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✨ Historic Vegas Sign Joins Museum Collection

The Neon Museum in Las Vegas has added the restored entrance sign from the former Dunes Hotel & Casino to its collection. The 1,200-pound, 10-foot tall sign features LED tubes replicating its original animation pattern. As the last surviving public artifact from the resort, it serves both as a cultural piece and destination for visitors. Its return underlines how landmark signage is being repurposed for hospitality-adjacent tourism and nostalgia markets. Read more.

⚡ Delta Air Lines Sues Marriott International Over “Delta Hotels” Brand

Delta Air Lines is in court against Marriott, claiming that the “Delta Hotels” brand causes confusion and undermines its DELTA trademark for the airline. The airline argues Marriott is “hijacking” its brand and goodwill by expanding the hotel chain under the same name. The suit could force Marriott to change the Delta Hotels branding in the U.S. if the court sides with the airline. Read more.

🙌 Designers Speak: Giving Hotels a Narrative & Sense of Place

In a new feature, leading designers explain how they imbue hotels with identity—through local culture, architecture, materials and storytelling. The article in LODGING Magazine highlights how narrative and sense of place differentiate hospitality properties. For hotel developers, this affirms the growing importance of design authenticity as a competitive advantage, especially as guest expectations shift toward experience. Read more.

🌟 Dubai Launches Attractive Hotel Development Incentive Scheme

Dubai has introduced a new incentive programme offering 100% reimbursement of the municipality fee on room sales and the Tourism Dirham, for qualifying new hotels in designated high-growth areas such as Dubai South and Palm Jebel Ali. The programme aims to stimulate investment in the hospitality sector and expand the emirate’s accommodation supply in targeted zones. Read more.

🚀 Hotel Glorieta Brings Outdoor Adventure to Santa Fe’s Hotel Scene

Santa Fe, named the best U.S. city by Travel + Leisure readers, is known for its arts and culture—but the new Hotel Glorieta aims to highlight its outdoor appeal. Developed by Bullwhip Capital, the 128-room property—formerly The Lodge—has been redesigned to draw visitors seeking a deeper connection with nature. Partner Jeff Burns says the hotel encourages guests to explore the area’s natural beauty, offering a fresh take on Santa Fe hospitality that blends style, comfort, and outdoor adventure. Read more.

🔥 KOKO Hotels Unifies Multiple Brands Under One Name

KOKO HOTELS (Japan) has merged its previously separate brands—KOKO HOTELS, Hotel Wing International, and Tenza Hotel—into a single unified brand. As of September 2025, the combined portfolio covers 63 properties and 9,489 rooms across Japan. Read more.

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