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The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa Gets Spotlight

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, located on the Atlantic coast of South Carolina, is highlighted in Boutique Hotelier. The resort features renovated guest rooms, ocean-view balconies, three pools, and four on-site restaurants. Guests can access the Heavenly Spa by Westin and enjoy Port Royal’s golf and tennis club. For business or leisure, the resort offers over 37,000 sq ft of event space, including a Grand Ocean Terrace. Read more

Magic Quadrant for Personalization Engines

The Gartner Magic Quadrant for Personalization Engines is a key research report that evaluates major vendors who provide standalone personalization engines — tools that tailor content, offers, and messages for individual users across digital channels. According to the 2025 version, the personalization-engine market is growing rapidly, with a projected CAGR of 23.8% through 2027. Get your copy.

New Bill Seeks to Restore Brand USA Funding

The VISIT USA Act, introduced in the U.S. Congress, would restore full funding to Brand USA (up to $100 million for 2026–27). The move comes as the U.S. prepares for major tourism-boosting events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympics. Supporters say the restoration would drive international visitor growth, economic impact, and job creation—all without taxing American citizens. Read more.

AHLA Calls for Visa Fixes Before World Cup and Olympics

The American Hotel & Lodging Association is urging Congress to make changes ahead of the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics. Specifically, AHLA wants more H-2B visas to help address chronic labor shortages in the hospitality sector. Their push is part of a broader effort to ensure hotels have enough staff to meet demand during these massive global events. Read more.

The Hoxton Dublin Opens in Ireland

The Hoxton brand, part of Ennismore, has opened its first hotel in Ireland with the launch of The Hoxton Dublin. The 129-room property sits on Exchequer Street and features several F&B outlets: Cantina Valentina (Peruvian-inspired), a daytime sandwich spot that becomes a wine bar at night, and a late-night venue called Groundwork. Design-wise, the interiors draw on Irish autumnal landscapes and Viking heritage, and the hotel restores parts of the former Central Hotel, including its iconic Library Bar. Read more.

Hotel Phoenix to Open in Atlanta’s Centennial Yards

Hotel Phoenix is scheduled to open on December 1 as part of Atlanta’s massive $5 billion Centennial Yards redevelopment. This urban project blends residential, commercial, and hospitality space, and Hotel Phoenix will contribute a boutique, high-design presence. The launch signals strong investor confidence in downtown Atlanta’s revitalization and points to growing demand for lifestyle hotels in mixed-use developments. Read more.

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