STR: U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Up First Time Since Late 2020
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—After 25 consecutive months of year-over-year declines, U.S. hotel construction increased slightly in December, according to pipeline data from STR. At
This Week’s Comings & Goings
Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation, announced John Wise has been appointed to vice president of food and beverage. Wise will play a role in elevating
Thoughtful Growth: Charlestowne Hotels Redefines Corporate Structure to Support Expansion Plans and Owners
Hospitality management company Charlestowne Hotels is priming itself for portfolio-wide growth in 2023—but not indiscriminately. As the company’s CEO Kyle Hughey notes, “The
RAM Hotels Appoints Jonathan D. Bogatay President
COLUMBUS, Georgia—Rinkesh and Mitesh Patel, co-founders of RAM Hotels, announced the addition of Jonathan D. Bogatay, CHA, as president of the company, effective February 1, 2023
AHLA Foundation Makes Donation to Opportunity Youth Assistance Organizations
WASHINGTON—The AHLA Foundation is granting $370,000 to community-based organizations that help change the lives of opportunity youth—individuals between 16-24 who are out of sc
Crowne Plaza College Park – Washington, DC, Names Remington Hotels Manager
DALLAS, Texas—Remington Hotels announced its management agreement for Crowne Plaza College Park – Washington, DC, which has a close relationship with the University of Maryland
Sandpiper Lodging Trust Completes Acquisition of Five WoodSpring Suites
RICHMOND, Virginia—Sandpiper Lodging Trust (SLT) announced that it completed the acquisition of five operating hotels from affiliates Sandpiper Hospitality III, LLC, and Sandpipe
A Timely Initiative: AHLA to Work With Congress to Drive Bipartisan Workforce and Immigration Solutions
Americans hurt when the economy can’t grow. And right now, businesses, communities, and families stand by the wayside awaiting real, impactful change while our economy suffers, a
Cvent and MeetingPackage Announce Partnership Launching Late 2023
HELSINKI & TYSONS, Virginia—Cvent and MeetingPackage announced a partnership to give Cvent customers the ability to book small meetings with hotels and venues that are levera
The Brittano Group to Develop New Ascend Hotel Collection Member
ROCKVILLE, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. finalized an agreement with The Brittano Group, Inc. to develop a new member of the Ascend Hotel Collection in South Boston,