​From state‑of‑the‑art Kosher kitchens in Mexico City to South Asian wedding expertise in Cancun—and breathtaking beachfront celebrations across the Caribbean—Marriott transforms today’s wedding trends into unforgettable realities for modern couples.  

​Blue Flag Capital, the renowned Boston-based hospitality investment company, announces a transformative year of growth with a significant expansion of the portfolio, doubling its footprint with the addition of four new highly-anticipated properties with confirmed opening dates all set to debut in summer 2026. The new openings include Faraway Jackson Hole, Faraway Sag Harbor, Hotel Corduroy in Montauk, and Oyster Estate in Greenport.  Known for its celebrated collection of hotels on Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, the expansion reinforces Blue Flag’s position as a design-forward hospitality group focused on long-term stewardship of beloved historic properties, thoughtful restoration, a strong sense of place, and culture-led, community-driven experiences in iconic leisure destinations.  

​Hard Rock International announces reservations are now open to bookings for July 2026 and onward at the highly anticipated Hard Rock Hotel Malta, a bold new Mediterranean destination.  

​Villa Vie Residences today announced that its flagship vessel, Villa Vie Odyssey, has been provisionally designated as the world’s first Global Flagship for Peace, in collaboration with the UNESCO Center for Peace and aligned international initiatives.

The designation marks a notable milestone not only for Villa Vie Residences, but for the broader residential cruise category, positioning Odyssey as a living, traveling platform for global unity, cultural exchange, and meaningful impact.  

​New research from Choice Hotels International, Inc., finds that travelers today define value through trust, transparency and recognition. For many travelers, the right hotel option is no longer defined by price alone, but the assurance that the stay will deliver on expectations and reward and recognize continued loyalty.