Hilton Doubles Down on Lifestyle Hospitality as Its Collection Brands Expand Worldwide

(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

IHG Strengthens UK&I Luxury Conversion Growth with Canary Riverside Plaza, Vignette Collection by IHG

(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed Canary Riverside Plaza, Vignette Collection by IHG, marking the luxury conversion brand’s first property in London and IHG’s debut in Canary Wharf. Developed with Yianis Group, the 142-room hotel is scheduled to open in summer 2026 and will offer guestrooms and suites with views over the River… Read the full news article

Hilton’s Outset Collection Welcomes The Berkeley Richmond as One of Its First Independent Lifestyle Properties

(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

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Celebrates 20 Years of GIFTTS Programme with New Legacy Leadership Award

(IN SHORT) Preferred Hotels & Resorts announced the winners of its 2026 Awards of Excellence, GIFTTS Pineapple Awards and inaugural GIFTTS Legacy Leadership Award during its global conference in Charleston. The awards recognised leading independent luxury hotels and hospitality brands for excellence in guest experience, sustainability, philanthropy and social responsibility. Wynn Resorts received the first-ever… Read the full news article

Reinventing the Stay: Inside Hilton’s and Wyndham’s Bold New Take on Lifestyle Hotels

(NEWS) MCLEAN, VA/ PARSIPPANY, NJ, 2025-Oct-6 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s a big week for travelers who crave something different. Two of the world’s biggest hospitality names, Hilton and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, just unveiled fresh new hotel brands that promise to blend individuality, style, and flexibility — without losing the comforts guests have come… Read the full news article

The Leading Hotels of the World Expands Portfolio with Ten New Members, Enriching Global Luxury Experiences

(IN SHORT) The Leading Hotels of the World proudly introduces ten new properties to its prestigious portfolio, expanding its collection of luxury hotels across the globe. From the desert landscapes of Baja California to the historic elegance of Venice, these additions offer unparalleled experiences that are deeply connected to their locations. Each hotel brings something… Read the full news article

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Outperforms Competitors and Drives Cost Savings, Reveals New Performance Report

(IN SHORT) On Independent Hotel Day, Preferred Hotels & Resorts revealed a U.S. Performance Report conducted by HVS, showcasing the strong performance of its 92 affiliated hotels in North America from 2021 to 2023. The report highlights how Preferred-affiliated properties outperformed their competitors in RevPAR penetration across primary, secondary, tertiary, and resort markets. Resort hotels… Read the full news article

IHG Hotels & Resorts Partners with Al Harithy Group to Launch The Venue, Vignette Collection Jeddah Corniche

With a brand promise of curating one-of-a-kind stays, the latest Vignette Collection signing strengthens IHG’s growth in the luxury and lifestyle segment across the MENA region (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s Al Harithy Group to introduce The Venue, Vignette Collection Jeddah Corniche, aligning with the country’s Vision 2030 goals…. Read the full news article

The future of the boutique hotels

LONDON, UK, 2018-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — While boutique hotels, also called independent or lifestyle hotels, were possibly written off 10-15 years ago, it’s undeniable that these hotels are back in favour. In fact, boutique hotels are on their way to becoming the fastest-growing segment in the lodging industry. According to recent data, the… Read the full news article

Tourism in the Asia Pacific: What to expect in 2018 and beyond

Today’s AP voice is from our VP of Sales for Asia and the Middle East, Michelle Low. LONDON, UK, 2018-Jul-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Unsurprisingly, strong economic growth across the Asia Pacific has gone hand in hand with a significant uptick in tourism, both inter-regional and international. In today’s post, I look at some… Read the full news article

AccorHotels transforms its AccorHotels.com distribution platform into a marketplace open to a selection of independent hotels

AccorHotels.com opened to independent hoteliers A rapid, three-fold increase in the hotel offer on AccorHotels.com Creation of a BtoB digital services activity Launch of the new version of single mobile app AccorHotels PARIS, 2015-6-5 — /Travel PR News/ — AccorHotels ramps up its digital drive by transforming its AccorHotels.com distribution platform into a marketplace open… Read the full news article

The Autograph Collection to add eleven new hotels to its growing portfolio by end of 2014

Bethesda, Md., 2014-10-7 — /Travel PR News/ — The Autograph Collection, an exclusive ensemble of independent hotels, announced today that it expects to add eleven new hotels to its growing portfolio by year-end.  Each of the exciting additions has been thoughtfully selected for its unique individual personality and amenities. The new travel experiences will include the… Read the full news article

The Boscolo Milano and Boscolo Exedra Roma to join the exclusive portfolio of independent hotels the Autograph Collection

Luxury Hotels in Rome and Milan Join Exclusive Portfolio of Independent Hotels. London, United Kingdom, 2013-12-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Boscolo Hotels and the exclusive portfolio of independent hotels, the Autograph Collection, announced today the news that twoadditional luxury Boscolo Hotels in Italy will join its ensemble this fall. The Boscolo Milano will be the first to join the collection,… Read the full news article

Stash Hotel Rewards announced more than 75 independent hotels located either on or near major U.S. University campuses are part of its rewards program

Nation’s Largest Point-Based Rewards Program for Independent Hotels Helps Build Repeat Guest Loyalty SEATTLE, 2013-08-06— /travelprnews.com/ — As a new school year approaches, many families are planning trips to university campuses around the country – and a large number of local hotels are now making their visits more rewarding.  Hotels across the U.S. are attracting college-bound travelers… Read the full news article