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Transforming unsuspecting locations into bold personalities—that’s the goal for Best Western® Hotels & Resorts’ fast-growing boutique brand, Aiden®. With more than 60 spectacular locations open and under development globally—including properties in Berkeley, California; Austin, Texas; Scottsdale, Arizona; Seoul, South Korea; and Sydney, Australia—Aiden hotels deliver unique character and tons of local flavor. Each Aiden is a personality designed by its owner with a strong cultural connection. Owners choose their favorite designer and embark on a

As president/CEO of Hilton, Chris Nassetta has frequently referred to the current period of time as the “Golden Age of Travel,” and after stepping in as national chair of the U.S. Travel Association (USTA) earlier this year, he now has an opportunity to put a stamp on that message, quite literally, as well as his overall legacy. Nassetta—who has long been active with the Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit association—in late February was elected to succeed Christine

SAVANNAH—The Kimpton Brice, located in the Historic District of Savannah, Georgia, announced the completion of a full-property refresh. The renovations included the hotel’s lobby, guestrooms, corridors, meeting rooms, pool terrace, and on-site restaurant Pacci Italian Kitchen + Bar. As the first full-touch renovation since the hotel’s inception in 2014, the redesign creates a new chapter in the building’s history by modernizing the guest experience and maintaining the hospitality for which the property has long been

As president and head of CBRE Hotels in the Americas, Bill Grice leads a team of over 225 capital markets, advisory, project management, and research professionals solely dedicated to the lodging industry. Grice has over 20 years of hotels and hospitality experience as a lender, debt and structured finance intermediary, and brokerage platform leader. He shares with Kara Filer, vice president of strategic partnerships and business development for the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA),

HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week and showed improved comparisons year over year, according to STR’s latest data through May 20, 2023. U.S. Hotel Performance May 14-20, 2023 Percentage change from comparable week in 2022:Occupancy: 67.5 percent (down 1.5 percent)ADR: $158.53 (up 3.6 percent)RevPAR: $106.98 (up 2.1 percent) The U.S. occupancy level was the second highest for any week this year. Among the Top 25 Markets, Washington, D.C., saw the highest year-over-year

HONOLULU—OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group announced its plans to acquire Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel, a beachfront resort on the island of Maui. It is located on Kā‘anapali Beach, which spans 11 acres with 432 rooms. The transaction is expected to close on July 26, 2023, when the property will be rebranded as OUTRIGGER Kā‘anapali Beach Resort. The purchase price is not being disclosed. The brand was founded in Hawai‘i 75 years ago and has experience in this market;