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  • An exterior view of the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona.
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    The top hospitality conferences to attend in 2026

    Hospitality professionals can network, learn and do business at the industry’s biggest events of the year, which cover hotel development, investment, technology and more.

  • An exterior rendering of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Telluride in Colorado.
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    Four Seasons brings resort, residences to Colorado ski destination

    The luxury Telluride property will expand the hospitality brand’s ski portfolio as travelers increasingly seek outdoor experiences.

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    Courtesy of Hilton
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    Opinion

    How heritage hotels can balance legacy with relevance

    Hotel brands should honor their heritage, but they also need to evolve to stay relevant to modern travelers.

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    Courtesy of Marriott International
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    Marriott launches outdoors-focused digital platform, collection brand

    Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors enables travelers to search and book trips based on nature-oriented activities, while the new brand gives guests access to more destinations.

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    Generative AI tools not yet ready for ‘prime time’ in travel

    Although more travelers are using gen AI and social media to plan trips, there’s still “a lot of work to do to harness” these tools, per a recent Amadeus study.

  • The exterior of a Great Wolf Lodge property.
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    Hotel Tech-in: The future of digital check-in technologies

    Contactless solutions are an effective way to streamline the check-in process — if implemented properly, according to Branigan Mulcahy, CEO of guest experience platform Virdee.

  • A rendering of Bally's Las Vegas
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    Bally’s debuts plans for luxury Las Vegas resort at Tropicana site

    At the same location as the new Athletics MLB ballpark, Bally’s will develop two hotel towers with 3,000 rooms, an entertainment venue, casino and more.

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    Government shutdown threatens $1B weekly impact on US travel economy

    A number of travelers would cancel trips in the event of a shutdown, the U.S. Travel Association warns, exacerbating an already-challenged environment.

  • New Orleans as seen from the MIssissippi River at night.
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    Deep Dive

    Hospitality Market Spotlight: New Orleans

    The Louisiana city punches above its weight in leisure and convention travel, hospitality pros say.

  • Motto by Hilton campaign
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    Motto by Hilton gives travelers ‘main character energy’ in social series

    Inspired by choose-your-own-adventure video games, “Guest Quests” features influencers Hannah Berner, Connor Wood and Kordell Beckham.

  • An aerial view of The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa.
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    Retrieved from Marriott International on September 26, 2025
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    KSL Capital Partners acquires Westin Hilton Head resort

    The private equity firm buys South Carolina’s Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa as the luxury hotel segment poses opportunity for investors.

  • The exterior of Gravity Haus' entrance.
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    Outdoor destination brand Gravity Haus opens first Montana location

    The lifestyle hotel in Big Sky opens as demand for outdoor-focused experiential accommodations rises.

  • A rendering of a terrace outside of a large building, with people milling about amid the green space.
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    Los Angeles greenlights controversial $2.6B convention center

    Despite concerns about L.A.'s fiscal health and the project’s impacts, the job will proceed as the city prepares for the 2028 Summer Olympics.

  • The interior of The Hollywood Grande hotel in Hollywood, California.
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    Hyatt, Thompson Miami Beach cut ties pre-opening

    A week before its anticipated debut, the Florida hotel’s future is uncertain. The brand termination comes after Thompson Hollywood converted under Marriott last month.

  • A hotel along the beach.
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    Four Seasons to open Puerto Rico resort, residences

    The beachfront property on the island’s northeastern shore is accepting reservations for stays beginning in November.

  • Dreamscape named Bill Stadler chief investment officer.
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    Dreamscape taps Aimbridge chief investment officer for same role

    Bill Stadler will lead the hotel management firm’s investment strategy, overseeing acquisitions, capital deployment and strategic partnerships.

  • The logo of a Marriott hotel
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    Series by Marriott enters US amid demand for upscale collection brands

    Marriott brings the newly launched brand stateside with five signings, and discussions for more in the region are underway, per global development officer for the U.S. and Canada Noah Silverman.

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    Expedia teams with Albertsons to link travel bookings with grocery savings

    The grocer added a feature to its loyalty program that lets people earn cash back when they arrange airfare, hotel stays, car rentals and vacation packages.

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    IHG brings Ruby to US, targeting urban micro market

    The hotel company said the German brand — which it acquired in February for $116 million — presents an opportunity for owners “often challenged by significant barriers to entry” in urban settings.

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    Summer RevPAR dips could spell trouble for hotel companies in Q3

    U.S. hotel RevPAR was down in July and August, as well as the first two weeks of September, CoStar reported.

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    Hilton opens outdoors-focused lifestyle hotel in Yellowstone

    Starlite Yellowstone debuts as the hotel company expands its lifestyle offerings amid growing demand for experiential travel.

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    As workplace incidents rise, so do panic button laws

    A security CEO touts the versatility and privacy protections that can be part of an alert system.

  • The interior of Hotel Granada Midtown in Atlanta.
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    Courtesy of Marriott International
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    Marriott bets on independent hotels with collection brand expansion

    Atlanta’s Hotel Granada Midtown joins Marriott’s Design Hotels portfolio as soft brands gain popularity industrywide.

  • A business traveler check into a hotel in the hotel lobby.
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    Corporate travel outlook ‘mixed’ as travel managers push cheaper lodging

    While corporate travel continues to rise, its outlook is now “marked by more nuance and caution,” according to Deloitte’s 2025 Corporate Travel Study.

  • Exterior of MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas
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    MGM Resorts shuffles C-suite as it prepares for ‘next phase of growth’

    Ayesha Molino will succeed Corey Sanders as chief operating officer, while Gary Fritz was named chief commercial officer and president of MGM Digital.

    Updated Sept. 19, 2025