AI agents are moving from novelty to necessity. What began as simple automation and chat-based assistants is evolving into systems that observe their environment, decide what to do next and take action across real workflows. These agents execute jobs, call tools, update systems and influence decisions that once required human...
Oliver Hospitality adds The Nashville Reserve To Its Collection
Nashville-based Oliver Hospitality, a hospitality management and development company, has added two new properties to its collection: The Nashville Reserve and The Sarasota Modern, marking the brand’s first expansion into residential-style lodging and into the Florida market, respectively. Additional upcoming projects include the redevelopment of Hotel Aiken in Aiken, S.C....
Evolution Hospitality Selected to Manage Balfour Miami Beach
-Evolution Hospitality, a subsidiary of Aimbridge Hospitality that specializes in curating distinct lifestyle experiences and driving performance, today announced it has assumed management and operations of Balfour Miami Beach. The 82-room boutique Art Deco hotel is located in the exclusive South of Fifth (“SoFi”) neighborhood in Miami Beach, Florida, and...
Coral Sands Inn & Cottages Debuts Second Phase of Inspired Transformation
Coral Sands Inn & Cottages ("Coral Sands") announces the completion of a second phase of inspired renovations and amenities across its iconic property. Since its acquisition of Coral Sands in 2024, real estate and hospitality firm AJ Capital Partners ("AJ") has stewarded a multiphase endeavor that includes the design transformation...
Shanghai, London and Dubai among global leaders in new hotel room openings for 2026
Among the major hotel markets around the world, Shanghai, London and Dubai are projected to open the most hotel rooms in 2026, according to pipeline data from CoStar, a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
1912 Hotels Takes Over Operations of Hotel Raphael in Vienna
1912 Hotels has taken over the operational management of Hotel Raphael in Vienna, strengthening the company’s presence in the DACH region and adding another strategically located city asset to its growing European portfolio. As part of the takeover, 1912 Hotels is currently reviewing the future positioning and potential repositioning of...
Avi Brosh’s Palisociety Announces The Hôtel Lili, Debuting In Beverly Hills In Spring 2026
Avi Brosh’s Palisociety is set to debut its first hotel in Beverly Hills this spring, The Hôtel Lili, a completely reimagined intimate hotel that combines European-inspired style and personality with the timeless charm of classic Los Angeles. The property was originally built in 1939 as a private residence and brings...
Peachtree Group Expands DST Platform with Two Strategic Acquisitions
Peachtree Group ("Peachtree"), a leading commercial real estate investment firm overseeing a diversified portfolio of more than $10 billion, ended the year ranked 14th out of nearly 70 sponsors that raised Delaware Statutory Trust (“DST”) equity in 2025, reflecting the rapid growth and scale of its DST platform just three...
Kerten Hospitality Signs Casadora Resort By Cloud 7 Hotels
Kerten Hospitality, the global lifestyle hospitality group known for creating purpose-driven, community-centric destinations, has announced the signing of Casadora Resort by Cloud 7 Hotels, a new resort and branded residences project in El Jadida, initiated and developed by Groupe Ramos, the French real estate developer recognised for over half a...
HALL Arts Hotel Joins Marriott Bonvoy’s Autograph Collection, Elevating Its Art-Driven Luxury Experience in the Dallas Arts District
HALL Arts Hotel, an award-winning luxury lifestyle hotel in the heart of the Dallas Arts District, is proud to announce that it has joined Marriott Bonvoy’s Autograph Collection. The move places the hotel within a global portfolio of over 340 independent hotels, each celebrated for their distinctive design and immersive...
