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SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The industry is projected to grow between 6-10% annually through 2026. According to new research from Phocuswright, the global travel market has rebounded significantly, surpassing pre-pandemic levels with a 24% increase in gross bookings in 2023, reaching a total spend of $1.5

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DECEMBER 6, 2023

Six Senses, part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts luxury and lifestyle portfolio, has signed a hotel management agreement with Activos Turisticos de Mexico (ACTUR) for the development of Six Senses Xala, which is scheduled to open in 2026.

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JULY 23, 2024

With Pittsburgh recently announced as the host city for the 2026 NFL Draft, we take a look at the impact of previous drafts on both the host cities and area hotels.

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JUNE 20, 2023

Today, on World Refugee Day, Marriott International announced it has committed to hiring more than 1,500 refugees throughout its European region by 2026. This follows Marriott’s commitment to hire over 1,500 refugees by 2025 in the United States.

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APRIL 15, 2024

today announced plans to add nearly 100 properties and over 12,000 rooms to its portfolio in Europe portfolio through hotel conversions and adaptive reuse projects, the conversion of existing buildings into a hotel, by the end of 2026. From the International Hospitality Investment Forum in Berlin, Marriott International, Inc.

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ComplianceMate

MARCH 18, 2024

The FDA’s release of the Food Traceability Final Rule will require many businesses in the foodservice industry to make extensive changes to what they track and the information their tracking must show. Here’s what you need to know in order to comply with the initiative.

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AUGUST 28, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, proudly announces the return of its InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand to Serbia after 20 years, in partnership with Delta Holding.

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OCTOBER 2, 2024

For Denver hotels, the first five months of 2024 were somewhat volatile, with March declines being offset by April gains. This trend can be partially attributed to Easter falling in March this year. After two months of RevPAR declines in Denver in June and July, August was a stellar month for the city’s hotels, with the RevPAR increase nearing 10%.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The hotels will undergo comprehensive renovations and will be adapted to Scandic’s new brand before opening during the first half of 2026. Scandic has signed two long-term lease agreements with property owner JV Nordväst Fastighet AB to take over two hotels in Helsingborg and Jönköping that together have 199 rooms.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The property is set to welcome its first guests in 2026. Thanks to the partnership with Jadran hotels Rijeka, the iconic 135-year-old Hotel Continental in Rijeka will join Accor’s boutique collection.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

DCF Property Group marks major milestone at $180M First Light project in Melbourne’s Domain Precinct.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

recently announced that it has signed an agreement with New Development Group to bring the second EDITION Hotels to Shanghai, set to open in 2026. Marriott International Inc.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces today during HOTCO conference its first Holiday Inn & Suites property in Europe with the signing of Holiday Inn & Suites Budapest Centrale - part of its Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts brand.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Development is expected to begin in January 2026, with three openings anticipated each year thereafter. Potbelly is Georgia-bound for the first time after inking a 15-unit agreement with current franchisee Royal Restaurant Group, according to a Nov. The shops will all be in the greater Atlanta region.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Nestled into the dramatic landscapes at the foot of the Italian Alps, Mama brings her sassy and flamboyant personality to the legendary resort city of Como in mid-2026.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

During the 2024 World Travel Market (WTM) in London, Blue Diamond Resorts is thrilled to announce that the eagerly awaited Royalton CHIC Barbados will join Marriott International’s distinguished Autograph Collection upon its opening as an adults-only retreat in Spring 2026.

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

Roya Lifestyle Developments collaborated with two distinguished design firms to create a series of ultra-luxurious residences located on Palm Jumeirah. This partnership has infused a surge of creativity into the project, according to the operators.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Blue Diamond Resorts To Unveil Royalton CHIC Barbados in Spring 2026Blue Diamond Resorts | October 31, 2024

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AUGUST 15, 2024

In the Q2 2024 Europe Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), analysts report the region’s total pipeline stands at 1,680 projects/249,454 rooms at the quarter’s close.

