Brands

  • City Express by Marriott Duluth in Georgia opened.
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    Q&A

    Why Marriott sees a ‘real opportunity’ with City Express midscale brand

    Global Development Officer, U.S. and Canada, Noah Silverman shares how Marriott is capitalizing on evolving franchisee demand with City Express, its first U.S. transient midscale offering.

    By • May 15, 2025
  • A rendering of the exterior of Kimpton Fredericksburg.
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    IHG to open Kimpton in Texas’ Hill Country

    IHG is the latest hotel player to announce a luxury development in Fredericksburg, Texas, Kimpton’s fourth property in the state.

    By • May 15, 2025
  • MGM Resorts appointed Ryan Abboushi as president of entertainment.
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    MGM Resorts appoints president of entertainment

    Ryan Abboushi will lead the company’s entertainment division, building “scalable, branded entertainment and content experiences” across destinations including Las Vegas.

    By • May 14, 2025
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    Hilton latest to open lifestyle hotel in growing Fort Worth, Texas

    The Nobleman Fort Worth, Tapestry Collection is part of Hilton’s strategy to use collection brands to propel luxury and lifestyle expansion.

    By • May 12, 2025
  • Choice Hotels International headquarters at the Pike & Rose development in North Bethesda, Maryland.
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    Extended stay a beacon for Choice Hotels amid economic uncertainty

    While Choice downgraded its 2025 RevPAR guidance, the company’s well-performing extended stay portfolio shows promise, per CEO Patrick Pacious.

    By • May 8, 2025
  • The exterior of a Marriott hotel.
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    Marriott touts development bright spot as it lowers 2025 RevPAR guidance

    Ongoing economic uncertainty led Marriott to downgrade its full-year RevPAR growth expectations, but CEO Anthony Capuano says owners are bullish on long-term hotel opportunities.

    By • May 6, 2025
  • A rendering of a guest room at Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino.
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    Caesars underway on $160M renovation, rebrand of Lake Tahoe property

    The resort operator is transforming Nevada’s Harveys Lake Tahoe into Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino as it prioritizes its regional segment.

    By • May 2, 2025
  • Hyatt Hotels opened its first Hyatt Studios extended stay hotel in Mobile, Alabama.
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    Hyatt forecasts slower RevPAR growth as booking behavior shifts

    Softening leisure demand led Hyatt to downgrade its 2025 RevPAR growth outlook, though development momentum remains strong, per CEO Mark Hoplamazian.

    By • May 1, 2025
  • An image of the Bellagio Las Vegas, now part of MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy.
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    MGM CEO optimistic despite Q1 tourist, revenue dips in Las Vegas

    The resort operator saw declined performance fundamentals year over year on tough comparisons to last year’s Vegas Super Bowl, but its Marriott collab continues to exceed expectations.

    By • May 1, 2025
  • A person uses PathSpot Technologies' HandScanner.
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    Courtesy of Marriott International
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    Hotel Tech-in: The hand-scanning system fighting foodborne illness

    PathSpot Technologies’ handwashing validation system and other tech integrations are helping Marriott keep guests safe while creating operational efficiencies for employees.

    By • April 30, 2025
  • The exterior of a CitizenM hotel.
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    Deep Dive

    What Marriott CFO, industry experts think of CitizenM deal

    Marriott will need to work hard to ensure CitizenM doesn’t cannibalize its other lifestyle brand, Moxy. CFO Leeny Oberg says that won’t be a problem.

    By • April 29, 2025
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    Upper-tier segments led US hotel pipeline growth in Q1

    The total hotel construction pipeline increased year over year in the quarter, with the upscale and upper midscale segments leading by project count, per Lodging Econometrics.

    By • April 28, 2025
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    Marriott International to acquire CitizenM for $355M

    The move is set to bolster Marriott’s global expansion in the select-service lifestyle segment, as 36 open hotels join the company’s portfolio.

    By • April 28, 2025
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    Omni launches program to draw small, midsize business travelers

    Omni Select Business provides cost savings and loyalty perks to small and midsize businesses, “the backbone of travel demand in many markets.” 

    By • April 25, 2025
  • A rendering of the forthcoming One&Only resort in Hudson Valley.
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    One&Only plots Hudson Valley opening amid US expansion

    The Dubai-based luxury resort company will open its second U.S. property on the Culinary Institute of America campus in New York.

    By • April 24, 2025
  • A view of Fort Worth is visible from a guest room window.
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    Remington Hospitality CEO to exit

    Sloan Dean will depart the hospitality management company, which is currently searching for his successor.

    By • April 24, 2025
  • A furnished apartment-style hotel room at Placemakr's pop-up hotel at The Byron in Washington, D.C.
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    Placemakr continues apartment-style accommodations push in Alabama

    Located within a luxury multifamily building, Placemakr Huntsville at Anthem House will cater to extended stay demand generated from its namesake city’s aerospace industry.

    By • April 23, 2025
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    Customer satisfaction at hotels dips: report

    Hilton led other lodging operators for guest satisfaction, followed by IHG Hotels & Resorts, Airbnb and Marriott International, per the American Customer Satisfaction Index.

    By • April 23, 2025
  • Hyatt Hotels opened its first Hyatt Studios extended stay hotel in Mobile, Alabama.
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    Q&A

    Hotel development to remain healthy despite economic woes: Hyatt exec

    Hyatt Head of Americas Development Dan Hansen shares why developers continue to be bullish on extended stay and how traveler demand for homelike accommodations is shifting.

    By • April 18, 2025
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    Accor, Ennismore add 17 hotels in the Americas

    The European hotel companies will manage beachfront properties through an agreement with Mexico-based Royal Holiday Group.

    By • April 18, 2025
  • Mint House acquired Locale, assuming its portfolio of apartment-style hospitality properties.
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    The top apartment-style accommodations moves of Q1 2025

    Players including Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Mint House and Placemakr expanded to meet traveler demand for upscale extended stays.

    By • April 16, 2025
  • Hotel Equities appointed Greg O’Stean as its new chief development officer, succeeding Joe Reardon.
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    Hotel Equities appoints new chief development officer

    Hospitality industry veteran Greg O’Stean succeeds Joe Reardon, who will now focus on strategic partnerships as vice chairman.

    By • April 16, 2025
  • Hyatt Hotels opened its first Hyatt Studios extended stay hotel in Mobile, Alabama.
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    First Hyatt Studios extended stay hotel opens in Mobile, Alabama

    The upper midscale property marks a milestone for Hyatt as it aims to capitalize on growing extended stay demand.

    By • April 16, 2025
  • Marriott will add Sonder's portfolio of more than 9,000 rooms to its system.
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    Sonder cuts costs, plans layoffs ahead of Marriott tie-in

    The accommodations provider announced $50 million in annualized cost reductions and $18 million in share sales as it prepares to fully integrate into Marriott channels in Q2.

    By • April 15, 2025
  • A woman checks into a hotel at the front desk.
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    Hotel loyalty membership surged in 2024: CBRE

    Increased loyalty member counts are driving hotel occupancy, though the growth presents challenges such as rising costs, according to an April report.

    By • April 15, 2025