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NEW YORK—JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group announced that it has closed the sale of the dual-brand Homewood Suites & Tru by Hilton Albany Crossgates Mall, a 192-key, e

WASHINGTON—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced it has welcomed the Kentucky Travel Industry Association (KTIA) as a new member. KTIA serves the interes

COVID-19 has accelerated digital transformation for businesses of all sizes, and the hospitality sector is not an exception. Applications such as artificial intelligence, virtual r

In her own student days, Victoria Wicks, general manager of the Union Club Hotel at Purdue University, Autograph Collection, in West Lafayette, Indiana, had her sights set on trave

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Red Roof has announced the opening of the 75-room HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Princeton – Ewing/Lawrenceville in Trenton, New Jersey. The extended-stay propert

Franchised businesses have shown great resilience over the last few years and continue to attract interest from budding entrepreneurs. While all industries faced economic uncertain

Hotel occupancy rates are on track to approach pre-pandemic levels this year as travelers get back on the road and in the air to make up for two-plus years of deferred vacation pla

ATLANTA—hihotels by Hospitality International announced the signings of four properties to the system—three Red Carpet Inns along the East Coast and a new-build Scottish Inns o

CHICAGO, Illinois—The Park Hyatt Chicago has resumed operations, unveiling a $60 million redesign of guestrooms and public spaces. Located in the Magnificent Mile neighborhood, t

WASHINGTON—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced it has welcomed Preferred Hotels & Resorts as a new member. Preferred Hotels & Resorts is the