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OCTOBER 13, 2024

The only hotel within the largest mixed-use mega development under construction in the Western United States to open in 2026.

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JULY 30, 2024

As seen in the Q2 2024 U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the end of the second quarter, there are 6,095 projects with 713,151 rooms in the pipeline. This new all-time high represents a 9% year-over-year (YOY) increase in projects and an 8% YOY increase in rooms compared to Q2 2023 totals.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

That’s why global retail sales are projected to reach around $33 trillion by 2026. The retail industry is one of the world’s most pervasive, and one that every one of us interacts with on a daily basis.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

Developed in partnership with Elysian Hotels Private Limited, the 118-key Hilton Udaipur is slated to open in early 2026. Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of its flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts in Udaipur, marking its debut in the iconic ’City of Lakes’.

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AUGUST 12, 2024

In the Q2 2024 Asia Pacific, excluding China (APEC), Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the total pipeline in APEC has hit a record 2,056 projects with 406,118 rooms, marking a 6% increase in projects and a 1% rise in rooms year-over-year (YOY).

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Slated to open in late 2026, the new-build hotel will be situated in the historic Shaftesbury Square in central Belfast, just minutes’ walk from some of the city’s most popular attractions, including Queen’s University and the Botanic Gardens.

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

Set to open in late 2026, Omni has assembled a seasoned design team to bring this dynamic concept to life, including Bob Glazier, HKS Architects, Farouki Farouki, Girvin Associates, and Waldrop + Nichols, with The Beck Group managing construction.

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AUGUST 8, 2024

to manage Dusit Suites Kingsquare, Bangkok and KingsQuare Residence - an upscale hotel and luxury residential project slated to open in 2026. - Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a property management agreement with King Square Development Co.,

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The first property, Sonesta ES Suites ELEMENTS Jarabacoa, is scheduled to open in the first trimester of 2026 with the remaining four hotels to be completed within seven years. Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the execution of a deal to open five Sonesta ES Suites hotels in the Dominican Republic.

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JULY 24, 2024

Mike Schwartz, SVP of Member Value for IFMA, breaks down the FSMA 204, which requires that by January 2026, companies involved in the food supply chain must maintain detailed records of food traceability to improve food safety and expedite the response to foodborne illness outbreaks.

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JULY 31, 2024

According to the recent Q2 2024 United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the close of the quarter, the five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines are led by Dallas with 189 projects, just four projects shy of its record-high at the end of Q4 2023, and a new record-high 22,392 rooms.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The first of the two Orient Express yachts, will set sail in June 2026 to cruise the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Caribbean seas.

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

Scheduled to open in 2026, EVEN Hotel and Staybridge Suites Orlando Universal Blvd. IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, broke ground on a new dual-branded EVEN Hotels and Staybridge Suites property in Orlando, Fla. in collaboration with owner Daiwa House Group.

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OCTOBER 4, 2024

The much-anticipated project promises to elevate the city’s hospitality scene and is expected to open in Summer 2026. The development will bring 264 upscale rooms, modern amenities and unique lifestyle offerings to the bustling McKinney Avenue corridor.

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JUNE 4, 2024

Joint Venture Between Grupo TGT, Grupo MRP and Central de Arquitectura to Bring Pendry to the Heart of One of Mexico City’s Most Desirable Neighborhoods in 2026.

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JULY 25, 2023

While the world continues to experience global and economic unknowns, planning may feel challenging for the years ahead.

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AUGUST 23, 2024

Located in Tsaghkadzor, the country’s most popular ski and resort town, the 198-room newly constructed hotel, Mövenpick Resort Tsaghkadzor, is expected to open in 2026. Accor, a world leading hospitality group, today announces the signing of an agreement with 4A Capital LLC to open a new Mövenpick hotel in Armenia.

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MARCH 8, 2024

Studio Marincola’s paean to circular architecture will see former Hotel Splendid Venezia transformed into a paragon of contemporary Alpine design ahead of Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

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