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For some hospitality employees, that date is 19 November 2026, the date scheduled for the release of Grand Theft Auto VI.

Hospitality magnate Sam Arnaout will take control of the Cairns Reef Hotel Casino in a near $200 million deal that ends a months-long campaign to acquire the facility and adds a fourth casino to the billionaire’s burgeoning portfolio of pubs, hotels and gaming venues.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) carried out a controlled explosion after the package was deemed to be viable

Fletcher Hotels is being acquired by Sunday PropTech, an international hotel operator that owns multiple premium hotel properties.

A base jumper who became stuck on the side of an Auckland hotel by his parachute has appeared in court.

Dorchester Collection appointed Richard Cooke general manager of Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles, effective Jan. 1, 2027.

Monopoly can be the game that threatens family relationships. Yet, since its original conception by Elizabeth Magie in 1903, it has remained a popular household name for its thrill of deal-making and property empire-building without real financial risk. Now, your favourite board game just got chicer.

Eave Hospitality has launched to drive its multi-brand expansion, with new projects planned for Tokyo and Kyoto by 2030.

The investment group Platinum Estates and Sierra Blanca have reached an agreement with Marriott to build a luxury resort and 151 homes in Las Dunas

A Canadian guest in Las Vegas has been found guilty of animal cruelty for stealing a hotel flamingo and taking it to his room. According to reports, the man faces up to four and a half years in prison. The sentence will be announced at a later date.

The European Commission has cleared two acquisitions — OCS’s takeover of UK facilities management firm Mitie, and Blackstone’s purchase of Luxembourg-based Essendi and a portfolio of hotels — after finding neither deal would raise competition concerns.

Scandic Hotels Group has entered into a multi-year development agreement with Hilton covering Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. The partnership combines Scandic's strong Nordic market position with Hilton's global brand portfolio, creating new hotel development opportunities while exploring future benefits for Hilton Honors and Scandic Friends memberships.

More than half of respondents to VERiFAIR’s first industry-wide hospitality survey said they had experienced inappropriate, unsafe or unacceptable workplace behaviour during the past 12 months.

As part of a new partnership with UKHospitality announced today (15 October 2026), major employers will provide paid employment as well as work experience and training opportunities for 18 to 24 year olds who are not in education, work or training.

Literary travel is having a moment. From solo bookcations to girlfriend getaways, the book you pack has graduated from suitcase afterthought to the cornerstone of the trip itself. Plenty of hotels are leaning into the trend with themed suites and curated shelves—but one tucked-away resort in Upstate New York’s Catskill Mountains takes it a step further by recommending exactly what you should read while you’re there.

By Salomon Hospitality has launched Círculo, a high-end hotel brand conceived for unique buildings. Its first establishment, Círculo Condal, has already opened in Barcelona, while the company is preparing new additions in Seville and Granada for 2027.

Luxury boutique hotels have long been defined by a familiar aesthetic: design-forward elegance, warm neutral palettes and cosy lounges complete with plush sofas and honesty bars. But according to Expedia Group’s Unpack ’27 report, high-end travel is taking a dramatic turn in 2027.

A hotel workers strike has entered its fourth day in Chicago, with employees protesting at several downtown hotels over wages and healthcare.

US: Hospitality investment firm TKO has submitted a formal written offer to acquire the entire hospitality portfolio of Service Properties Trust (SVC) for $2 billion in cash.

Four Seasons Hotel Toronto has partnered with Toronto-based luxury handbag company Zero Collective on what it calls a first-of-its-kind designer handbag lending program in Canada.

Hasbro is unveiling a slate of new collaborations and brand extensions across collectibles, experiences, publishing, music, food & beverage and promotions.

US: Choice Hotel International has opened the Everhome Suites Denver Airport as the company’s 600th extended stay hotel.

Ardian and Rockfield have acquired a majority stake in The Social Hub Berlin through their Purpose-Built Student Accommodation platform, establishing a new strategic partnership with The Social Hub.

As European hotel demand moves beyond recovery into structural growth, the Cushman & Wakefield European Hotels Update H1 2026 assesses market performance across demand, operating metrics, investment activity and outlook.