11 Febbraio 2026

• Saudi Arabia’s 171,650 key hotel market set to expand with 94,500 rooms in the pipeline as visitor growth races towards a new 150 million target
  11 Febbraio 2026
  The number of hotel rooms in Saudi Arabia is set to expand materially from an existing stock of 171,650 keys, with around 94,500 additional rooms currently under construction or at advanced planning stages, following a stellar year in which the Kingdom’s travel and tourism industry expanded by 32%. The hotel pipeline is revealed in The Saudi Report from global property consultancy Knight Frank, which offers fresh insights into the nation’s unprecedented economic transformation.
• Flexkeeping Launches New Analytics Dashboard to Bring Clarity to Housekeeping Performance
  11 Febbraio 2026
  Flexkeeping, a Mews company, has launched a new and improved Analytics Dashboard, designed to give hotel teams a clearer, more accurate view of housekeeping performance. The dashboard turns complex, high-volume housekeeping activity into actionable insights.
• Stayntouch Powers Transformation Across 27 Regency Hotel Management Properties
  11 Febbraio 2026
  SIOUX FALLS, SD | Wednesday, Feb. 11 – Stayntouch, a global leader in cloud hotel property management systems (PMS), announced a partnership with Regency Hotel Management, a Midwest-based management company with a nationwide portfolio of more than 100 properties. Through the partnership, Regency has deployed Stayntouch’s modern cloud PMS across its independent hotels, enabling rapid deployment and immediate operational impact.
• Lopota Lake Resort and Spa: Building a Year-Round Destination in Georgia’s Kakheti Wine Region
  11 Febbraio 2026
  Set against the vineyards and forests of Georgia’s Kakheti wine region, Lopota Lake Resort and Spa has grown from a family-run retreat into one of Europe’s most ambitious independent resort expansions. Its evolution mirrors a wider shift in leisure hospitality: travellers are increasingly looking beyond the traditional Mediterranean and Alpine circuits for destinations that feel rooted, experiential, and compelling in every season.
• AI in Hospitality: The 2025 Reality and the 2026 Horizon
  11 Febbraio 2026
  The hospitality industry has entered an AI-defined era faster than most anticipated. Discovery, distribution, guest behavior, and hotel operations are shifting at a pace that renders traditional strategies outdated before they reach full implementation. The gap between hotels that adapt and those that hesitate shows in performance metrics and, more visibly, in the guest journey itself.
• Craig Smith, CEO of Aimbridge Hospitality, on Leading through a Reset
  11 Febbraio 2026
  Craig Smith explains that he returned from retirement to lead Aimbridge Hospitality because he is an operator at heart and wanted to be back in the business of running hotels for owners, rather than working on the brand side. Stepping into the CEO role, he faced unexpected balance sheet and capital structure challenges, but treated the first year as a restructuring and learning experience. Throughout the conversation, he anchors his leadership philosophy in frontline operating lessons, especially the idea that hospitality leadership is about working through people, combining discipline with genuine care, and building trust through consistency. He stresses that the best leaders create space for dissent and debate, then align the team behind a decision once it is made.
• AI Won’t Replace Hoteliers. But Hoteliers Who Ignore AI Will Be Replaced
  11 Febbraio 2026
  I want to say something out loud that many people in hospitality feel but rarely articulate clearly, partly because it sounds too dramatic for an industry built on calm confidence, operational stability, and a belief that good service will always speak for itself.
• Culture, Connection, and Academia Intersect at This New Charlottesville Hotel Opening in Spring 2026
  11 Febbraio 2026
  Opening April 2026, Virginia Guesthouse Hotel & Conference Center will debut as a dynamic new hospitality and gathering destination on the University of Virginia’s (UVA) Grounds. This new property is poised at the crossroads of academic life, cultural exchange, and the natural beauty of Charlottesville, creating a setting that will spark conversation, foster connection, and bring people together.With 214 thoughtfully designed guest rooms and suites, three inspired food and drink experiences, and more than 25,000 square feet of versatile meeting and event space, Virginia Guesthouse will welcome a diverse mix of guests from leisure travelers and conference-goers to UVA visitors, alumni, and the local community. More than a hotel, it will serve as a vibrant hub for connection, discovery, and celebration, where comfort meets flexibility and every space invites guests to gather, engage, and experience the spirit of Charlottesville."At its heart, Virginia Guesthouse will be about welcoming...
