Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Commune Hotels & Resorts and Destination Hotels have joined forces to create a major owner/operator of boutique and lifestyle hotels. US: Commune Hotels &

Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: A study funded by the AHLA claims a significant portion of Airbnb’s revenue comes from “full-time renters acting as illegal hotel operators”. US: A

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Lark Hotels will launch its second California property when the White House in downtown Napa opens its doors in March 2016. US: Lark Hotels

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons is voted best UK hotel by TripAdvisor users, while boutique hotels make up the bulk of the top 10.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: The Prescott Hotel in San Francisco will reopen in March as Hotel Zeppelin. US: The Prescott Hotel in San Francisco will reopen in March

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Karisma Hotels & Resorts has been named Best Boutique Hotel Chain by Travel Weekly. US: Karisma Hotels & Resorts has been named Best Boutique

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Lumière Hotel in Telluride has announced the sale of the hotel’s commercial units, hotel operation and restaurant operation to members of the executive management

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: BHA chief executive Ufi Ibrahim called for stricter regulation of Airbnb hosts at yesterday’s meeting of the Business Innovation and Skills Committee. UK: BHA

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: New York developers Witkoff Group and New Valley have secured a $260 million to build the West Hollywood Edition Hotel & Residences. US: New

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: The Splendid Hospitality Group has added the New Ellington Leeds to its growing portfolio. UK: The Splendid Hospitality Group has added the New Ellington