Technogym has launched its first Pilates reformer for the US market, expanding its equipment range into a growing fitness category. The Technogym Reform combines reformer-based Pilates with digital features and guided workouts. The equipment is designed for hotels, fitness facilities, and private users seeking a more premium wellness offering. The launch adds another option for hotels looking to expand in-room or on-property fitness services. Technogym Reform is listed in the US at $13,670, including delivery and installation. Read more

Enseo has expanded its presence in the US casino hotel market to nearly 20,000 guest rooms across about 25 properties. Its platform combines in-room entertainment, managed WiFi, hotel TV marketing, and technology monitoring. The company is positioning guest-room technology as a way for casino operators to promote restaurants, bars, spas, entertainment, and casino offerings. Enseo also provides proactive monitoring to help identify technology problems before they affect guests. The expansion was announced alongside the 2026 TribalNet Conference in Dallas. Read more.

Lark is opening The Drew Hotel in Plymouth, Massachusetts, following the conversion of a former rest home and historic properties. The first phase includes 25 rooms, with another 17 rooms and private event space planned for early 2027. The property dates back to the 1800s and was originally built as a captain's home. Its design includes two distinct room styles, waterfront views, a courtyard with a fire pit, and a lower-level lounge. Guests will also receive a breakfast featuring produce from the hotel's garden. Read more.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has received 51 MICHELIN Key recognitions across its Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio for 2026. The awards cover four brands: Six Senses, InterContinental, Regent, and Kimpton. Six Senses London received its first MICHELIN Key following its opening earlier this year, while Six Senses Zighy Bay moved up to Two Keys. InterContinental Phuket Resort also holds Two Keys. The recognition spans hotels in destinations across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and other markets. Read more.

Hotel operators are being encouraged to look beyond headcount when measuring labor efficiency. The article argues that Hours per Occupied Room, or HPOR, provides a clearer measure because it connects labor hours with actual room demand. H1 2026 data showed HPOR falling 3.1% at full-service hotels and 3.5% at select-service properties, while occupancy rose to 67.9% and RevPAR increased 8.9%. Position-level measures such as Minutes per Occupied Room can also show where productivity is changing. The approach focuses on matching staffing levels to workload rather than simply reducing employee numbers. Read more.

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