Knowland: Louisville Doubles Year-Over-Year Event Volume Growth
ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland reported that while Philadelphia led in the top 25 markets, Louisville, Kentucky, doubled year-over-year (YOY) event volume growth, hitting 94.9 perc
Kabani Hotel Group Announces Sale of La Playa Hotel Redevelopment
MIAMI, Florida—The Kabani Hotel Group announced the sale of the La Playa Hotel redevelopment in Daytona Beach, Florida. The property is a 10-story building that, at the time of s
Extended Stay America Premier Suites Portland North Opens
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Extended Stay America announced the opening of the Extended Stay America Premier Suites Portland North, located in Portland, Oregon. The property was de
This Week’s Comings & Goings
EDITION Hotels announced George Fleck as senior vice president and global brand leader. In this role, Fleck will guide the brand through its growth, overseeing all aspects of the b
Choice Hotels Breaks Ground on Three Everhome Suites
NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. announced three new Everhome Suites breaking ground in San Antonio, Texas; Bowling Green, Kentucky; and Wichita, Kansas
Hyatt Shares Plans to Acquire Standard International
CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the planned acquisition of the brands and most of the affiliates of lifestyle company Standard International, the parent comp
Sonesta Introduces Incentives for Franchisees Using Procurement Program
NEWTON, Massachusetts—Sonesta announced a new incentive program that provides a 2 percent incentive to franchisees who use Sonesta’s procurement program for purchasing needs. T
Rockbridge Acquires Hyatt House Chicago West Loop/Fulton Market
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Owner and developer Rockbridge announced the acquisition of the 200-room Hyatt House Chicago West Loop/Fulton Market. The Hyatt House hotel is located near Chicago
TPG Hotels & Resorts Adds Two Augusta, Georgia, Hotels to Managed Portfolio
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island—TPG Hotels & Resorts announced it has been selected to manage two properties in Augusta, Georgia. The Residence Inn by Marriott Augusta and the Sprin
Cintas Offers a Highly Efficient Garment-Dispensing Solution
The hospitality industry has seen a significant increase in outsourcing labor and part-time staff. As a result, many outsourced staff, temporary, or part-time employees may not be