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IHG Inks Deal for 14 Hotels in Kyoto Including 1,063 Rooms
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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.
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VAI Resort Assumes Full Ownership of Mattel Adventure Park in Glendale
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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
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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.
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