Ireckonu, a leading hospitality middleware and Customer Data Platform (CDP) provider for hotel groups, has reported today that siloed guest data across hotel operational areas (including restaurants, spas, golf facilities, and other auxiliary outlets) is preventing hotel groups from capturing up to 20% of opportunities to re-engage guests, improve recognition, and ultimately drive stronger loyalty and revenue growth.

As summer 2026 booking windows begin to open, early signals from European beach destinations and major city hubs suggest a clear shift in traveller behaviour: more guests are choosing 5–7 night stays over the traditional 3–4 night getaway, aiming to unlock extended-stay pricing and reduce the “cost-per-day” of travel.

Jumeirah Capri Palace will reopen for the 2026 season on 16 April, welcoming guests back to Anacapri with a renewed calendar of culinary, cultural, and wellness experiences designed to spark meaningful connection under the Mediterranean sun. Building on the hotel's established reputation as Capri's home of art, gastronomy, and wellbeing, the season introduces an expanded programme of Michelin-starred guest chefs, the return of Dioriviera to Il Riccio, and new initiatives with leading cultural partners.

Raffles Hotels & Resorts is delighted to introduce 'The Butler Did It Collection', a playful collection available only in-store at Printemps New York and Printemps Paris through March 10, 2026, with select pieces offered on Printemps.com. Through a thoughtfully curated edit of fashion and home goods, the collection captures Raffles' world of elegance and enchanted glamour. With products designed for Raffles, and in partnership with Globe-Trotter, Frette, and Christofle, 'The Butler Did It Collection' invites guests and collectors alike to bring a touch of Raffles' signature magic into their everyday life. This collection is an early look at how the brand's distinct aesthetic, craftsmanship, and sense of refinement will soon extend beyond a hotel stay.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation welcomes Seaview Hotel & Golf Club, to the Destination by Hyatt brand. The Galloway, New Jersey resort gives guests and World of Hyatt members the opportunity to experience a centuries-old hospitality institution with activities and experiences for a variety of guests. The transition will further strengthen Hyatt’s portfolio in the Mid-Atlantic while preserving the resort’s deep-rooted legacy as one of the Jersey Shore’s most iconic destinations.

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) announces a partnership with Gulf Province Properties Limited (GPPL), a subsidiary company of the Gulf Investment Trust Fund, to bring InterContinental, the world’s first and largest international luxury hotel brand, to Papua New Guinea (PNG). Scheduled to open in late 2028, InterContinental Port Moresby will be the centrepiece of a landmark mixed-use development in the heart of the capital city’s diplomatic precinct and the seat of National Government.