Dubai’s Burj Al Arab and Fairmont The Palm were impacted as Iranian drone and missile strikes extended into the Gulf, disrupting travel and airspace.
Fairmont The Palm in Dubai was damaged during Iranian retaliatory strikes in the region, with four people injured as tensions escalate across the Middle East.
The Florentin opens in Frankfurt’s Sachsenhausen district, transforming a 1901 villa into a five-star hotel combining heritage architecture, fine dining, and contemporary wellness.
Mandarin Oriental appoints Simone Biles as its first Global Wellness Ambassador, deepening its focus on holistic luxury wellbeing.
Hyatt will expand its World of Hyatt award chart from three to five redemption levels, increasing pricing flexibility while adding complexity for members.
S4BT strengthens its corporate hotel technology footprint with the acquisition of HotelHub, expanding scale, infrastructure and UK market presence.
IHG’s voco brand debuts its largest hotel in the Americas with a 419-room property in the heart of Times Square.
Trump International Hotel & Tower Gold Coast will rise 335 meters, becoming Australia’s tallest building and the brand’s first project in the country.
Marriott’s Autograph Collection has opened Mapito Safari Camp in Tanzania’s Serengeti, marking its first safari property in East Africa.
IHG unveils Noted Collection, a premium soft brand targeting upscale independent hotels with curated experiences and global distribution power.
Sandals Resorts has introduced its first semi-annual Caribbean sale, offering up to 65% off, resort credits and bonus free nights across its adults-only portfolio.
Thomas Pritzker has retired as executive chairman of Hyatt, citing his past association with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Just months after reopening from an eight-year, $2 billion renovation, the Waldorf Astoria New York is reportedly being prepared for sale by its Chinese owners.
Moon World Resorts is advancing plans to build a giant lunar-themed destination in up to 10 countries, combining hospitality, real estate and immersive entertainment.
Hilton sees 2026 shaping up stronger than 2025, driven by premium demand, major events and brand expansion despite softer U.S. performance in Q4.