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Remington Hospitality to Manage Sheraton Mission Valley, Converting to Hyatt Regency After Renovation in 2023
30 July 2026📍 Remington Hospitality is adding the 14-story, 260-room Sheraton Mission Valley San Diego Hotel to its management portfolio. Scheduled for a comprehensive renovation, the hotel will convert to the Hyatt Regency brand later this year, with over 10,000 square feet of meeting space. Situated in Mission Valley, it provides easy access to San Diego attractions. Remington manages 128 hotels across 27 states and D.C. The renovation aims to elevate the hotel’s market position.
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White Lodging Breaks Ground on Autograph Collection Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina
30 July 2026This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article Photo Credit: White Lodging CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—White Lodging announced that it will break ground this month on a new Autograph Collection hotel in Charlotte’s South End neighborhood, marking the company’s fifth Autograph property in its portfolio. Situated in Charlotte’s fastest-growing mixed-use corridors, the project is the first full-service lifestyle hotel in South End. Property Details The 295-room luxury hotel will offer a wellness-forward hospitality experience, nearly…
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Shaner Hotels Opens 84-Suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Hershey, Pennsylvania
30 July 2026🏨 July 29, 2026, Hershey, Pa.—Shaner Hotels announced the grand opening of the 84-suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hershey Chocolate Avenue. This marks the third select-service and extended-stay hotel addition to Shaner’s portfolio.
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Former Ibis Styles reopens as AC Hotel by Marriott following £4m investment
30 July 2026The rebranded hotel is Starboard Hotels’ first Marriott property and adds three guestrooms following a £4m refurbishment
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Cheval Collection names general counsel ahead of global expansion
30 July 2026Alyona Antonenko joins as the company expands its portfolio of more than 950 units
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We keep winning. Nothing changes.
30 July 2026The message from your association probably had an exclamation mark in the subject line. Four hundred and sixty million euros, the first fine of its kind under the Digital Markets Act, and hotel search named in it. Fifteen years ago that headline would have gone around this industry like a bell. Now look at the commission line on your last platform invoice. Find the part that moved. The ledger Count what the industry has won, and how recently. The parity…
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From Venice to Sicily, these are Italy’s most exciting new hotels
29 July 2026Italy’s best new hotels for 2026 include revived palazzi, mountain hideaways, beachside takeovers and grand names entering a new chapter
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TravelAI acquires the iconic travel brand, Sonder, and relaunches Sonder.com
29 July 2026TravelAI , the Travel Memory Company, today announced that it has acquired the Sonder brand, comprising the Sonder word mark and an associated global trademark and domain name portfolio, including the Sonder.com domain. TravelAI is the operating name of UpNext Ventures Inc. and its subsidiaries. The acquisition is limited to Sonder’s brand and intellectual property: TravelAI did not acquire Sonder’s operating business, including its properties, leases, inventory, or staff. The brand relaunches the new Sonder.com as a curated guide to…
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Openhouse CEO Chris Breen Predicts Utility and Materiality Will Drive Future of Hotel Retail Merchandise
29 July 2026📰 Marriott launched the Bonvoy Design Shop in May, showcasing the shift in hospitality retail. Chris Breen, CEO of Openhouse, highlights the importance of quality, functionality, and accessibility over exclusivity. Popular items include nylon and linen hats for summer, transitioning to wool caps and hoodies in colder months. High-volume products like polos and bags drive demand. Breen emphasizes that independent hotels can leverage their unique identity to succeed in retail, focusing on utility and material quality.
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Marriott Signs Agreement to Develop Nine Properties in Egypt with Misr Italia, Adding Over 1,500 Rooms
29 July 2026🏨 Marriott International, in collaboration with Egyptian developers Misr Italia Properties and People and Places, will build nine properties in Egypt, adding over 1,500 hotel rooms and residences across locations like Ras Al Hekma, West Cairo, East Cairo, and Ain Sokhna. They plan to invest EGP 56.7 billion (£844 million), creating around 6,000 jobs and accommodating 373,000 tourists annually. This initiative expands on a 2022 deal, with an aim of 50 hospitality assets by 2037.
