02 Febbraio 2026

• Sonesta Opens William Tell, MOD Collection by Sonesta in Greater Chicago
  02 Febbraio 2026
  Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the opening of William Tell, MOD Collection by Sonesta just outside of Chicago. The 180-room upscale hotel is located at 6201 Joliet Road in Countryside Illinois, on historic Route 66 near SeatGeek Stadium and the Brookfield Zoo.
• SLS The Red Sea Opens on Shura Island
  02 Febbraio 2026
  SLS The Red Sea has officially opened on Shura Island, bringing the brand’s signature blend of theatrical flair, design-led spaces, and unapologetic spirit to one of the world’s most forwardlooking regenerative tourism destinations. With an enviable setting at the very centre of Shura Island, the resort emerges as a veritable wonderland shaped by vibrant poolside energy, immersive destination dining, indulgent wellness and unrivalled entertainment.
• The Ascent of Longevity Science in Lodging and Hospitality: A New Age of Wellness Travel
  02 Febbraio 2026
  Longevity science is gaining significant awareness and traction across global markets. Investors are increasingly allocating capital to longevity-focused enterprises, while hospitality developers are responding by designing projects that place wellness and lifespan optimization at the core of the guest experience. At the same time, travelers are seeking health-oriented experiences reported by multiple resources. Booking.com recently reported that 52% of American travelers would pay for a vacation that would “extend their lifespan and wellbeing”, and 49% of American travelers are interested in a longevity retreat (Booking.com, 2023). Additionally, Billy Richards states that “guests are no longer satisfied with relaxation alone. They want measurable outcomes that fit their long-term goals for health, performance, and quality of life (2025).”
• India’s Largest DoubleTree by Hilton Opens Near Bengaluru International Airport
  02 Febbraio 2026
  Hilton today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Bengaluru Airport, the brand’s largest hotel in India. The opening joins seven Hilton hotels operating in Bengaluru and solidifies Hilton’s multi brand-presence in the city, from luxury, full-service and focused-service offerings. Developed in partnership with Dangayach Group, the hotel brings DoubleTree by Hilton’s signature warm hospitality to the city’s fast-growing airport corridor, reinforcing the growing importance of Bengaluru as India’s most significant commercial and technology-led market.
• Canada’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Shows Momentum with Construction Starts Up Year-Over-Year
  02 Febbraio 2026
  According to the Q4 2025 Canada Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE), Canada’s total construction pipeline stands at 332 projects/45,429 rooms, achieving a 5% increase in rooms year-over-year (YOY).
• Castello Sgr announces financing of Hotel Bellevue in Cortina d’Ampezzo
  02 Febbraio 2026
  Castello Sgr, a market-leading asset management company in the promotion and management of alternative investment instruments, mainly real estate, has secured financing of approximately €50 million on behalf of the Five Lakes closed-end real estate alternative investment fund for the development of the Hotel Bellevue Cortina d’Ampezzo, a five-star hotel project in the heart of Cortina d’Ampezzo, in the province of Belluno.
• Downtown Hotel to Bring Major Boost to Florence, Alabama
  02 Febbraio 2026
  A local developer plans to break ground on a brand-new boutique hotel that is currently in the permitting phase. The project is expected to deliver significant long-term community benefits, create new jobs and increase tourism in Downtown Florence. Construction on the site is scheduled to begin in February, with vertical construction anticipated to start later in the year. The Hotel is projected to be completed at the end of 2027, ahead of its opening.
• Hospitality’s Quiet Reboot: Why the Next 12 Months Will Redefine How Hotels Actually Work
  02 Febbraio 2026
  Most conversations about AI in hospitality still revolve around tools: chatbots, copilots, dashboards, and automation pilots.
• Sublime Hotels Opens New Hotel in May
  02 Febbraio 2026
  51 hectares, 43 new villas, 3 central buildings with restaurants, shops, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a library and, during the summer, a pop-up nightclub. This is the new Sublime Comporta, which is set to open in May.
• RIU Opens Riu Palace Swahili: Its First Elite Club Hotel in Zanzibar
  02 Febbraio 2026
  RIU Hotels & Resorts has just opened its new jewel in the Indian Ocean: Riu Palace Swahili. Located in the premier area of Nungwi, in the north of Zanzibar, this 5-star hotel becomes the chain’s third hotel in Tanzania. The Adults Only hotel marks two significant milestones for the company in this region, taking standards of luxury and fun to another level: the introduction of the exclusive Elite Club service and the anticipated opening event of RIU Party, which will be held each week at Riu Jambo following this opening.
• Planned U.S. Border Social Media Changes Could Reduce Visitor Spend by USD $15.7 Billion and Impact 157,000 American Jobs, According to New WTTC Research
  02 Febbraio 2026
  New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) warns that proposed changes to the U.S. ESTA programme, requiring wider social media disclosures, could directly reduce international travel demand and materially weaken the U.S. Travel & Tourism economy, with up to 157,000 jobs lost – wiping out the same number usually created in one quarter in the U.S.
