LG Electronics and Marriott International have announced a collaboration to develop a new integrated guestroom content and services platform. The system will combine smart hotel TVs with cloud technology to support connected guest experiences. The partnership points to a broader move toward guestrooms where entertainment, hotel services, and property technology are more closely connected. For hotels, the approach could also create new ways to manage and update in-room services centrally. Read more.

Hotel Communications Network has joined as a sponsor of Boutique Hotelier’s Power Breakfast at the Independent Hotel Show Miami. The event will recognize and celebrate leading hoteliers and their achievements. HCN, known for guestroom tablet technology, says its focus is on using in-room technology to improve guest engagement and create additional revenue opportunities. The partnership also reflects the growing role of guest-facing technology in independent and boutique hotels. Read more.

Grand Bohemian Orlando has begun a new chapter under the name Hotel Beauden. The property will remain part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection while introducing a refreshed brand identity. The hotel plans to retain the service, leadership, and local relationships that helped establish its role in Downtown Orlando. The rebrand shows how established hotels can update their identity without completely breaking from their history and market position. Read more.

Construction is advancing on the 100-story Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami, which is expected to become Florida’s tallest building when completed. The 1,049-foot tower will include a Waldorf Astoria hotel alongside hundreds of luxury residences. The project uses a distinctive design of stacked and offset glass cubes and is approaching the final stages of its vertical construction. The development highlights the continued growth of ultra-luxury hotel and residential projects in Miami. Read more.

A new JD Power benchmark found that guest satisfaction at branded hotels managed by major third-party management companies increased by 14 points in 2026, reaching 696 on a 1,000-point scale. The study links the improvement to investments in both hotel properties and staff training. Columbia Sussex ranked highest among the management companies evaluated, followed by Crestline Hotels & Resorts and Driftwood Hospitality Management. The findings suggest that strong management practices can have a measurable effect on guest experience across branded properties. Read more.

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