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Final Day Spotlight: GCSTIMES Inspires Hotels with Sustainable Stays
As the NoVacancy Hotel + Accommodation Industry Expo concludes today at the International Convention Centre, GCSTIMES is spotlighting its Sustainable Stays initiative, a program designed to help hotels weave eco-conscious practices into every guest experience.
107-Key Aloft Istanbul Karaköy Opens
Aloft Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary brands, has made its debut in Istanbul with the opening of Aloft Istanbul Karaköy. The opening marks the brand's second hotel in Türkiye and brings Aloft Hotels's unique blend of urban-inspired design and spirited social energy to one of Istanbul's most dynamic neighbourhoods.
Radisson Signs First Resort on Egypt’s Thriving North Coast
Radisson Hotel Group continues its expansion across Egypt with the signing of Radisson Resort North Coast, a stunning new upscale beachfront property set to open in one of the country's fastest-growing leisure destinations. Located in Dauwar Abd el Ati Abu Aguz, a prime area for resort development along Egypt's booming North Coast, the upcoming resort will mark the Group's first property in this thriving region. Scheduled to open in 2029, the hotel will feature 250 hotel rooms and 250 branded residences, including 30 family rooms and a presidential suite, with expansive views of the Egyptian Northern Coast. Guests will enjoy six diverse food and beverage venues, a 740-square-metre meeting and events space, dedicated wellness and fitness facilities, kids and teens clubs, an entertaining outdoor aqua park, and direct access to a private beach. The resort is strategically positioned 73 kilometers from Alexandria and just 45 minutes from Borg El Arab International Airport and 60 minutes from El Alamein International airport, which together offer direct connections to over 30 international destinations and growing. The North Coast is rapidly emerging as a key tourism hotspot, driven by government-led infrastructure upgrades and large-scale projects such as New Alamein City and Marina 8. These developments are transforming the area into a high-potential, year-round destination for upscale leisure tourism.
OTH Hotels Resorts to manage The Virginian Hotel, Curio Collection By Hilton In Lynchburg, Virginia
OTH Hotels Resorts (OTH), a Virginia-based hospitality management company with an asset portfolio exceeding $775 million, has been entrusted to assume management of The Virginian Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton. This iconic architectural landmark, located in the heart of downtown Lynchburg, Virginia, has long been regarded as a cornerstone of the city’s cultural history.
How AI Will Transform Hotel Managers into Strategic Leaders | By Are Morch
I’ve spent years watching hotel managers juggle operations like circus performers. Emails at midnight, last-minute cancellations, staff shortages, unexpected group bookings, fluctuating ADRs, you name it. Managers have been trained to react. But leadership isn’t about reacting. It’s about anticipating, steering, and inspiring.
RMS joins as a pioneering partner to integrate with SiteMinder’s Smart Platform
RMS, the leading hospitality platform for hotels, serviced apartments, vacation rentals, and outdoor accommodations, has announced a new strategic partnership with SiteMinder to deliver seamless integration with its next-generation revenue platform.
Fairmas Appoints Chiara Gianformaggio to Drive Growth in the Italian Hospitality Market
Fairmas, a leading provider of financial planning and analysis software for the hospitality industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chiara Gianformaggio as Business Development Manager, Italy. This strategic move marks a significant step in Fairmas’ international growth strategy, with a focused commitment to the dynamic and evolving Italian hospitality market.
West Wing of Hilton Milwaukee will reopen as The Marc Hotel in early 2026
Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized hotel owner and management company and division of Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), announced today that the west wing of Hilton Milwaukee will reopen in early 2026 as The Marc Hotel, an independent 175-room hotel.
Nominations Open for HSMAI 2025 Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Sales, Marketing, Revenue Optimization, and Distribution
Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is now accepting nominations for the Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in hospitality sales, marketing, revenue optimization, and distribution. The deadline to submit nominations is Sept. 30, 2025. Honorees will be celebrated during the HSMAI Adrian Awards Celebration on February 18, 2026, at the New York Marriott Marquis, highlighting their accomplishments among the industry’s most exceptional campaigns, leaders, and achievements.
Delaware North acquires Cactus Moon Lodge, a resort-style, special-event venue near Austin, Texas
Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company, has acquired Cactus Moon Lodge, a resort-style, special-event venue set on a hilltop and surrounded by a scenic 22-acre property in the Texas Hill Country.
