16 Gennaio 2026

• KAYAK Predicts: Well-th trips, next gen destinations, and small-town escapes to define travel this year
  16 Gennaio 2026
  KAYAK, the world’s leading travel search engine, has dropped its 2026 ’What the Future’ (WTF) Report, offering a look at the destinations and travel behaviors that will shape the year ahead. Along with exclusive community data from TikTok, the report focuses on the places and patterns that matter before they become mainstream news. In its second edition, the WTF report uses billions of KAYAK user queries to spotlight overlooked destinations offering lower prices, fewer crowds and more flexibility.
• Appellation Healdsburg Joins Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ Following Its Highly Anticipated Opening
  16 Gennaio 2026
  Fresh off its grand debut as the flagship resort of Appellation – a visionary, culinary-first hospitality brand founded by Michelin-starred chef Charlie Palmer and luxury hospitality veteran Christopher Hunsberger – Appellation Healdsburg proudly announces its acceptance into Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH), a curated collection of the world’s most characterful, independently spirited hotels. The partnership marks the first Appellation hotel to join SLH, signaling a major milestone for the brand’s growth and global recognition.
• Escapade Unveils Plans for Its Second Signature Hotel, Trackside at the Home of the Belgian Grand Prix
  16 Gennaio 2026
  The pioneering hospitality brand Escapade has revealed plans for a new signature hotel and residences just metres from some of the most hallowed tarmac in the world - the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Belgium.
• Building Sustainable Hotel Operations for the Modern Traveler
  16 Gennaio 2026
  For many years, sustainability in hospitality was defined by simple, visible efforts, such as a recycling bin in the lobby, a linen-reuse card in the bathroom, or perhaps a chef’s garden tucked behind the kitchen. These gestures mattered, and in many ways they were an important first step in raising guest awareness, but today, sustainability looks very different. It is no longer about signaling good intentions; it is about measurable impact, operational efficiency, community partnership, and meeting the evolving expectations of modern travelers and cities. Guests now understand that sustainability extends far beyond the surface. They are asking deeper questions about environmental performance, social impact, and the long-term commitments of the brands they choose.
• The Marc Hotel Officially Opens its Doors in Downtown Milwaukee
  16 Gennaio 2026
  Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized hotel owner and management company and division of Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced the opening of The Marc Hotel, an independent 175-room hotel in downtown Milwaukee. Centrally located in the heart of the city, The Marc Hotel is connected to the Baird Center via a climate-controlled skywalk and located just steps from the city’s premier corporate offices, sports and entertainment venues, vibrant dining destinations, and nearby Marquette University.
• Profitability Data Shows That Rethinking Traditional Revenue Management Is Now Critical For Hotels
  16 Gennaio 2026
  Duetto, a hotel industry provider of revenue and profit software, and HotStats, a global leader in hotel P&L benchmarking, have released a joint performance analysis showing a widening gap between top-line growth and bottom-line reality.
• From Idea to Key Card: The Sustainable Design Journey
  16 Gennaio 2026
  We’ve all observed the "outfit breakdown" trend, a fascination with the textures, layers, and provenance that make a look iconic. It inspired us to turn that same analytical lens inward, toward the objects we create. Much like a couture ensemble takes shape from concept to construction, our "From Idea to Key Card" journey unfolds through a meticulous blend of intention and craft.
• Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes The Cooper to Legend Collection
  15 Gennaio 2026
  The Cooper, Charleston’s first and only luxury waterfront hotel on the peninsula, has joined Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ prestigious Legend Collection. The ultimate portfolio of exceptional properties in the world’s most remarkable destinations, the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection is globally sophisticated, culturally-refined, and promises unforgettable guest experiences. Featuring exquisite accommodations, stellar and intuitive personal service, renowned dining, and exceptional spas, being part of this exclusive group is designated for distinguished properties who represent the very highest levels of luxury.
• Royal Park Hotel Reveals Newly Reimagined Look Following Sweeping Property-wide Renovation
  15 Gennaio 2026
  Royal Park Hotel unveils the completion of a comprehensive, multi-million-dollar renovation that reimagines the beloved property with refreshed guest rooms, redesigned event spaces and reenergized public areas, introducing a more refined and contemporary experience in the heart of downtown Rochester, just outside Detroit.
• Expedia and Booking is not a duopoly
  15 Gennaio 2026
  Expedia and Booking is not a duopoly. I said this some weeks ago when I got a sneak peek at the OTA research data.
• Namron Hospitality: Comfort, Design, and the Human Kind of Personalisation
  15 Gennaio 2026
  Namron Hospitality did not start as a conventional hotel story. "I do not come from a background of hospitality," Yves Naman told Hospitality Net, tracing his path from business school in Canada to Mexico, where he fell in love with the country’s creativity and the way people host. "We were really amazed by the level of hospitality," he said, describing being cared for by Mexican friends "like last time I was taken care of like that was when I was born and my mother had me in her arms."
• Hilton Introduces Apartment Collection by Hilton: Furnished Apartment Accommodations, Hosted by Hilton
  15 Gennaio 2026
  Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced Apartment Collection by Hilton, a new lodging category within Hilton’s growing collection brand portfolio – offering unique, spacious furnished apartments with the trusted hospitality and reliability guests expect from Hilton. Apartment Collection by Hilton will be available for booking through Hilton channels in the first half of 2026, with initial properties in the U.S. launched in partnership with Placemakr—a leading apartment hospitality brand and operator specializing in flexible, short-term and extended-stay accommodations in urban and suburban markets, with nearly a decade of experience integrating innovative hospitality solutions and trusted service.
