STR: U.S. Hotel Performance Increases for Second Consecutive Week
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week and showed improved comparisons with 2019, according to STR’s latest data through Septembe
Choice Hotels Opens First Everhome Suites Property
ROCKVILLE, Maryland—Everhome Suites opened its first hotel: the Everhome Suites Corona. The milestone opening comes two years after Choice unveiled the Everhome brand—a new con
Charlestowne Hotels Opens First Stand-alone Restaurant: Gingerline
CHARLESTON, South Carolina—Charleston’s Historic District has welcomed Gingerline, the first stand-alone restaurant concept from hospitality group Charlestowne Hotels. Gingerli
Mumford Company Announces Sale of Super 8 in Norton, Virginia
NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia—Mumford Company announced the sale of the Super 8 in Norton, Virginia, on behalf of Seller S&P Hotels. This is the fifth transaction in which Mumford
EVEN Better: Raul Ortiz on New Prototype for IHG Brand
Speaking to LODGING at the Lodging Conference 2022, where the updated EVEN Hotels prototype was being introduced, Raul Ortiz, vice president of global marketing and brand managemen
BWH Hotel Group Opens Vīb Denver RiNo
DENVER, Colorado—BWH Hotel Group announced the opening of its urban boutique brand, Vīb, in Denver’s River North Art District (RiNo). The new property is the latest addition t
This Week’s Comings & Goings
Stonebridge Cos. announced Tom Brinkman has joined the team as president and chief operating officer. In his new role, Brinkman will drive operational performance and assist in the
Park Hyatt New York Presents Latest Rotating Art Exhibition
NEW YORK—Park Hyatt New York presented guests and locals with its latest rotating art exhibition by contemporary abstract artist and hotel bellman for eight years, Jeffrey Okyere
Vision and Value: New Builds and Conversions Require Cost Sensitivity Along With Creativity
Hotel construction and design have always involved balancing numerous considerations, including brand identity, the latest guest expectations, local flair and authenticity, and sus
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area Opens
ROCKVILLE, Maryland—Cambria Hotels added New Haven, Connecticut to its lineup of properties following the opening of the Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area. The opening of t