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  Hilton breaks ground on Signia convention hotel in Savannah, Georgia

  Signia by Hilton Savannah joins the events-focused brand’s growing portfolio, including a newly opened hotel in Atlanta and forthcoming ones in Indianapolis and San Antonio, Texas.

  Brands

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  Opinion

  How hotels are solving turnover with a focus on retention

  The best hospitality brands aren’t just upgrading systems, they’re upgrading people, writes Craig Maloney, CEO of InStride.

  Technology

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  Houston hotel workers end 40-day strike with new contract

  Union workers at Hilton Americas-Houston ratified a deal with the hotel, securing incremental wage increases.

  Brands

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  US travel takes $1.2B hit as government shutdown persists

  The country is losing a significant amount of travel spending each second that the federal government is closed, according to the U.S. Travel Association.

  Consumer Trends

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  The ‘emotional motivations’ driving traveler decisions in 2026: Hilton

  Travelers will be focused on trust, familiarity and the “why,” not the “where,” when it comes to hotel and trip choices, according to a new report.

  Brands

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  A pulse check on US hotel performance in a challenged economy

  At the 2025 Lodging Conference, executives and economists shared “a tale of two industries,” where economic turmoil affects different hotel consumer groups in starkly different ways.

  Operations

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  Hospitality industry could face 8.6M workforce shortfall by 2035: WTTC

  A growing labor and skills shortage is stymying the potential of the travel and tourism sector, which overall is expected to be short 43 million jobs over the next decade, per a new report.

  Labor

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  Is hotel development healthy? Execs give temperature check at Lodging Conference

  Chief development officers from Hilton, Wyndham, Choice and more talk the impact of economic uncertainty on hotel projects and the top portfolio growth opportunities.

  Operations

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  Sonesta debuts new extended stay concept

  An extension of Sonesta’s Americas Best Value Inn brand, the offering aims to meet the growing appetite for longer-term accommodations.

  Brands

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  Can Wyndham ‘dazzle’ with new lifestyle economy soft brand?

  While a budget boutique hotel may seem like an oxymoron, Wyndham sees a big opportunity in offering design-forward hotels at a lower price point with Dazzler Select brand.

  Brands

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  Marriott, Hilton workers strike in Philadelphia

  Union employees at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown and the Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City are calling for higher pay and improved benefits.

  Labor

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  Top hospitality industry executive appointments, departures in Q3

  New heads of investment, development, operations and commercial strategy were named, while a few leaders announced their exits.

  Operations

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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.

  Operations

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  Hotels remain the top lodging choice for holiday travelers

  Although four in five hotel guests plan to stay at midscale or higher-end properties by the end of the year, “rising costs and economic uncertainty are having a lingering effect on travel plans,” per AHLA CEO Rosanna Maietta.

  Consumer Trends

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  Hilton debuts upscale Outset Collection brand

  The portfolio of boutique hotels will offer unique experiences in offbeat locations, helping it to stand out among competitors’ recently launched collection brands, per Hilton exec Kevin Osterhaus.

  Brands

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  Deep Dive

  Elevating legacy: Inside the remaking of Boston’s Omni Parker House

  As the historic hotel celebrates 170 years, Omni Hotel & Resorts executives share how its recent restoration anchors a billion-dollar portfolio transformation.

  Brands

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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.

  Brands

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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.

  Operations

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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.

  Brands

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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.

  Technology

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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.

  Technology

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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.

  Brands

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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.

  Consumer Trends

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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.

  Brands

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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.

  Brands

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