51 hectares, 43 new villas, 3 central buildings with restaurants, shops, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a library and, during the summer, a pop-up nightclub. This is the new Sublime Comporta, which is set to open in May.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 24 January
The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 24 January. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
The Ascent of Longevity Science in Lodging and Hospitality: A New Age of Wellness Travel
Longevity science is gaining significant awareness and traction across global markets. Investors are increasingly allocating capital to longevity-focused enterprises, while hospitality developers are responding by designing projects that place wellness and lifespan optimization at the core of the guest experience. At the same time, travelers are seeking health-oriented experiences reported by multiple resources. Booking.com recently reported that 52% of American travelers would pay for a vacation that would “extend their lifespan and wellbeing”, and 49% of American travelers are interested in a longevity retreat (Booking.com, 2023). Additionally, Billy Richards states that “guests are no longer satisfied with relaxation alone. They want measurable outcomes that fit their long-term goals for health, performance, and quality of life (2025).”
Castello Sgr announces financing of Hotel Bellevue in Cortina d’Ampezzo
Castello Sgr, a market-leading asset management company in the promotion and management of alternative investment instruments, mainly real estate, has secured financing of approximately €50 million on behalf of the Five Lakes closed-end real estate alternative investment fund for the development of the Hotel Bellevue Cortina d’Ampezzo, a five-star hotel project in the heart of Cortina d’Ampezzo, in the province of Belluno.
Workflow Automation, Decoded: RobosizeME to Host Educational Webinar for Hotel Groups
PRAGUE, 2 February 2026. RobosizeME, a leader in hotel workflow automation, is announcing a no-sales-pitch webinar aimed at hotel executives who want to get ahead with a silent but critical problem: operational inefficiency caused by manual, repetitive processes. Tailored for hotel groups, the session will be hosted on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM GMT. It will demystify what “automation” really means in hospitality and provide a clear roadmap for identifying, quantifying, and addressing time loss in hotel operations.
Marriott Bonvoy Recognized as the World’s Leading Hotel Loyalty Program by The Points Guy
Marriott Bonvoy today announced it has once again been named Best Hotel Loyalty Program by The Points Guy (TPG), the trusted media platform focused on maximizing travel experiences while minimizing spending.
Doug Kennedy’s Next Staff Training Webcast: How To Meet Luxury Brand Standards Without Sounding Robotic
Register your team and participate live, or view the recording, of Doug Kennedy’s next 40-minute training webcast scheduled for Friday, February 20, at Noon EDT.
From Booking to Belonging: How AI is Redefining the Hotel Guest Experience
For centuries, hospitality has been rooted in a simple but powerful principle: make people feel welcome, valued, and understood. From a handwritten note waiting in the guestroom to a concierge remembering a favorite table at dinner, the industry has long relied on human connection as its defining strength. But today, the way hotels deliver that sense of personalization is quickly and permanently evolving.
Ten Luxury Trends for the 2026 Luxury Renaissance
Now firmly in the back half of the 2020s, one megatrend that we’re all aware of is how the experience economy has caused a mushrooming of luxury hospitality. There are now innumerable brands in this space, so much so that to wrap our heads around it we’re niching luxury into traditional, experiential, uber, ultra, wellness and other modifiers.
GCSTIMES Environmental Policy | Part 5 & 6: Product Usage Phase Management & End-of-Life Product Management
Today, we continue our Environmental Policy series by exploring Product Usage Phase Management and End-of-Life Product Management. As a sustainable hotel supplier serving global hotels and resorts, GCSTIMES believes sustainability must be built into every stage of a product’s lifecycle, from daily use to responsible retirement.

