Expedia Group announces the acquisition of Layla, an AI-native travel planning and booking platform founded in Berlin in 2023. The deal strengthens the Group's strategy around a fully AI-driven travel experience, from inspiration to booking.

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.

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.

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.

TravelAI, the Canadian company behind an AI-powered travel memory infrastructure, has acquired the Sonder brand — name, trademarks and domain portfolio, including Sonder.com — from the bankruptcy trustee of Sonder's Canadian entities. The deal does not include the former Sonder's operational assets, nor Sonder Holdings Inc., whose stock remains separately listed.

Having finalised the acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates (JAL) for ₹14,535 crore via a resolution plan approved by India's National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in March 2026, Adani Group is reportedly in negotiations with Accor and ITC Hotels to hand over management of several hotel assets from the acquisition, according to reports carried by the Economic Times.

Under the auspices of Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, and in the presence of Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy and Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Randa El-Menshawy, Marriott International has officially signed agreements with Misr Italia Properties and People & Places. In total, 1,839 rooms and branded residences are involved, for a combined investment of EGP 33 billion.

One Investment Management (OneIM), AENDRE Group and LHC Group have acquired a three-property Central London hotel portfolio from Dutch pension investor APG for £375 million. Financing for the acquisition was provided by Cheyne Capital.

A joint venture formed by Mast Capital, the Florida-based real estate development and investment firm, and Koch Real Estate Investments has acquired The Islands of Islamorada resort in the Florida Keys from the Frisbie Group. Scott Wadler of Berkadia Miami arranged financing for the acquisition through lender Ardent Real Estate. The sale price and the name of the future management company were not disclosed, with CoralTree Hospitality — which had managed the property for two years — no longer part of its portfolio.