A decree published on 7 May 2026 substantially overhauls the rules governing compensation for victims of workplace accidents and occupational illnesses from 1 November 2026. For hospitality HR directors, a sector particularly exposed to physical strain linked to maintenance, housekeeping and kitchen roles, this reform represents a major regulatory issue.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a 14-hotel portfolio in Kyoto with GCP Hospitality, the hospitality arm of Gaw Capital Group, totalling 1,063 rooms. The deal, one of the largest hotel conversions ever undertaken in Japan, will predominantly carry the Garner brand and further cement IHG's position in the former imperial capital.

Four Seasons Yachts has partnered with Lanserhof to launch The Lanserhof Reset, a first-of-its-kind longevity programme offered aboard Four Seasons I during its transatlantic crossing from 8 to 16 November 2026. The initiative accompanies the yacht's transition from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean and marks a new step in the brand's wellness positioning at sea.

British luxury villa rental specialist CV Villas has announced the strengthening of its operations in Ireland, with commercial agreements signed with four of the country's travel agency networks. This expansion, under way since June 2025, responds to demand identified by the operator's commercial teams for a premium offering backed by full financial protection.

BNW Developments and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced on 3 August 2026 the signing of Dolce Residences Ras Al Khaimah, on Al Marjan Island. The 93-unit residential project marks the global launch of the Dolce Residences by Wyndham brand, with delivery scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2028. The signing illustrates the acceleration of Wyndham's branded residences strategy in the EMEA region and confirms Al Marjan Island's rising profile as a hospitality and residential investment destination.

Hospitality news from the weekend of 22 August 2026: strategic acquisitions, upmarket repositioning and environmental disputes – here's what mattered today across the sector.

The US group partners with SIIC to bring an unprecedented urban interpretation of its most exclusive brand to the North Bund.

The chief executive leaves the group after thirteen years, amid a security crisis deepened by the revelation of a second incident shortly before her departure

Jacques Lapierre will take the helm of Le Westin Montréal from 13 October 2026, having held several senior leadership roles within Marriott International in Montréal. The appointment caps a 25-year career built across North America's leading hotel brands.

Alliance France Tourisme has released its first trends for the French hotel industry's summer season. Amid record heat, purchasing-power trade-offs and an upmarket segment driven by international clientele, the June-to-September picture is heading towards a positive result, with a marked broadening of high-performing destinations.

The British holding company, owner of Wowcher, continues its push into the spa and wellness market by acquiring SpaSeekers, one of the sector's longest-standing booking platforms, consolidating its position in the UK market.

The London-listed owner of the Park Plaza and art'otel brands pockets €28.7m for a plot near Hudson Yards, seven years after acquiring it and six months after scrapping the originally planned hotel project.