07 Febbraio 2026

• A case for windowless rooms: mastering the art of the basics
  06 Febbraio 2026
  In an industry focused on amenities, scaling down can be shockingly innovative. Especially when you remove almost everything and get the basics exactly right.
• GBTA Calls for Balanced Approach to New ESTA Requirements, Citing Risks to Global Business Travel, U.S. Competitiveness, and International Data Privacy Compliance
  06 Febbraio 2026
  The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s leading voice representing the $1.57 trillion global business travel and meetings industry, is urging U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to adopt a balanced and practical approach as it evaluates significant proposed changes to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) requirements.
• A New Era Begins as the Sirēya Desaru Coast Becomes Mandarin Oriental
  06 Febbraio 2026
  Effective 30 January 2026, The Sirēya Desaru Coast became Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast, under the management of Mandarin Oriental.
• Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy Makes Its Debut in Greater China with the Opening of Artik Suzhou
  06 Febbraio 2026
  Marriott Bonvoy®, Marriott International’s award-winning travel platform and global portfolio of more than 30 brands, today announced the opening of Artik Suzhou, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, the highly anticipated Asia debut for the brand in Greater China. Located in the heart of the historic city of Suzhou—often referred to as the "Venice of the East"—the property blends contemporary design with the refined elegance of Suzhou’s centuries-old cultural heritage, thoughtfully reinterpreting local art, architecture, and tradition. Designed for discerning business and leisure travelers seeking space, cultural enrichment and residential comfort, Artik Suzhou invites guests to embark on an immersive journey where artful living meets the ease of residential-style hospitality.
• The Grand Hotel Leicester to Reopen after Transformation
  06 Febbraio 2026
  The historic Grand Hotel Leicester is set to reopen in January 2026 after a bold reimagining, as it officially joins The Unlimited Collection. The Grand Hotel Leicester by The Unlimited Collection will be managed by The Ascott Limited, following a strategic collaboration between The Ascott Limited and S Hotels & Resorts Public Company Limited (SET: SHR), the international hospitality company under Singha Estate Public Company Limited (SET: S), announced in June 2024 to oversee a portfolio of landmark properties in the United Kingdom.
• International Luxury Hotel Association Reaches 1 Million Members Worldwide
  06 Febbraio 2026
  The International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA) has reached a major milestone, officially surpassing 1 million members worldwide, solidifying its position as the world’s leading global community for luxury hospitality and travel professionals.
• Columbia Hospitality Tapped to Manage Seattle’s Hotel 1000
  06 Febbraio 2026
  Columbia Hospitality, the award-winning North American hospitality management and consulting company, proudly announces the addition of downtown Seattle’s iconic luxury Hotel 1000 to its prestigious management portfolio.
• Dreamscape Hospitality Expands Marriott Portfolio with Three Select-Service Hotels Across the South and Midwest
  06 Febbraio 2026
  Dreamscape Hospitality announced today that it has assumed management of three Marriott-branded hotels across Oklahoma and Louisiana, further expanding its national portfolio and strengthening its presence within the Marriott brand.
• Scandic Signs with SVG Property for New Scandic Go in Stavanger
  06 Febbraio 2026
  Scandic is continuing to invest in Stavanger and will open a new hotel under the Scandic Go brand. The hotel will offer 152 rooms in one of the city’s most central buildings. Work will start in 2027, with the hotel opening its doors in 2028.
• Hard Rock International Unveils Plans for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino San Juan
  06 Febbraio 2026
  Hard Rock International announces today it is partnering with Misla Hospitality, Stonecrest Investment Management, and The Interfin Companies to develop the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino San Juan. The $850 million new-build project is slated to open in 2029, with construction commencing mid-2026.
• Hotel Investment Momentum Builds as U.S. Market Posts $24 Billion in 2025 Transaction Volume
  06 Febbraio 2026
  JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group today released its comprehensive 2025 U.S. Hotel Investment Trends Report, revealing that the U.S. hotel investment market demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2025, with transaction volume climbing 17.5% year-over-year to reach $24 billion.
• The Waymark Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Announces Grand Opening
  06 Febbraio 2026
  The Waymark Hotel, part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton and managed by Concord Hospitality is now open in the heart of downtown Chattanooga. The property, owned by HKS Holdings and housed within the historic 1927 Chattanooga Savings Bank & Trust Company building, has undergone an extensive transformation, breathing new life into a historic downtown landmark situated in Chattanooga’s central city center district.
