Facilitating Meaningful Connections: Crowne Plaza Kearney
Centrally located between Omaha and Denver, the Crowne Plaza Kearney is the brand’s first new-build convention hotel in the United States since 2020. Designed to foster connectio
Mission Hill Hospitality Acquires the Oread Hotel
DENVER, Colorado—Mission Hill Hospitality announced it has acquired the Oread Hotel, a 102-key property adjacent to the University of Kansas in Lawrence. It will be branded as Or
Sonesta Irvine Completes Renovations
IRVINE, California—Sonesta Irvine (formerly Sonesta Irvine – Orange County Airport) announced the completion of a $20 million renovation to transform the guest experience. Rede
A Musical Motif: Hard Rock Hotel New York
The Hard Rock Hotels brand is known for visually impactful designs, and the new Hard Rock Hotel New York is no exception. Opened this spring in Midtown Manhattan, the 446-key prope
myDigitalOffice Continues Momentum, Named to the 2022 Inc. 5000 List
BETHESDA, Maryland—myDigitalOffice (MDO) announced its rank on the annual Inc. 5000 List. Following a three-year run where the company grew by over 1,000 percent, MDO came in ran
STR: U.S. Hotel Performance Falls But Shows Improvements Compared to 2019
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—Showing continued alignment with seasonal patterns, U.S. hotel performance fell slightly from the previous week, but showed improved comparisons with 20
This Week’s Comings & Goings
Todd Turner has been named CEO of OTO Development, taking over the role from fellow co-founder Corry Oakes, who passed away on August 7. Turner previously served as vice president/
Baird/STR Hotel Stock Index Increased 14.3 Percent in July 2022
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee, and MILWAUKEE—The Baird/STR Hotel Stock Index jumped 14.3 percent in July to a level of 5,158. Year to date through the first seven months of 2022, the
Taking Care: Creating a Culture of Workplace Safety in the Hospitality Industry
The hospitality industry has its fair share of visitors, with guests and employees in the building 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Compared to other sectors, hospitality employe
AC Hotel Bethesda Downtown Opens
AC Hotels by Marriott has opened the doors to its newest hotel in downtown Bethesda, Maryland, bringing the brand’s experience to an urban center near the nation’s capital. AC