VAI Resort Assumes Full Ownership of Mattel Adventure Park in Glendale
VAI Resort assumed full ownership of Mattel Adventure Park in Glendale after Epic Resort Destinations exited in August 2026. The project, delayed beyond its original 2023 opening, aims to create over 2,500 jobs.
IHG to Convert 14 Hotels in Kyoto, Adding 1,063 Rooms Under Garner and Holiday...
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) will convert 14 hotels in Kyoto, adding 1,063 rooms including 12 Garner hotels. Managed by GCP Hospitality, renovations and rebranding will roll out over 12 months, expanding IHG’s presence and benefits for IHG One Rewards members.
Valor Hospitality Takes Over The Monsaraz Hotel on U.S. West Coast
Valor Hospitality now manages The Monsaraz hotel, part of Marriott's Tapestry Collection. This marks Valor's expansion into the U.S. West Coast market.
Atour Sells 12 Million Pillows; Huazhu Expands Franchise Model in H1 2026
Atour sold 12 million pillows in the first half of 2026, with retail revenue accounting for 41% of its total. Huazhu expanded its hotel network by adding 498 new stores and boosted franchising income by nearly 23% year-on-year.
IHG Signs Deal to Convert 14 Hotels in Kyoto, Expanding Japanese Portfolio
IHG Hotels & Resorts signed a deal to convert 14 hotels in Kyoto, Japan, adding 1,063 rooms to its portfolio. GCP Hospitality will manage the phased reopening over the next 12 months.
Mondrian Launches First All-Inclusive Resort in Cancún in August 2026
Mondrian opened its first all-inclusive resort in Cancún in August 2026, expanding Ennismore's brand reach. The U.S. luxury hotel market saw strong growth in revenue and sales during 2026.
Hotel Chains Sell 12 Million Pillows in H1 2026, Reshape Revenue Models
Leading hotel chains sold over 12 million pillows in H1 2026 as revenue focus shifts beyond room rates amid excess supply in China. Atour's pillow and quilt sales surged to 40% of its revenue, while Huazhu expanded its asset-light franchise model despite occupancy declines.
IHG Expands Kyoto Portfolio with 14-Hotel Conversion Deal
IHG Hotels & Resorts will convert 14 hotels in Kyoto, adding 1,063 rooms including 12 Garner properties. These hotels, managed by GCP Hospitality, will reopen in phases over 12 months.
VAI Resort Assumes Complete Control of Mattel Adventure Park in Glendale
VAI Resort has taken sole control of Mattel Adventure Park development in Glendale, Arizona, after previous developer Epic Resort Destinations exited. Construction continues with no confirmed opening date but progress includes a 157-room hotel and conference center nearing completion.
Hotel chains sell over 12 million pillows, shifting profit models in H1 2026
Leading hotel chains sold over 12 million pillows in the first half of 2026, marking a shift from traditional room rate profits. Atour's retail revenue accounted for 41% of total income while Huazhu expanded franchise operations amid declining occupancy.
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