Capital Hospitality Europe announces, alongside private investors, the acquisition of the Hôtel Antin Saint-Georges, a 36-room property located in Paris's 9th arrondissement. Repositioning works are set to transform the address into an upscale boutique hotel.

Valor Hospitality Partners launches its Mississippi operations through a strategic partnership with real estate company Bellamare Development, taking over management of eight hotels totalling 685 rooms. The agreement confirms Valor as Bellamare's preferred operator for its full-service and lifestyle hotel projects across the Americas.

Nobu Hospitality unveils a luxury complex project at Monte Rei, in partnership with Norfin: a 100-room hotel, a signature restaurant and branded villas and residences. This second Nobu property in Portugal is due to open in 2029.

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The Ascott Limited announces the signing of nine management agreements in Vietnam in the first half of 2026, representing more than 3,200 units. These signings grow the Group's Vietnamese portfolio to approximately 12,000 units and mark the launch of The Crest Collection in the country, with an entry into Quy Nhon and reinforced presence in Phu Quoc, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong and Da Nang.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation reports its second-quarter 2026 results: comparable RevPAR up 5.9%, pipeline up 10% to 154,000 rooms, and adjusted EBITDA up 3.4% to $297 million. The Group raises its full-year RevPAR outlook, buoyed by the FIFA World Cup in the United States, while remaining cautious on the pace of openings in the second half.

Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts announces the appointment of Thomas Prenneis as General Manager of the Steigenberger Hotel & Spa Krems, in the Wachau. This professional, with more than thirty years of international experience including several years with the Marriott group, takes the helm of the property to strengthen its positioning around wellness, gastronomy and business events.

Sodexo announces two significant global contracts in quick succession: catering services for Meta across more than 130 sites in 30 countries, and integrated workplace services for Clariant across more than 50 sites in 13 countries. Two commercial wins that illustrate the Group's ability to convert competitive international tenders into growth drivers.

Norfin has entrusted Barrière with managing a five-star hotel and branded residences at the historic Estalagem da Cegonha, in Vilamoura. The project marks the French hotel group's entry into southern Portugal and represents its third property in the country.

The Sihanatkathakul family, owner of The Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company, unveils The Landmark Collection, a new unified identity bringing together six properties in London and Bangkok. The repositioning accompanies the family group's transformation from a traditional hotel operating company into an internationally minded hospitality management and development platform.

The Stichting Hotel Claims Alliance (SHCA) announces the expansion of its collective action against Booking.com before the Amsterdam court, filing 7,696 additional claims. The total number of participating hotels now stands at 10,783, seeking damages linked to price parity clauses applied between 2004 and 2024.

Accor has published its H1 2026 results: RevPAR up 2.2%, recurring EBITDA up 6.5% to €563 million, and recurring free cash flow up 42%. The Group confirms its 2026 guidance despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, while finalising the sale of its stake in Essendi and launching a second €225 million share buyback tranche.