NEW YORK, NY – January 19, 2026 – Lake.com, the premier destination for travelers seeking waterfront vacation rentals, has launched a new integration with OwnerRez, a globally trusted provider of vacation rental channel management, PMS, and direct booking tools, to streamline operations for hosts and property managers.

Six Senses London will officially open on March 1, 2026, marking the brand’s first destination in the United Kingdom and a key moment in its urban awakening. Located within The Whiteley in Bayswater, the hotel brings Six Senses’ wellbeing-led philosophy into a city setting, introducing a different rhythm for London.

With the perfunctory New Year’s resolutions soon approaching, everyone is looking to starting fresh in 2026. For the hotel world, the appropriate adage is

The Danville Hotel Collection, a developer and asset manager known for transforming historic properties into vibrant boutique destinations and supported by Retro Hospitality

Reading Time: 2 minutesUAE: Developer Binghatti and global automotive brand Mercedes-Benz are set to build an AED30 billion masterplan community in Nad Al Sheba.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb has named former Generative AI lead at Meta as its CTO while expanding its hotel leadership team with two senior appointments. 
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AUGUSTA, Georgia—An affiliate of Flacks Group announced that it has acquired the DoubleTree by Hilton Augusta, located in Augusta, GA. Flacks has selected StepStone Hospitality to manage the property.  The hotel includes 182 guest rooms and more than 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, catering to golf groups, corporate gatherings, weddings, birthdays, and social celebrations. A variety of on-site dining experiences is available, including Jama’s Coffee Shop, serving Starbucks coffee; The Lotus Bar, open evenings for […]
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HEALDSBURG, California—Appellation Healdsburg announced its acceptance into Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), a curated collection of independently spirited hotels. The partnership marks the first Appellation hotel to join SLH. “Appellation Healdsburg was created to honor the spirit of Sonoma County through food, wine, and community,” said Christopher Hunsberger, co-founder and chief operating officer of Appellation. “Joining Small Luxury Hotels of the World connects us to like-minded independent hotels and discerning travelers around the […]
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India, 19th January 2026: RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (NSE: RATEGAIN), a global leader of AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced the appointment of Ashu Sharma as Senior Vice President, People & Culture (APMEA), Nathan Sheranian as Vice President, People & Culture (Americas), and Bilal Ahmed as Vice President – Talent Acquisition. These strategic additions to the global People & Culture leadership team strengthen RateGain’s leadership depth across regions as the company continues to scale its global operations. Rooted in its core values of People First, Innovation, Teamwork, Ownership Mindset, and Customer Obsession, RateGain invests in leaders who enable teams to collaborate, innovate, and do their best work while building solutions for the future of travel and hospitality. The newly appointed leaders, reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, include: Ashu Sharma, an accomplished HR leader with experience at Adobe and Vodafone, will oversee Corporate HR, People Business Partnering across APMEA (including the corporate office), and Workplace Experience, bringing greater consistency, governance, and scale to RateGain’s people practices. Nathan Sheranian, who brings over two decades of global HR leadership experience across organizations including GE, Cisco, Freshworks, and Marigold, will lead People & Culture across the Americas, with a focus on leadership development, learning initiatives, and advancing diversity and inclusion. Bilal Ahmed, a seasoned talent acquisition leader with global experience across India, Indonesia, Singapore, and Hong Kong, will lead RateGain’s Talent Acquisition function. He brings deep expertise across in-house hiring, executive search, and RPO, with prior experience at Korn Ferry, GoTo Group (Gojek), Ambition and Hudson, supporting hiring at scale across diverse and multicultural environments. “As we begin this new year, we’re excited to welcome Ashu, Nathan and Bilal to RateGain,” said Sahil Sharma, Chief Human Resources Officer, RateGain. “Their expertise, leadership, and shared philosophy of empathy and integrity help us build a workplace where every individual can thrive. Together, we’re strengthening our foundation for the future, one built on people, purpose, and progress.” These appointments underscore RateGain’s continued focus on building a globally connected, inclusive, and purpose-driven organization powered by its people. About RateGain RateGain Travel Technologies Limited is a global provider of AI-powered SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality that works with 13,000+ customers and 700+ partners in 160+ countries helping them accelerate revenue generation through acquisition, retention, and wallet share expansion. RateGain today is one of the world’s largest processors of electronic transactions, price points, and travel intent data helping revenue management, distribution and marketing teams across hotels, airlines, meta-search companies, package providers, car rentals, travel management companies, cruises and ferries drive better outcomes for their business. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in India, today RateGain works with 33 of the Top 40 Hotel Chains, 4 of the Top 5 Airlines, 7 of the Top 10 Car Rentals, and all leading OTAs and metasearch websites, including 25 Global Fortune 500 companies, in unlocking new revenue every day. Media Contact Aastha Khurana Director – Corporate Communication media@rategain.com
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India, 15th January 2026: RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (RateGain), a global provider of AI-powered SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality, today announced that Sunlight Air, a boutique leisure airline based in the Philippines, has selected AirGain to gain deeper market visibility and strengthen its competitive edge across Southeast Asia. Known for offering curated travel experiences and seamless connectivity to the Philippines’ most stunning island destinations, Sunlight Air is expanding its presence in a market where travelers increasingly seek affordable yet personalized journeys. To keep pace with growing demand and evolving traveler expectations, the airline will leverage real-time rate intelligence using AirGain’s unified platform, designed to deliver both rate intelligence and rate parity insights. The platform provides competitive insights, market movements, and pricing anomalies into a single, intuitive dashboard. With AirGain, Sunlight Air can track fares across OTAs, airline sites, in real time, helping its teams anticipate demand shifts, protect yields, and craft strategies that resonate with digitally savvy travelers. This capability enables Sunlight Air to balance affordability with premium leisure experiences, marking a major step in its regional growth journey. Commenting on the partnership, Carina G. Jayme, Manager – Revenue Management at Sunlight Air, said, “Our travelers choose Sunlight Air because we combine comfort and style with access to the Philippines’ most stunning destinations. As we expand across Southeast Asia, we need sharper visibility into pricing trends so we can continue to offer journeys that are both accessible and rewarding. AirGain gives us the intelligence to anticipate shifts in demand and shape fares that keep our promise of affordable, experience-driven travel.” Vinay Varma, Senior Vice President and General Manager at AirGain, added, “Competing in Southeast Asia requires real-time intelligence to strike that balance between affordability and quality. With AirGain’s AI-powered platform, Sunlight Air’s teams can respond faster to market changes, protect yields, and continue building their reputation as the leisure airline of choice for travelers seeking both comfort and value.” With this partnership, AirGain reinforces its commitment to helping regional and boutique airlines compete more effectively. As part of this mission, AirGain is introducing its AI-powered Route Performance Digest to select airline partners. This daily automated insight highlights pricing anomalies and route-level performance gaps, enabling nimble carriers like Sunlight Air to respond quickly to market shifts while protecting both value and profitability. About Sunlight Air Sunlight Air is a boutique leisure airline based in Manila, Philippines, dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and comfortable air travel experiences. Operating modern ATR aircraft, the airline specializes in connecting passengers to the country’s top leisure destinations through a unique travel ecosystem that integrates flights, tour packages, and resort partnerships. Learn more at www.sunlightair.ph. About RateGain RateGain Travel Technologies Limited is a global provider of AI-powered SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality that works with 13,000+ customers and 700+ partners in 160+ countries helping them accelerate revenue generation through acquisition, retention, and wallet share expansion. RateGain today is one of the world’s largest processors of electronic transactions, price points, and travel intent data helping revenue management, distribution and marketing teams across hotels, airlines, meta-search companies, package providers, car rentals, travel management companies, cruises and ferries drive better outcomes for their business. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in India, today RateGain works with 33 of the Top 40 Hotel Chains, 4 of the Top 5 Airlines, 7 of the Top 10 Car Rentals, and all leading OTAs and metasearch websites, including 25 Global Fortune 500 companies, in unlocking new revenue every day. For more information, please visit www.rategain.com. Media Contact Aastha Khurana Director- Corporate Communication media@rategain.com
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Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra – Mandarin Oriental’s first hotel In Mallorca
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The Sky Garden, Four Seasons Philadelphia unveiled
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Sydney, Australia – SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel guest acquisition and revenue platform, has dominated the 2026 HotelTechAwards as it celebrates 20 years as an industry pioneer.  Backed by over 50,000 customers globally, the hotel technology leader has secured the ‘Hotelier’s Choice Award’ for the fifth consecutive year and the title of ‘Best Hotel eCommerce […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) is on every business leader’s mind at the moment, and this is no different in the hotels and tourism sectors. There is extensive research pointing to the potential productivity, financial, and operational benefits of AI, and businesses across the world are trying to capitalise on this exciting opportunity.  In Australia, though, there […]

