Four Seasons Plans New Luxury Resort in Tangier, Morocco
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announced plans for a new luxury resort in Tangier's Cap Malabata district with 99 rooms and 27 villas. The property will be located near Tangier’s high-speed train station and Ibn Battouta Airport.
Denū Hotel & Spa Opens in Downtown Phoenix as Upscale Urban Retreat
Denū Hotel & Spa launched in downtown Phoenix in October 2026 as an upscale urban retreat. The new hotel broadens the upscale lodging options in the city center.
IHG Signs Deal for 130-Room voco Hotel in Vrindavan Opening 2031
IHG has contracted to open a voco hotel with 130 rooms in Vrindavan, India. The hotel is scheduled to launch in 2031.
JW Marriott Launches First All-Inclusive Resort in Costa Elena, Costa Rica
JW Marriott opened its first all-inclusive resort in Costa Elena, Costa Rica, featuring 415 rooms and extensive amenities. Ritz-Carlton Naples completed a multimillion-dollar renovation with upgraded facilities.
Banff’s Rimrock Banff Completes $115M Renovation, Joins Accor Emblems Collection
Rimrock Banff completed a $115 million renovation, redesigning 320 rooms and adding new wellness and dining facilities. It is now Accor's first Emblems Collection hotel in North America.
Braemar Hotels to Sell Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale for $372M
Braemar Hotels & Resorts has agreed to sell Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale for $372 million as part of its separation from Ashford Inc. The company plans to finalize the transaction by October 2026 while reducing costs and streamlining its luxury hotel portfolio.
JW Marriott Launches First All-Inclusive Resort in Costa Rica
JW Marriott's first all-inclusive resort, JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, opened in October 2026 in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The 415-room property features a large poolscape, Griffin Club luxury section, 15 dining venues, and family programming.
Banff’s Rimrock Hotel Completes $115M Renovation and Joins Accor Emblems Collection
The Rimrock Banff Hotel completed a $115 million renovation and reopened on October 5, 2026, becoming Accor's first Emblems Collection property in North America. The redesign includes 320 guest rooms, expanded wellness facilities, four dining venues, and over 50 outdoor activities.
JW Marriott Launches First All-Inclusive Resort in Costa Rica October 2026
JW Marriott opened its first all-inclusive resort, Costa Elena Resort & Spa, in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, in October 2026. The 415-room property offers extensive amenities including Costa Rica’s largest resort pool and 15 dining venues.
DiamondRock Hospitality Acquires Bellmoor Inn & Spa for $31 Million
DiamondRock Hospitality Company acquired The Bellmoor Inn & Spa, a 79-room luxury resort in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, for $31.0 million in October 2026. The acquisition strengthens DiamondRock's portfolio in a supply-constrained Southern Delaware leisure market attracting affluent visitors.
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Virgin Group to operate high-speed Europe trains from 2030
Virgin Group will begin operating up to 20 daily high-speed trains between London and major European cities starting October 1, 2030. The service will add nearly 7.5 million seats annually and compete directly with Eurostar on cross-Channel routes.
EVB keeps train contract while noting hydrogen train availability issues
EVB has retained its train operating contract. The company warns that hydrogen train availability issues may disrupt service reliability soon.
UK Transport Secretary condemns East Midlands Railway service issues before 2027 renationalisation
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander condemned East Midlands Railway's service as unacceptable due to problems with the new Aurora trains. Renationalisation is planned for March 2027 with the government aiming for service improvements.