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Retrieved from South Congress Hotel on April 01, 2026
Hyatt brings The Standard hotel brand to Austin, Texas
The South Congress Hotel will convert to The Standard, Austin, marking the boutique brand’s first U.S. opening in more than a decade.
By Jenna Graber • April 1, 2026 -
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Hyatt opens first hotel in Chattanooga, Tennessee
The 123-room Caption by Hyatt hotel, situated in the Southside neighborhood, is the second brand property to open in the U.S.
By Noor Adatia • April 1, 2026 -
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Marriott enters luxury wellness with Lefay brand deal
Through a new joint venture, Marriott plans to scale the Italian resort brand globally as travelers increasingly seek “transformative travel experiences focused on health and longevity.”
By Jenna Graber • April 1, 2026 -
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Julienne Smith back at Hyatt to head Americas growth after IHG stint
The longtime hospitality executive will drive growth across Hyatt’s luxury, lifestyle, classics and essentials brands in the Americas after departing her chief development role at IHG late last year.
By Jenna Graber • March 26, 2026 -
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5 notable hotel openings so far in 2026
From coast to coast, Hilton, IHG Hotels & Resorts and AutoCamp have debuted lifestyle properties as they plot portfolio growth across burgeoning brands.
By Jenna Graber • March 24, 2026 -
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Why Yotel, Hilton entered into an exclusive franchise agreement
Yotel CEO Phil Andreopoulos shares why the brand decided to team up with the hotel giant, which stood out from others during a “competitive process.”
By Noor Adatia • March 23, 2026 -
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Auberge Collection bets on après ski with ultra-luxury Colorado resort
The Stockman will bring a hotel and residences, along with a spa and three culinary venues, to Steamboat Springs, as the hospitality brand expands its alpine footprint.
By Jenna Graber • March 23, 2026 -
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Hilton names chief brand officer for luxury lifestyle NoMad Hotels
Kristen Millar will lead the next phase of international growth for NoMad, which is expanding after Hilton acquired its owner, The Sydell Group, in 2024.
By Jenna Graber • March 20, 2026 -
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Yotel marks first brand in newly launched Select by Hilton collection
The pair have entered into an exclusive franchise agreement, through which Yotel will join Hilton’s network while continuing to independently manage and license its brand at 23 hotels.
By Jenna Graber • March 19, 2026 -
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LivAway Suites opens second Arizona hotel in Phoenix suburb
The extended stay brand is expanding its footprint with a 126-room hotel in Glendale as it pursues expansion nationwide.
By Noor Adatia • March 18, 2026 -
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Hilton to open Miami convention hotel this spring
The historically significant, 289-key Hilton Miami Beach Convention Center Hotel is set to open in May after securing a $103 million bridge loan from Peachtree Group.
By Noor Adatia • March 17, 2026 -
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Marriott grows luxury portfolio with Hawaii St. Regis conversion
The Resort at Kapalua Bay on Maui will join the brand as Marriott, along with competitors, targets high-end consumers in the top leisure destination.
By Jenna Graber • March 17, 2026 -
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Opinion5 tips for hospitality owners facing challenging conversions
Repositioning a hotel asset requires a solid plan, cohesive teamwork and creativity to yield an on-brand solution that is well-designed and cost-effective.
By Jackson Thilenius • March 16, 2026 -
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IHG opens Kimpton Era Midtown New York
Hotel amenities include a new restaurant from Chef Rocco DiSpirito, a 24-hour gym and a rooftop bar with skyline views.
By Noor Adatia • March 13, 2026 -
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Curio Collection by Hilton to open first hotel in Hawaii
The company also appointed veteran hospitality executive Jon Itoga as general manager and tasked him with leading strategy ahead of the resort's official opening in fall 2026.
By Lara Ewen • March 12, 2026 -
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Q&AExit Interview: Marriott CFO Leeny Oberg reflects on decades-long career
In a one-on-one interview, Oberg shares lessons learned, the impacts of technology on travel and Marriott’s growth prospects as she passes the baton.
By Jenna Graber • March 5, 2026 -
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Hilton opens $185M lifestyle Curio Collection hotel in San Antonio
The 200-room Monarch San Antonio is close to major attractions including the Alamo and River Walk and marks “a new chapter for the city’s hotel landscape.”
By Noor Adatia • March 4, 2026 -
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Wyndham appoints Amit Sripathi as chief financial officer
Following Michele Allen’s departure in November, Sripathi fills the CFO role permanently, as David Wilner takes over as chief development officer.
By Jenna Graber • March 3, 2026 -
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Q&AOutrigger exec talks Hawaii hospitality recovery, 2026 growth strategy
Despite taking a “strong one-two punch” from COVID and the Maui wildfires, Hawaii remains a strategic priority for Outrigger, which is reinvesting millions across the islands, Chief Commercial Officer Sean Dee shares.
By Jenna Graber • March 3, 2026 -
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Times Square landmark set to reopen this spring after ‘comprehensive renovation’
Row NYC, which previously served as a hotel sheltering migrants in the city, is reopening in May as one of Midtown’s “most accessible and scalable stays.”
By Noor Adatia • Feb. 27, 2026 -
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W Atlanta Downtown will convert to JW Marriott
The renovated and rebranded luxury hotel will open this spring, with wellness and culinary focused guest rooms and amenities.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 26, 2026 -
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Voco Times Square - Broadway opens as brand’s largest property in the Americas
The IHG hotel is one of the final new-build projects in the Manhattan neighborhood, featuring a large rooftop with unobstructed skyline views.
By Noor Adatia • Feb. 25, 2026 -
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Hotel CEOs tout 2026 growth despite persistent challenges in Q4
Hospitality companies posted widespread U.S. RevPAR declines again in the fourth quarter, but a new year spells new hope, particularly on the development and technology fronts.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 24, 2026 -
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Hospitality M&A value saw ‘sharp rebound’ in H2 2025: report
During the period, deal value spiked 229.8% compared to the prior half as investors prioritized quality over quantity, according to KPMG.
By Noor Adatia • Feb. 24, 2026 -
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Legacy property in South Texas set to transform into ‘urban oasis’
El Tropicano, the first hotel to open along San Antonio’s River Walk, will be reborn as a modernist retreat with dining concepts, a spa and the city’s largest pool deck.
By Noor Adatia • Updated Feb. 20, 2026