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Unifocus Debuts New AI-Powered Features
29 July 2026This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article Unifocus announced a series of enhancements across its workforce management and operations suites. These updates extend the platform from property-level operations to portfolio-wide visibility and bring AI-driven insights to enable hoteliers to execute day-to-day operations more efficiently. Unifocus specializes in end-to-end workforce management and operations, connecting labor planning, scheduling, time and attendance, and hotel operations. By modernizing and streamlining these processes, Unifocus equips teams with an…
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Stonebridge Adds JW Marriott Atlanta Downtown to Its Portfolio
29 July 2026This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article DENVER, Colorado—Stonebridge announced the addition of the JW Marriott Atlanta Downtown to its managed portfolio. The luxury hotel recently completed an extensive renovation and repositioning from the former W Atlanta Downtown to JW Marriott Atlanta Downtown. The 237-room property includes a rooftop pool, fitness center, business center, full-service spa, executive lounge, and several food-and-beverage outlets, including Fiora Cucina Italiana, Ledger Bar & Lounge, JW Market, and…
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IHG launched AI search and a new content platform its hotels must feed to be found
29 July 2026This article was written by Hospitality Today. Click here to read the original article The search is live in a US beta; the content platform arrives over the coming months, and hotels will have to feed it floor plans, video, and current photos to be found Jul 29, 2026 by Markus Busch Driving the news. IHG switched on AI conversational search in a US beta this week, on IHG.com and the One Rewards app. A traveler types the trip in…
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European Hotels Gain Freedom to Offer Lower Prices on Their Websites Following End of Parity Clause
29 July 2026💸 Jul 29, 2026: Google fined €460 million under the Digital Markets Act for hotel search issues. Parity clause removed across European Economic Area, allowing hotels to price rooms cheaper on their own sites. Despite this, hotels often maintain previous pricing behaviors. In contrast, airlines retained online customers with only 13% of revenue through OTAs in the US. Attempts like Travelweb and Room Key failed due to inadequate marketing budgets. Long-term guest loyalty remains key in the hotel industry.
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Cayuga Hospitality Consultants Elevates Industry Icons to “Legacy Member” Status
28 July 2026Cayuga Hospitality Consultants , the world’s premier network of independent hospitality advisors, is proud to announce the appointment of several long-standing consultants to the prestigious rank of Legacy Member . This honor is reserved exclusively for consultants who have maintained a minimum of 10 years of active membership within the Cayuga network. It recognizes a decade-plus of unwavering dedication to the industry and a proven track record of delivering unmatched advisory services to global hospitality brands, owners, and operators. Among…
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RESET Hotel Joins Marriott Bonvoy’s Outdoor Collection
28 July 2026This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article BETHESDA, Maryland—Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy announced that RESET Hotel in Twentynine Palms, California, has joined its portfolio. The property marks the first new brand to join the collection since its launch in September 2025. Located minutes from the north entrance of Joshua Tree National Park, RESET is the first hotel built from the ground up in Twentynine Palms in more than 15 years. The 65-room…
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Stonebridge takes over management of JW Marriott Atlanta Downtown
28 July 2026This article was written by HotelsMag. Click here to read the original article Denver-based management company Stonebridge has added the JW Marriott Atlanta Downtown to its managed portfolio. The luxury hotel recently completed an extensive renovation and repositioning from the former W Atlanta Downtown to JW Marriott Atlanta Downtown, transforming the property into one of downtown Atlanta’s newest luxury hospitality offerings. The 237-room property features a rooftop pool, fitness center, business center, full-service spa and executive lounge, along with several…
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IHG Joins Hilton and Marriott With AI Search
28 July 2026This article was written by Skift. Click here to read the original article IHG has begun testing AI-powered conversational search on its U.S. site and app, the company announced Tuesday. Travelers in the test can describe a trip in ordinary language, including destination, purpose, preferences and amenities, and get tailored recommendations with interactive maps, live availability, pricing and property details. IHG’s traditional search form will run alongside the AI option during the beta, which starts in the U.S. before expanding…