• U.S. hotel results for week ending 24 January
  02 Febbraio 2026
  The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 24 January. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
• ALIS 2026 Takeaways: A Hotel Investment Landscape Defined by Liquidity, Caution, and a Race for Differentiation
  02 Febbraio 2026
  The 2026 ALIS Conference made one thing clear: the hotel industry is navigating an unusual moment where capital is plentiful, deal flow is scarce, and the operating landscape is rapidly and constantly shifting. Optimism was evident but grounded, marking a clear move beyond post‑pandemic enthusiasm toward more practical, disciplined thinking.
• Kempinski Residences Miami Design District Marks U.S. Debut for Kempinski Residences
  02 Febbraio 2026
  Kempinski Group, Europe’s oldest independent luxury hotel company, today announced Kempinski Residences Miami Design District, the development that will introduce Kempinski Group’s first branded residential project in the United States. Developed by DaGrosa Capital Development Partners LLC, a Miami-based real estate development firm focused on ground-up development and acquisitions of luxury hotels and residences, the project brings Kempinski’s 150-year legacy of luxury hospitality to one of the country’s most design-driven neighborhoods, the Miami Design District. ISG World will lead sales efforts.
• Shiji Hits Major Milestone with 400th Hyatt Infrasys POS and Full Digital F&B Ecosystem Install
  02 Febbraio 2026
  Shiji, the global hospitality technology leader, announced the 400th installation of its Infrasys POS at a Hyatt hotel, marking a significant milestone in its collaboration with Hyatt that began in 2019. The install took place at the Hyatt Regency Greenville in Greenville, South Carolina, a contemporary 327 room property within walking distance of city’s vibrant dining, nightlife, and shopping scene, with a farm‑to‑table restaurant and separate lounge.
• IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring its premium brand, voco to Lucknow, India
  02 Febbraio 2026
  IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Rajdeep Infra & Sales Pvt Ltd for the development of voco Lucknow. Scheduled to open in Q3 2029, the upcoming hotel will introduce IHG’s fastest-growing premium brand to this vital capital city, reinforcing the company’s strategic expansion in high-potential urban centres across India.
• UN Tourism launches road map towards the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism 2027
  02 Febbraio 2026
  UN Tourism is leading the shift from dialogue to delivery as it begins preparations for the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism in 2027.
• Marriott Bonvoy Recognized as the World’s Leading Hotel Loyalty Program by The Points Guy
  02 Febbraio 2026
  Marriott Bonvoy today announced it has once again been named Best Hotel Loyalty Program by The Points Guy (TPG), the trusted media platform focused on maximizing travel experiences while minimizing spending.
• Trip.com Group’s 2026 Lunar New Year Forecast: Longer Journeys and Premium Travel Gain Momentum in the Year of the Horse
  02 Febbraio 2026
  Galloping into the Year of the Horse, Lunar New Year 2026 travel is gathering speed.
• Influence Society and Consulate General of France to Host SOCIETIES in New York. A Curated Symposium for Hospitality Leaders
  02 Febbraio 2026
  Influence Society, a specialist in digital marketing for luxury and lifestyle hospitality brands, will convene its next SOCIETIES event on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the historic Consulate General of France in New York City. Under the patronage of Cédrik Fouriscot, Consul General of France in New York, the afternoon symposium will bring together senior hotel executives and industry innovators for curated keynotes and conversations focused on how leading hospitality brands are shaping guest experience and strategic digital ecosystems in an AI‑first era.
• LIME Resort Bohol, a member of Radisson Individuals Premier, debuts as the first Radisson Individuals Premier in Southeast Asia Pacific
  02 Febbraio 2026
  Radisson Hotel Group proudly introduces LIME Resort Bohol, a member of Radisson Individuals Premier, a premium beachfront property featuring 85 loft-style villas, three restaurants, and three lagoon-style swimming pools. Located on Panglao Island, one of the Philippines’ most sought-after destinations, the resort combines contemporary design with authentic Filipino hospitality.
• Trading Places
  02 Febbraio 2026
  Circa 2009. Late September. I’m the regional controller for five hotels. Sitting at my desk minding my own business, doing my own work when the phone rings.
• Workflow Automation, Decoded: RobosizeME to Host Educational Webinar for Hotel Groups
  02 Febbraio 2026
  RobosizeME, a leader in hotel workflow automation, is announcing a no-sales-pitch webinar aimed at hotel executives who want to get ahead with a silent but critical problem: operational inefficiency caused by manual, repetitive processes. Tailored for hotel groups, the session will be hosted on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM GMT. It will demystify what “automation” really means in hospitality and provide a clear roadmap for identifying, quantifying, and addressing time loss in hotel operations.
• Samanea Opens Cambodia’s First Luxury Wellness Resort in Cardamom Mountains
  02 Febbraio 2026
  This new year, Samanea Group, a luxury hospitality group, has officially opened Samanea Wellness Resort, set across 40 hectares of pristine natural landscape in the Cardamom Mountains of Pursat Province in Cambodia. The opening of the resort marks the Group’s latest destination-led wellness offering and builds on the success of Samanea Beach Resort & Spa in Kep, which launched in 2018 and has since become one of Cambodia’s premier coastal retreats.
• Absolute Hotel Services Announces Management Agreement for U Phu Quoc, a 5-star Beachfront Resort Set to Open in 2029
  02 Febbraio 2026
  Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) is pleased to announce the official signing with North Trade In Cement Corporation for the development and management of U Phu Quoc, an international 5‑star beachfront resort scheduled to open in 2029.