Kerzner International is bringing its SIRO fitness and wellness brand to the US with SIRO Brickell, Miami. The project is planned to open in 2030 and will combine a hotel with up to 350 branded SIRO Homes. The property will offer dedicated spaces for fitness, recovery, and wellness, extending SIRO's focus on performance beyond the guest room. It will be located in Miami's Brickell district and marks the brand's first US property. The project is the fourth addition to SIRO's growing global pipeline. Read more

British chocolatier Hotel Chocolat is accelerating its US expansion with new locations and partnerships across three additional markets. The company is increasing its presence through a mix of standalone stores, retail partnerships, and travel-related channels. The expansion follows a broader push to establish the brand across the US after opening stores in several markets. Hotel Chocolat is combining its retail shops with its broader brand experience as it builds recognition among US consumers. Read more.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened the 250-room Crowne Plaza Paris Marne-la-Vallée in Magny-le-Hongre, close to Disneyland Paris. The hotel includes 1,500 square meters of event space across 14 meeting rooms, along with restaurants, a bar, pools, and fitness and wellness facilities. Its location is designed to serve both leisure visitors and business groups. The opening expands Crowne Plaza's presence in France and adds another property to its growing European portfolio. Read more.

Dallas-based AI Hospitality Group has raised $7.5 million in seed funding to expand its AI-based hotel management model. Founded by former Remington Hospitality CEO Sloan Dean, the company uses more than 60 AI agents to handle back-office functions such as revenue management, accounting, marketing, and recruiting. Rather than licensing its technology, the company operates hotels under management agreements and takes responsibility for their financial performance. The funding will support further development of the platform and expansion to additional hotel customers. Read more.

Luxury hospitality is seeing more interest in smaller, private accommodation as some high-end travelers seek greater discretion. Smaller hotels, villas, and properties with fewer rooms can offer more privacy and fewer shared spaces than large luxury resorts. The trend also reflects changing guest expectations around personal space and public exposure. Some luxury properties are responding with private entrances, secluded accommodations, and services designed around individual stays. The shift adds privacy to the list of factors shaping how high-end hotels design and position their offerings. Read more.

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