Valencia Hotel Collection Rebrand Reflects 20th Anniversary
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Valencia Hotel Group is excited to announce a rebranding to Valencia Hotel Collection. VHC plans to continue its approach to hospitality and
Hotel Indy Names First Hospitality as Manager
CHICAGO—First Hospitality assumed management of Hotel Indy in Indianapolis, Indiana. The property marks First Hospitality’s first hotel with owner group KennMar. Since opening
AHLA: Business Remains Strong for Hotels Throughout the End of 2023
WASHINGTON—The business outlook for hotels remains strong for the remainder of 2023 thanks to an uptick in business travel and a healthy preference among business and leisure tra
CoStar: U.S. Hotel Performance Increases Overall
WASHINGTON—U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week and showed positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through Nov. 11, 2023. U.S.
TPG Hotels & Resorts Renovates the Renaissance Boca Raton
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island—TPG Hotels & Resorts announced the renovation of the Renaissance Boca Raton hotel, located in Boca Raton, Florida. The property encompasses 15,000 sq
Borrowed by Hotel Indigo Program Launches to Foster Community
ATLANTA—Hotel Indigo is launching an offering in the United States and the United Kingdom where those who live in the same zip code, or postcode, as a Hotel Indigo can now “bor
How AI Can Transform the Hospitality Industry, Improve Operations
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the hospitality industry by optimizing operations, improving quality and safety, and enhancing the guest experience. AI’s rapid gr
IDeaS Finds Six Technology Predictions Shaping the Hotel Industry in 2024
MINNEAPOLIS—IDeaS released Future Forecast: Six Hotel Technology Predictions for 2024, which includes six hotel technology predictions that it believes will shape the year to com
This Week’s Comings & Goings
Sage Hospitality Group announced the appointment of Don Li as executive vice president of business development and head of Asia Pacific. As part of the Sage Investments team, Li wi
MCR, Island Capital Group Close on Sheraton New York Tims Square Refinancing
NEW YORK—MCR Hotels, Island Capital Group, and JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group announced that MCR and Island have closed on a $260 million refinancing of the 1,780-key She