Hideaway Inns Selects Stayntouch to Redefine the “Microcation” Experience
Stayntouch, a global leader in cloud hotel property management systems (PMS), has partnered with Hideaway Inns, a design-forward brand redefining the modern lodging experience under Revival Hotels’ Invisible Hospitality™ model. Launching first in select Northeast destinations, Hideaway Inns plans 15 openings over the next 36 months, growing to 25 properties in five years. Starting with its flagship in Sunapee, N.H., this month, Hideaway Inns has deployed Stayntouch’s cloud PMS, payments platform, booking engine, and channel manager as its core technology stack.
Sirata Beach Resort in St. Petersburg, Florida Completes $25 Million Renovation to Guest Rooms and Suites
The beloved Sirata Beach Resort announces the completion of its $25 million guest rooms and suites renovation, as well as the lobby and fitness center. Owned and managed by Columbia Sussex, the Sirata Beach Resort will transition to a Tapestry Collection by Hilton property once Phase II of the renovation is complete. The Tapestry Collection is comprised of independent boutique hotels, each rich in cultural charm and deeply connected to its destination.
Hideaway Inns Debuts Flagship Property in Mt. Sunapee, NH
Hideaway Inns, a new hospitality platform reimagining regional travel for today's experience-driven guest, announced today the opening of its first property: Hideaway Inn Mt. Sunapee. Developed by Hideaway Inns and managed by Revival Hotels, the 55-room hotel marks the official debut of the Hideaway Inns brand, delivering a hospitality experience that combines frictionless technology, design-forward guest rooms, and playful communal spaces in a scenic regional destination.
Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) Announces Fall 2025 Conference Industry Outlook Survey Results
The Hospitality Asset Managers Association (“HAMA”) today provided the results of its Fall 2025 Industry Outlook Survey. The semi-annual report conveyed the latest opinions, experiences and predictions of 81 hotel asset managers on topics ranging from RevPAR forecasts to demand concerns.
AI cuts acquisitions costs 19% amidst soaring media spend, according to Cendyn's Hotel Digital Marketing Performance Index
Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology and services company, has found hotel customer acquisition costs (CAC) are down 19% year-on-year (YoY) as a result of utilizing AI in Google’s Performance Max for travel goals (PMTG).
Valor Hospitality Partners Strengthens Atlanta Presence with Three Additional Hilton Properties
Valor Hospitality Partners, a full-service global hospitality management company, is expanding its Hilton portfolio in the Atlanta metropolitan area with the management takeover of three properties: The American Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta – Roswell and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta – Alpharetta. These newly added properties are the result of a strategic partnership with RADCO, a multidimensional real estate firm headquartered in Atlanta.
The Joule Enters a New Era with Reimagined West Tower Rooms
The Joule, Dallas' landmark luxury hotel on Main Street, proudly announces the debut of its newly reimagined West Tower guestrooms, transformed by the award-winning firm Tihany Design, the same atelier that designed the hotel when it opened in 2008. This milestone follows earlier enhancements to the hotel's ballroom level and expansion of its award-winning spa to include a new express facial bar and expanded retail space, marking the third creative chapter with the firm's continued vision for the property.
The End of Pampering: Why Discomfort Will Redefine Luxury Experiences | By Dr. Andreea Antonescu
Luxury has long been synonymous with seamless indulgence — anticipating every need before it’s voiced, removing every friction, perfecting every detail. But what if the very thing we’ve been perfecting is starting to lose its power?
Bain Capital to Acquire Pullman Paris Montparnasse Hotel
Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm, in partnership with Columbia Threadneedle and QuinSpark Investment Partners (“QuinSpark”), has today signed a definitive agreement to acquire Pullman Paris Montparnasse from Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (“Unibail”), a leading European retail REIT.
Meyer Jabara Hotels Celebrates International Housekeeping Week to Honor the Unsung Heroes of Hospitality
Meyer Jabara Hotels is celebrating International Housekeeping Week (Sept. 14 to 20) across its portfolio of 45 branded and independent hotels in recognition of dedicated department professionals keeping its hotels clean, safe, and welcoming for guests every day.
KAPPE Builds 74 Serviced Apartments in the Future-Oriented Location of Braunschweig
Construction work on the new serviced apartment property by KAPPE Projektentwicklung GmbH began at Kaiserstrasse 10 in Braunschweig in early 2025. The shell of the building was completed in May, and interior work is now in full swing. The project is scheduled for completion by mid-2026 at the latest.
