U.S. Hotel Results for Week Ending Dec. 14
WASHINGTON, DC—The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year performance comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through Dec. 14. CoStar is a leading provide
WaterWalk Holding Company Completes Successful Sale of WaterWalk Phoenix
WICHITA, Kansas—WaterWalk is pleased to announce the successful sale of its WaterWalk Phoenix North Happy Valley location to Ignite Hotels LLC. This transaction marks a signific
MMGY: U.S. travel demand reaches four-year high
Accentuated by upticks in brand loyalty and outbound tourism, Americans expressed their strong appetite for travel in the Winter Edition of MMGY’s Portrait of American Travelers
Ignite Hotels purchases WaterWalk Phoenix North Happy Valley
WaterWalk has sold its WaterWalk Phoenix North Happy Valley location to Ignite Hotels LLC. The transaction is WaterWalk Holding Company’s first asset sale. In February 2023, the
Sonesta ES Suites Opens in Goodyear, AZ
NEWTON, Massachusetts—Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the opening of Sonesta ES Suites Goodyear, a 78-room extended stay hotel, conveniently lo
HB Exclusive: Rockbridge acquires three Hotel Zaza properties
Owner and developer Rockbridge has acquired three luxury lifestyle Hotel ZaZa properties in Texas. The hotels include the 159-room Hotel ZaZa Austin Downtown, the 166-room Hotel Za
Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique Names Nicolas Piatti Executive Chef
COSTA RICA—Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique announces the appointment of Nicolas Piatti as Executive Chef of the highly anticipated resort, set to open spring 2025. Chef
AHLA Applauds CR’s Lodging Fee-Transparency Provision; Urges Swift Passage
WASHINGTON, DC—American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Rosanna Maietta issued the following statement today after federal lawmakers reached a deal to
The Viewline Resort and Wildwood Hotel Snowmass receive $99M refi
An affiliate managed by Range Equity Management LP, Lodging Capital Partners and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management LP originated a $99 million loan secured by the 254-key
U.S. hotel results for week ending Dec. 14
The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year performance comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through Dec. 14. Growth was elevated due to the Hannukah calen
Sage Hospitality Group Partners with Park Hotels to Manage Hilton Denver
DENVER, Colorado—Sage Hospitality Group announced that Hilton Denver City Center, in the heart of downtown Denver, has joined the company’s portfolio. Sage has been retained by
Brands Report – 2025 Green Book
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Comings & Goings
Hospitality America has named Kellie Hanselman as its new VP of sales. With 19 years of proven expertise in sales, marketing, and leadership, Hanselman brings a wealth of experien
Whitestone Companies acquires MN Homewood Suites
Whitestone Companies, a capital investment firm based in Columbus, OH, has acquired the Homewood Suites by Hilton Minneapolis-Mall of America. This 144-room extended-stay hotel, lo
Hyatt Enters Long-Term Licensing Agreement With Venetian Resort Las Vegas
CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas today announced a long-term licensing agreement to make the iconic luxury property on the Las Vegas S
Caption by Hyatt Downtown Nashville debuts
Caption by Hyatt Downtown Nashville – The Gulch is now open in the Gulch neighborhood of downtown Nashville, the second U.S. location for the brand. Developed through a partnersh
Lark Hotels forms JV with Life House
Lifestyle brand and hospitality management company Lark Hotels has formed a joint venture with contextual hotel brand and operator Life House. The joint venture will operate under
Sandpiper Hospitality Managing new Everhome Suites Cheyenne in Wyoming
RICHMOND, Virginia—Sandpiper Hospitality, a Virginia-based hotel management company, is pleased to announce that it is managing the newly opened Everhome Suites Cheyenne in Cheye
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas joins World of Hyatt
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas have entered into a long-term licensing agreement to make the luxury property on the Las Vegas Strip bookable through Hya
Crescent Hotels & Resorts named manager of The St. Anthony
San Antonio’s The St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel has named Crescent Hotels & Resorts as the property’s new management company. In addition, a majority investor in
HEI Adds Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel to Portfolio
NORWALK, Connecticut—The Renaissance Meadowlands was acquired by a joint venture between HEI and Westport Capital Partners. It marks HEI’s first partnership with Westport. Th
Caption by Hyatt Debuts in Downtown Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tennessee—Caption by Hyatt Downtown Nashville – The Gulch is now open in the bustling Gulch neighborhood of downtown Nashville, nestled between downtown Nashville an
FTC issues rule banning hiding of “junk” hotel and ticket fees
