a&o Hostels, Europe’s largest and fastest growing hostel chain with 30,000 beds under management, announces the freehold purchase of two hotel assets, located on Portland and Dickinson Streets in central Manchester, from Ares Real Estate funds and EQ Group.
Introducing The Milo, Hotel by the Sea: Multi-Million-Dollar Renovation and Rebrand Complete for Cherished Santa Barbara Coastal Retreat
A new chapter has officially begun for one of Santa Barbara’s most beloved coastal landmarks. The Milo, Hotel by the Sea (The Milo), formerly Hotel Milo, has unveiled the results of a multi-million-dollar renovation and rebrand significantly elevating the guest experience. The comprehensive transformation includes a full reimagination of all...
When will humanoid robots start cleaning my hotel room?
In recent years, massive leaps have been made in the development of humanoid robots. The idea of making mechanical humans that can do our chores for us is as old as Talos, the fictional bronze man that was thought up by the ancient Greeks in 300 B.C. However, recent developments...
RateGain Announces Exclusive Partnership with Aztech Digital to Accelerate UNO VIVA’s Expansion Across Greece and Cyprus
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (NSE: RATEGAIN), a global leader of AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced an exclusive reseller partnership with Aztech Digital, an adtech solution provider and trusted advisor to hotels across Greece and Cyprus. This partnership will expand the reach of UNO VIVA,...
Wandering Buffalo Opens in Downtown Bozeman
A new basecamp for modern travelers has arrived in downtown Bozeman. Wandering Buffalo Hotel and Lodge is now open on historic East Main Street, offering a refined blend of Montana character, contemporary design, and effortless access to downtown Bozeman and outdoor adventure.
Hyatt Announces Newly Enhanced Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort Following Extensive Renovation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has announced the reopening of Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort, an adults-only, all-inclusive haven, following a transformative renovation. These new updates reaffirm Hyatt’s commitment to mainstay destinations and elevate the refined experience guests have come to know from the Secrets Resorts & Spas...
Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta Opens in Urbana, Illinois
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the opening of Red Lion Inn & Suites Urbana. The 127-room, midscale hotel is located at 1907 North Cunningham Avenue in Urbana, Illinois. The city is home to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, the Spurlock...
RobosizeME to Sponsor Oracle Hospitality Summit 2026, Brings Time-Saving Workflow Automations to OHIP Users
PRAGUE, 8 January 2026. RobosizeME, a leading provider of workflow automation solutions for the hospitality industry, has announced its sponsorship of the upcoming Oracle Hospitality Summit 2026, taking place January 19–21 at the Park Plaza London Riverbank. As part of its presence at the event, RobosizeME will spotlight how its...
Swiss-Belhotel International Strengthens Africa Portfolio with the Launch of The Gama by Swiss-Belhotel, Kilimani, Nairobi
Swiss-Belhotel International, has signed a management agreement for The Gama by Swiss-Belhotel, Kilimani, Nairobi, with Albushra Real Estate Limited, marking the global debut of its newest brand concept and underscoring the group’s strategic expansion across Africa. The latest signing builds on the group’s established presence in East Africa, where Swiss-Belhotel...
Hospitality Trends for 2026: Experience as the Operating System
What becomes clear heading into 2026 is that advantage no longer comes from isolated innovation. It comes from coherence. The hotels pulling ahead are not experimenting more than their peers; they are aligning experience, operations, and technology into a single, reinforcing system. Where that alignment exists, execution accelerates. Where it...