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23 stories Updated October 2, 2026

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Hotel Watch · Chile

Patagonia's Impact Lodge Reports

Hotel AWA, a B Corp lodge on Lago Llanquihue, has published an impact report written by its staff, giving advisors checkable proof of its sustainability claims.

Lauren Smith · Oct 2, 2026

Hotel Watch · Kyoto

Four Openings to Pitch

Four luxury openings with dates confirmed in 2026 reporting, from Kyoto this winter to the Nile and Sardinia next summer, are worth putting in front of planners booking 2027 now.

Lauren Smith · Oct 1, 2026

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