Sonesta has opened Signature Inn Socorro in New Mexico, adding the 95-room property to its growing portfolio. The hotel recently completed renovations across all guest rooms and combines retro-inspired design with modern amenities. Its location in central Socorro makes it a base for road travelers and business guests exploring the Southwest. The property also offers access to nearby outdoor attractions, including the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. Guests can earn and redeem points through Sonesta Travel Pass. Read more

Mews has launched its point-of-sale system in North America, connecting hotel front desks and food and beverage operations through one platform. The system is designed to give hotel teams a shared view of guest activity and transactions across different parts of the property. The launch expands Mews' technology offering in the North American market, where hotels are looking for fewer separate systems. The company says the platform can support restaurants, bars and other F&B operations alongside the hotel PMS. Read more.

Naples Grande Beach Resort is set to join Hilton's Signia brand as Signia Hilton Naples Grande Beach Resort. The 474-room resort, including 50 villas, will become the first Signia Hilton on Florida's Gulf Coast. Pyramid Global Hospitality is leading the transition as the property moves into Hilton's luxury portfolio. Reservations are already open on Hilton.com for stays beginning January 1, 2027. The move adds a major Florida resort destination to Signia Hilton's growing collection. Read more.

England could allow local councils to introduce tourism taxes to raise money from visitors. Supporters argue that the revenue could be used to improve services in popular destinations, including streets, transport and public spaces that come under pressure from tourism. The proposal has drawn interest from areas seeking new ways to fund local infrastructure and visitor services. For hotels and other tourism businesses, however, any new levy could affect pricing and demand. Read more.

Australia's first NFL regular-season game has given Melbourne's hotel market a boost, with accommodation searches reportedly rising 90%. Hotels in the city reached occupancy levels of around 93% to 94% as visitors arrived for the event. The figures show how major sporting events can quickly increase demand for rooms and other visitor services. Melbourne's result also highlights the growing role of sports tourism in driving hotel performance during major events. Read more.

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