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Red Roof Enters Canada with New Red Roof PLUS+ Property in Vancouver
As part of its global expansion strategy, Red Roof®, an award-winning leader in the lodging industry, is expanding its footprint into the Canadian market with its first property in Vancouver, British Columbia. Red Roof has partnered with Richmond Airport Enterprises Ltd., an experienced developer and hotel operator, which will convert the Travelodge Hotel by Wyndham Vancouver Airport to the Red Roof PLUS+ Vancouver Airport. The property is set to open in July, with presales now open in advance of this summer's global soccer event. Richmond Airport Enterprises brings extensive local market knowledge and operating experience and is well positioned to launch and grow the Red Roof brand in Canada. This is the first of many properties that Red Roof expects to convert in Canada over the next several years.
Choice Hotels International Unveils New Technologies and AI-Powered Solutions
Choice Hotels International, Inc. one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, today announced a new set of technologies and AI-powered solutions designed to help franchise owners drive more revenue, improve operating efficiency, and prepare for the next era of travel discovery and booking.
Wyndham Launches Native ChatGPT App
As travelers increasingly turn to conversational AI to plan trips, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is extending its digital reach with a native ChatGPT app that makes hotel discovery and booking more intuitive, visual and connected. The new experience marks the first native hotel app from a major economy and midscale franchisor in the U.S. available within OpenAI's ChatGPT, reinforcing Wyndham's leadership in applying large language models (LLMs) to hospitality.
Sandals® Brought the Spirit of Jamaica Center Stage - 2026 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
With Jamaica named this year's featured destination, Sandals Resorts partnered with the Jamaica Tourist Board to bring the island to life at this year's New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The experience spanned two distinct spaces, the Sandals Resorts Jamaica Cultural Exchange Pavilion and a branded Sandals Resorts and Jamaica experiential space, offering festivalgoers an immersive, on-the-ground connection to the destination.
Nobu Hospitality to Launch Hotel, Restaurant and Residences Across 185 Acres in Rutland, England
Nobu Hospitality is pleased to announce plans for a distinctive new destination in partnership with Woolfox, marking the arrival of a Nobu hotel, restaurant, and a collection of branded residences set within 185 acres of England's most picturesque countryside. Set in the heart of Rutland, near the Georgian town of Stamford, the project represents the first-of-its-kind concept for the Nobu Hospitality portfolio -a countryside escape shaped by nature, space and a slower pace of living. Bringing together Nobu's signature blend of luxury hospitality, world-class dining and refined living, the development will offer members, guests and residents the opportunity to disconnect from the pace of everyday life and reconnect with the landscape, seasons and the restorative power of the outdoors, while signalling a thoughtful evolution of the brand into refined countryside retreats.
Revelstoke Mountain Resort Welcomes Cabot, a Global Leader in Golf and Luxury Hospitality
Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR) continues its evolution as one of North America's most compelling four-season mountain destinations with the introduction of Cabot Revelstoke. Developed in partnership with Cabot, a leading developer and operator of luxury resort and residential golf destinations, the expansion introduces a new dimension of premier recreation, hospitality and real estate to the slopes and resort community of Revelstoke.
Grovy Developers signs with Wyndham to bring Ramada Residences to Dubai Islands
Grovy Developers, an award-winning real estate developer in Dubai, has partnered with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest hotel franchising companies, to launch Ramada Residences by Wyndham at Dubai Islands, in partnership with USquare as development partner. The agreement was formally signed at a full-house event attended by senior leadership from all three organisations, including Abhishek Jalan, CEO of Grovy Developers, Dimitris Manikis, President, Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), and Govind Mundra, Head of Development for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, along with Ubaid Ur Rehman Shaikh and Muhammad Umeed, Founders of USquare Luxe Properties. The event saw overwhelming interest from investors and brokers, with attendance exceeding capacity and Expressions of Interest registered on-site—reflecting strong demand for the project even amid evolving global market conditions.
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands Partners With Oskia for a High-Tech Bioactive Spa Experience
Transformative luxury resort Patina Maldives, Fari Islands has reaffirmed its commitment to intelligent, sustainable wellness through a Maldives-first collaboration with British nutri-cosmeceutical skincare brand OSKIA. The partnership introduces an exclusive menu of high-tech facials alongside a selection of full-body treatments using OSKIA's clinically proven formulas, delivering a deeply restorative experience powered by the finest natural and bio-tech ingredients.
Beaches Resorts Announces Grand Opening of Treasure Beach Village at Beaches Turks and Caicos
Beaches Resorts has officially opened the doors to Treasure Beach Village at Beaches Turks and Caicos, a US $150 million expansion on the west end of the resort's property. Set along the world-renowned Grace Bay Beach, the new oceanfront village adds a new dimension to the Beaches Turks and Caicos experience with 101 multi-bedroom suites and an all-new collection of dining concepts and experiences that place time together at the heart of every stay. Beaches Resorts was voted World's Leading All-Inclusive Family Resort Brand 2025 and Caribbean's Leading All-Inclusive Family Resort 2025 at last year's World Travel Awards ceremony.
Ahãma Living, a natural retreat nestled under the trees on Turkey’s Fethiye Riviera, is now open
Ahãma Living, on the lesser known Turkish Riviera of Fethiye, opens its doors for its first full season. The first of its kind, Ahãma is a sanctuary of calm, inspiring connection, reflection and awe. Hidden by the blanket of pine forest, Ahãma Living is perched on the Fethiye Günlüklü Bay, offering blissful seclusion, with only charming fishing villages as neighbours.
The Ritz-Carlton Redefines Race Weekend Luxury with the U.S. SailGP Team in New York City
This spring, The Ritz-Carlton invites guests to experience one of the world’s most exhilarating sporting events as part of its global partnership with the U.S. SailGP Team. Timed to the upcoming New York Sail Grand Prix on May 30-31, The Ritz-Carlton is unveiling exclusive race weekend experiences at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad and The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park, offering guests premier access to one of the fastest emerging global sporting championships.
City Express by Marriott Debuts in Asia Pacific
City Express by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of City Express by Marriott Shin-Imamiya and City Express by Marriott Osaka Namba South, marking the brand’s highly anticipated debut in the Asia Pacific region. The simultaneous launch of both properties introduces the brand’s signature value proposition to Osaka, a city renowned for its culinary innovation, cultural energy, and vibrant urban character.