Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has introduced Dolce Nova, an upper-upscale extension of its Dolce Hotels & Resorts brand. The new concept will focus on connection, wellbeing and giving guests more time to relax, with a distinctly European-inspired design. Dolce Nova will sit apart from the existing Dolce offering, which is more focused on meetings, events and resort stays. The launch places Wyndham in the growing upper-upscale lifestyle hotel segment. Read more

Marriott Bonvoy has reported a rise in visits from US travelers to its Melbourne hotels around Australia's first NFL regular-season game. The September 11 game between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers drew more than 100,000 fans to the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Marriott, the NFL's official hotel partner, saw increased bookings from US guests around the event. The figures show how major sporting events can create demand well beyond the stadium and bring international visitors into local hotels. Read more.

The Asian American Hotel Owners Association has launched a new marketplace with Folio and Avendra International to help its members purchase products and services for their properties. The platform gives eligible members access to suppliers, negotiated group purchasing savings and procurement tools. Folio provides the technology behind the marketplace, while Avendra brings its supplier network and purchasing expertise. The service is designed to help independent hotel owners gain greater buying power while making purchasing easier to manage. Read more.

The Beverly Hills Hotel will introduce The Supper Club later this year as part of a major expansion project. The 94-seat venue will combine dining with live entertainment, with every seat positioned to face the stage. Chef Mattia Agazzi will lead the culinary program, serving contemporary Italian dishes built around seasonal California ingredients, handmade pasta, seafood and grilled meats. Designer Ken Fulk has created the interiors, while entertainment will be curated by Alex Le Roux. The concept draws on the classic supper clubs of the 20th century and aims to create a new evening destination within the hotel. Read more.

Major hotel groups are looking beyond Europe's best-known tourist cities as they seek new destinations for growth. The shift reflects changing traveler preferences and growing interest in less-visited locations that can offer new experiences. Hotel companies are increasingly entering smaller cities and emerging destinations where international brands have had a limited presence. The trend could help spread tourism investment beyond established hotspots while giving hotel groups new sources of demand. Read more.

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