The Federal Trade Commission has issued a final Junk Fees Rule to prohibit bait-and-switch pricing and other tactics used to hide total prices and bury junk fees in the live-event
Hotel Equities Chosen to Operate 29 Postcard Cabins Locations Nationwide
ATLANTA, Georgia—Hotel Equities (HE) announces it has been selected to operate Postcard Cabins, a leader in the outdoor hospitality sector and a newly acquired brand under Marri
Garner hotels Accelerates Growth into Year Two
ATLANTA, Georgia—Garner hotels, a new midscale conversion brand from IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), proudly commemorates a year of growth and success as it celebrates the first
W Las Vegas debuts at Mandalay Bay
MGM Resorts International and Marriott International Inc. have officially opened the W Las Vegas, transitioning the 1,117-suite tower on the Mandalay Bay campus into the W Hotels b
Canopy by Hilton Debuts in South Dakota with Opening of Sioux Falls Downtown
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota—Hilton announces the opening of Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown, marking the Canopy by Hilton brand’s debut in South Dakota and Hilton’s first
NewcrestImage opens NJ Homewood Suites after refresh
A 150-unit, five-floor all-suites property in Parsippany, NJ has been converted by NewcrestImage and is operating under the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand. The company acquired th
Hotel Equities to operate 29 Postcard Cabins locations
Hotel Equities (HE) has been selected to operate Postcard Cabins, an outdoor hospitality brand recently acquired by Marriott International. HE will manage Postcard’s collection o
Kellie Hanselman joins Hospitality America
Hospitality America has added Kellie Hanselman as its new VP, sales. With 19 years of expertise in sales, marketing and leadership, Hanselman brings a wealth of experience to the t
AHLA and Cvent announce three-year partnership
WASHINGTON, DC—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Cvent today announced a three-year partnership. As AHLA’s latest silver premier partner, Cvent will be t
Crescent Hotels & Resorts To Manage The St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel
FAIRFAX, Virginia—San Antonio’s iconic The St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel has named Crescent Hotels & Resorts as the property’s new management company, ushering
The Menhaden, a Meyer Jabara Hotel, Earns New MICHELIN Key Distinction
DANBURY, Connecticut—Meyer Jabara Hotels is pleased to announce that The Menhaden, a stylish, 16-room luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Greenport Village, N.Y., is among the
Kimpton expands presence in Mexico with signing of hotel and branded residences in Monterrey
MONTERREY, Mexico—Kimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announces plans for a new boutique luxury hotel and branded residences in the bust
Arlo Hotels Celebrates The Official Grand Opening of Washington, DC Hotel
WASHINGTON, DC—Arlo Hotels celebrated the official grand opening of Arlo Washington, DC. The hotel marks the independent lifestyle hotel brand’s seventh property and its first
Putting the Customer First
In this third and final installment of our 2024 Owner Series, LODGING speaks with Harry (Himesh) Patel, director of Solvue Hospitality Group, regarding his approach to optimizing t
BWH Hotels Announces Steve Wahrlich as New Board Chairperson
PHOENIX, Arizona—BWH Hotels today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Steve Wahrlich as Board Chairperson for 2025. Wahrlich, who previously served as the Board’s
Everhome Suites Continues Growth with Key New Openings in North Carolina and Wyoming
NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc., announced two Everhome Suites opening in Fayetteville, North Carolina and Cheyenne, Wyoming, and a groundbreaking in C
Hotel Hartness Promotes Gianna Smutzki to Executive Chef
GREENVILLE, South Carolina—Hotel Hartness is proud to announce the promotion of Gianna Smutzki to Executive Chef. Smutzki, who has been an integral part of the Patterson Kitchen
Grubhub Onsite, Hilton Expand Partnership with Mobile Ordering and Delivery at Over 2,600 Hotels
MCLEAN, Virginia—Grubhub Onsite and Hilton are expanding their partnership by bringing on-demand food, grocery, and convenience item delivery to over 2,600 hotels across the Ham
SiteMinder: Return of international travel drives up U.S. hotel bookings for Christmas
DALLAS, Texas—Hotel bookings at American properties for the days leading up to Christmas, 21-25 December, are up 22% from last year, shows new data from SiteMinder, the world’s
CoStar: U.S. Hotel Results for Week Ending Dec. 7
WASHINGTON, D.C.–The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year performance comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through Dec. 7. CoStar is a leading provide
W Prague Redefines Luxury Lifestyle Hospitality In Central Europe
WENCESLAS SQUARE, Prague—W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces the highly anticipated unveiling of W Prague, marking th
Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Historic Hotel in Downtown Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tennessee—Marcus & Millichap announced today the sale of Hu. Hotel, a 110-room hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. Mitchell Presas, Skyler Cooper, Chris Gomes and Allan M
Hotel Drover Appoints New Additions To Executive Team In Fort Worth, TX
FORT WORTH, Texas—Named the #1 hotel in Dallas-Fort Worth by Travel + Leisure, and recipient of the coveted Michelin Key, Hotel Drover, an Autograph Collection hotel located in
Comings & Goings
Stonebridge Companies, LLC, has appointed Marco Selva as senior vice president of business development & operations, Luxury & Lifestyle. With a strong track record of succ
Chris Tucker Named CEO of NEWH, Inc. and NEWH Canada, Inc.
SHAWANO, Wisconsin—NEWH, Inc. (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality), a premier association committed to scholarships, advancing education, mentorship, and networking in the
Anaheim-Santa Ana, Memphis Enter the Top Spots in Meeting and Events for the First Time in ’24
AUSTIN, Texas—The Cendyn Sales Intelligence platform, previously known as Knowland, released its monthly data findings to help hoteliers gain insight into the top locations selec
Marriott International Explores the Outdoors with Postcard Cabins and Trailborn
BETHESDA, Maryland—Marriott International, Inc. today announces the expansion of its outdoor-focused lodging offerings through two founding deals with key players in the outdoor
Azul Hospitality Group Unveils Red Cliffs Lodge Zion as A Tribute Portfolio Hotel After Renovation
SAN DIEGO, California—Azul Hospitality, a premier hospitality management platform providing innovative approaches to maximizing an asset’s performance, announced today the debu
Omni Severin Hotel Completes $24M Renovation
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana—The iconic Omni Severin Hotel in the heart of downtown Indianapolis has completed its $24 million renovation, honoring its original architecture and art de
Davidson Hospitality Group Announces Corporate Team Member Appointments
ATLANTA, Georgia—Leading hospitality management company Davidson Hospitality Group announces the appointment of Brad Barnett as Senior Vice President, Sales, for its lifestyle o
Remington Hospitality Celebrates La Concha Key West’s Autograph Collection Debut
DALLAS, Texas—Remington Hospitality, a premier hotel management company, proudly announces the latest milestone for La Concha Key West, now part of Marriott’s Autograph Collect
TownePlace Suites Knoxville Cedar Bluff Changes Hands
ATLANTA—Hunter Hotel Advisors (“HUNTER”) today announced the successful sale of the TownePlace Suites Knoxville Cedar Bluff. A local investor purchased the property on Decemb
Extended Stay America Debuts First New Construction Premier Suites in Tennessee
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Extended Stay America, the leading mid-priced extended stay hotel brand in the United States, announced today the opening of the Extended Stay America P
Shiny Releases Second Annual 2024 State of Tipping Report to Highlight Trends
AUSTIN, Texas—Shiny, a leading provider of associate engagement and retention software, today released its second annual report on tipping for the hospitality industry. Entitled
A-1 Hospitality Group Announces Strategic Partnership With Delta Inn Hotel Group
PORTLAND, Oregon—A-1 Hospitality Group, a family owned and operated hotel management and development company based in Kennewick, Washington, today announced a strategic partnersh
WorldHotels Welcomes New Properties To Its Esteemed Crafted Collection
PHOENIX, Arizona–WorldHotels, a prestigious brand within the BWHSM Hotels global network, offers an exceptional portfolio of upscale and luxury hotels and resorts across four
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa Announces Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
SANTA ANA PUEBLO, New Mexico—Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, a spacious resort located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, announces a multi-million-dollar renovation to its
Sonesta Miami Airport Celebrates Completion of Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
MIAMI, Florida—Sonesta Miami Airport recently celebrated the completion of a five-month-long, multi-million-dollar renovation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local dig
The Ann Savannah Set to Debut in Georgia’s Most Historic City
SAVANNAH, Georgia–Set to open in early 2025, The Ann Savannah, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, will introduce a distinctive blend of modern comforts and timeless appeal to the
Noble Investment Group Completes Redo at Downtown Denver Dual-Hotel
DENVER, Colorado– Noble Investment Group announces the completion of renovations at two of its downtown Denver properties, the Homewood Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown-Conventi
TPG Hotels & Resorts Adds Sheraton McKinney to Its Managed Portfolio in Strategic Partnership
DALLAS, Texas—TPG Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation’s premier hospitality management firms, announced today it added the Sheraton McKinney Hotel to its managed portfolio.
