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W Hotels has officially entered Saudi Arabia with the opening of W Riyadh – KAFD, a high-profile luxury property in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District. The launch strengthens the capital’s growing appeal as a global destination for business travel, upscale leisure stays and lifestyle tourism, while expanding Marriott Bonvoy’s footprint in one of the Middle […]
Hyatt Regency Chicago has completed the final phase of its sweeping $200 million renovation, closing a major multi-year transformation that upgrades one of the city’s most important hospitality assets. The final stage includes a full redesign of the hotel’s Grand Ballroom, refreshed meeting facilities and modernized guest spaces, reinforcing the property’s role as a leading
Omni Hotels & Resorts is moving forward with plans for the Omni Raleigh Hotel, a major new hospitality project set to open in late 2028 in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Designed as a landmark 29-story property, the hotel will bring 600 guest rooms, expansive meeting facilities, rooftop leisure amenities and premium dining concepts to
The Ascott Limited has posted its strongest signing year in Southeast Asia, securing more than 7,300 units across Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia in 2025. The milestone marks a 55% jump from the 4,700 units signed in 2024 and reinforces the company’s fast-growing influence in one of the world’s most competitive tourism regions. The latest
Paris is strengthening its status as a global luxury tourism capital with the launch of a reimagined afternoon tea at Le Meurice, one of the city’s most iconic palace hotels. The new experience at Restaurant Le Dalí transforms a classic tradition into a contemporary culinary showcase built around artistic desserts, elevated savoury craftsmanship and immersive
Hilton is putting culinary tourism in the spotlight with the launch of “Cooking with Chris,” a new video series featuring President and CEO Chris Nassetta exploring local food traditions at Hilton destinations worldwide. The series opens in Morocco, where Nassetta visits Conrad Rabat Arzana to learn the art of preparing traditional tagine, highlighting how food
Best Western has opened the first @HOME by Best Western property in the United States, choosing St. George, Utah, as the launch market for its new apartment-style extended stay concept. The debut signals a strategic move into one of hospitality’s fastest-growing segments, where travelers increasingly want the flexibility of residential living combined with the consistency
Helsinki has opened the Kruunuvuorensilta Bridge, a landmark piece of infrastructure that is redefining how people move across the Finnish capital. Designed exclusively for pedestrians, cyclists and future tram services, the new crossing marks a major step in the city’s long-term transition toward cleaner transport, reduced car dependence and sustainable urban expansion. For residents and
The hospitality sector in the United Kingdom and Ireland is receiving a new digital growth push as Profitroom expands its regional presence to help hotels increase direct bookings, strengthen revenue performance and compete more effectively in a fast-changing online travel market. The move comes as independent hotels, boutique properties and hospitality groups look for new
Journey has appointed Joe Watkins as Head of AI and Data, a strategic leadership move designed to accelerate artificial intelligence innovation across its global hospitality platform and strengthen the company’s position in the fast-growing hotel technology sector. The appointment comes as hotels worldwide increase investment in data-driven personalization, revenue optimization, and smarter digital operations. By
Hotels in New York, Chicago, and Las Vegas are entering a critical phase in 2026 as operators race to modernize aging communication systems while trying to avoid service failures, cyber threats, and mounting regulatory pressure. The challenge is reshaping the U.S. hospitality sector at a time when guest expectations for seamless digital service are rising
The Westin Denver International Airport has completed the first phase of a major transformation, positioning itself as one of the most advanced eco-luxury airport hotels in the United States and a rising force in global meetings and events tourism. Connected directly to Denver International Airport’s Jeppesen Terminal, the property has reimagined 37,000 square feet of