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Trone Redefines Toilets with Sculptural Designs, Secures Deals with LVMH, Marriott, and The Berkeley
28 July 2026🚽 Trone, a French bathroom brand founded by Hugo Volpei in 2018, revolutionizes toilet design by combining style with function. Inspired by London’s Sketch, Volpei’s creations include the ‘Callipyge,’ ‘Icone,’ and ‘Altesse’ toilets. In a 2018 breakthrough, Trone partnered with Big Mamma Group, eventually attracting luxury clients like LVMH and Marriott International. At Milan Design Week 2026, the ‘Altesse’ debuted, challenging the Japanese smart toilet with sleek, discreet design. Trone expands its catalog to basins and accessories, promoting desirability through…
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Radisson Launches ChatGPT Booking for 1,000+ Hotels, Botanique Cut Staff from 110 to 38 and Hit Profitability by Year Two, Luxury GM Role Is Outpacing Development
28 July 2026The AI booking infrastructure story moves from Google’s invitation-only paid placement to a chain deploying live ChatGPT bookings at scale. Radisson and Accenture’s launch today puts 1,000-plus properties into a conversational booking interface that any traveler with a ChatGPT account can access now, not by invitation, not as a pilot. Alongside that, two pieces challenge foundational hotel operating assumptions from opposite ends of the spectrum: a Brazilian boutique that eliminated its org chart entirely, and a World Panel asking whether…
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Marriott International Announces Landmark Agreement with Misr Italia Properties and People & Places for over 1,500 keys across Egypt
28 July 2026Marriott International, Inc. announced a landmark agreement with Misr Italia Properties and People & Places to develop nine total properties, representing over 1,500 keys, across Egypt’s most sought-after coastal and urban destinations. The multi-deal agreement is designed to enhance the breadth of Egypt’s hospitality experiences and luxury living offerings, while supporting the country’s broader ambition to grow its tourism sector and reinforce its position as a compelling destination for international investment. Spanning beach resorts, urban hotels and branded residences across…
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The Key Role of Food and Beverage in Luxury Hotels – Focus on Italy
28 July 2026This article explores the growing strategic importance of Food and Beverage within Italy’s luxury hotel sector, highlighting key market trends shaping hospitality performance across the country and selected high-performing operators. It forms the first article in the HVS Southern Europe Hospitality Series – Food and Beverage, focused on the evolving role of the gastronomic experience within hospitality. Introduction Luxury hospitality has evolved from a traditional accommodation-led model into an integrated experiential ecosystem, where Food and Beverage plays an increasingly central…
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Liam Brown to Receive The Lodging Conference’s Lifetime Achievement Award
27 July 2026This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article Photo Credit: Marriott International Inc. PHOENIX, Arizona—Harry Javer, Producer and Founder of The Lodging Conference, announced that Liam Brown, 2026 Chair of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Board of Directors and former group president, U.S. and Canada, Marriott International, will be recognized as the recipient of the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award at The Lodging Conference on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The Lifetime Achievement Award…
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Glasgow Marriott’s playbook for boosting room service revenue by 24% with IRIS mobile dining
27 July 2026IRIS , the market leader in digital ordering and guest experience solutions, has partnered with the Glasgow Marriott Hotel , one of Scotland’s largest and busiest hotels, to boost its room service revenue by 24% year-on-year and fulfil demand for digital-first guest experiences. The deployment of IRIS Mobile Ordering and Digital Guest Directory solutions underscores the hotel’s strategy to deliver a seamless guest experience, drive sales and improve operational efficiency. Part of the Kingfisher Hospitality Group, the 303-bedroom Glasgow Marriott…
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Liam Brown to Receive 2026 Above & Beyond Lifetime Achievement Award at The Lodging Conference in Phoenix
27 July 2026📚 Liam Brown will receive the 2026 Above & Beyond Lifetime Achievement Award at The Lodging Conference in October in Phoenix. Brown, who retired from Marriott International in June after a 35-year career, served as Group President for U.S. and Canada until March 2026 and is the 2026 chair of the AHLA Board of Directors. The award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the hospitality industry.
