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Wyndham has expanded its business platform, Wyndham Business, which allows businesses of all types and sizes to earn rewards, gift status to employees, unlock guaranteed room discounts, bill rooms to corporate account and pay through a single monthly invoice and more. 

Marriott International and HMI Hotel Group have signed an agreement to rebrand seven existing HMI properties in five major cities across Japan to Marriott Hotels and Courtyard by Marriott.

The new Rotana property introduces Rotana’s modern-design Rayhaan Hotels & Resorts brand to the Doha market. Moreover, the opening adds 185 keys to Rotana’s extensive portfolio across the MENAT region. 

IHG Hotels & Resorts is to double its presence in Germany after signing a deal with private hotel operator NOVUM Hospitality.

Tablet's curated selection of boutique hotels are now in Fora's portal for travel advisors, who can view rates and availability. Later this year, advisors will be able to book the hotels in the portal, said Fora cofounder and chief product and technology officer Jake Peters.

A luxury hotel in Scotland has announced a new executive chef to head up all kitchen functions across its eight restaurants and bars.

Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands has unveiled plans for a new luxury hotel tower with a sky roof and a 15,000-seater entertainment arena as part of a multi-billion-dollar expansion.

Slated to open June 1, 2024, the 52-room beachfront expansion includes all-new ultra-modern modular units to create a luxury beachfront experience on the Dutch Caribbean island.

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (the "Company" or "Sunstone") (NYSE: SHO) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with an affiliate of Hyatt Hotels Corporation to acquire the fee-simple interest in the 630-room Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk (the "Hotel"). 

A proposed £30m hotel has been given the go-ahead by town hall planners with developers pledging to start work as soon as possible.

Since the city purchased Hotel Topeka in October, discussion of its future has continued to be a hot topic. Before the City Council meeting, the Topeka Development Corporation met to approve an additional $500 thousand in funding for operational costs of Hotel Topeka. This was then passed to the City Council where a 7-3 vote approved it.

Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC (“Crestline”) announced it has been selected to manage the 248 guest room Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco. The luxe hotel offers guests a new perspective on comfort with an unpretentious yet upscale atmosphere that complements the vibe of Fisherman’s Wharf. The welcoming Living Room features sophisticated furnishings rooted in the 1970s San Francisco counterculture movement.

A Florida GOP leader and father allegedly destroyed his hotel room during an alcohol-induced bender as his concerned family, who had not heard from him for days, reported him missing.

 Multiple arrests were made at a hotel in Yonkers, serving as a shelter for migrants, after a confrontation with staff and migrants.

The developer behind the redevelopment of the historic Lafayette Hotel in downtown Rockford has applied for a loan from the city to help fund the project.

“As a relatively new property, being recognized as the World’s Best Hotel 2023 in the Environment-Friendly Hotel category, for our dedication to sustainability and eco-conscious practices is truly rewarding for us all”- Fabien Chesnais

Certares, a leading global investment firm focused exclusively on the travel and hospitality industries, today announced its twelfth hotel acquisition. The firm purchased the 390-room Hilton Boston Back Bay, inclusive of a 209-space parking garage, for $171 million. 

Six months after the Hamas attack on Israel, 27,000 Israeli evacuees remain in hotels, mostly from communities along Israel’s northern border, the Israeli Tourism Ministry announced on Sunday. The number represents a steep drop from the more than 90,000 Israelis who were sheltered in hotels after the Oct. 7 massacre, even as the war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip rages on and amid a volatile situation on Israel’s northern border.

Lee Boo-jin, the president and chief executive of Hotel Shilla, will reportedly sell some 440 billion won ($325 million) in Samsung Electronics stock, in an apparent bid to pay off her inheritance tax.

Hilton announced the signing of its flagship brand hotel in Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh. Hilton Lucknow will be developed in partnership with Amrit Bottlers Private Limited, as part of a cluster complex that includes Hilton Garden Inn Lucknow, which Hilton already manages under the same ownership.

 A woman who learnt how to perform dental procedures on herself during the Covid-19 pandemic began offering such services to customers in Singapore.

Two people were arrested after officials say they stole thousands of dollars from a hotel in Roseland.

Two people were arrested at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort in Stateline in connection with identity theft and stolen credit cards, police say.

Bilyonaryo Kevin Tan is looking forward to another milestone for Megaworld Corporation. The chief executive officer of Alliance Global Group, Inc. (AGI) said Megaworld Hotels & Resorts is poised to become the country’s largest local hospitality chain with the opening of the Grand Westside Hotel in June.