Accor makes its debut in Las Vegas: Treasure Island TI and its 2,884 rooms join Handwritten Collection, becoming the largest hotel in the group's global portfolio.
Six Senses launches “The Yin Way: The Way of a Woman,” its first retreat dedicated to women's well-being: in the Maldives from October 1 to 4, 2026, then in Kyoto from December 11 to 14.
On August 4, 2026, IHG inaugurated The Aarlis Hotel Panchkula, India's first Vignette Collection property: 145 rooms at the foot of the Shivalik Hills, five dining options, and a signature evening ritual.
TAP Air Portugal and Airbnb partner up: TAP Miles&Go members now earn 2 miles per euro spent on eligible stays and experiences via flytap.com/airbnb. A strong signal of the convergence between airlines and short-term rentals.
Kinnitty Castle Hotel, a gothic castle in County Offaly acquired by the Hanly Castle group, has completed the full renovation of the guest rooms in its Abbey wing: contemporary comfort without compromising the property's Victorian character.
IHG Hotels & Resorts is deploying generative AI-powered natural language search on its website and the IHG One Rewards app: everyday language queries for a more direct, personalised booking journey.
On August 4, 2026, Airbnb signed an agreement with Lark Hotels: over 75 American boutique hotels are joining the platform, marking a new step in its hotel strategy.
The Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group is accelerating in Austria with three projects: the Triforêt boutique-resort in Hinterstoder, a 5-star hotel in Saalbach, and the takeover of the Loipersdorf thermal resort.
Riu Palace Aruba reopened on August 5, 2026, following a complete renovation: adults-only Elite Club, 31 suites with private pools, and seven restaurants on Palm Beach.
In Tavira, the “Venice of the Algarve,” Palácio de Tavira celebrates its first year: 36 rooms across 12 categories in an 18th-century palace, Mirsal restaurant, Luma Wellness spa, and management by Marugal.
The Victorian estate of Hartsfield Manor in Surrey, filming location for the series Slow Horses, begins its transformation into a 69-key luxury retreat featuring lodges and treehouses, designed by PLP Architecture.
In Soldeu, facing Grandvalira, the former Park Piolets, now Lodge Park Hotel 5*, unveils its summer offering: a mountain experience department, an expanded 1,000 m² spa, a redesigned Kids Club, and dining by Kao and Don Giovanni.
