Properties across England and Wales are due to open from late 2026 through 2028, including the brand’s first hotel in Wales at Cardiff. KEY TAKEAWAYS Hilton has signed 10 Spark by Hilton hotels with AG Hotels Group, adding 672 rooms across England and Wales. The properties are expected to open between late 2026 and 2028… Read the full news article
The 474-room Gulf Coast resort, including 50 villas, is set to become Signia Hilton’s third Florida property in January 2027 following major upgrades to rooms, dining, wellness and event spaces. KEY TAKEAWAYS Naples Grande Beach Resort will join the Signia Hilton portfolio as the brand’s first property on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The resort has 474… Read the full news article
Great Place to Work ranks Hilton first among large employers in Asia as the hotel group marks a decade of regional workplace recognition and continued expansion KEY TAKEAWAYS Hilton ranks No. 1 in the large-company category on Great Place to Work’s 2026 Best Workplaces in Asia list. Hilton says its Asia-Pacific workforce has grown from… Read the full news article
The 180-room hotel is among the first properties serving Deer Valley East Village, with immediate gondola access, mountain-inspired interiors and four original dining concepts. KEY TAKEAWAYS Canopy Deer Valley has opened in Park City with 180 rooms, marking Canopy Hotels’ first property in Utah and its first ski-resort location. The hotel sits at the base… Read the full news article
Revenue reached $233 million and gross booking volume hit $3.0 billion as the travel-management platform expanded enterprise adoption, AI tools and direct supplier connections. KEY TAKEAWAYS Navan’s second-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue rose 35% year over year to $233 million, while gross booking volume increased 45% to $3.0 billion. New signed gross booking volume in Navan’s… Read the full news article
The Brewhouse Inn & Suites, The Stella Hotel & Ballroom and Embassy Suites Rockford Riverfront move to third-party management as Gorman changes operating strategy for the first time. KEY TAKEAWAYS Aimbridge Hospitality has assumed management of three Gorman & Company-owned hotels in Milwaukee, Kenosha and Rockford. The move marks Gorman & Company’s first transition to… Read the full news article
The 2,400-square-foot, 60-seat venue will join restaurants by Clare Smyth and Daniel Boulud inside the restored Grade I listed landmark on The Mall. KEY TAKEAWAYS Inception Group will open The Admiral’s Mess inside Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch. The new standalone concept will span 2,400 square feet and have capacity for 60 seated guests…. Read the full news article
The 153-room property beside London Bridge Station is expected to join Hilton’s lifestyle portfolio in early 2028, bringing the Tapestry brand to the UK capital. KEY TAKEAWAYS Hilton has signed a franchise agreement with Gama Holdings to bring London Bridge Hotel into Tapestry Collection by Hilton, marking the brand’s London debut. The 153-room property is… Read the full news article
The 26th WTTC Global Summit will run from 7–9 October at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, bringing hotel, aviation, cruise, technology, finance and destination leaders together under the FUTU[RE]SET theme KEY TAKEAWAYS More than 200 Travel & Tourism CEOs and senior executives are expected in Malta for the 26th WTTC Global Summit from 7–9 October 2026…. Read the full news article
The Aloft Austin Northwest, Tru by Hilton Austin NW Arboretum and Hilton Garden Inn Austin Central lift Hotel Equities’ Austin portfolio to seven properties. KEY TAKEAWAYS Hotel Equities will manage three Austin hotels affiliated with Lodgic Hospitality and its investment partners. The agreement covers Aloft by Marriott Austin Northwest, Tru by Hilton Austin NW Arboretum… Read the full news article
The brand’s second hotel in Mexico pairs compact, connecting rooms with two locally focused dining concepts a block from Plaza Fundadores. KEY TAKEAWAYS Motto by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico has 154 rooms in a restored 1950s Art Deco building and is the brand’s second property in Mexico. The hotel includes 69 connecting rooms, with configurations… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MACLEAN. VA, United States, 2026-Aug-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Hampton by Hilton is adding a new flavour to one of its best-known guest rituals: the hotel waffle. The brand has introduced its first-ever guest-created waffle, a limited-time Peach Cobbler Waffle now rolling out at nearly 2,500 participating Hampton by Hilton hotels across the… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Hilton has announced a culinary partnership between Signia Hilton Savannah and Grey Spaces, the Savannah-based hospitality and lifestyle company co-founded by Chef Mashama Bailey and Johno Morisano. Grey Spaces will lead the culinary direction for the hotel’s food and beverage programme, including concepts, menus, wine lists and guest experiences across multiple venues. The… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) LivSmart Studios by Hilton Pensacola I-10 North Davis Highway has opened in Pensacola, Florida, bringing Hilton’s long-stay brand to the Gulf Coast. The hotel is located at 7077 Plantation Road, owned by 3H Group and managed by LBA Hospitality. It is designed for guests staying 10 nights or longer, offering apartment-style studios with… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Hyatt Hotels Corporation has appointed Eduardo Schutte as SVP, Commercial, Hyatt Inclusive Collection, effective 27 July 2026. Schutte will lead commercial strategy for Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection, overseeing sales, revenue management, brand, marketing, distribution and other commercial functions. He will report to Javier Águila, President, Inclusive Collection, Hyatt, and work closely with Hyatt Chief… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Hilton has opened Slohh by Roach Bengaluru, Curio Collection by Hilton, marking both the debut of Curio Collection in India and