⚽ How Hotels Are Preparing for the 2026 World Cup

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⚽ How Hotels Are Preparing for the 2026 World Cup

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup drawing near, hotels in host cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are planning for massive visitor demand. Key strategies include boosting bookings in major markets like New York, Miami, and Los Angeles, and enhancing translation services, flexible rates, and visible OTA listings. Industry analysts urge early preparation to capture demand before it's too late. Read more.

🏠 Airbnb Sued Over Price Gouging During L.A. Wildfires

Los Angeles has filed a lawsuit against Airbnb, accusing the platform of permitting hosts to spike prices dramatically during recent wildfire evacuations. The city claims this violated California’s emergency price gouging laws and is seeking legal remedies for cost surges during the crisis. Read more.

🏨 AC Hotel Opens in Wichita’s Historic Old Town

Hotel Equities has announced the opening of the AC Hotel Wichita Downtown, part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio. Located in the historic Brown/Broadway Plaza Building, the 118-room hotel blends original 1929 architecture with modern design. The property includes a fitness center, event spaces, and is managed by Greenwood Hospitality in partnership with Hotel Equities. Read more.

💸 13 Hotel Owner Shifts Focus from Singapore to Macau

According to this report, the new owner of The 13 Hotel has sold off Singapore properties for approximately US $40 million to focus on redeveloping the Macau asset. The divestment funds are earmarked for repositioning the luxury hotel into a high-end Macau destination. Read more.

💰 Folio Raises $14M to Streamline Hotel Financial Operations

Folio, a financial operations platform for the hospitality sector, secured $14 million in Series A funding led by Thrive Capital and Construct Capital. The platform simplifies hotel finances through its marketplace, AI-powered invoice processing, and payment solutions. Since winning the E20X Judge’s Choice Award at HITEC 2024, Folio has grown rapidly and now supports purchasing for hundreds of hotels. Read more.

🍽 U.S. Travel & Hospitality Feel Impact of Trump Policies

This article explores how U.S. airlines, hotels, and tourist destinations are adjusting after policy shifts under the Trump administration. Issues such as visa rules, capped travel programs, and changed trade policies have influenced international visitor numbers and revenue, affecting the broader travel and hospitality sectors. Read more.

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