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    Hotel CEOs tout 2026 growth despite persistent challenges in Q4

    Hospitality companies posted widespread U.S. RevPAR declines again in the fourth quarter, but a new year spells new hope, particularly on the development and technology fronts.

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    Gencom’s NYC Ritz-Carlton buy signals bold 2026 strategy

    Chief Investment Officer Alessandro Colantonio shares the allure behind New York City and other key markets where the firm is eyeing branded luxury opportunities.

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    Hospitality M&A value saw ‘sharp rebound’ in H2 2025: report

    During the period, deal value spiked 229.8% compared to the prior half as investors prioritized quality over quantity, according to KPMG.

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    Host Hotels & Resorts sells 2 Four Seasons for combined $1.1B

    The Florida and Wyoming property sales continue the real estate investment trust’s recent divestment activity, including the sale of The St. Regis Houston.

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    World Cup to bring ‘modest’ RevPAR growth to US: report

    While the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to bring notable RevPAR gains to U.S. host cities, the overall domestic impact will be "negligible," per CoStar and Tourism Economics.

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    US led global hotel construction pipeline in Q4 as luxury drove growth

    The U.S. represented 39% of projects in the global pipeline last quarter, with the number of luxury projects worldwide reaching a new record, per Lodging Econometrics.

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    Legacy property in South Texas set to transform into ‘urban oasis’

    El Tropicano, the first hotel to open along San Antonio’s River Walk, will be reborn as a modernist retreat with dining concepts, a spa and the city’s largest pool deck.

    Updated Feb. 20, 2026
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    How immigration policies are hurting the US hospitality industry: report

    Trump administration policies are weakening the hospitality industry and have “real consequences for the millions of workers who keep it running,” per labor union Unite Here.

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    Global markets ‘key’ to Choice Hotels’ growth as US RevPAR down in Q4

    Dampened domestic travel demand could get a boost from anticipated tax relief for middle-income families as well as major events in 2026, per CEO Pacious.

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    Wyndham CEO optimistic about future development despite RevPAR woes

    During a Thursday earnings call, Wyndham executives touted “strong conversion activity” amid a significant decline in U.S. RevPAR in Q4 2025. 

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    Hyatt executive chair Thomas Pritzker exits citing Epstein association

    The longtime board chairman will retire and not seek reelection after being named in court documents pertaining to the late Jeffrey Epstein’s sex crimes.

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    IHG builds on conversion momentum in Q4 with collection brand launch

    The new upscale Noted Collection “fills a key space” in IHG’s brand ladder, as the company eyes strong net unit growth in 2026, CEO Elie Maalouf said.

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    Global hotel investment volumes to see ‘robust increase’ in 2026: JLL

    Investment dynamics are improving largely due to strengthening debt markets, continued conviction in luxury assets and more private equity mobilization, per a new report. 

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    Caesars joins MGM, Wynn in posting Q4 Vegas dip

    Despite recent net revenue declines in the market, CEO Tom Reeg enters 2026 with optimism, saying “the allure of Las Vegas has not changed.”

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    Hyatt’s lifestyle Andaz brand enters first mountain destination

    With the Andaz Heber Valley hotel and residences, the company expands its newly formed Lifestyle Group portfolio as well as its footprint in Utah’s ski country. 

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    Marriott ‘actively investing’ in AI, reports progress on system migration

    The company is working to overhaul three core tech systems, rolling out the updates to “a meaningful number” of hotels in 2026.

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    Waldorf Astoria New York could sell: WSJ

    After reopening just months ago, the historic Manhattan hotel could soon hit the market for more than $1 billion, per other reports. 

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    Conversions remain ‘integral’ to Hilton, as CEO touts new brands

    Chris Nassetta said during an earnings call that 2025 was the “biggest year of organic openings,” also hinting at the imminent launch of Undergraduate and an upcoming student-housing concept. 

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    Wynn Resorts posts Q4 Vegas declines, points to brighter 2026

    Casino volumes and RevPAR are holding up well to start the year, and a solid group and convention calendar is promising, CEO Craig Billings said during an earnings call.

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    Opinion

    How to build hotel F&B strategies that maximize traffic and profitability

    Bringing a sense of character, careful layouts and smart staffing to food and beverage operations can help drive hotel profitability, writes the founder of a hospitality architecture and design firm.

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    Asset-light strategy to fuel Hyatt’s growth in 2026

    The company’s fourth-quarter results “exceeded expectations,” CFO Joan Bottarini said on an earnings call, with RevPAR and net rooms gains also anticipated in the year ahead.

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    Marriott’s Edition brand to fill ‘clear gap’ in Nashville hospitality

    The Nashville Edition hotel and residential development in Tennessee will proceed after investment group Tidal Real Estate Partners secured $371.5 million in financing.

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    Deep Dive

    Top 5 hospitality industry trends to watch in 2026

    Luxury travelers and major eventgoers are slated to drive hotel demand this year, while rising labor costs and advancements in artificial intelligence could shift hospitality operations.

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    Iconic property in Bozeman, Montana, to be restored as boutique hotel

    Noble House and Breakwater are teaming up to restore the historic Baxter Hotel to its former glory as a 32-room luxury hotel, complete with a wellness center and cold plunge tub. 

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    Marriott added more than 40 million loyalty members in 2025

    The hotel company has fueled its loyalty program through partnerships with companies like Uber and Starbucks, CEO Anthony Capuano said.