Frankfort Welcomes The Opening Of The Delegate Hotel
Frankfort, Kentucky—Weyland Ventures, in partnership with the Common Bond Hotel Collection, is excited to announce the opening of The Delegate Hotel in Frankfort on October 24, 2
143-Room Aloft Phoenix-Airport Completes Transformational Renovation
PHOENIX, Arizona—Officials of the 143-room Aloft Phoenix-Airport today announced the completion of a comprehensive, property-wide renovation. The hotel, owned by The RADCO Compa
Starting Off in Hospitality With an Owner Mindset
The second installment of LODGING’s 2024 Owner Series focuses on the remarkable career story of Sanjay Patel, CEO/president of Brahmas Management & Investment Group, who immi
Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes Completes Renovation
TEMPE, Arizona—Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes announced the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation of its guestrooms and suites, fitness center, and outdoor
Aligned Hospitality Adds The Kennedy Hotel to Its Management Portfolio
PHOENIX, Arizona—Aligned Hospitality Management has added The Kennedy Hotel, SureStay Collection by Best Western, in Tucson, Arizona, to its management portfolio. This deal suppo
LODGING Exclusive: Inaugural ESLA Event Reveals Long Runway for Growth for Extended-Stay Segment
The Extended Stay Lodging Association (ESLA) held its inaugural Development & Operations Workshop Series earlier this week in Atlanta, Georgia, revealing scores of data suggest
CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Lower Yearly Performance Comparisons
WASHINGTON—Due to the Thanksgiving calendar shift, the U.S. hotel industry reported lower year-over-year performance comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through Nove
AHLA Urges Congress to Take Up Legislation That Would Protect Consumers
WASHINGTON—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) urged congressional leaders to take up important legislation that would protect consumers from hidden fees in their
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Plans 10 New Openings for Next Year
NEW YORK—Preferred Hotels & Resorts planned to expand its global portfolio with 10 new luxury openings from September 2024 through 2025. Spanning a range of locations—from
HVMG Added Eight Properties to Its Portfolio in 2024
ATLANTA—Hospitality Ventures Management Group announced that the company added eight new hotels to its portfolio in 2024, bringing the total number of properties it holds to 51.
