04 Febbraio 2026

• Choice Hotels Emea Announces Long-Term Africa Growth Plan with 100-Hotel Commitment by 2035
  04 Febbraio 2026
  Choice Hotels International, Inc.® (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, has announced a bold African growth commitment to launch 100 hotels in sub-Saharan and southern Africa regions by 2035.
• Citybox adopts Mews to streamline operations and scale innovation across the Nordics
  04 Febbraio 2026
  [Bergen, Norway, 4 February 2026] - Fast-growing Norwegian hotel group, Citybox, has selected Mews, the leading operating system for hospitality and shared spaces, as its property management system to power its multi-country portfolio and accelerate the brand’s mission to deliver the most seamless customer experience in the industry.
• Redefining Iconic: Introducing Iconic Hotels & Resorts
  04 Febbraio 2026
  L+R, the global real estate and hospitality investment group, announces the debut of Iconic Hotels & Resorts, marking the evolution of the legacy brand and platform Iconic Luxury Hotels. Built from the combined heritage of Iconic Luxury Hotels and L+R Hotels, Iconic Hotels & Resorts is designed to elevate each property’s distinct character while delivering exceptional service, memorable guest experiences, and owner-aligned performance. Backed by L+R’s discretionary capital, Iconic Hotels & Resorts’ initial portfolio spans 5 countries, creating a market-leading platform that can support a robust pipeline and future growth initiatives by partnering with other third-party owners and capital partners.
• AAHOA Applauds U.S.–India Trade Breakthrough by President Trump and Prime Minister Modi
  04 Febbraio 2026
  AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) congratulates President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on reaching a new U.S.–India trade agreement that lowers tariffs and strengthens economic cooperation between the world’s two largest democracies.
• Pipeline Growth Continues Across Latin America with a 13% Project Increase at the 2025 Year-end Close
  04 Febbraio 2026
  According to the Q4 2025 Latin America Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the region’s total construction pipeline experienced growth, reaching 774 projects/117,260 rooms, marking increases of 13% by projects and 7% by rooms year-over-year (YOY).
• MMGY Survey Signals a Defining Split in Asia-Pacific Outbound Travel as China and India Drive Growth
  04 Febbraio 2026
  Asia-Pacific’s international travelers are entering a new phase of divergence. According to new research from MMGY, outbound travel from the region is accelerating, but not in a uniform way. Based on an inaugural multimarket study of more than 4,000 outbound travelers across five key countries, Portrait of Asia-Pacific International Travelers™ examines how consumers are planning, booking and prioritizing international travel over the next three years. The findings reveal a region defined not by a single growth story but by sharply different motivations that will shape tourism demand in 2026 and beyond.
• The Anthem Hotel Announces February Debut In The Heart Of The Los Angeles Stadium District
  04 Febbraio 2026
  The Anthem Hotel proudly announces its grand opening, becoming the first lifestyle hotel to debut in the Stadium District, the city’s most dynamic new entertainment and sports hub. Situated immediately adjacent to Los Angeles’ most iconic venues, so close guests can feel the crowd before they even arrive, The Anthem offers an unrivaled proximity that transforms every stay into part of the main event.
• Radisson Hotel Group Strengthens Its Presence in the Philippines with the Signing of Radisson RED Resort Cebu Mactan
  04 Febbraio 2026
  This signing further strengthens Radisson Hotel Group’s footprint in the country, which currently includes seven operating hotels and 18 hotels under development.
• Dusit highlights rare convergence of Michelin recognition across hotels, dining, and the culinary talent it has trained
  04 Febbraio 2026
  Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is spotlighting a rare convergence of Michelin recognition across its hospitality ecosystem, spanning hotels, dining, and the chefs who have passed through institutions under Dusit Hospitality Education.
• How Social Media Is Shaping Travel Planning and Booking
  04 Febbraio 2026
  In today’s fast-moving digital world, hoteliers often feel a massive amount of pressure to "be everywhere." If you’ve been feeling like the push toward social media is a distraction from the fundamental work of running a hotel, you aren’t alone.
• Gravity Haus Expands Goes Global: Adventure Lifestyle Brand Storms into Canada with First International Property in Revelstoke, British Columbia
  04 Febbraio 2026
  Gravity Haus, the outdoor-lifestyle hospitality brand and management company, is officially bringing its brand and membership model across the border to the Canadian Rockies. Today, the company announced its first international expansion into the legendary terrain of Revelstoke, British Columbia, with the management and rebranding of The VRGE hotel.
• GCSTIMES Wooden Keys Cards: Magic for Kids, Ease for Grandparents.
  04 Febbraio 2026
  Parents are staying home, and the grandparents are taking over. Skip-gen travel is on the rise, how do you cater to the high-energy needs of a child while maintaining the comfort and seamless ease required by an older traveler?
• Dreamscape Hospitality Assumes Management of The Georgian Hotel, Santa Monica
  04 Febbraio 2026
  Dreamscape Hospitality has assumed management of The Georgian Hotel, marking a new chapter for the iconic Art Deco beachfront property, which is also in the process of joining a Hyatt soft brand.
