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Jun 4, 2026
The CEO Who Doubled This Major Hotel Company's Brand Count Just Stepped Down — After 21 Years
Choice Hotels CEO Patrick Pacious has exited after expanding the company from 11 to 22 brands, with Dominic Dragisich appointed as interim chief executive.
Jun 4, 2026
One of the World's Most Exclusive Hotel Brands Just Launched Its First All-Inclusive Package in Mexico
Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya now offers an all-inclusive package with unlimited premium dining and beverages, bookable through 2027 with no minimum stay.
Jun 4, 2026
This Centuries-Old English Estate Just Got a $121 Million Makeover — and a Gordon Ramsay Restaurant
Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere will open July 10 on a 157-acre lakeside estate in Northwest England, marking the luxury brand's fourth UK property.
Jun 3, 2026
This Caribbean Island Is Getting a 297-Room All-Inclusive From One of Europe's Biggest Tour Operators
TUI BLUE Curacao will open October 1 on the island's quieter western coast, with swim-up suites, six restaurants, and beachfront access starting at $413 per night.
Jun 3, 2026
One of Wyoming's Most Famous Ski Resorts Just Reopened Under a Completely New Identity
The former Snow King Resort Hotel in Jackson Hole has been reimagined as Trailborn Jackson Hole, a 203-room property with a spa, bowling alley, and ski-in/ski-out access.
Jun 3, 2026
The Billionaire Behind Expedia Just Made an $18 Billion Bet on Las Vegas
Barry Diller's People Inc. has submitted a go-private bid for MGM Resorts at $48.30 per share, weeks after the Caesars-Fertitta mega-deal reshuffled the Strip.
Jun 2, 2026
This Iconic Hawaii Resort Just Debuted a 'Hotel Within a Hotel' — With 26 Redesigned Rooms and a Private Lounge
Four Seasons Resort Maui unveiled its renovated Club Floor with transformed rooms, a private lounge, and dedicated concierge, as part of a major property-wide transformation.
Jun 2, 2026
The World Cup Starts in Nine Days — Here's What U.S. Hotels Are Actually Seeing in Bookings
Hotel bookings for the FIFA World Cup are tracking below initial forecasts, but host cities still expect double-digit RevPAR growth driven by higher rates.
Jun 2, 2026
The World's Largest Hotel Company Just Created a Brand Designed Entirely for College Towns
Hilton launched Undergraduate by Hilton, a new upper midscale brand targeting 400-500 college-market hotels, with the first property opening in 2027.
Jun 1, 2026
One of Europe's Largest Hotel Companies Just Opened Its First Property in This World Cup Host City
Melia Hotels International is debuting INNSiDE Mexico Roma Norte on June 8, a 91-room lifestyle hotel in one of Mexico City's trendiest neighborhoods, timed to the FIFA World Cup.
Jun 1, 2026
This Caribbean Island Just Got Its First Major Adults-Only All-Inclusive — and You Can Book It With Marriott Points
Royalton Vessence Barbados, a 220-suite adults-only all-inclusive on the Platinum Coast, opened June 1 as part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, bringing Bonvoy points redemption to one of the Caribbean's most sought-after coastlines.
Jun 1, 2026
The Caribbean's Biggest New Resort Just Opened Today — With Over 2,000 Suites and a Greg Norman Golf Course
Moon Palace The Grand Punta Cana opened its doors on June 1 with 2,171 suites, more than 20 dining venues, nine pools, a water park, a casino, and a Greg Norman-designed golf course, making it the largest new resort to debut in the Caribbean in 2026.
May 31, 2026
A Legendary Outdoor Brand Just Entered the Resort Business — and Its First Property Is in One of America's Wildest Landscapes
Travel + Leisure Co. launched Eddie Bauer Adventure Club with a 39-suite resort in Moab, Utah, near Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.
May 31, 2026
This Spanish Hotel Group Just Opened Three Resorts at Once in the Caribbean — Adding Over 1,000 Rooms
Lopesan Hotel Group launched Splash Cove, Caoba Lagoon, and Serenity Bay in Punta Cana, creating one of the largest all-inclusive campuses in the Dominican Republic.
May 31, 2026
The Founder of One of the World's Most Iconic Luxury Hotel Brands Just Stepped Aside — After Six Decades
Four Seasons founder Isadore Sharp has moved to Chairman Emeritus as the company appoints Robert Fritz, a Cascade Investment executive, as Executive Chairman.
May 30, 2026
New York City's Hotel Workers Just Secured the Biggest Wage Deal in Their Union's History
The Hotel and Gaming Trades Council ratified a contract with record wage increases, averting a potential strike ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
May 30, 2026
This Caribbean Island Just Got a Boutique Luxury Tower — Inside One of Its Most Iconic Resorts
The Westerly at Hilton Aruba introduces 161 rooms, swim-up suites, and the island's only rooftop terrace experience.
May 30, 2026
One of Las Vegas's Most Iconic Resort Empires Just Got Bought — for $17.6 Billion
Fertitta Entertainment is acquiring Caesars Entertainment in a massive deal that reshapes the casino resort landscape.
May 29, 2026
This 920-Acre Ultra-Luxury Resort Just Opened on Mexico's Pacific Coast — With Just 91 Rooms
Siari, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, has opened in Riviera Nayarit with cliffside villas, a Tom Fazio golf course, and one of Mexico's most exclusive price tags.
May 29, 2026
The World's Largest Hotel Company Just Found a Way to Sell You Its Pools — Without Booking a Room
Marriott signed a multiyear deal with ResortPass to let non-guests buy day access to pools, spas, and cabanas at select properties worldwide.