Loyalty Shifts and Luxury Expansion: Hotel News Roundup October Week 1, 2026
Hilton Honors members can now use points at SLH boutique hotels, while Chase updates its IHG credit card portfolio to refresh loyalty rewards.
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Hotel News Roundup: Regent Rebrands in Bora Bora and Hilton Expands Global Footprint
IHG rebrands its Bora Bora resort to Regent, while Hilton prepares for luxury NoMad openings in Singapore and a Spark rollout in the UK.
Hotel News Roundup: Hyatt and Delta Expand Loyalty as IHG Enters Australia
Hyatt and Delta Air Lines launch a new loyalty partnership, while IHG brings Staybridge Suites to Australia and Hilton opens a new Canopy in Deer Valley.
Hotel News Roundup: September Week 1, 2026: IHG and Hyatt Lead Expansions
IHG strengthens loyalty ties with Air India and opens a flagship in Manhattan, while Hyatt debuts luxury villas in Japan and an all-inclusive resort in Punta
Hotel News Roundup: Hilton Opens Istanbul Airport Property and Hyatt Expands in Europe
Hilton opens a new airport property in Istanbul, while Hyatt grows its footprint in Berlin and Guyana. Plus, a look at the growing skillcation trend.
Wyndham Rewards Wins Top Loyalty Title as IHG Expands Luxury Footprint
Wyndham Rewards wins its ninth USA TODAY readers' poll, while IHG expands its luxury presence with Kimpton and Vignette Collection openings in Europe and Asia.
Hotel News Roundup: Hilton Expands Southeast Asia Footprint
Hilton expands its Southeast Asian footprint with new lifestyle hotels, while Hyatt and Holiday Inn Express target specific regional and business markets.
Hotel News Roundup: July Week 3, 2026
Hyatt and Aeroplan launch a new points partnership while Hilton's luxury brands take top honors in the latest Travel + Leisure awards.
Hotel News Roundup: Hyatt Expands in Greece and Japan
Hyatt opens a new Cycladic-style hotel in Paros and prepares a luxury Alila retreat in Hakone, alongside new openings from Hilton and IHG.
Hotel News Roundup: June Week 4, 2026
Luxury travelers can now book the Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch, while Wyndham updates its credit card suite with a new Premier Card.
Delta Unveils America 250 Livery and United Refreshes Polaris Dining
Delta celebrates America's 250th with special liveries and new entertainment, while United Airlines refreshes its premium Polaris dining.
Hotel News Roundup: Hilton Honors Loyalty Changes and Luxury Expansions
Hilton updates its Honors upgrade system, while Hyatt's Miraval prepares for a Saudi Arabian debut and Hilton signs a new Conrad in Kobe.
Hotel News Roundup: Hilton Opens First Cave Hotel in Cappadocia
Hilton debuts a unique cave hotel in Cappadocia while IHG expands its luxury footprint in Mumbai, Taipei, and New York City this week.
JetBlue Debuts Milan Service and Delta Tests NYC Air Taxis
JetBlue launches its first Italian service, Delta tests electric air taxis in NYC, and United resumes flights to Caracas in this week's airline news.
Hotel News Roundup: Waldorf Astoria Morocco and Hilton Loyalty Expansion
Hilton expands its loyalty footprint in Mexico and plans a new Adelaide flagship, while Waldorf Astoria arrives in Morocco and Hyatt grows in China.