Reading Time: < 1 minuteWales: Operators charging guests for overnight stays in Wales will be required by law to register their accommodation with the Welsh Revenue Authority.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrance: Hospitality group Accor has launched an ALL Accor booking app within ChatGPT, allowing travellers to search for hotels, compare rates and complete bookings via the group’s website.
Reading Time: 12 minutesUK: Backlogs in asylum processing and chronic housing shortages have pushed hotels to the centre of the UK’s asylum accommodation system. With a 2029 deadline in place, the hospitality industry questions how realistic this transition is.Â
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBoutique hotel Magdalena 1163 has opened in Puerto Rico’s Condado district, developed by MarÃa Isabel Esteve and Carlos López-Lay.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Boutique hotel developer RMS Companies has unveiled plans for a new boutique hotel in Port Chester, New York, as part of a wider mixed-use redevelopment of the former United Hospital site.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: The Gallivant’s second property is now scheduled to open in summer 2026, following delays to the launch of the brand’s Littlestone Beach hotel in Kent.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteTimbre Hotels has launched as a Porto-based boutique hospitality brand, positioning its offer around heritage-led design, urban living and wellness-focused guest experiences.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Exclusive Resorts Investments has agreed to acquire private luxury travel subscription company Inspirato, alongside the launch of a multi-brand luxury travel platform The Exclusive Collective.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEstonia/Australia: Estonia-based nature hospitality brand ÖÖD Group, known for its mirrored cabin design, has secured investment from Australian family-owned growth investor Bayard Capital to accelerate
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Hospitality company Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has partnered with tours and activities booking platform Viator to allow members of its Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty programme to earn points
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