The Hawk Fire in Nevada has led to mass evacuations and the closure of Reno-Tahoe International Airport. A state of emergency has been declared as the wildfire moves toward populated areas. Hotels in the Reno area have responded by waiving cancellation and change fees for guests affected by the evacuation. The response highlights the role hotels can play during local emergencies, especially when travel plans are disrupted. Read more.

KTGY has revamped parts of the Fairmont Chicago, focusing on premium rooms, lounges and meeting areas. The work covers 83 rooms, meeting rooms and a second-floor terrace. The design draws on the hotel's postmodern architecture while using lighter colors and updated finishes. Previously hidden features were also brought back into view, including windows in the Rouge meeting room. The project aims to give the older property a more current feel without losing its architectural character. Read more.

The spa at the Claremont Resort and Club has closed after roughly 25 years as a major wellness destination in the Bay Area. The facility ended operations on August 16 and had offered 32 treatment rooms along with a range of wellness services. The closure follows Fairmont Hotels & Resorts ending its management of the property in 2025. The hotel says it plans to explore new uses for the vacant space. Other wellness facilities at the resort, including pools, fitness studios, tennis courts and saunas, remain open. Read more.

The Hari London, The Hari Hong Kong and the upcoming The Hari Singapore will join IHG Hotels & Resorts' Vignette Collection later this year. The partnership brings the three independent luxury hotels into IHG's global system while allowing them to retain their individual identities. The move gives The Hari access to IHG's distribution and loyalty network. For IHG, the deal adds three distinctive properties across major Asian and European markets. Read more.

Tourism leaders are proposing cruise ships as temporary floating hotels for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. Ships could dock on the Brisbane River and provide extra rooms during a period when demand is expected to put pressure on the city's hotel supply. The idea has been used at previous Olympic Games, including Barcelona and other host cities. For Brisbane, cruise ships could offer a flexible way to add accommodation without waiting for new hotels to be built. The proposal comes as planners look for ways to handle the expected visitor surge. Read more.

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