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    Deep Dive

    Top 5 hospitality industry trends to watch in 2026

    Luxury travelers and major eventgoers are slated to drive hotel demand this year, while rising labor costs and advancements in artificial intelligence could shift hospitality operations.

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    Ian Schrager taps Highgate to take PUBLIC hotel brand global

    According to The Wall Street Journal, the joint venture will scale the PUBLIC brand through acquisitions and conversions of current Highgate properties.

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    The top hospitality conferences to attend in 2026

    Hospitality professionals can network, learn and do business at the industry’s biggest events of the year, which cover hotel development, investment, technology and more.

    Updated Jan. 27, 2026
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    US hotel RevPAR, ADR set for growth in 2026: report

    Despite dampened hotel performance in 2025, more stable travel fundamentals could bring a boost for the industry this year and beyond, per CoStar and Tourism Economics.

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    C-suite leaders forecast the top hotel development trends of 2026

    Chief development officers and segment leaders from six hotel companies, including Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt, share what will drive pipeline growth and strategy this year.

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    IHG debuts first US Ruby Hotels property in Chicago

    The signing underscores the urban lifestyle brand’s strong growth potential, per IHG Americas CEO Jolyon Bulley.

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    Hospitality industry reacts to NYC mayor’s ban on hotel junk fees

    The Hotel Association of New York and the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council supported Zorhan Mamdani’s final ruling, which will take effect Feb. 21.

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    US hotel construction pipeline down in Q4, though conversions thrived

    The luxury hotels pipeline hit a project record in the quarter, while across markets, Dallas led construction projects, according to data from Lodging Econometrics.

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    IHG brings Six Senses resort to Utah amid brand’s expansion

    Six Senses Camp Korongo comes as IHG aims to “set a new standard in ultra-luxury experiential travel.”

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    Wyndham-Reside partnership expands amid apart-hotel boom

    The duo opened The Heid Lofts in Philadelphia under the Reside, a Wyndham Residence brand, while competitors Hilton and Marriott also invest in the apartment-style accommodations space.

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    Mews lands $300M investment to deepen focus on AI

    Valuing the hospitality technology provider at $2.5 billion, the Series D capital raise is the largest funding round ever in hospitality software, the Amsterdam-based company claims.

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    Key full-year US hotel metrics fall for first time since 2020

    In 2025, occupancy and RevPAR both saw declines, while ADR rose, according to data from CoStar. Las Vegas saw the steepest year-over-year RevPAR declines among the top 25 markets. 

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    Peregrine Hospitality appoints chief operating officer

    Heather Stege's appointment is part of a wider C-suite expansion following the company's rebrand last year.

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    NYC, Phoenix projected to open most hotel rooms in 2026

    It’s the second consecutive year New York has led the U.S. in expected new-build openings, but there’s still opportunity for more growth, per CoStar.

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    Q&A

    How Hilton and Placemakr are redefining hotel accommodations

    Following Hilton’s debut of Apartment Collection, Placemakr CEO Jason Fudin shares how the hospitality providers aim to institutionalize apartment-style stays amid the segment’s rapid growth.

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    Choice Hotels hones in on value in latest global marketing campaign

    Featuring entertainer Keegan-Michael Key, the ad spots highlight how Choice offers guests unique experiences and more value across its brand portfolio.

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    Las Vegas Rio Hotel and Casino workers avert strike

    A group of 62 workers secured a 15% wage hike and increased workplace protections through a four-year deal with the Dreamscape-owned property.

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    Soho House secures new funding in go-private deal

    After a previous funding commitment failed, Soho House has secured $200 million in alternative financing and expects to close the merger this month.

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    IHG names Mark Sergot chief development officer for the Americas

    With the appointment, IHG fills a vacant role as it plots growth across its luxury and lifestyle, premium, essentials and suites portfolios in the region.

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    Hilton debuts Apartment Collection, expanding in residential hospitality

    The brand will launch through a partnership with apartment-style accommodations provider Placemakr, adding as many as 3,000 units to Hilton’s system.

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    Kasa enters into a strategic combination with Mint House

    The apart-hotel company will integrate Mint House’s portfolio of residential hospitality units through a deal that illustrates “the alternative accommodations sector is maturing,” Kasa’s CEO shares.

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    IHG taps McDonald’s VP to guide artificial intelligence strategy

    With deep technology expertise and franchise understanding, Wei Manfredi joins IHG as senior vice president of AI and architecture.

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    Outbound Hotels plots Park City mountain destination

    The Utah property comes as Outbound owner Waterton and asset management firm Barings expand their partnership focused on “experiential, design-forward hospitality rooted in nature and community.”

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    Sonesta appoints co-CEOs to succeed John Murray

    Keith Pierce and Jeff Leer will take over at the helm of the hotel company to steward its next phase of growth.

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    St. Regis Houston hotel sold, will convert under The Luxury Collection

    The buyer, Saddlebrook Equity and Management, will renovate and rename the property The Houston Grand Hotel — River Oaks while maintaining its global affiliation with Marriott.