South Asia and Hilton’s first lifestyle hotel in India. The 221-key property is located in Whitefield, Bengaluru, and was developed in partnership with Roach Lifescapes. The hotel is inspired by the Malnad… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Hilton and Fuerte Group Hotels have announced the planned conversion of Amàre Cancun Adults Only All-Inclusive Resort into a Curio by Hilton property, with opening scheduled for October 31, 2026. Owned and managed by Fuerte Group Hotels, the resort will add a new adults-only, all-inclusive option to Hilton’s growing portfolio in Mexico and… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SANTA MONICA, CA, United States, 2026-Jul-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Santa Monica is heading into summer 2026 with a busy mix of hotel milestones, new restaurants, wellness programming, cultural events and FIFA World Cup activations, reinforcing the city’s position as one of Southern California’s most active coastal destinations. According to a news release… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Hilton has opened Hilton Key West Resort & Marina, a 175-room waterfront property on Stock Island that becomes the company’s 12th hotel in the Florida Keys. The resort includes 86 suites, private furnished balconies overlooking the marina or Atlantic Ocean, six saltwater pools, island-inspired dining, direct marina access and recreational activities such as… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The Untitled Nashville Hotel at Bankers Alley, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, has debuted in downtown Nashville following a multi-million-dollar transformation and rebrand by owner RLJ Lodging Trust. Set inside the historic early 1900s Gray & Dudley Hardware Co. building in the Bankers Alley District, the boutique hotel brings together art, music, cuisine, wellness… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MCLEAN, VA, United States, 2026-Jun-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton is seeing strong momentum behind hotels that feel less uniform and more closely tied to their surroundings, as Curio Collection by Hilton and Tapestry Collection by Hilton have each grown past 200 properties worldwide — a sign of rising traveler interest in stays… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MCLEAN, VA, United States, 2026-Jun-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton has launched Undergraduate by Hilton, a new upper-midscale hotel brand designed for college and university markets. The brand will complement Graduate by Hilton, expanding Hilton’s campus-focused hospitality strategy into a broader range of destinations with a more scalable and flexible development model. The… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The Berkeley Richmond, a 55-room boutique hotel in Richmond’s historic Shockoe Slip neighborhood, has joined Outset Collection by Hilton following an extensive renovation of its guest rooms, public spaces and hospitality offering. As one of the first properties in Hilton’s new lifestyle brand, the hotel combines its long-standing local heritage with Hilton’s global… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Hilton has launched its 2026 Travel Advisor Appreciation Booking Incentive Contest, a global programme designed to reward travel advisors for their role in driving bookings and enhancing customer experiences. Running through August 31, 2026, the contest allows advisors to earn entries by completing eligible bookings, with multiple submissions encouraged. Monthly prizes include a… Read the full news article
(NEWS) TOKYO, Japan, 2026-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Tokyo’s luxury hotel landscape is set for a notable addition, as one of the city’s most historically significant properties prepares to reintroduce itself under a new brand. The iconic Hotel Gajoen in Meguro will be rebranded as Gajoen Tokyo, joining the LXR Hotels & Resorts portfolio,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Tru by Hilton has opened its first hotel in Honduras with the launch of Tru by Hilton Distrito Palmerola, located near Palmerola International Airport in Comayagua. The 103-room property introduces the brand’s modern, value-focused concept to the country and strengthens its presence across the Caribbean and Latin America. Featuring flexible social spaces, practical… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MADRID, Spain, 2026-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — A growing number of global tourism companies are turning their attention to a problem that rarely appears on travel brochures but carries significant environmental and economic weight: food waste. On 30 March, marking the International Day of Zero Waste, industry leaders and international organisations gathered to launch… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BANGKOK, Thailand, 2026-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton has expanded its flagship presence in Thailand’s capital with the opening of Hilton Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Golf Resort & Spa, introducing the brand’s first golf resort in South East Asia just minutes from the country’s main international gateway. The opening adds a new dimension to Hilton’s Bangkok… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MUSCAT, Oman, 2026-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton has officially begun welcoming guests to three newly launched properties at Barr Al Jissah, marking a significant addition to Oman’s growing luxury and leisure hospitality landscape. According to the company’s announcement, the opening of Al Husn Hotel Muscat, Hilton Muscat Al Bandar, and DoubleTree by Hilton… Read the full news article
(NEWS) ISTANBUL, Türkiye, 2025-Dec-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton is expanding its lifestyle footprint in Türkiye with the debut of its Canopy by Hilton brand, set to open two new properties this month in Istanbul and Izmir. The move reflects both the group’s broader global growth in lifestyle hospitality and Türkiye’s rising appeal among travellers… Read the full news article