Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb has signed a distribution agreement with boutique hotel operator Lark Hotels, adding more than 75 Lark properties to its platform.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The North of England is set to be the UK’s most popular destination this year, attracting 45 per cent of travellers, ahead of the South West (41 per cent) and Scotland (38 per cent).
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The Independent Hotel Show, in partnership with James Hallam Insurance Brokers, has announced the shortlist for the Independent Hotel Show Awards 2026, in partnership with Preferred Hotels & Resorts.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: The entry deadline for the Global Branded Residence Awards has been extended for two weeks until Friday 14th August, 23:59 BST.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Property management system RMS has integrated with customer data platform TrustYou to give operators a unified guest view.
Reading Time: 2 minutesSpain: Developer and operator IDILIQ Group has launched the Wyndham Portocolom branded residence resort, located on the south east coast of Majorca near Cala Marçal beach.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: WorldHotels, a soft brand of independent luxury and lifestyle hotels within BWH Hotels, is expanding its luxury portfolio through a mix of new markets, branded residences, and outdoor stays.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Travel planning and booking platform TravelAI has acquired the Sonder brand, comprising the company’s trademarks and domain names.
Reading Time: 4 minutesUK: Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the government will cut business rates for pubs, social clubs and live music venues in England by 20 per cent from April 2027.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK/Thailand: The Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company has rebranded as The Landmark Collection, bringing together six properties in London and Bangkok.
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