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  Q&A

  Kessler Collection CEO on the balancing act of hotel brand partnership

  Richard Kessler, who helped found Marriott’s Autograph Collection, shares the pros and cons independent hoteliers weigh when considering partnerships with larger hospitality brands.

  Brands

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  Tortuga Resorts names CEO to usher in next phase of growth

  Leo Schlesinger's appointment comes after the company acquired the Playa Hotels & Resorts real estate portfolio from Hyatt for $2 billion.

  Brands

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  The key to hotel guest loyalty? Flexibility and value.

  Choice Hotels VP of Loyalty Nandika Suri shares how evolving traveler demand shaped the hotel company’s latest loyalty program enhancements.

  Brands

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  MGM rebrands NoMad Las Vegas as The Reserve at Park MGM

  The brand transition will take effect in mid-December, and the property is expected to join Marriott Bonvoy's Autograph Collection in early 2026.

  Brands

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  Opinion

  Small hotels, big advantage: AI evens the playing field

  While big chains are flexing their tech muscles, independents have the advantage when it comes to flexibility.

  Technology

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  From Bonvoy to bankrupt: Sonder’s end outlined

  A timeline recap details Sonder’s history of financial woes, Marriott’s breaking point and where the industry stands after the failed partnership.

  Brands

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  Ashford Inc. names new president, chief operating officer

  Hector Sanchez was previously CEO of Ashford Inc. subsidiary Premier, while Eric Batis was most recently the asset management firm’s executive vice president of operations.

  Operations

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  CitizenM rebrands to Another Star

  The name change follows Marriott International’s acquisition of the citizenM lifestyle hotel brand earlier this year.

  Brands

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  Accor’s Sofitel completes renovation on Manhattan flagship hotel

  Sofitel New York refurbished all of its public spaces, as well as its 398 guest rooms and suites, adding a bistro and an expansive penthouse.

  Brands

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  Hotel Tech-in: The cinematic drone tour showcasing New York Marriott Marquis

  A drone flies through the Times Square hotel’s lobby, rooms and amenity spaces highlighting the guest journey from start to finish.

  Technology

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  Ashford Hospitality Trust offloads 3 assets for nearly $70M

  The Dallas-based real estate investment trust is selling properties in New Orleans, Houston and Austin, Texas, in a bid to improve cash flow.

  Brands

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  Kasa CEO on Sonder’s fatal flaw, property takeover after collapse

  Apart-hotel company Kasa is slated to add several Sonder properties following its abrupt wind-down, which CEO Roman Pedan says resulted, in part, from Sonder’s master-lease operating approach.

  Operations

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  Holiday travelers will take fewer trips, spend less in 2025: Deloitte

  Many Americans are tightening their travel budgets this holiday season as economic uncertainty persists, but luxury tripgoers pose an opportunity to sustain premium demand.

  Consumer Trends

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  New legislation seeks to restore Brand USA funding

  The bipartisan VISIT USA Act would help the public-private destination marketing organization promote U.S. travel interests abroad ahead of major events including the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics.

  Regulations

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  IHG chief development officer for the Americas departs

  Julienne Smith is no longer with the company after holding the title for roughly six years, IHG confirmed.

  Brands

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  Marriott, Sonder implosion detailed in court filing

  Marriott claims Sonder used “guest safety as a bargaining chip” to gain funding for its wind-down. The bankrupt company also owes Marriott millions, per legal documentation.

  Brands

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  Brookfield buys Sheraton Phoenix Downtown from Blackstone

  The 1,003-key convention center hotel sold in “one of the largest hotel sales in Arizona’s history,” according to JLL, which brokered the transaction.

  Corporate/Finance

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  Marriott opens first US hotels under new Series collection brand

  Developer Hawkins Way Capital converted two boutique Found Hotels in Florida and California under the flag and has others in the pipeline across key urban and coastal markets.

  Brands

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  RevPAR dips, a lack of trips, Sonder’s slip and more from Q3 earnings

  Despite widespread U.S. RevPAR declines amid travel turbulence, hotel CEOs are optimistic about the luxury segment, conversions and artificial intelligence.

  Technology

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  Wyndham adds global investment leader to board of directors

  With the appointment of Alexandra Jung, the hotel company expands its governing body to nine members.

  Brands

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  Virgin Hotels Collection CEO James Bermingham exits

  Joe Margison, chief commercial officer for brand parent company Virgin Group, has been appointed interim CEO for the next 12 months.

  Brands

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  Las Vegas MGM Grand completes $300M remodel

  In addition to an overhaul of the main tower’s 3,969 rooms and suites, the project added 111 suites to the hotel’s collection.

  Brands

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  US RevPAR will decline in 2025: CoStar, Tourism Economics

  In their final hotel forecast revision of the year, the companies further downgraded their full-year outlook, now expecting RevPAR to drop 0.4% amid rising costs and policy uncertainty.

  Consumer Trends

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  What’s next for Marriott after Sonder collapse?

  Marriott is still excited about brand growth in the apartment-style space after terminating its long-term licensing agreement with beleaguered Sonder.

  Brands

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  Peregrine Hospitality names new chief financial officer

  Stacy Galligan will succeed Tom Barber and will be tasked with managing the company’s financial strategy.

  Corporate/Finance

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