Hotel News

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Accor had a retirement policy. So the news here is CEO Sébastien Bazin saying a “succession search” is underway and that he may leave sooner if the board “finds the right person.” More than 40% of shareholders voted against his pay.

Hotels have long treated the room as the only thing worth selling. Marriott's deal with ResortPass signals a growing sideline to boost margins: selling empty pool chairs and spa slots to locals who show up for the day.

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts announced plans for Rosewood Tokyo, the brand’s first urban hotel in Japan. Plus, more hotel deal and development news from APAC.

Truist raised its already industry-high forecasts for mid and upper-end U.S. hotel RevPAR growth. A voco opened in California. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

These may read as bets on new Texas wealth. They’re also real estate plays, with branded residential as the anchor that makes the hotels financeable.

The hotel leadership shuffle represents somewhat of an about-face for Airbnb as it opts for a leader with online travel agency experience rather than a hotel brand track record. Still, these are early days for Airbnb hotels, and there is plenty of time to get things right.

The competitors to Musk's Starlink will eventually up their game. It's never healthy for customers and end-users to be dependent on a single vendor, regardless of the Starlink's competitive advantage at this moment.

Marriott International plans to open four new hotels in Vietnam in 2026 and expects to open more than 50 additional projects. Plus, more hotel deal and development news from APAC.

Boutique brands love to talk about authenticity and consistency. Surviving the majors’ loyalty programs is a different conversation.