Nobu Hotel Madrid Opening on September 1, 2026
Nobu Hotel Madrid will open on September 1, 2026, as Nobu's fifth property in Spain. The opening expands Nobu's presence in the Spanish luxury hotel market.
OPO Collection SRS Opens in Noida, Expanding OPO Hotels & Resorts in NCR
OPO Hotels & Resorts launched the OPO Collection SRS hotel in Noida in late August 2026. The opening expands OPO's footprint within the National Capital Region of India.
Minor Hotels Launches Avani Cypress Lakes Wellness Resort in Hunter Valley
Minor Hotels will launch Avani Cypress Lakes Resort in Hunter Valley, creating Australia’s largest integrated wellness precinct. The resort features 204 rooms, golf, wellness facilities, and opens from October 2026.
Nobu Hotel Madrid Opening Set for September 2026
Nobu Hotel Madrid will open on 1 September 2026 as the fifth location in Spain. This expands Nobu's footprint in Spain and strengthens its presence in the Madrid market.
Ashford Sells Six Hotels, Projects $60M CapEx Savings
Ashford Hospitality Trust sold four hotels and agreed to sell two others, planning over $60 million in capital expenditure savings. Marriott International joined Erste Group's equity coverage on August 27, 2026.
Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando to Rebrand After 25 Years
The Grand Bohemian hotel in downtown Orlando will announce its rebranding on August 25, 2026. The hotel has operated as a local landmark for 25 years.
Atour’s 12 Million Pillow Sales and Huazhu’s Franchise Growth in H1 2026
Atour sold over 12 million pillows in H1 2026, with retail bedding sales making up 41% of its revenue. Huazhu opened 498 franchised stores in Q2 2026, focusing on an asset-light growth model.
IHG Inks Deal for 14 Hotels in Kyoto Including 1,063 Rooms
IHG Hotels & Resorts signed a deal on August 26, 2026, to convert 14 hotels in Kyoto, Japan, totaling 1,063 rooms. The properties include 12 Garner hotels and one Holiday Inn Express, all near major transport and cultural sites.
IHG to Convert 14 Kyoto Hotels, Adding 1,063 Rooms to Japan Portfolio
IHG Hotels & Resorts signed a deal on 26 August 2026 to convert 14 hotels in Kyoto, totaling 1,063 rooms. The portfolio includes 12 Garner hotels, one Holiday Inn Express, and one unbranded property.
PPHE Hotel Group Sees Revenue and EBITDA Growth in First Half of 2026
PPHE Hotel Group reported higher first-half revenue and EBITDA in 2026, driven by strong UK trading and meetings growth. The company paused UK development projects amid economic challenges.
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HS2 Works and Track Upgrades Disrupt UK Rail Services Over Bank Holiday
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Wizz Air Launches 17 New Routes Linking Europe and North Africa
Wizz Air is launching 17 new routes across Europe and North Africa for winter 2026–27, including nine Spanish domestic and international services. New bases in Madrid and Valencia will increase capacity in Spain by over 50% in summer 2026.