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1 Hotels Mission Membership Earns Honorable Mention in Fast Company’s 2026 World Changing Ideas Awards
MIAMI—1 Hotels is proud to announce that 1 Hotels Mission Membership has been named an honoree of Fast Company’s 2026 World Changing Ideas Awards. This...
Three Radisson Blu Hotels in Norway to Join Verified Net Zero Hotels Program
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM—Radisson Hotel Group announced that three existing Norwegian properties will join its Verified Net Zero Hotels program: Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen; Radisson...
Less Waste, More Taste: Six Senses Joins UNEP & UN Tourism ‘Recipe of Change’
LONDON—Six Senses has joined Recipe of Change, a global initiative convened by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and UN Tourism to unite the tourism sector...
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Introduces Preferred Wellbeing, a New Global Designation Program
NEW YORK—Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, announces the launch of Preferred Wellbeing, a new global designation program celebrating a curated...
Miraval Resorts Debuts First International Resort at The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
SHURA ISLAND, SAUDI ARABIA—Red Sea Global (RSG) is expanding the offering at The Red Sea destination after occupancy reached 82 percent during the final...
Trends Redefining Hospitality Design & Hotel Development
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Premium hospitality is undergoing a profound shift. Across North America and Europe, guests are signaling that what matters most is no longer spectacle...
How Green Hotels Can Reduce Hidden Stressors
For lodging owners and operators, hidden stressors are becoming a design and operations question, not just a wellness talking point. Guests may not cite...
New African Penguin Chick Hatched at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
LAHAINA, HAWAII—Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, renowned for its deep commitment to wildlife conservation and immersive guest experiences, announces the hatching of its...
‘Nature & Me’—A Subtle Shift in Sustainability Messaging
NATIONAL REPORT—Why does sustainability messaging in hospitality often fail? Could it be due to the message feeling rather generic, moralizing or even out of...
Macao Sustainability Leader Sustaincia Joins Sands Cares Accelerator, a Three-Year Membership Program
LAS VEGAS and MACAO—Las Vegas Sands and Sands China announced that Macao nongovernmental organization Sustaincia has joined the Sands Cares Accelerator, a three-year membership...
Under Canvas Opens White Mountains Camp in New Hampshire
DENVER—Under Canvas, a leader in upscale outdoor hospitality, officially announces the grand opening of Under Canvas White Mountains, its first camp in New Hampshire, second...
The Westin Maui, Originator of ‘Flowerworks,’ Elevates America’s 250th with Drone Show Spectacle
KĀ‘ANAPALI, MAUI—As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali is inviting guests and kama‘āina to commemorate the milestone in...
NEWH Honors Stacy Garcia with 2026 ICON of Industry Award
LAS VEGAS—NEWH, Inc., The Global Hospitality Network, announced Stacy Garcia as the 2026 recipient of the ICON of Industry Award during the NEWH Women...
Sleep Inn by Choice Hotels International Introduces ‘Local Favorites’ Breakfast Program
NORTH BETHESDA, MD.—Sleep Inn by Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, is introducing Local Favorites, a new breakfast program...
Disaster-Resistant Cold Storage: The New Standard for Business Continuity
NATIONAL REPORT—For many businesses, cold storage protection is as critical as power or shelter during a natural disaster. Walk-in coolers and freezers safeguard everything...
The Buffet Paradox: Why Abundance Is Costing Hotels More
NATIONAL REPORT—There is a quiet contradiction at the heart of hotel food and beverage operations. The buffet, that celebrated symbol of hospitality, generosity, and...
New Colorado Stargazing Trail Features Centennial State’s Stunning Night Skies
DENVER—Governor Polis and the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), launched the Colorado Stargazing...
AHLA & AHLA Foundation Accepting Nominations for Industry Awards
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the AHLA Foundation announced that two of the hospitality industry’s most prestigious national recognition programs—the...
Saybrook Point Resort & Marina Unveils Multimillion Dollar Transformation of the Inn
OLD SAYBROOK, CONN.—Saybrook Point Resort & Marina, a family-owned boutique resort, announced the ongoing transformation of all accommodations at the Main Inn, marking the...
Starwood Hotels Celebrates 1 Hotel South Beach, 1 Hotel San Francisco, 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, & Baccarat Hotel New York as Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown Winners
NEW YORK—Starwood Hotels, the hotel brand management company behind 1 Hotels, Baccarat Hotels, and Treehouse Hotels, announce that 1 Hotel South Beach, 1 Hotel...
