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The former Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake is being transformed into Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Nassau Bay with 229 rooms and themed amenities. Nassau Bay Resorts LLC acquired the property in 2025 and plans to reopen it by late 2027.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts opened its first property in Thailand, Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit, on August 18, 2026, with 416 rooms. The hotel features seven dining venues, extensive event spaces, wellness facilities, and sustainability measures.

Australia paused the processing of Working Holiday Maker visas from 24 countries as of 2026, impacting labor availability. Industry leaders warn this threatens harvests and regional tourism staffing.