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Pacifica Hotels takes Courtyard by Marriott to Takayama: the deal explained
A third-party Japanese operator signs a franchise with Marriott International, adding 207 rooms to a heritage city by 2028.
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Pan Pacific's Version 2.0 rebuilds more than half its portfolio since 2020
The Group's renovation and new-build programme now covers most of its hotels, with ten more Southeast Asia projects set for 2027.
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Boutique hotel trends: How boutique chains keep setting the hotel agenda big brands later follow
Small brands move first on design, staffing and guest experience. Larger operators then copy what the numbers prove.
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Hotels in portland maine: Portland, Maine hotels worth planning a trip around
A walkable itinerary built around boutique stays, the working waterfront, and the lobster docks — and how to book it without overpaying.
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Intercontinental — IHG buys back 1,000 shares on October 1: what a routine tranche tells operators
A small purchase under a standing program says more about capital discipline than about trading conviction.
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Preferred adds 11 hotels to its Legend Collection: what an independent property should check before applying
The brand grew to more than 125 luxury properties in 2026 and named a recommended tech provider. Here is how an operator reads both moves.
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Hotels boston: A first-timer's guide to Boston hotels by neighborhood
Back Bay, Seaport and Charlestown suit different travelers. Match the neighborhood to the trip, not the price screen.
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Design within reach: how to get showroom style without the showroom price
Gallery-grade rooms are built from proportion, materials and restraint — not price tags. Here is what actually drives the look, and where the money is worth spending.
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IHG signs a sixth Garner in India, but the Jim Corbett bet stays unproven until 2027
A 50-key midscale signing beyond the metros reads as momentum. The evidence behind that reading is thinner than the release suggests.
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The designer bags worth the investment, explained: stitching, leather and resale
What actually separates a bag that lasts a decade from one that fails by year two — and how to read the difference before you pay.