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01 Febbraio 2026
Hospitality Net Industry News-
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP Announces Firm Name Change as It Enters Its 45th Year
31 Gennaio 2026Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP today announced that effective Feb. 1, 2026, the Firm will adopt its new name, Jeffer Mangels & Mitchell LLP (JMM), as it enters its 45th year serving clients across California, throughout the country, and internationally.
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What 219 TripAdvisor Reviews Reveal About The Neighborhood Hotel Little Italy - Chicago, IL
30 Gennaio 2026Chicago, IL — At Experiential Capital Group (ECG), we recently completed a comprehensive analysis of 219 TripAdvisor reviews for The Neighborhood Hotel, Little Italy to better understand what is driving guest decision-making, satisfaction, and repeatability at the property.
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Demand for London hotels soars 1874% as fans rush to book rooms early
30 Gennaio 2026The announcement triggered a 1,874% surge in searches for ‘hotels near Wembley’ as fans rush to book accommodation ahead of the highly anticipated tour.
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Ninth Annual Shatterproof Hospitality Heroes Reception at ALIS Unites 75 Hospitality Companies Raises $2.1 Million to Advance Solutions to the Addiction Crisis
30 Gennaio 2026Shatterproof, a national nonprofit organization and leader in transforming how the healthcare system addresses and treats substance use disorder, honored Anthony Capuano, President and Chief Executive Officer of Marriott International, with the 2026 Shatterproof Hospitality Hero Award on January 27, 2026, during the Ninth Annual Shatterproof Hospitality Heroes Reception, held in conjunction with ALIS in Los Ang Angeles.
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Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection Debuts Newly Renovated Oceanfront Suites This February
30 Gennaio 2026This February, Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection will unveil a refreshed stay experience with the debut of its newly renovated Oceanfront Suites, introducing an elevated open-air, residential-style retreat overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
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High school students to explore hospitality management career opportunities
30 Gennaio 2026Led by the Penn State School of Hospitality Management, the "Creating Opportunities for Young Hospitality Leaders" (COYHL) program presents high school juniors and seniors with an in-depth look at career paths in the hospitality industry and how hotels and restaurants are managed.
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GuestRevu Retains Title of Best Guest Survey Software at the 2026 HotelTechAwards
30 Gennaio 2026This year, GuestRevu has once again stood out in the global hotel technology landscape, being named 2026’s Best Guest Survey Software by HotelTechReport. In addition to this top honour, GuestRevu also finished in the top 3 in the Reputation Management category and ranked among the Top 10 in the Hotelier’s Choice Awards. Feedback contributing to these accolades was gathered from 489 unique hotels across the globe, highlighting the platform’s international reach and the strength of real-world insight behind this recognition.
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Colorado Springs Hotel Market: Recovery, Headwinds, and Growth Potential
30 Gennaio 2026Colorado Springs has long stood as one of Colorado’s most popular drive-to leisure destinations during the peak summer months. Government entities and related contract business have also supported strong lodging dynamics. While disruptions within the government segment over the past year have resulted in uncertainty for the near term, the long-term outlook remains optimistic.
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Hampton by Hilton Named No. 1 Hotel Franchise on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, Extends Record 17‑Consecutive Year Run
30 Gennaio 2026Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced today that Hampton by Hilton has been ranked the No. 1 hotel franchise on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® for the 17th consecutive year, extending the brand’s record-setting run at the top of the Lodging category. Hampton by Hilton also ranked as the No. 8 brand overall on Franchise 500® – moving up one spot from No. 9 in 2025 – and marking the 11th year in the top ten.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Makkah Aziziyah Brings Brand’s Warm Welcome to Al Aziziyah District
30 Gennaio 2026Hilton today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Makkah Aziziyah, expanding its presence in Makkah and bringing the brand’s signature warm hospitality to the Al Aziziyah district. The hotel is owned by Wirgan Hospitality.
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Wirgan Al Noor, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Opens in Makkah as Brand’s Largest Hotel Worldwide
30 Gennaio 2026Hilton today announced the opening of Wirgan Al Noor, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Makkah, marking both the brand’s debut in the Holy City and the largest Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel worldwide. The property is owned by Wirgan Hospitality.
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Sales Commence at Waldorf Astoria Residences Sarasota
30 Gennaio 2026Sales officially commence today at Waldorf Astoria Residences Sarasota, marking a defining moment for the city and the brand’s first residential address in the market. Rising 18 stories, the standalone residential-only tower brings together the enduring elegance of Waldorf Astoria with thoughtful architecture and a lifestyle shaped by service, discretion and design, offering an opportunity to own a private home infused with legendary hospitality.
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Oracle Approved by IHG Hotels & Resorts as a Property Management Provider
30 Gennaio 2026Oracle OPERA Cloud hospitality platform has been approved by IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) as a cloud-based property management system (PMS) for its estate in the Americas, and EMEAA (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia) regions. With this approval, Oracle joins IHG’s exclusive list of approved property management systems, enabling franchisees and hotel owners to make tech decisions that best suit their individual business needs.
