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Sep 24Thu
  1. Hotel Dive Feed

    My Place Hotels relaunches conversion-friendly Trend brand

    My Place Hotels of America relaunched its Trend by My Place brand at its 2026 convention in Miami, introducing a three-tier platform that gives independent hotel owners and conversion candidates a path into a national franchise system without heavy capital requirements. The tiers include Trend Hotels for modern select-service properties, Trend Hotels & Suites for transient and extended stay properties, and Trend Inns & Suites for well-located upper economy and midscale properties. Franchisees gain access to My Place's central reservations, systems and technology, and national sales platform. The brand originally launched in June 2020 but was sidelined during the pandemic.

  2. Skift Feed

    Accor Bets on Asia With Market-Specific Expansion Strategies

    Accor is not pursuing a single Asia strategy but several market-specific expansion models. In China, the hotel giant is leaning on H World to help double its footprint to 1,600 hotels. In India, it is looking for new partners. In Vietnam, major developers are driving an unexpected surge in signings. Across the region, conversions and franchising are increasingly helping Accor tap into existing hotel supply. Duncan O'Rourke, Accor's CEO for Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, said China, India and Vietnam are very big for the company, but the development models to capture those opportunities are markedly different.

Sep 23Wed
  1. IHG Newsroom

    IHG Accelerates Malaysia Expansion with Garner Hotels and Franchise Model

    IHG signed a two-hotel portfolio agreement with King Park Hotel Sdn. Bhd, launching its franchise model and midscale conversion brand Garner in Malaysia for the first time. The 202-room Garner Hotel Kota Kinabalu will be rebranded from King Park Hotel Kota Kinabalu, with 106 rooms opening in 2027 and 96 more in a second phase in 2029; the 140-room Holiday Inn Express Tawau will open in 2028 after refurbishment, becoming IHG's first hotel in Tawau.

Sep 22Tue
  1. Hilton Stories RSS

    Hilton Launches Home2 Suites Clean Energy Prototype

    Hilton introduced the Home2 Suites by Hilton Clean Energy Prototype, an optional, scalable hotel design concept for new U.S. builds that combines all-electric systems, renewable energy and high-efficiency building technologies. Based on modeling across 13 U.S. cities, the design is expected to cut annual energy costs by 18% to 40%, improve energy efficiency by about 30% and reduce operational carbon emissions by roughly 440 metric tons. Hilton calls it its first zero-operational-emissions prototype made widely available to owners, supported by Hilton Supply Management's energy procurement program.

Sep 21Mon
  1. IHG Newsroom

    IHG to open coffee-inspired Noted Collection hotel in Amman

    IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement with Jordanian coffee brand Al Ameed Coffee to bring its 21st brand, Noted Collection, to Jordan. The 50-key hotel in Amman sits on a key gateway corridor linking the city to Queen Alia International Airport, with a coffee reserve and experience centre on the first two floors and coffee-inspired touches throughout. IHG currently operates eight hotels across three brands in Jordan.

Sep 18Fri
  1. Skift Feed

    Hilton: Saudi Luxury Is Saturated, Now Targeting Mid-Market

    Simon Vincent, Hilton's president for Europe, Middle East and Africa, said Saudi Arabia's upper-end hotel market is largely established, with Hilton already operating Conrad, Waldorf Astoria, Hilton, Curio and DoubleTree brands there. The next growth wave will come from mid-market brands and franchising. Vincent cited Turkey as proof: from the Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus opening in 1955 to more than 100 hotels in the country today, expansion came mainly through mid-market brands such as Hilton Garden Inn in provincial towns and Hampton in secondary cities.

  2. China Tourism News

    Sunmei Digital Intelligence and Accor Bring JO&JOE and greet to China

    On Sept 17, Sunmei Digital Intelligence Hotel Group and Accor held a new-brand strategic cooperation launch in Qingdao, bringing Accor's midscale lifestyle brand JO&JOE and midscale light-resort brand greet by Accor to the China market. Sunmei will be fully responsible for development, pre-opening and operations management of both brands in China. JO&JOE centers on 'social public areas plus stylish guest rooms' and will focus on first-tier cities; greet targets affordable pricing and convenience, with 50 stores expected in China by end-2026. The two firms previously operated Accor's Mövenpick and Sebel brands, with more than 40 Mövenpick projects under construction in China.

