Raffles Hotels & Resorts is expanding its brand beyond hotel stays with a new online store focused on luxury fashion and home goods. The e-commerce venture gives customers access to products inspired by the brand's hospitality experience. The move creates another way for Raffles to connect with guests outside its properties and extend its identity into the home. It also reflects a broader effort by luxury hotel brands to generate revenue through branded merchandise and lifestyle products. The store could appeal to travelers who want to bring a part of the Raffles experience into their daily lives. Read more

Shaner Hotels has opened the 80-room Hampton Inn by Hilton Columbia Downtown in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The property is owned by Murphy Hospitality Group, part of Cimmaron Investments, and forms part of a wider local revitalization project. The hotel occupies the former Becker Potato Chip Factory, a historic building along the Susquehanna River. Amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, electric vehicle charging, complimentary hot breakfast, and meeting space. A new restaurant is planned for spring 2027. The opening marks Shaner Hotels' fourth hotel launch since June 2026. Read more

Choice Hotels International reported third-quarter net income of $57.9 million, or $1.28 per share. Adjusted earnings reached $2.33 per share, beating analysts' average estimate of $2.27. Revenue totaled $458.3 million, also exceeding market expectations. The company expects full-year earnings of $6.92 to $7.07 per share. The results offer an update on the performance of one of the major hotel franchisors in the United States. Read more

Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek has introduced a mobile ordering platform and digital guest directory from IRIS to improve guest service and generate additional revenue. The 400-room resort uses the system for in-room dining and poolside orders, with transactions integrated into its Oracle MICROS point-of-sale system. Guests can browse menus and order from their own devices, with options to charge purchases to their rooms or pay by credit card. The resort recorded more than 350 digital food and beverage orders per month within the first three months. The platform also allows staff to adjust ordering hours to match demand and available kitchen capacity. Read more

The historic Graduate Providence Hotel, formerly known as the Biltmore, is scheduled to go up for auction in January 2027, according to a public sale notice. The property has been part of Providence, Rhode Island, for more than a century. The planned auction raises questions about the hotel's ownership and future. Its long history makes the sale noteworthy for the local hospitality and real estate sectors. Further details about potential bidders and the property's plans remain unclear. Read more

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