Category: Recent News

As exclusive agent, HVS Hodges Ward Elliott is pleased to have successfully completed the sale of the W London Leicester Square in the UK on behalf of a private Middle Eastern investor. The price, as well as the identity of the purchaser, are confidential. The freehold property occupies a prime island site on Leicester Square in London’s West End. Completed in 2011, the scheme comprises the 192 room W Hotel, 11 duplex residences and a 3,228 sqm retail unit occupied by M&M’s. The hotel also features a restaurant and bar, two meeting rooms, a screening room and a spa, as well as an additional restaurant let to Burger & Lobster.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) celebrated the opening of Hyatt Regency Vilamoura Algarve today, marking the newest addition to the Hyatt Regency brand portfolio in Portugal. Following the rebranding of the former Dom Pedro Vilamoura, the hotel is now managed by DETAILS – Hospitality, Sports, Leisure, the management platform of Arrow Global in Portugal.

Colliers International is a global real estate services firm, but in hospitality it increasingly functions as a strategic translator between owners, lenders, and shifting traveller demand. In this Brand Insiders conversation, Mark Owens, Hospitality Practice Group Leader and Vice Chairman at Colliers International, explains how the firm “span[s] the gamut” of hotel advisory, from investment sales and debt restructuring to joint venture equity and consulting. Across the discussion, Owens connects capital markets realities with an industry that is still being reshaped by experiential demand, new destination discovery, and the economics of delivering differentiated stays.

Artificial intelligence has rapidly shifted from an emerging concept to a business imperative for hotel owners—and now the focus is on adopting AI at scale. Findings from Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ newly released, second-annual, Owner Trends Report show the industry has reached an AI inflection point: hotel owners and developers are embracing AI but are increasingly in need of greater guidance on how to convert early adoption into long-term returns.

Remember when business travel meant fluorescent lights, lukewarm room service, and a “business center” with one lonely, dusty printer?

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Hospitality Upgrade are pleased to announce that program planning for the upcoming Executive Vendor Summit (EVS) has begun and the opportunity for hospitality vendor executives to register their interest is now available. This exclusive event, designed specifically for C-level vendor executives within the hospitality technology sector, will take place at the historic Hilton Fort Worth. Industry leaders are invited for this unique occasion to shape the future of hospitality technology in an intimate, high-level setting.

Inn-Flow, the leading all-in-one back-office platform built for hotels, today announced the addition of two seasoned technology leaders to its executive leadership team. As part of a strategic growth initiative, Lee Bridges has been appointed Chief Product Officer, and Daniel Scagnelli joins the company as Senior Vice President of Customer Experience. These key leadership appointments reflect the company’s continued commitment to investment in product innovation, customer value and scalable growth, as it accelerates momentum across the hospitality industry in 2026.

Turneo, the leading hospitality technology platform, today announced the launch of Neo (neo.turneo.com), an AI agent platform built specifically for hotels. With AI transforming a number of industries, hospitality is still seen as being left behind. Current solutions can’t handle the real-world complexity of hotels, leading to guest frustration and operational issues.

Officially opening its doors in late March 2026, Nômade Temple Madrid marks the Nômade brand’s first European opening, bringing its philosophy of celebratory healing, cultural immersion, and shared experience to the heart of the Spanish capital. Following its two established properties in Tulum and Holbox, Nômade Temple Madrid represents a significant new chapter for the brand, one that redefines experiential luxury within an urban context.

Adagio has reached a new milestone this year in its Green Key certification process, which began in 2025. With 20 new certified properties in 2026, the network now boasts 78 aparthotels – representing over 60% of all Adagio properties. This significant growth illustrates the rapid development of a more responsible hospitality model, activated in the heart of European cities. This momentum is part of a long-term strategy: Adagio aims for 100% Green Key certification, confirming the commitment of Europe’s leading aparthotel operator to increased sustainable hospitality in urban centres.