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    The top hospitality conferences in 2027

    Industry professionals will have many opportunities to connect, discuss and learn at events focused on hotel technology, development, investment and more.

    Updated Nov. 10, 2026
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    Hyatt taps in new chief digital and information officer

    Danny Miles will oversee the hotelier’s modernization plans as it aims to use data and AI to create more personalized guest experiences.

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    Host Hotels & Resorts buys 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, Renaissance Plano

    The acquisitions, totaling roughly $374 million combined, help the REIT expand its foothold in New York as well as enter the Dallas-Fort Worth market.

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    Wynn reaches deal with striking Boston union workers, posts Q3 results

    Encore Boston Harbor workers ratified a new collective bargaining agreement Thursday after a monthslong strike, the same day Wynn reported widespread third-quarter declines.

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    Lodging Lowdown: Remington names CTO, Hersha sells Boston Hilton

    Plus, Peachtree Group opened a dual-branded Marriott hotel in Dallas amid its broader development push in Texas.

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    Gencom plots European growth following first luxury buy in region

    After acquiring Rosewood London, the Miami-based firm plans to expand its luxury portfolio across Europe, using a similar investment approach as in the U.S., Chief Investment Officer Alessandro Colantonio shared. 

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    Marriott focuses on AI, loyalty as tech enhances experiences

    AI is changing how travelers discover travel options, while the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program deepens the brand’s relationships with guests, CEO Anthony Capuano said.

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    AI enables hospitality workers to focus on human interaction: report

    When hotels adopt artificial intelligence to handle rote administrative tasks, employees are able to spend more time on guests, per the American Hotel & Lodging Association.

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    Sonesta brings Boyd Gaming casino resorts to distribution platform

    Through their new exclusive strategic affiliation, the companies will also explore future hotel development opportunities and loyalty linking.

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    Gencom acquires InterContinental Miami from Strategic Hotels & Resorts

    The firm grows its luxury hotel portfolio with the 653-key waterfront resort, following other recent investments in New York City and Miami.

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    Fairmont New Orleans opens as brand’s 100th hotel

    The luxury hotel, located in the former Bank of New Orleans building, returns to Crescent City after 20 years and features restaurants developed in partnership with chef Emeril Lagasse.

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    Choice Hotels cites extended stay as ‘key growth driver’ in Q3

    The company saw U.S. RevPAR increase 3.8% YOY in the quarter, driven in part by infrastructure-related demand and other encouraging travel trends, CEO Dom Dragisich said.

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    Marriott saw strong RevPAR, development gains in Q3

    The quarterly results reflect “remarkably robust” travel demand this year, said CEO Anthony Capuano, who also touted momentum on the loyalty and technology fronts.

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    Placemakr opens second apart-hotel property in Arizona

    The new-build Placemakr Tempe, Apartments by Hilton comes as “demand for apartment-style stays is outpacing supply” in the greater Phoenix market, per CEO Jason Fudin.

    Updated Nov. 3, 2026
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    Hyatt revamps program aimed at small and midsize businesses

    The redesigned Hyatt Leverage program uses Spotnana technology to “take friction out of the corporate travel booking process.”

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    Lodging Lowdown: Trailborn names new CFO, Wyndham Rewards expands with vacation rentals

    Plus, Sixth Street acquired the Four Seasons Scottsdale in Arizona from Braemar for $372 million, and Sage Hospitality Group is expanding in the Pacific Northwest.

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    MGM Resorts amends deal with People Inc., shares Q3 results

    Hours before reporting revenue and adjusted EBITDA declines for the quarter, MGM announced it amended its existing Voting Agreement with its largest shareholder.

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    Luxury drives Hyatt’s Q3 RevPAR growth above expectations

    The company also saw “exceptionally strong development activity” in the third quarter, as it looks to expand its brand presence across the U.S., said CEO Mark Hoplamazian.

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    Hyatt brings StandardX brand to North America with NYC flagship hotel

    The StandardX Times Square, billed as the “irreverent younger sibling” to The Standard, will feature an observation deck, a rooftop pool and a “free-fall thrill ride” in the city’s Theater District. 

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    Hilton expects agentic AI to simplify the hotel customer experience

    The hotel is investing in its tech stack as it prepares for agentic AI to drive better customer experiences while reducing costs for the business, President and CEO Chris Nassetta said.

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    BWH Hotels rebrands to WorldHotels in ‘comprehensive transformation’

    The “strategic evolution” brings more than 4,000 hotels under the WorldHotels name and introduces a new guest experience, a unified loyalty program and new digital infrastructure.

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    Caesars posts Q3 Las Vegas declines as Fertitta takeover looms

    Caesars did not host an earnings call to address its systemwide earnings results for the third quarter, citing the $17.6 billion go-private deal.

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    Hilton raises full-year RevPAR outlook after ‘strong’ Q3 results

    Systemwide RevPAR increased 5.8% year over year during the quarter, driven by strength in demand and “favorable macro trends,” CEO Chris Nassetta said.

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    Extended stay, upper-tier segments drove hotel construction in Q3

    Extended stay projects accounted for 40% of the total U.S. hotel construction pipeline, while luxury and upper upscale projects reached record counts, per Lodging Econometrics.

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    Opinion

    What hotels worldwide can learn from the UAE’s resilience

    Hotels in the Middle East have adapted their operations, used a team-first leadership approach and held onto market faith to weather challenging times, writes a hospitality VP.