Imperial London Hotels has completed a phased migration of all seven properties to Stayntouch's cloud-based property management system. The rollout included the 1,379-room Royal National Hotel, described as the largest hotel in Western Europe. The migration also added digital registration cards, allowing guests to complete pre-arrival details and sign registration forms electronically. Stayntouch and Imperial also worked on integrations covering single sign-on, invoicing, purchase orders, and financial reporting. The project was completed hotel by hotel without disruption to operations. Read more

More than 7,000 hotel workers in Chicago have authorized a strike involving 46 hotels downtown and near McCormick Place. Workers are seeking higher wages, improved benefits, safer workloads, secure pensions, and protections for immigrant employees. The affected properties include hotels operated by major brands such as Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott. Hotel operators say they have contingency plans in place and that properties remain open. A strike could affect room service, housekeeping, food service, and operations during a busy period that includes the upcoming Chicago Marathon. Read more.

BWH Hotels has opened the 128-suite @HOME by Best Western McDonough Atlanta South in McDonough, Georgia. The five-story extended-stay property is aimed at business and leisure travelers, including project workers, employees relocating, and people attending corporate training. Suites include kitchens and workspaces, while the hotel also offers laundry, storage, EV charging, and parking for large vehicles. The opening marks the second @HOME property in the US, with another Atlanta-area hotel planned for 2027. BWH expects its extended-stay pipeline to reach 34 hotels and 2,791 rooms globally by the end of 2026. Read more.

Budapest is adding several international hotel brands as investment in the city's hotel sector continues. St. Regis, Moxy, and Radisson Individuals all made their Hungarian debuts in 2026, adding luxury, lifestyle, and upscale accommodation options. The expansion will continue in 2027 with the opening of the first PURO hotel outside Poland, featuring 212 rooms and several food, wellness, and social spaces. The historic Hotel Gellért is also being restored and will reopen as Mandarin Oriental Gellert, Budapest, with 143 rooms and a major wellness offering. Read more.

Asian investors continue to put money into European hospitality, with Singapore-listed funds focusing on major gateway cities, serviced living, and lifestyle hotel brands. The latest investment activity reflects continued interest in established European markets where international tourism and business travel support hotel demand. Investors are also looking beyond traditional hotel assets toward serviced accommodation and mixed hospitality concepts. The trend shows that European hotels remain an active target for international capital, particularly in major urban markets. Read more.

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