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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Kyoto to Get First Motto by Hilton Lifestyle Hotel
Hilton is bringing its Motto lifestyle brand to Japan with a new Hilton hotel in Kyoto scheduled for 2029. See what this means for your future trips.
Hotel News Roundup: September 2026 – Loyalty Expansions and Luxury Openings
Hilton opens points redemption at SLH boutiques, Hyatt adds luxury Americas properties, and IHG rolls out new lifestyle hotels across Europe, the Middle East
IHG Expands Kyoto Presence with 14-Hotel Conversion Deal
IHG Hotels & Resorts is adding 14 properties to its portfolio in Kyoto, Japan. Learn how this expansion impacts your next trip and IHG One Rewards strategy.