  3. TravelDaily China

    Sunmei and Accor Sign Two More Brands for China

    On 17 September 2026, Sunmei Hotels Group and Accor held a launch event in Qingdao to bring Accor's midscale lifestyle brand JO&JOE and midscale light-resort brand greet by Accor into the China market, with Sunmei fully responsible for development, pre-opening and operations management in China. The four-year strategic partnership now covers a four-brand matrix, with the combined store count of the four partner brands expected to exceed 70 this year. greet by Accor is expected to expand to 50 stores in mainland China by the end of this year.

Sep 16Wed
  1. Hilton Stories RSS

    Hilton's Outset Collection Set for EMEA Debut with Madrid Signing

    Hilton announced a franchise agreement with Arte Hoteles for the first Outset Collection by Hilton property in EMEA: Casa Verbena Madrid. Expected to open later in 2026, the 45-room hotel will sit on Calle de Preciados in central Madrid, within walking distance of Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor and Gran Vía. The signing expands Hilton's lifestyle collection portfolio and its presence in Spain.

Sep 15Tue
  1. Hotel Dive Feed

    Former Marriott exec Liam Brown joins Chatham Lodging Trust board

    Palm Beach, Florida-based real estate investment trust Chatham Lodging Trust appointed former Marriott International executive Liam Brown as an independent trustee, effective immediately. Brown retired from Marriott earlier this year, having served as group president for the U.S. and Canada, responsible for the financial management and leadership of Marriott's lodging operations in North and South America — more than 6,000 hotels and roughly 160,000 associates. Chatham invests in upscale extended stay and premium-branded select-service hotels, with a portfolio of 39 hotels across 11 brands. Brown also serves on the boards of EPR Properties and the American Hotel & Lodging Association.

Sep 10Thu
  1. Business Travel News

    IHG Signs Master Development Deal with Aland to Launch Staybridge Suites in Australia

    IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a master development agreement with Sydney-based developer Aland to launch its upscale extended-stay Staybridge Suites brand in Australia. Aland holds exclusive development rights and will build a significant national portfolio, starting with at least 2,000 rooms across 15 hotels. The first two franchise agreements cover the 130-room Staybridge Suites Parramatta in a Sydney commercial center and the 112-room Staybridge Suites Sydney Leppington near Western Sydney International Airport. As of June 2026, Staybridge Suites had 355 open hotels and 152 in the pipeline globally.

Sep 8Tue
  1. Hilton Stories RSS

    Tapestry Collection by Hilton Debuts in London with London Bridge Hotel Signing

    Hilton has signed the London Bridge Hotel under its Tapestry Collection brand through a franchise agreement with Gama Holdings, marking the lifestyle brand's debut in London and becoming Hilton's ninth brand in the city. The 153-room hotel, located at 8-18 London Bridge Street, is expected to open in early 2028 after a transformation costing over £12 million. It will offer easy access to landmarks such as The Shard, Borough Market, and Tower Bridge. This signing supports the growth of Tapestry Collection across the UK and Ireland, with the brand expected to reach six hotels by 2028.

Sep 7Mon
  1. Hilton Stories RSS

    Hilton signs DoubleTree by Hilton Parramatta, opening late 2028

    Hilton announced the signing of DoubleTree by Hilton Parramatta, a 100-room hotel set to open in late 2028 at 34 Hassall Street in Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia. The hotel will form part of a mixed-use development by Deicorp Group and be operated by Trilogy Hotels under a franchise agreement. It will feature guest rooms of 20 to 45 square metres, an all-day dining restaurant and lounge, 667 square metres of event space including meeting rooms, a boardroom and pre-function areas, and fitness and wellness facilities. The signing introduces Hilton to the Parramatta market and strengthens its Greater Sydney pipeline.

