling unit (MDU) markets, today announced the appointment of Artjom Airikainen as Vice President, Technical Solutions and Services. In his expanded role, Airikainen will lead the company’s technical customer-facing organization, spanning solutions engineering, customer support, and professional services, while taking ownership of system design, installation quality, procedures and partner certification, as the company pushes into new vertical and geographic markets. Artjom brings…
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TheLifeCo St. Lucia Appoints Olgay Kiraz as General Manager of 100-Key Wellness Destination in Caribbean
12 August 2026🏝️ TheLifeCo St. Lucia, a 100-key wellness destination in the Caribbean, appoints Olgay Kiraz as general manager. Kiraz, with a two-decade career in global hospitality, aims to enhance guest experiences through advanced medical technologies and therapies. TheLifeCo St. Lucia, located atop Mount Pimard, offers 15 wellness programs, including fasting and stem cell treatments, within A’ila Resorts’ 100,000-square-foot longevity village. Programs range from 4-day to 21-day resets, with amenities like pools, saunas, and hammams.
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The Standard, London Appoints Murray Scott as General Manager, Bringing 21 Years of Hospitality Experience
12 August 2026📍 Murray Scott appointed general manager at The Standard, London, succeeding his roles at The Hoxton Holborn and Shoreditch. With 21 years of hospitality experience, Scott has worked with NH Hotel Group and Marriott. The Standard, London, located in a 1974 Brutalist building in King’s Cross, features 266 rooms, The Library Lounge, Sounds Studio, five dining venues, gym, spa, and event space. His leadership aims to maintain the hotel’s creative and authentic culture.