• JLL’s 2026 Global Hotel Investment Outlook forecasts robust investment growth driven by strengthening debt markets, record capital availability and renewed investor confidence
  11 Febbraio 2026
  JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group announced today has released its annual Global Hotel Investment Outlook, forecasting a continued robust increase in global hotel investment volumes for 2026. The report identifies that strong debt markets, record dry powder and reestablished confidence in the sector’s resilience are creating optimal conditions for accelerating investment activity in 2026.
• Dreamscape Hospitality Expands Midwest Presence with Stevens Point Hotel Transitions
  11 Febbraio 2026
  Dreamscape Hospitality has assumed management of Holiday Inn Stevens Point Convention Center and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Stevens Point, strengthening the company’s Midwest presence.
• Raffles Hotels & Resorts Unveils ‘The Butler Did It Collection,’available Exclusively At Printemps
  11 Febbraio 2026
  Raffles Hotels & Resorts is delighted to introduce ‘The Butler Did It Collection’, a playful collection available only in-store at Printemps New York and Printemps Paris through March 10, 2026, with select pieces offered on Printemps.com. Through a thoughtfully curated edit of fashion and home goods, the collection captures Raffles’ world of elegance and enchanted glamour. With products designed for Raffles, and in partnership with Globe-Trotter, Frette, and Christofle, ‘The Butler Did It Collection’ invites guests and collectors alike to bring a touch of Raffles’ signature magic into their everyday life. This collection is an early look at how the brand’s distinct aesthetic, craftsmanship, and sense of refinement will soon extend beyond a hotel stay.
• Revenue management has a data addiction problem aka why “more data” often makes worse decisions
  11 Febbraio 2026
  Revenue management has a data addiction problem.
• Designing a Key Card Inspired by Insect Worlds
  11 Febbraio 2026
  How often do you notice the tiny worlds beneath our feet?
• Talent, Technology and Tenacity: The State of India’s Accommodation Industry in 2025
  10 Febbraio 2026
  India’s accommodation industry thrived in 2025, with strong business results pointing to ongoing year‑on‑year growth. Although investment has cooled slightly alongside a tougher funding environment, ambitious workforce plans underline optimism across the sector. From AI adoption to upskilling initiatives, the industry is tackling challenges with innovation and energy.
• Capella at Galaxy Macau introduces bespoke luxury to Macau
  10 Febbraio 2026
  Capella at Galaxy Macau has opened its doors, introducing bespoke luxury to one of Asia’s most vibrant cultural hubs. Reflecting Galaxy Macau’s signature golden allure is a carefully crafted sanctuary with Capella’s signature personalised service and cultural immersion.
• Luxury Family Hotels Announces Full Renovation and Phased Reopening of The Ickworth, Suffolk
  10 Febbraio 2026
  Luxury Family Hotels is delighted to unveil the next chapter for The Ickworth, reopening in May 2026 following a full renovation by StudioJill. Set within 1,800 acres of Suffolk countryside and just under two hours from London, The Ickworth’s full refurbishment - including all bedrooms, public areas, wellness facilities and restaurants - has been thoughtfully designed to enhance and reimagine the historic Italianate palace and its surrounding buildings.
• Tambourine Launches Reserv Analytics: Real-Time Reporting Dashboard for Reserv Booking Engine Customers
  10 Febbraio 2026
  Reserv by Tambourine, the hotel booking engine trusted by properties worldwide, today announced the launch of Reserv Analytics, a new AI-enabled, real-time reporting dashboard for its booking engine partners.