• Trybe and Sal Capizzi Launch Hospitality Next
  04 Febbraio 2026
  Trybe, the fast-rising hospitality and wellness technology platform, today announced the launch of Hospitality Next. A bold new podcast hosted by Sal Capizzi, Senior Vice President of Growth & Marketing. Built to disrupt outdated thinking and spark industry-wide transformation, the show dives deep with the industry’s most influential operators, technologists, investors, and thought leaders to explore the ideas, innovations, and strategies shaping the future of hospitality.
• Las Vegas Marriott Announces $25 Million Renovation Enhancing Guest Experience
  03 Febbraio 2026
  The Las Vegas Marriott hotel today announced the completion of a comprehensive $25 million renovation, transforming the property with modern design, upgraded amenities, and elevated dining and meeting experiences. Located at 325 Convention Center Drive, the hotel is just steps away from the West Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center and 10 minutes from Sphere Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Strip.
• Delano Miami Beach Partners with Paris Society to Bring Acclaimed Culinary Concepts to U.S.
  03 Febbraio 2026
  Delano, the iconic centerpiece of Miami Beach, will officially reopen its doors in preview in late March 2026, unveiling an extraordinary transformation that decisively pays tribute to the dynamic spirit of Miami.
• W Hoboken Unveils Two New Design-Forward Penthouses, Redefining the Art of Gathering on the Hudson
  03 Febbraio 2026
  - W Hoboken today announced the debut of two new penthouses, an elevated residential-style experience designed to bring people together in spaces that feel as social as they are stylish. Conceived by award-winning design firm AvroKO, The Penthouse I and Penthouse II Suites reflect the brand’s refreshed vision - more refined and layered, yet still unmistakably bold - while drawing deep inspiration from Hoboken’s waterfront setting and architectural heritage.
• Historic Hotels of America® Chooses Cloudbeds as a Supplier Partner to Bring Seamless Operations to Landmark Hotels
  03 Febbraio 2026
  Historic Hotels of America®, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing and celebrating historic hotels, announced today that it has selected Cloudbeds, the intelligent unified platform powering hotel growth, as a Supplier Partner. Through the Supplier Partner program, Cloudbeds will support member properties with modern, unified hospitality technology designed to simplify operations, improve guest experience and enhance profitability, while preserving the character and heritage that define landmark hotels.
• Tambourine Recognized for Digital Innovation with Six 2025 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards
  03 Febbraio 2026
  Tambourine, the global leader in hospitality marketing technology, today announced it has been honored with six 2025 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards. This distinct industry recognition highlights the company’s continued excellence in hotel, resort, and destination marketing.
• Why Advocacy Is Essential to Keeping Business Travel’s Seat at the Global Table
  03 Febbraio 2026
  In times of uncertainty, rapid change and dynamic global developments, advocacy becomes an even more essential tool for shaping what’s next for global business travel and our industry. When policies shift, border crossing rules evolve, and new technologies reshape the traveler experience, it’s our collective voice that ensures business travel be considered, prioritized and protected.
• The Newman Hotel in London’s Fitzrovia Is Now Open
  03 Febbraio 2026
  The Newman, the first hotel by international hospitality management company Kinsfolk & Co, has officially opened in London’s Fitzrovia.
• The Growth Illusion Luxury Hotel Marketing Still Operates Under
  03 Febbraio 2026
  Luxury hotel marketing has become increasingly sophisticated — better creative, more channels, smarter automation — yet growth remains fragile. Direct bookings plateau. Customer acquisition costs rise. Dependency on intermediaries deepens.
• Why Chefs Leave? What a Global Survey Reveals About the Kitchen Retention Crisis
  03 Febbraio 2026
  Hospitality has never pretended to be easy. Work in professional kitchens is defined by fast pace, pressure, precision, professionalism, and pride. Yet a growing body of evidence suggests that the chef shortage is no longer simply a recruitment challenge; it has become a retention crisis, fuelled by working conditions that many chefs no longer view as sustainable.
• Sustainability is Everywhere: Except in Hospitality Culture
  03 Febbraio 2026
  After four decades of sustainability discourse, the hospitality industry has built strong systems, standards, and certifications. Yet sustainability still struggles to survive beyond policies, failing to embed itself into daily behavior, employee motivation, and guest culture.
• Postillion Hotels Boosts Cvent-Sourced Revenue by 30% YoY Using Thynk Commercial Platform, Now with a Thorough Integration with Cvent Supplier Network
  03 Febbraio 2026
  Thynk, developer of a leading modern hospitality commercial platform, is thrilled to announce the significant commercial gains achieved by Postillion Hotels – a forward-thinking hotel chain with eight properties in the Netherlands – during the pilot of Thynk’s first-of-its-kind, thorough integration with Cvent Supplier Network, the industry’s leading platform for meetings & events RFPs. During the pilot, Postillion Hotels recorded a 30% YoY increase in revenue from Cvent-sourced leads, driven by significant reductions in manual lead management processes, faster proposal turnaround times and better consistency of data, both ways, across the systems.