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US rollout for Ruby Hotels by IHG

IHG Hotels & Resorts acquired the Ruby Hotels brand (Europe-based) in February for about €110.5 million ($115.8 million). With 16 open hotels and another 19 in development in Europe, IHG has now declared the U.S. as the “next logical step” for Ruby’s expansion. The target is urban markets where guests seek compact, design-forward stays. IHG aims to grow Ruby to more than 120 hotels over the next decade and over 250 in 20 years. Read more.

Marriott explores airport lounge business

Marriott International is reportedly considering entry into the airport lounge market, according to comments from CEO Anthony Capuano. The idea stems from a desire to reach travellers not just via hotel stays but earlier in their journey at airports. While the move remains exploratory, it signals Marriott’s interest in broadening its service footprint beyond lodging. Read more.

Guests help Guernsey tree-planting via Sarnia Hotels

The Sarnia Hotels group invited guests to skip daily housekeeping and in doing so they raised £10,278 for the charity Guernsey Trees for Life. The funds will support the planting of 1,100 trees in Guernsey. The initiative links hotel guest behaviour (opt-in sustainable action) with tangible environmental impact. Read more.

Spain’s BG Hotels enters Latin America via Mexican acquisition

BG Hotels (Spain) has acquired Mexican hotel-asset owner Ganzi, thereby gaining entry into the Latin American market with assets in Playa del Carmen. The move represents a strategic cross-border investment within hospitality, expanding BG Hotels’ footprint beyond Europe into Mexico and Latin America. Read more.

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Tivoli Hotels & Resorts expands into Italy

Tivoli Hotels & Resorts (part of Minor Hotels) will open the Tivoli Palazzo Risorgimento Lecce in Italy’s Puglia region in April 2026. The 45-room hotel is located in Lecce’s historic centre and includes a rooftop lounge, wellness facilities, and access to nearby beaches. This addition brings the Tivoli portfolio in Italy to 60 properties. Read more.

First AC Hotel by Marriott opens in Vermont

The AC Hotels by Marriott brand has debuted its first location in Vermont with the 161-room AC Hotel Burlington Downtown. Managed by a family-owned Massachusetts firm, the hotel sits in downtown Burlington near Church Street Marketplace, placing it in a lively urban centre. The launch marks Marriott’s push into less-saturated U.S. state markets. Read more.

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