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News•Feb 18, 2026
Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo Continues Expansion of Luxury Glamping
Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo announced the addition of five new luxury glamping tents, each exceeding 500 square feet and equipped with climate‑controlled interiors, king‑size beds, and full ensuite bathrooms. The tents also feature a kitchenette, VIP concierge service, complimentary golf cart, nightly campfire service, and morning coffee delivery. Located on the 1,700‑acre Old Florida dude ranch near Orlando, the expansion aligns with rising demand for nature‑focused, high‑comfort travel experiences. Guests also receive free access to the newly opened River Country Water Park.
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News•Feb 18, 2026
UNITE HERE Releases Report Showing Immigration Policies Are Devastating U.S. Tourism Industry
UNITE HERE’s new "Inhospitable" report links recent White House immigration crackdowns to a sharp downturn in U.S. tourism. The study documents more than 2.5 million fewer international visitors in 2025, a $1 billion drop in travel receipts, and 98,000 lost hospitality jobs....
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Hospeco Brands Adds Rest Assured Toilet Seat Covers
Hospeco Brands Group has launched its Rest Assured toilet seat covers, a Green Seal‑certified line made from 100% recycled paper with at least 30% post‑consumer content. The covers are fully biodegradable and compatible with standard half‑fold dispensers, while the company...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
HBF Textiles Presents Second Edition of The Designer Edit
HBF Textiles has launched the second edition of The Designer Edit, unveiling six distinct color‑driven palettes for retail, hospitality, workplace, culinary, sustainability‑focused, and outdoor‑inspired interiors. The collections are curated by industrial designer Kickie Chudikova and feature new colorways for the...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
COMO Hotels & Resorts Reimagines Arctic Exploration with Exclusive Journey to Svalbard
COMO Hotels & Resorts is debuting two luxury micro‑cruises to the Svalbard archipelago, launching in May and September 2026. The 10‑ and 11‑night itineraries aboard the converted M/S Polarfront accommodate only 12 guests in seven suites, blending high‑end hospitality with Arctic...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
Relais & Châteaux Announces Four New Projects in Partnership with UNESCO
Relais & Châteaux has launched four joint sustainability projects with UNESCO, pairing elite restaurants with biosphere reserves, world heritage sites, and cultural heritage initiatives across Africa, Europe, North America, and Asia. Each property—FYN, Maison Pic, Eleven Madison Park and L’Effervescence—will implement actions under...
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News•Feb 16, 2026
Sustainability Measurement: Why Europe and the U.S. Don’t Take the Same Path—Yet
Hospitality sustainability has shifted from optional initiatives to core KPIs, but Europe and the United States still measure progress differently. European hotels are guided by stricter compliance, carbon‑footprinting and circular‑economy reporting, while U.S. properties rely more on brand standards, investor...
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News•Feb 16, 2026
Parkside Hotel & Spa General Manager Trina White Receives IMPACT Award
Trina White, General Manager of Parkside Hotel & Spa, received the IMPACT Award at the 2026 IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism Summit for her leadership in green hospitality. Since 2009 she has driven the hotel’s sustainability program, achieving a 92%...
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News•Feb 16, 2026
Marriott Invites Travelers to Discover Latin America Through Authentic Cultural Experiences
Marriott International is rolling out a series of culturally immersive experiences across its Latin American portfolio, featuring properties in Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia and Peru. The program includes a rum‑and‑chocolate tasting in Guanacaste, the region’s first carbon‑positive all‑inclusive resort, tree‑planting...
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News•Feb 16, 2026
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Transformation Includes Solar Panels, Ulu Garden
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Hawaii’s first resort, has completed a $180 million multi‑phased renovation, the most extensive in its 60‑year history. The overhaul adds 252 redesigned rooms, a new wellness retreat, upgraded dining venues, and a 28,000‑square‑foot Ulu Garden. Photovoltaic...
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News•Feb 16, 2026
Hotel Terra Jackson Hole Unveils Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
Hotel Terra Jackson Hole, Wyoming’s first LEED‑certified hotel, has finished a $6.98 million renovation that refreshes 132 guest rooms and suites, corridors, meeting spaces, and wellness amenities. The redesign blends rustic warmth with modern sophistication, using earthy tones, natural textures, and...
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News•Feb 15, 2026
New to the Industry, Under-Sink Water Filter Removes Microplastics, Lead & More
Aquavis, a two‑year‑old water‑filtration startup, has launched an under‑sink system aimed at hotels and resorts. The NSF‑certified unit removes 98.9% of microplastics, 99.7% of lead, chlorine, PFAS and other contaminants, using a .5‑micron filter. Early adopters report installations in more...
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News•Feb 12, 2026
IHG Signs 480-Acre Six Senses Camp Korongo Resort in Southern Utah
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a deal to develop the 480‑acre Six Senses Camp Korongo resort and residential community near Kanab, Utah, with an expected opening in 2029. The project will feature 41 luxury tented pavilions and 12 branded residences,...
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News•Feb 11, 2026
Sustainable Hotel & Resort Development in the Caribbean: Strategies for a Resilient Future
Caribbean hotels are confronting escalating climate threats, prompting a shift toward resilient architecture, nature‑based defenses, and renewable energy systems. Operators are integrating solar PV, battery storage, and micro‑grids to slash energy costs, while water‑wise technologies and circular waste solutions reduce...
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