Hard Rock unveils plans for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino San Juan, UK–GCC Strategic Dialogue 2026 gains new momentum and more...

Hard Rock unveils plans for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino San Juan
Monday, 23rd February 2026

Development for Hard Rock's music-inspired hospitality and entertainment experience in Puerto Rico's capital city is slated to begin mid-year, with opening targeted for 2029.

Hard Rock International announces it is partnering with Misla Hospitality, Stonecrest Investment Management, and The Interfin Companies to develop the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino San Juan. The $850 million new-build project is commencing construction in mid-2026 >>

UK–GCC Strategic Dialogue 2026 gains new momentum under GCC Secretariat Patronage
23 Feb 2026 : Designed to deepen economic cooperation between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Dialogue brings together senior government officials, business leaders, investors, and policymakers to advance practical collaboration across trade, investment, innovation, infrastructure, and the energy transition >>

Minor announces expansion in the Adriatic
22 Feb 2026 : Minor Hotels has announced the signing of a management agreement with MK Group for two new additions to its portfolio on Europe’s Adriatic coast >>

IHG unveils new premium collection brand
21 Feb 2026 : InterContinental Hotels Group announces the launch of its new premium collection brand, Noted Collection, with initial discussions already underway with multiple owners, including several with portfolios of hotels, for potential addition into IHG’s system >>

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Cultural Stewardship as a Clear Path for Sustained Hotel Asset Growth
Monday, 23rd February 2026

Sustainability is a vital initiative for the entire travel industry and right now, it’s was perhaps the hottest and driest summer to date in Toronto in 2025 >>

Why Hospitality Partnerships Matter: What We Learned from Consultant Conversations
Hospitality is a people-first industry: Connections matter, true partnerships are about building momentum together, sharing knowledge and creating space for honest conversations about where our industry is heading next >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of February 20, 2026
Choice Hotels targets the sub-Saharan and southern Africa regions, Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star winners and more >>