This Week’s Comings & Goings
RMS Cloud announced Sandrine Zechbauer as chief marketing officer. Zechbauer has held leadership roles in the airline industry for companies like British Airways and Air France. Pa
Boost sales by tapping into new breakfast trends
Discover how your customers are shaking up breakfast! By incorporating the latest food trends into your operation, you can satisfy their cravings and keep them coming back. Get all
Hyatt Plans Luxury and Lifestyle Hotel Openings for Next Two Years
CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation showed during ILTM Cannes a pipeline of over 50 luxury and lifestyle hotels set to open worldwide by 2026. Luxury travel demand surged in 2023 an
LivAway Suites Opened Three Properties in November 2024
SALT LAKE CITY—LivAway Suites continued its nationwide expansion with the opening of its newest location in Missoula, Montana. This was LivAway Suites’ third opening in Novembe
Four Seasons Hotel New York Reimagines Menu Concepts
NEW YORK—The Four Seasons Hotel New York reopened its doors in November, marking a return following several years of closure. With its return, the hotel has released reimagined m
JLL Announces Acquisition Closing of Atlanta and Memphis-Area Hotels
ATLANTA—JLL Capital Markets announced on behalf of Woodvale Opportunity Fund I the closing of a $25 million acquisition of the Southaven Marriott Portfolio, and the $11 million
Rosen Hotels & Resorts Names Frank Santos Chief Executive Officer
ORLANDO, Florida—Rosen Hotels & Resorts announced Frank Santos will be the company’s new chief executive officer. Santos’s promotion comes one week after Founder and Pres
Choice Hotels Gives Grants Through Its ‘Your Community, Your Choice’ Program
NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. announced the 2024 recipients of its “Your Community, Your Choice” grant program. Through this program, Choice Hote
Luxury Group by Marriott International Shares Global Expansion Updates
Marriott International, Inc. announced global expansion from the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) in Cannes. The Luxury Group’s new brand extensions, tented camps, remot
Otelier Names Rob Lawrence as Chief Executive Officer
ATLANTA—Otelier announced the appointment of Rob Lawrence as its new chief executive officer. Lawrence will lead Otelier through its next chapter of growth. Ali Moloo will remain
IHG’s Vignette Collection Reaches Over 50 Open and Pipeline Hotels Globally
LONDON—IHG Hotels & Resorts celebrated the Vignette Collection as it reached 50+ open and pipeline properties. Just three years after the brand’s introduction to IHG’s lu
Extended Stay America Premier Suites Opens in Pensacola, Florida
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Extended Stay America announced the opening of the Extended Stay America Premier Suites — Pensacola – NAS Corry Station, located in Pensacola, Flori
Luxury Lodgings in an Iconic Locale
InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk | San Antonio, Texas Part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ 2024 development pipeline in Texas that includes 15 new properties across eight bran
Hilton Signs First Signia Hotel Outside of the United States
AMMAN, Jordan—Hilton announced the signing of an agreement for a 272-key Signia by Hilton in Amman, Jordan. The signing marks the international debut of the brand and the first S
NexGen Hotels Acquires Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Northwest
TAMARAC, Florida—NexGen Hotels announced the acquisition of the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Northwest. Located in Tamarac, Florida, the 120-room hotel
CoStar: Thanksgiving Calendar Shift Positively Impacts U.S. Hotel Performance
WASHINGTON—Due to the Thanksgiving calendar shift, the U.S. hotel industry reported higher year-over-year performance comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through Nov
PM Hotel Group and Sightline Hospitality Find Common Ground and Join Forces
PM Hotel Group and Sightline Hospitality recently announced a strategic merger that will further the growth of PM Hotel Group’s lifestyle hotel division, Modus by PM Hotel Group,
Three Ways Key Control Systems Keep Hotels More Profitable
Hotel properties have a continuous flow of guests, which necessitates safeguarding everyone on the premises with comprehensive security measures. Trying to balance a warm and welco
A Lens on Loyalty: Program Membership, Contribution, Liability, and Costs Continue to Grow
Strong loyalty programs help hotel brands lower customer acquisition costs, increase direct-to-consumer access, and offset occupancy shortfalls during shoulder periods and weaker e
AAA: 79.9 Million Travelers to Head 50 Miles or More From Home Over Thanksgiving
WASHINGTON, D.C.—AAA projects 79.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. For the first time, AAA’s forecast includ
Aloft Tallahassee Downtown Completes Communal Space and Guestroom Renovation
TALLAHASSEE—Aloft Tallahassee Downtown announced that it has recently completed a multi-million-dollar renovation, refreshing the hotel’s communal spaces and 162 guestrooms. Lo