• The Digital Race Reshaping Hospitality: Insights from Ulrich Pillau, Co-Founder & CEO of Apaleo
  15 Gennaio 2026
  In this episode of Pillow Talk Sessions, Ulrich Pillau, Co-Founder and CEO of Apaleo, joins host Jessica Gillingham to explore how digital acceleration, AI integration, and platform openness are redefining what it means to operate in the hospitality space — and why legacy thinking may be the industry’s biggest risk.
• The Shilla Hotels & Resorts to Open Shilla Monogram Xi’an, Marking Its First Direct Entry into China and Accelerating Global Expansion
  15 Gennaio 2026
  The Shilla Hotels & Resorts, Korea’s leading luxury hospitality brand and the hospitality arm of Hotel Shilla, a Samsung Group affiliate, is set to officially open Shilla Monogram Xi’an on February 2nd, introducing its first new hotel opening in China.
• IHG Hotels & Resorts Debuts Vignette Collection in Maldives
  15 Gennaio 2026
  IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of Noku Maldives, Vignette Collection, marking the debut of the Vignette Collection brand in the Maldives. The addition of Noku Maldives to IHG’s fast-growing Vignette Collection, a family of one-of-a-kind hotels in destinations to remember.
• What does ‘family focused’ really mean in a hotel? A General Manager’s inside secrets
  15 Gennaio 2026
• Eri Maldives Opens Natural Island Sanctuary in North Malé Atoll
  15 Gennaio 2026
  The new eco-chi lifestyle island resort, Eri Maldives, has officially opened its doors in the North Malé Atoll, introducing a new standard of accessible island living. Located just a 45-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport, the resort combines the convenience of short-haul travel with the seclusion of a natural island, offering an immediate escape for travelers seeking authenticity over artificial luxury.
• Kasa Enters into Strategic Combination with Mint House
  15 Gennaio 2026
  Kasa, the leading hotel and apart-hotel brand and manager for the modern traveler, today announced that it has entered into a strategic combination with Mint House, a premium residential hospitality operator of nearly 1,000 units nationwide. As part of this transaction, Mint House’s properties across premier U.S. markets will be integrated into Kasa’s platform.
• Banyan Group Highlights New Chapter of Growth in 2026 Following Its Landmark 100-Resort Milestone
  15 Gennaio 2026
  Banyan Group ("Banyan Tree Holdings Limited" or the "Group" – SGX: B58), an independent global hospitality company, enters 2026 following a year that marked a significant step in its global expansion. With 100 hotels and resorts, over 140 spas and galleries, and more than 20 branded residences now in operation across over 20 countries, the Group is advancing into its next phase of growth with new market entries, strengthening of its multi-brand portfolio, and deepening of guest experiences.
• Where Nature Opens the Door: Wooden and Bamboo Key Cards in Zen Hospitality
  15 Gennaio 2026
  Before a guest sees the room, the view, or the light within, there is a pause at the door. In Zen-inspired hospitality, this pause matters. It is the first moment of stillness, where the outside world is set down and presence begins.
• Moonstone Spa to Debut at New Luxury Beachfront Retreat, Sapphire Sands Villas, in Saint Lucia
  15 Gennaio 2026
  Bay Gardens Resorts will expand its portfolio this spring with the opening of Sapphire Sands Villas, a new luxury beachfront villa property on Reduit Beach, and the debut of its signature Moonstone Spa. The spa will serve as Sapphire Sands’ wellness hub, offering a program inspired by Saint Lucia’s coastal setting and nature-led rituals associated with renewal and balance.
• Global Asset Solutions marks landmark year of growth, expansion and innovation
  15 Gennaio 2026
  Global Asset Solutions, the independent hotel asset management and advisory firm, announce a milestone year defined by global expansion, strategic senior appointments, portfolio growth and the evolution of its service offering.
• The Conservatorium Hotel Enters A New Chapter As Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam
  15 Gennaio 2026
  From today, the Conservatorium Hotel becomes Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam, under the management of Mandarin Oriental.
• Deloitte Report: The future of hospitality - Navigating new frontiers
  15 Gennaio 2026
  A trio of new openings in the American West and Northeast sets the tone for a hospitality industry in transition. From a modular, steel frame hotel on commercially zoned desert land near Joshua Tree to an off grid eco lodge by Grand Teton and a Vermont retreat repurposed from historic farm buildings, the examples underline a shift toward lighter footprint development, community sensitivity, and concepts designed around place rather than pure scale. The message is clear: growth is still possible, but the route forward is becoming more inventive, more local, and more operationally disciplined.
• Stay Launches Corporate App to Help Hotel Groups Own the Mobile Channel and Drive Direct Bookings
  15 Gennaio 2026
  STAY, the leading Guest Experience Platform for hotel groups, has launched Corporate App, a solution designed to help hotel groups establish their own branded mobile channel and take full ownership of the guest journey.Early adopters such as Barceló Hotel Group, H10 Hotels, Palladium Hotel Group, and Vincci Hoteles are already rolling out the Corporate App across their portfolios, responding to a broader industry shift toward strengthening direct bookings, loyalty, and brand-controlled digital channels.