• Europe’s Hotel Pipeline Reaches Record Highs in Early Planning, Upper Upscale, and Luxury Development
  10 Febbraio 2026
  The recent Europe Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) details that, at the end of Q4 2025, the region’s total pipeline stands at 1,717 projects/252,600 rooms.
• IRIS partnership with Mandarin Oriental delivers 54% growth in mobile ordering, enhancing the guest experience
  10 Febbraio 2026
  IRIS, the global market leader in digital F&B and guest experience solutions for hotels, has announced outstanding year-on-year growth with Mandarin Oriental, one of the world’s most luxurious hotel operators. Over the past year, Mandarin Oriental saw F&B room service revenue increase by 54% and orders grow by 39% through the IRIS platform, highlighting the power of digital innovation in elevating luxury dining experiences.
• Hospitality America Marks 30 Years of Partnership-Led Growth and Operational Stewardship
  10 Febbraio 2026
  This year marks the 30th Anniversary of Hospitality America, a hotel management company built on three decades of partnership, performance, and people-first hospitality. Founded in 1995 by Chris Cargen, Hospitality America continues to build on its strong foundation under the leadership of President and CEO Ben Campbell, who stepped into the role two years ago following the retirement of Cargen, the company’s former chief executive.
• Markos Chaidemenos of Canaves Collection on Family Leadership, Nature, and Sustainability
  10 Febbraio 2026
  Canaves Collection is a family owned luxury hospitality group rooted in Santorini, with a portfolio built around the island’s dramatic caldera views, volcanic landscape, and the intimacy of boutique scale. In this Brand Insiders conversation, CEO Markos Chaidemenos explains how Canaves began as a family business back in 1983 and why, even as the brand has evolved, it remains anchored in people, place, and a service culture that prioritises real warmth over performance.
• The Dean Berlin Now Open
  10 Febbraio 2026
  The Dean, the independent lifestyle hotel brand renowned for creating character-rich, design-driven hotels, makes its German debut with the launch of The Dean Berlin in February 2026. Marking the brand’s first international property outside Ireland, the 81-room hotel brings The Dean’s signature irreverent spirit to Charlottenburg, one of Berlin’s most storied and creative districts.
• Villa D’este La Collezione Announces Opening Of Miralago Luxury Apartments
  10 Febbraio 2026
  illa d’Este La Collezione announces the opening of Miralago Luxury Apartments, scheduled for June 2026.Set along the Cernobbio waterfront, the first branded living concept on Lake Como, introduces a new sense of belonging to an iconic destination where the cultural heritage of Villa d’Este meets the intimacy of contemporary living. With eight private waterfront residences, this boutique hotel model combines the freedom of a private home with highly bespoke, dedicated service. Miralago Luxury Apartments is designed for those who see Lake Como not as a backdrop to admire but as a place to inhabit.Following the complete renovation of the former Miralago Hotel, the historic building has returned to the community in a new form. The property spans four floors and comprises eight lakefront apartments, two per floor, designed to be lived in individually or combined, transforming into four expansive private residences.
• Luxury hospitality reimagined: Cairns 5-star hotel elevates guest experience with Shiji’s Infrasys POS
  10 Febbraio 2026
  Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, announced today that Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns, one of Australia’s most iconic waterfront luxury hotels, has successfully gone live with Infrasys POS. The implementation marks a significant step in the hotel’s commitment to delivering seamless, efficient, and highly personalized guest service, supported by enterprise-grade cloud technology designed specifically for modern luxury hospitality.
• Hotels were late to the internet. Late to mobile. This time can be different.
  10 Febbraio 2026
  A few months ago I was at Web Summit in Lisbon, soaking wet, ducking between stages in the rain. Inside, every panel was about AI. Big predictions. Bold hypotheticals. Lots of hand-waving about what might happen someday.