Compass Hotel Anna Maria Sound Names Concord Hospitality Manager
RALEIGH, North Carolina—Concord Hospitality announced a partnership with Margaritaville Resorts & Hotels as it assumed management of the Compass Hotel Anna Maria Sound by Mar
Delta Hotels by Marriott West Palm Beach Opens
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida—Driftwood Hospitality Management (DHM) celebrated the opening of the Delta Hotels by Marriott West Palm Beach. The property is tailored toward the region
Five Star Hospitality Management Names Kimberly Rowell Executive Vice President
ATLANTA, Georgia—Officials of Five Star Group announced that Kimberly Rowell has been named executive vice president of Five Star Hospitality Management. Rowell joined the organi
Ashford Hospitality Trust Converts Le Pavillion Hotel to Tribute Portfolio
DALLAS, Texas—Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. announced the conversion of the 226-room Le Pavillon Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana, to a Tribute Portfolio property. Marriott’s
Sage Hospitality Group Adds Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge to Portfolio
DENVER, Colorado—Sage Hospitality Group announced that it has welcomed Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge, Curio Collection by Hilton to its hotel portfolio. Positioned by Peak 9’s Q
SBA Appoints Kevin Carey to Small Business Lending Advisory Council
WASHINGTON—American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Chief Operating Officer and Senior Executive Vice President Kevin Carey has been appointed to the Small Business Admini
AHLA statement on the passing of Rosen Hotels Founder Harris Rosen
WASHINGTON–American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Rosanna Maietta released the following statement today in response to the death of Harris Rosen, fo
Fairmont Breakers Long Beach Opens
LONG BEACH, California—Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of Accor, in partnership with Long Beach-based investment and development group Pacific6, announced the opening of Fair
IDeaS Releases Annual Trends Report for 2025
MINNEAPOLIS—IDeaS, a SAS company, released its annual trends report, 5 Predictions That Will Shape Hospitality in 2025. To help hospitality companies navigate the new year and be
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Partners With Ginori 1735
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts and porcelain brand Ginori 1735 announced a worldwide partnership. The first Café Ginori created as part of the partnership officially opens Novembe
Uniguest Hub Launches to Streamline Digital Communications
NASHVILLE, Tennessee—Uniguest announced the introduction of Uniguest Hub, a platform designed to streamline digital communications. Uniguest Hub changes how communications teams
Waste Not: AHLA Allied Member Winnow’s Value Proposition
In the following interview, Ignacio Ramirez, Managing Director, Winnow Americas, discusses the company’s food waste reduction technology, motivation to participate in AHLA, and h
Killington Mountain Lodge Names Waterford Hotel Group Operator
WATERFORD, Connecticut—Waterford Hotel Group announced its appointment as the operator for the 102-room Killington Mountain Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, located in centr
Rio Hotel & Casino Joins Destination by Hyatt, Completes First Phase of Renovation
LAS VEGAS— The Rio Hotel & Casino has joined the Destination by Hyatt brand, following the completion of the resort’s first phase of its $340 million property-wide transf
Kimpton Releases Annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast for 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia—Kimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, released its annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast, which shares predictions fro
CoStar: Holiday Calendar Shift Impacts Weekly U.S. Hotel Industry Performance
WASHINGTON—Due to the Veteran’s Day calendar shift, the U.S. hotel industry reported mixed year-over-year performance comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through N
IHG Hotels & Resorts Names HotelKey as Company’s Tech Platform
DALLAS, Texas—HotelKey announced that IHG Hotels & Resorts has named the company’s technology platform as its first approved cloud-based property management system (PMS) so
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
STR, TE Downgrade U.S. Hotel Forecast in Final Revision of 2024
NASHVILLE—STR and Tourism Economics downgraded the growth rate in the final U.S. hotel forecast revision of 2024. For 2024, projected gains in average daily rate (ADR) and rev
Extended Stay America Premier Suites – Asheville Opens
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Extended Stay America announced the opening of the Extended Stay America Premier Suites – Asheville, located in Asheville, North Carolina. TGC Group d
Hilton Garden Inn Cape Canaveral Celebrates Topping Out