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Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and Tripadvisor® Launch AI-Powered Trip Planning Experience to Help Soccer Fans Navigate 2026 Travel
30 Gennaio 2026Best Western Hotels & Resorts, the globally recognized hospitality brand within the BWH Hotels portfolio, and the world’s largest travel guidance platform, Tripadvisor, today announce the launch of their new "Go for the Goal" platform, an innovative AI-powered trip planning experience designed to help soccer fans plan multi-city travel itineraries ahead of the world’s biggest international soccer tournament in Summer 2026.
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Nammos to Open First-Ever Resort in the Middle East in Spring 2026
30 Gennaio 2026While much of the region’s ultra-luxury hospitality has leaned into quiet sanctuaries, Nammos, the global cultural landmark of Mediterranean glamour is set to disrupt the status quo. Opening its first-ever resort this spring at AMAALA’s Triple Bay, Nammos Resort AMAALA is set to launch a full-spectrum destination built on the brand’s core philosophy of Endless Joy. Part of ADMO Lifestyle Holding, Nammos Resort marks the first new opening under the global expansion plan for the brand.
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Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa 2026 to Spotlight Investment, Innovation and Destination Growth Across Sub-Saharan Africa
30 Gennaio 2026The Future Hospitality Summit Africa (FHS Africa) will return to Nairobi on 31 March - 1 April 2026, bringing together some of the most influential leaders shaping hospitality, tourism and investment across the continent. The event will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill.
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AAA and Bread Financial Survey: 76% of Travelers Planning Milestone Trips in 2026
30 Gennaio 2026A new study from AAA and Bread Financial® finds that travel in 2026 will be driven by moments that matter. 61% of Americans plan to travel in 2026, and among those travelers, more than three-quarters (76%) say their trips will be planned around important life milestones such as birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and other celebrations. Gen Z and Millennials are leading this shift, approaching these trips with greater intention as they balance showing up for life’s biggest moments with thoughtful planning and financial confidence.
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The Leadership Gap We Keep Blaming on Generations
30 Gennaio 2026Over the past few years, like to 3 to 5 years, conversations about generational differences in the workplace have grown noticeably more charged. What once felt like manageable tension has turned into open and public frustration, with leaders and teams often speaking past one another instead of engaging productively. These challenges are frequently attributed to differences in values, work ethic, or even expectations, yet that explanation overlooks what I consistently see on the ground: a leadership education that has not kept in pace with the workforce that is now expected to lead.
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10 Ways Hotels Can Increase Direct Bookings in 2026
30 Gennaio 2026Today’s travellers expect to move fluidly between inspiration, research, and booking. They might discover a hotel on social media, validate it using AI tools or OTAs, and then book directly when the experience feels clear, valuable, and easy.
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From Sales Heroes to Scalable Systems: The Leadership Shift Defining 2026
30 Gennaio 2026Modern sales leadership must rethink talent, incentives, and team design to scale revenue in 2026.
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Does Our Cultural Type Define What Kind of Wellness We Want & Appreciate?
30 Gennaio 2026The Cultural Dimensions of Behaviour model from R.D. Lewis is a very inspirational observation. It is widely accepted that different cultures on the linear-active - multi-active - reactive triangle have a significant impact on our lifestyles, preferences and behaviours. Does the guest’s cultural background have a bearing on the demand for wellness and hospitality? Is our behaviour predetermined? Do hospitality and wellness providers need to observe these cultural determinants when creating and providing services? Do guests prefer familiarity or novelty?
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From Hotel Outlet to F&B Destination – 5 Strategies to Boost your F&B Concept
30 Gennaio 2026Youri Sawerschel, Founder of Creative Supply, presents five proven strategies to increase F&B revenue and perceived value at HOW Festival 2025 in Zadar. From reframing your business model to leveraging guest presence as content, he shares actionable frameworks developed through work with luxury hospitality clients across Europe and the Middle East.
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Designing the Pause: Eco Amenities for the Bleisure Travelers
30 Gennaio 2026In luxury hospitality, the most powerful statements are often the quietest ones. As bleisure travel continues to reshape guest expectations, hotels are increasingly judged not only by their public spaces or meeting facilities, but by the private moments that follow the moments when work gives way to experience.
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Europe’s Check-In Crisis: How a Made-in-Europe POS-Integrated Self-Service Kiosk Is Redefining the Hotel Arrival Experience
29 Gennaio 2026Across Europe, the hotel check-in desk has quietly become one of the most critical pressure points in hospitality operations.
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Cloudbeds unveils inaugural Cloudbeds Collection: 100 Properties redefining independent hospitality
29 Gennaio 2026Cloudbeds today announced the launch of the Cloudbeds Collection, a curated global showcase of 100 independent hospitality properties shaping the future of the industry through intentional design, unconventional business models, community impact, and bold creative vision.
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