Infinitude Hospitality announces a major deal in Japan, Meliá to debut its first hotel in the Dolomites and more...

Infinitude Hospitality announces a major deal in Japan
Tuesday, 6th January 2026

Infinitude Hospitality Japan KK is appointed to provide independent consulting services for the pre-construction and development stage of a 179-room hotel and onsen project in Kumamoto City, Kyushu, Japan.

The property will be located at the heart of Kumamoto City in Honjo. It is strategically positioned within Kumamoto city ensuring easy access from both the Shinkansen station and Kumamoto Airport. The Airport has strong domestic and East Asian regional connectivity >>

Meliá to debut its first hotel in the Dolomites in 2026
6 Jan 2026 : The company will open its first property in the heart of the Italian Alps, in Auronzo di Cadore, offering an unparalleled experience amid UNESCO World Heritage landscapes >>

Autograph Collection debuts in the Philippines
6 Jan 2026 : The iconic wellness destination joins Autograph Collection, marking a new chapter of hospitality rooted in care, connection and conscious living >>

Shangri-La Oman rebranded to Hilton
6 Jan 2026 : Hilton is introducing three hotels at Barr Al Jissah, a landmark waterfront destination celebrated for its natural beauty >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Hotel Discovery in the Age of AI, Part 12: How AI Interprets Hotel Imagery
Tuesday, 6th January 2026

Hotel photography has long been a branding asset, but in an AI-first world it becomes something more fundamental: a verification layer. While algorithms still depend primarily on structured data, reviews, and authoritative signals to understand a hotel, imagery now functions as the evidence that confirms or challenges everything stated elsewhere >>

Do Hotels Need Yet Another Mega OTA?
Recently, Brian Chesky, the CEO of Airbnb, declared that 'hotels as the future of Airbnb', the company is including more hotels on its platform, especially independent and boutique properties in urban locations and destinations with limited home-sharing supply >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of Janaury 05, 2026
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