AWH Partners Acquires All-Suite Hotel Trio in Sonoma County

AWH Partners announced today the acquisition of the Hotel Trio Healdsburg, a 122-key, all-suite hotel in the heart of Sonoma wine country. Since opening in 2018, the soft-branded Residence Inn has distinguished itself as the only Marriott-branded property in northern Sonoma and the second largest hotel in Healdsburg, one of...

Sonesta Opens 29 Organic Properties in H2 2025

Sonesta International Hotels (Sonesta), the 8th largest hotel company in the US, today announced the successful opening of 29 new properties during the second half of 2025, showcasing Sonesta’s global expansion and continued growth strategy.

Costa Rica’s Peninsula Papagayo to Unveil Second Oceanfront Andaz Residences Neighborhood near Andaz Peninsula Papagayo

Peninsula Papagayo today announced plans for a second oceanfront collection of Andaz Residences, following the debut of its initial phase in 2023. The new neighborhood near Andaz Peninsula Papagayo will feature 35 thoughtfully curated residences in two-, three-, and four-bedroom floor plans with elevated amenities and finishes. Early commitments from...

The Webster Launches: New Lifestyle Hotel Brand Debuts in London This July & New York This Winter — Bookings Now Open

The Webster, a new design-forward lifestyle hotel brand, announces its official debut with the opening of The Webster Covent Garden, London in July 2026, followed by The Webster Times Square, New York in Winter 2026. Designed for the culturally curious traveler, The Webster blends thoughtful design, engaging programming, and dynamic...

Hyatt Announces Thomas J. Pritzker Retires as Executive Chairman and Will Not Seek Re-Election to Board of Directors; Mark S. Hoplamazian Assumes Combined Role of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Hyatt Hotels Corporation ("Hyatt," "the Company," "we," "us," or "our") (NYSE: H) today announced that Thomas J. Pritzker, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, has informed the Board that he will retire as Executive Chairman, effective immediately, and will not seek re-election to the Board of Directors at Hyatt’s...

Mountain Valley Lodge To Undergo Comprehensive Renovation and Conversion to Hampton by Hilton Hailey Sun Valley

Effective Monday, February 17, 2026, the Mountain Valley Lodge located in Hailey, Idaho, will temporarily close to undergo a comprehensive renovation and conversion to Hampton by Hilton Hailey Sun Valley. The transformation represents a significant investment in the Wood River Valley and reinforces the company’s commitment to enhancing the region’s...

Himalayan Hideaway Resort Pokhara, The Centara Collection, Celebrates Grand Opening with Distinguished Tourism Leaders

Himalayan Hideaway Resort Pokhara, The Centara Collection, celebrated its grand opening on 6th February 2026 with a ceremony attended by senior leaders from the tourism and hospitality sector, industry partners, and media. Located just 35 minutes from Pokhara, Centara’s debut property in Nepal seamlessly blends the beauty of the surrounding...

Hotel groups miss out 20% of guests due to data silos, new Ireckonu data shows

Amsterdam, Netherlands 18th February 2026. Ireckonu, a leading hospitality middleware and Customer Data Platform (CDP) provider for hotel groups, has reported today that siloed guest data across hotel operational areas (including restaurants, spas, golf facilities, and other auxiliary outlets) is preventing hotel groups from capturing up to 20% of opportunities...