JW Marriott Debuts in Northern Virginia, Redefining Hospitality with the Grand Unveiling of JW Marriott Reston Station
JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, and Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHCI) ("Comstock") today announced the opening of JW Marriott Reston Station, a 247-room luxury hotel located in the heart of Reston Station — the largest mixed-use, transit-oriented community in the Washington, D.C. region. This extraordinary new hotel marks the brand's debut property in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Azul Hospitality Group Expands Pacific Northwest Management Presence with Takeover of Landmark Seattle Properties
Azul Hospitality Group, a premier hospitality management platform providing innovative approaches to maximizing an asset's performance, announced today it has assumed management of two landmark properties in downtown Seattle: the Hotel Theodore and the Mayflower Park Hotel. The Hotels are owned in partnership by Provenance Hotels and NBP Capital.
How to maximize hotel revenue: key learnings form a revenue manager | By Tom Brown
Revenue management has always been central to hotel performance, but it’s no longer just about ADR and RevPAR. The most innovative hoteliers are shifting their focus toward metrics that capture the whole guest experience – and the revenue it generates.
Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 12 September 2025
German owner-operator Event Hotels has acquired a portfolio of 17 Accor-branded hotels (2,021 rooms) in Germany from US private equity group Blackstone. The portfolio comprises 10 Ibis hotels (932 rooms) and 7 Mercure hotels (1,089 rooms). All hotels are situated in Germany, including Frankfurt, Cologne and Munich as well as various tier 2 cities. Following this acquisition, Event Hotels will undertake targeted renovations, invest in technology upgrades, and introduce initiatives to enhance the guest experience.
Adapt or Disappear: Agentic Hospitality’s Brad Brewer to Discuss the Consequences of ‘Not Going AI-Native Now’
This month in Washington, D.C., Brad Brewer, Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer of Agentic Hospitality, will deliver a stern warning to hoteliers: “Seize agentic hotel distribution now and become indispensable, or don’t, and remain invisible.”
Budapest Hotel Market Spotlight YE June 2025 | By Nicolas Horky and Alina Cazachevici
The sample of branded full-service hotels in Budapest recorded a large increase in profit during the 12-month period ending in May 2025. The GOP per available room (GOP PAR) rose by 25.9% (YoY), driven by a 15.9% revenue increase and despite rising expenses (+10.0%).
NEWH, Inc. Announces Inaugural Nikki Jones Memorial Scholarship
NEWH, Inc. (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality), the premier organization dedicated to scholarships, education, mentorship, and networking in the hospitality industry, is honored to announce the establishment of the Nikki Jones Memorial Scholarship, which is funded by a $50,000 bequest from Jones. A $10,000 biennial scholarship will be awarded in honor of Jones, a longtime member and significant contributor to the organization, as a testament to her belief in the power of education and her enduring commitment to fostering the next generation of hospitality leaders.
Tim Major Steering Maestro PMS Innovation as President
Maestro PMS is entering an exciting new era with Tim Major at the helm. In March, Tim stepped into the leadership role of the All-In-One cloud hosted, private cloud and on-premises property-management system company. Under his guidance, Maestro is strengthening its commitment on its mission to equip independent operators with the tools they need to compete at the highest level. With hospitality evolving faster than ever, his leadership positions Maestro to drive innovation while keeping client results at the forefront.
The Defining Skill of Today’s Luxury Hotel GM: Insights from 20 Global Leaders | By Henri Roelings
When Hospitality Net launched its first viewpoint in its recently launched Luxury GM World Panel, the focus was simple yet profound: What is the single decisive skill that separates an outstanding luxury hotel General Manager from the rest — and why?
Beyond the Skyline: How Global Investors Are Winning in the UAE Hospitality Market | By Amr El Nady
In the lead up to the Future Hospitality Summit - FHS World 2025, taking place at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai from 27-29 October, Amr El Nady provides insights for international investors looking to enter the UAE's hospitality sector, including the regulatory framework, market performance and lending and debt liquidity landscape.
FREIgeist Hotels cuts guest check-in time by 30% with Mews
[Göttingen, 16 September 2025] - FREIgeist Hotels, the German hotel group renowned for its bold design and regional character, is celebrating one year since completing the rollout of Mews across all five of its properties. Since going live in August 2024, FREIgeist has seen a 30% reduction in average guest check-in time, significantly enhancing the guest arrival experience.