Sep 3Thu
  1. Hospitality Technology

    Opus Training Introduces 'Audits' Feature to Streamline Store Inspection and Resolution Tracking

    Opus Training, a training operations system for multi-unit brands, released Audits, a feature to streamline store inspection workflows and follow-through. It integrates corrective action into the inspection process, allowing leaders to score locations, attach photos, and assign tasks with deadlines. Early adopters report efficiency gains; Boston's Pizza reduced bi-annual brand standard reviews from three days to about a day and a half.

Aug 31Mon
  1. Skift Feed

    Choice Hotels Names Dominic Dragisich CEO to Boost Growth

    Choice Hotels has appointed Dominic Dragisich as president and CEO, ending a three-month search. Dragisich had served as interim CEO since May 20, after nearly a decade at the company in roles including CFO and chief global brand officer. He succeeds Patrick Pacious, who departed after a weak first quarter. Choice Hotels, franchisor of brands like Comfort Inn and Cambria, seeks to close a performance gap with rivals; U.S. RevPAR rose just 1.3% in Q2, trailing industry averages. Dragisich emphasizes execution and net rooms growth, backed by the Bainum family, the largest shareholder.

Aug 26Wed
  1. Hospitality Technology

    Casago Completes Franchise Transition of Vacasa Portfolio, Validating Hotel Franchise Playbook

    Casago has completed the franchise transition of the Vacasa portfolio in under 15 months, shifting 40,000 properties from a centralized corporate model to local franchise ownership across North America, Belize, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean. This validates the hotel industry's asset-light franchise playbook for short-term rentals, emphasizing technology as an enabler rather than a replacement for local operations.

Aug 24Mon
  1. Hospitality Technology

    How Church's Texas Chicken Built an Operational Infrastructure for 1,500 Stores

    Church's Texas Chicken, operating over 1,500 locations across 25 countries with $1.6 billion in system-wide sales, deployed the Schoox learning platform globally in January 2025 to replace its legacy LMS from 2019. The new frontline-first architecture includes native enterprise hierarchy, automated onboarding, and micro-learning at the point of work, addressing challenges of consistency, speed, frontline support, and visibility. Future plans include linking learning data to store KPIs via the Schoox Learning Impact Suite, using AI-driven pattern sensing to identify engagement lags early and deploy targeted interventions before performance dips.

Aug 14Fri
  1. Skift Feed

    How Net Unit Growth Drove Hotel Industry Brand Proliferation

    Skift analysis explains why major hotel groups operate around 200 brands, driven by the net unit growth (NUG) metric. In the asset-light model, parent companies collect fees per room while third parties fund construction, so adding rooms efficiently converts to profit. With market saturation, brand proliferation becomes a growth tool; franchise 'area of protection' clauses typically shield only one brand, prompting parents to launch sister brands to add rooms in the same market. The strategy traces to Quality Inns' 1980 segmentation and Marriott's 1983 Courtyard, but has shifted from consumer-driven to growth-metric-driven.

Jul 31Fri
  1. Brazil ANAC News

    Brazil's ANAC holds Brasília airport roadshow and reinforces public consultation deadline

    Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) held a roadshow on July 27-28 in Brasília to present the competitive procedure for renegotiating the Brasília airport concession contract and reinforced the deadline of August 7 for Public Consultation No. 10/2026. The event, organized with the Investment Partnerships Program (PPI) and the Civil Aviation Secretariat, aimed to clarify project details and encourage contributions. Seven groups participated in in-person and online meetings.

Mar 20Fri
  1. PhocusWire All News

    Hilton adds Yotel to portfolio with franchise deal

    Hilton has expanded its portfolio through an exclusive franchise deal with YOTEL, giving YOTEL access to Hilton's distribution and technology platforms as well as its Honors loyalty program. YOTEL, which has 23 hotels and hopes to triple that number, will become the first brand under Select by Hilton. The deal reflects the trend of large hotel groups integrating lifestyle concepts.