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Steinhausen, Switzerland – January 13, 2026 – RoomPriceGenie is thrilled to announce the independent recognition of its RMS as the “Best Revenue Management System (RMS)” in the 2026 HotelTechAwards, based on the verified reviews of its global hotel clients and partners. RoomPriceGenie was also recognised as “The Best Place to...

Spanish owner-operator Riu Hotels & Resorts has acquired the four-star, 464-room Westminster Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton in London, UK, from Canadian owner-operator Westmont Hospitality, Slovakian hotel investor Best Hotel Properties (BHP) and PPF Real Estate, the property arm of Czech investment group PPF Group, for £290 million (£625,000 per...

Uga Resorts, the boutique Sri Lankan hotel group renowned for its world-class hospitality, is delighted to announce the upcoming opening of its eighth property, Uga Ghiri, in Sri Lanka’s central highlands region in June 2026. Nestled within the grounds of Ella’s historic Sutherland Estate, Uga Ghiri will consist of 15...

HBX Group (HBX.SM), the leading B2B travel technology marketplace, has unveiled new trends that are shaping Gen Z’s relationship with personalization in travel. The study, conducted in collaboration with consultant professors Dr. Recep “Richie” Karaburun and Dr. Olena Ciftci from New York University’s Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, explores...

[Amsterdam – 12 January 2026] – Mews, the operating system for hospitality and shared spaces, has been named Best Property Management System at the 2026 HotelTechAwards, securing the top honor for the third year in a row. The company was also recognized as the best point of sale (POS) provider....

US-based alternative investment firm, Blackstone Inc. (“Blackstone”), is acquiring Hamilton Island, an integrated resort destination in the Whitsunday Islands in Queensland, Australia from the Australia-based Oatley family. Market sources indicate that the transaction is valued at approximately AUD1.2 billion, representing a significant uplift from the Oatley family’s original acquisition of...

Inn-Flow, the leading all-in-one back-office platform built for hotels, today announced that it has been awarded top honors in this year’s HotelTechAwards, earning first place in two categories, including Hotel Accounting Software and Scheduling & Workforce Management solutions. In addition, Inn-Flow was recognized by Hotel Tech Report as one of...

MIMARU, Japan’s leading apartment-style hotel brand for families and groups, has announced that guests staying at MIMARU will be able to use Sumitomo Corporation’s “Any Wear, Anywhere” clothing-sharing service, giving inbound family travelers a new way to lighten luggage and travel more sustainably in Japan. The service will be available...

Vista Host announced the opening of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orange Beach Gulf Shores, a 120-suite hotel designed to capture the relaxed beauty of Alabama’s Gulf Coast while delivering thoughtful, purpose-driven hospitality.

It’s that time of year again. Crystal balls are out and pundits are busy predicting whether hospitality transactions will rise or fall. No one knows for certain, though everyone seems to have an opinion.