Choice Hotels Opens First New Construction Property Using Lobby in a Box
NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. announced the opening of the first new construction hotel to feature the Lobby in a Box package, a MainStay Suites in C
The Shepherd Hotel Columbia Vista Breaks Ground
FLORENCE, South Carolina—Raines announced the groundbreaking of The Shepherd Hotel Columbia Vista in Columbia, South Carolina. Developed and managed by Raines, this will be the s
HHP Acquires Dual-Branded Hyatt Hotel in Charleston
CHARLESTON, South Carolina—Highline Hospitality Partners (HHP) announced the acquisition of the dual-branded Hyatt Place/Hyatt House Charleston Historic District. This acquisitio
Waldorf Astoria New York to Open Lex Yard in 2025
NEW YORK CITY—Waldorf Astoria New York shared details on the property’s signature restaurant, Lex Yard, helmed by Chef Partner Michael Anthony. Expected to debut in spring 2025
Peachtree Group Breaks Ground on Residence Inn by Marriott in San Antonio
ATLANTA, Georgia, and SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Peachtree Group celebrated the groundbreaking of a new 171-room studio-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in downtown San Antonio, Texas, ne
Amadeus: Delays, Cancellations, and Costs Cause Friction for U.S. Travelers
NEW YORK—Despite the encouraging traveler volumes seen in many markets in 2024, travelers continue to be impacted by a range of frustrations while on a journey, according to Amad
My Place Hotel-Tucson North Marana/Cortaro Opens
ABERDEEN, South Dakota—My Place Hotels of America has opened My Place Hotel-Tucson North Marana/Cortaro in Tucson, Arizona. The 74th open and operating My Place property in the U
This Week’s Comings & Goings
Kessler hired John Luckett as president of hospitality operations. Formerly Kessler’s chief operating officer, Luckett is returning to the brand and expanding on his 15-year tenu
A Critical Eye on C-PACE Loans: 5 Hidden Expenses Borrowers Should Consider
First introduced in California in 2009, Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) programs offer long-term, fixed-rate loans that provide capital for improved energy and w
Royal Palm South Beach Miami Welcomes Pivot as Manager
ATLANTA, Georgia—Pivot, the lifestyle operating vertical of Davidson Hospitality Group, has been tapped by Park Hotels & Resorts to manage Royal Palm South Beach Miami, A Tri