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida—McKibbon Equities and project partners recently celebrated the topping out of Hilton Garden Inn Cape Canaveral, which broke ground in March and is schedul
Marriott: Global Travelers Are Planning More Trips for 2025
Marriott Bonvoy‘s 2025 Ticket to Travel research—conducted amongst 21,374 adults in 10 markets across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East (EMEA)—showed that 42 percent of tra
voco hotels Debuts in Atlanta With The Darwin Hotel Conversion
ATLANTA—voco hotels debuted in Atlanta, Georgia, with the opening of voco The Darwin Hotel. The newly converted 111-room property align the quality of voco hotels with a property
Choice Hotels Signs Two New SOAR Contracts
NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. announced two new contracts as part of its Supporting Ownership Access and Representation (SOAR) program, which aims to
Rates Refuse to Fall: Hotel Industry Faces Uncertainty as Global and Domestic Pressures Build
In a financial climate once thought to be trending toward lower interest rates, recent market behavior has upended expectations, revealing stubbornly high rates despite the Federal
AHLA Releases Statement on H-2B Visa Expansion
WASHINGTON—American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President and CEO Rosanna Maietta released the following statement after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) anno
CBRE: U.S. Hotel Performance Expected to Accelerate at Year End
DALLAS, Texas—Despite facing challenges from subdued summer demand and a sluggish third quarter, U.S. hotel performance is expected to reaccelerate in the fourth quarter and exte
Choice Hotels Details Cambria Brand Growth With Three Openings
NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. continued growth in the upscale segment with three new Cambria Hotel openings and two groundbreakings this fall. The re
CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Negative Year-Over-Year Performance
WASHINGTON—As projected for election week, the U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year performance comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through Nov. 9, 2
SiteMinder: U.S. Travelers Prefer Direct Booking for 2025 Hotel Stays
DALLAS, Texas—SiteMinder has released its Changing Traveler Report 2025, which reported that 37 percent of U.S. travelers plan to book their 2025 stays directly, either via a hot
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Partners With Lafayette Square
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey—Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with investment firm Lafayette Square to provide diverse hoteliers with improved access to capital. Through this
Cendyn and Amadeus Index Reports Highest Rating in Four Quarters
AUSTIN, Texas—Cendyn’s Sales Intelligence platform, previously known as Knowland, and Amadeus presented the metrics from the companies’ Hospitality Group and Business Perform
AC Hotels by Marriott Shares Cava Sparkling Wine Program
BETHESDA, Maryland—AC Hotels by Marriott announced a new Cava sparkling wine program available for purchase at select properties in the United States and Canada. Served at the AC
This Week’s Comings & Goings
Arlo Hotels announced the appointment of Jimmy Suh as the company president, effective immediately. Read more. Rentyl Resorts named Michael Trampas executive vice president of bu
Arlo Hotels Appoints Jimmy Suh as President
NEW YORK, New York—Arlo Hotels announced the appointment of Jimmy Suh as the company president, effective immediately. Suh steps into this position with over 20 years of leadersh
Viceroy Shares First Phase of Global Brand Relaunch
NEW YORK—Viceroy announced the first phase of a transformative global brand relaunch, which aims to position the company as an authority in travel committed to delivering guest e
Fairfield Inn and Suites Bay City Texas Joins Dimension Hospitality’s Managed Portfolio
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida—The 79-room Fairfield Inn and Suites Bay City Texas has joined Dimension Hospitality‘s portfolio of managed hotels. The hotel has a heated outdoor pool
Hotel Investor Apps Enters Partnership With Tascoli
Hotel Investor Apps (HIA) announced it entered a strategic partnership with Tascoli. Together, they will bring HIA’s advanced ERP solution to hotel owners and managers in the U.K
AHLA: Hotels Remain Top Lodging Choice for Leisure and Business Travelers
WASHINGTON—Fifty-two percent of U.S. travelers are planning overnight trips for leisure in the next four months, and hotels remain the top lodging choice for both leisure (45 per
Best Practices to Reduce Hotel Chargeback Disputes
With both fraudsters and guests engaging in bad behavior, chargebacks are becoming all too common for hotels—to the point where many merchants have given up the fight in combatti
Team Effort: A Holistic Approach to Security for Smaller Properties
While “big box” hotels and major resorts often employ dedicated security personnel, the staff budget for smaller properties typically does not allow for those roles, especially