• Radisson Hotel Group Signs Radisson RED Hotel Queenstown, New Zealand
  06 Febbraio 2026
  Radisson RED Hotel Queenstown will feature 221 rooms, including four deluxe rooms and five suites. A lively all-day dining restaurant and bar will anchor the social scene. An additional rooftop bar with a large terrace will take in golden-hour mountain views. Two flexible meeting rooms will support intimate events and creative sessions, and a modern gym will round out the essentials.
• You Won’t Be Replaced by AI but You’ll Be Replaced by Someone Who Uses It
  06 Febbraio 2026
  The call came at midnight.
• Luxury: the brand premium pays, but not at any price
  06 Febbraio 2026
  Summer 2025 reinforced the observation: domestic middle classes arbitrate every euro and shift toward entry-level or alternative solutions, while international clienteles and higher-income visitors from neighboring countries continue to pay for singularity, rarity, and above all the certainty of a memorable experience, but also one aligned with their standard of living.
• What’s Next for Hotel Cybersecurity: Emerging Threats to Watch in 2026
  06 Febbraio 2026
  Hotels have rapidly transformed into high-tech environments. Smart features like connected lighting, thermostats, locks, and other IoT devices have been part of the guest experience for years now, but fresh innovations continue to change the hotel cybersecurity landscape. Mobile check-in, digital room keys, and AI-powered services are becoming standard, and chatbots now play a central role in coordinating guest services behind the scenes.
• Travelers have had enough. It’s time to make hotel room bathrooms private again
  06 Febbraio 2026
  Let’s set the scene. You’ve been dating someone for a few months, things are going well. It’s time to take the next step — a weekend away together.
• Where Travel Meets Nature: The Rise of Nature-Based Stays
  06 Febbraio 2026
  Nature-based stays are accommodations immersed in the natural world. This sector encompasses eco-lodges, wilderness cabins, glamping domes, and rural farm retreats designed to reconnect guests with the environment while minimizing ecological impact. According to Future Market Report, the global market for nature-based tourism is projected to grow from about $15.5 billion in 2025 to nearly $28.9 billion by 2032.
• Hotel Dispensers in 2026: Solving the Trust Problem in Guest Bathrooms
  05 Febbraio 2026
  By 2026, most hotel operators have already faced the same question:
• New to the Island, Nômade Temple Ibiza
  05 Febbraio 2026
  Scheduled to open in July 2026, Nômade Temple Ibiza marks the brand’s second Spanish destination and a significant evolution of the Nômade Temple concept. Located on the rugged northern shores of Portinatx, the property brings Nômade’s philosophy of celebratory healing, cultural immersion, and shared experience into direct dialogue with Ibiza’s untamed natural landscape.
• Hapi Appoints Jeff Bzdawka to Chief Executive Officer
  05 Febbraio 2026
  Hapi, hospitality’s data connectivity partner that removes integration barriers and enables real-time collaboration between hotels and technology brands, today announced that President Jeff Bzdawka has been appointed chief executive officer to lead the company into its next stage of growth. Bzdawka joined Hapi as president in October 2024 and will succeed founder Luis Segredo, who will transition to chief strategy officer.
• Starhotels Collezione Unveils the New Gabrielli Luxury Apartments in Venice
  05 Febbraio 2026
  After the reopening of Hotel Gabrielli Venezia - Starhotels Collezione in August 2025, following an extensive conservative restoration, Starhotels strengthens its presence in the city introducing a new, complementary hospitality offering: Gabrielli Luxury Apartments.
• The AI Dilemma: Should Hotels Wait or Build?
  05 Febbraio 2026
  AI is moving so fast it’s really really hard to keep up. One week it’s all about chatbots. The next, it’s local AI agents like OpenClaw executing full workflows on a local device. It’s amazing. But it’s also messy.
• Bellagio Announces Spa Remodel, Elevating Its Timeless Wellness Experience
  05 Febbraio 2026
  Bellagio announced today plans to remodel its iconic spa, marking the next chapter in the resort’s ongoing evolution and continued commitment to deliver best-in-class guest experiences. Construction is slated to begin in March, with the new Bellagio Spa set to debut in November.
• U.S. hotel results for week ending 31 January
  05 Febbraio 2026
  The U.S. hotel industry reported mostly negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 31 January. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.