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CHICAGO (January 15, 2026) – The World of Hyatt Credit Card from Chase is offering new cardmembers the chance to earn up to five free nights at Hyatt hotels and resorts around the world....

World of Hyatt will be the official hospitality partner of the new Audi Revolut F1 Team.

Strong international demand and late domestic recovery signal momentum heading into 2026

Strong demand from key source markets signals a shift toward higher-value and longer-stay travel

A YYZ layover at Toronto International Airport means time between flights that can range from under an hour to overnight, depending on your connection type and airline. Quick Answers Does Toronto airport have nap pods? No. Despite online claims, Toronto Pearson does NOT have traditional sleeping pods or nap pods as of January 2026. The […]

How long does it take to recover from jet lag and travel fatigue? Most travelers recover within 3-7 days, with jet lag typically requiring about one day of recovery per time zone crossed, according to CDC and Sleep Foundation guidelines. However, recovery time varies significantly based on your travel direction, age, and how quickly you […]

NEW YORK, NY – January 19, 2026 – Lake.com, the premier destination for travelers seeking waterfront vacation rentals, has launched a new integration with OwnerRez, a globally trusted provider of vacation rental channel management, PMS, and direct booking tools, to streamline operations for hosts and property managers.

Six Senses London will officially open on March 1, 2026, marking the brand’s first destination in the United Kingdom and a key moment in its urban awakening. Located within The Whiteley in Bayswater, the hotel brings Six Senses’ wellbeing-led philosophy into a city setting, introducing a different rhythm for London.