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    DC city council limits tipped wage hikes

    The municipality voted to cap the tipped wage at 75% of the city’s minimum wage, gutting a law passed by referendum in 2022 to end the tip credit.

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    Hotel Tech-in: Event mapping goes 3D

    Cvent hopes to change how event planners preview hotel venues. Its acquisition of Prismm may help.

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    Caesars’ Q2 Vegas revenue declines amid ‘softer market demand’

    The resort operator saw the decrease as international visitation dipped in Sin City, though group travel is pacing well into 2026, per CEO Tom Reeg.

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    Landingplace Hotels launches two midscale conversion brands

    Landingplace Suites aims to bridge the gap between extended stay hotels and furnished apartments, while Landingplace Select will serve short-term guests.

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    Remington Hospitality names Jason Kreul chief operating officer

    Kreul joins from First Hospitality, where he held the same role. At Remington, he’ll report to newly named CEO Ben Perelmuter.

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    Deep Dive

    LA passed a $30 minimum wage for hospitality workers. Hotels continue to fight it.

    Hospitality and travel organizations are pushing for a referendum on the Olympic Wage ordinance, pausing its enforcement as the city considers ballot measures.

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    How hiring individuals with intellectual disabilities mutually benefits hotels, employees

    The advantages of hiring individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities go beyond helping hotels fill open roles, according to Penn State research.

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    Accor makes Las Vegas debut with Treasure Island

    The iconic resort is joining the French hotel company’s Handwritten Collection, for which CDO Camil Yazbeck has ambitious plans.

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    Marriott opens largest AC Hotel in North America

    AC Hotel Arlington National Landing opened after a multimillion-dollar transformation of the former Crystal City Marriott.

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    Opinion

    Breaking down silos: Why hotels should consider data collaboration

    Data collaboration is transforming how brands anticipate and fulfill guest needs, unlocking deeper personalization and new revenue streams.

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    Wyndham touts rooms growth amid ‘softer’ US RevPAR environment

    While Wyndham’s economy and midscale travelers are “especially sensitive” to economic volatility, CEO Geoff Ballotti argued robust development points to a brighter future.

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    Trade tensions, policy uncertainty to negatively impact business travel spending: GBTA

    Recent U.S. government actions have dampened 2025 growth predictions, according to a new report.

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    Marriott completes CitizenM acquisition

    The $355 million tie-up, which was announced in April, brings 37 open hotels under Marriott’s system.

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    US market drags Hilton’s Q2 performance

    Though nationwide RevPAR fell 1.5% in the quarter, CEO Chris Nassetta still expressed long-term optimism — and teased forthcoming brands.

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    Peachtree launches $250M fund to jump on hotel market dislocation

    The move is intended to allow the Atlanta-based firm to capitalize on “some of the most compelling risk-adjusted opportunities we’ve seen since the global financial crisis,” per CEO Greg Friedman.

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    Preferred Hotels & Resorts expands luxury portfolio

    The world’s largest independent hotel brand added luxury resorts in Texas, Virginia, South Carolina and Pennsylvania amid a broader global expansion.

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    Choice launches loyalty sweepstakes amid program refresh

    The hotel company is giving Choice Privileges members the chance to win 1 million points toward stays across its portfolio and its partners’ as it grows its loyalty offerings.

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    Deep Dive

    A guide to adaptive reuse in the hotel industry

    Hospitality experts share what’s driving today’s reuse projects, the development opportunities hotel players should seize and the challenges that arise with conversion.

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    Opinion

    How extended stay hotels can design for higher-end travelers

    Boutique and luxury hospitality is the new frontier for extended stay hotels, which are adapting to meet guest demand.

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    US hotel room construction hits 20-quarter low: CoStar

    Rooms under construction decreased year over year in June for the sixth consecutive month amid economic uncertainty.

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    Wyndham, Grubhub partner on food delivery to 6K hotels

    Through the collaboration, guests staying across Wyndham’s entire U.S. portfolio will have access to online ordering and added perks like free delivery.

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    Hospitality union workers picket Houston’s largest hotel

    The Hilton Americas workers, part of hospitality union Unite Here Local 23, are asking for $23 an hour in their next contract.

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    US hotels could lose revenue amid business travel gloom

    Recent U.S. government actions have soured global business travel buyers, leading lodging providers to forecast revenue declines, per a Global Business Travel Association poll.

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    M2G Ventures adds hospitality vertical

    The Texas-based real estate investment and development firm has tapped Crescent Real Estate’s Chris Hanrattie to lead the effort.

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    Manhattan’s first Hyatt Regency opens in Times Square

    The 795-key upscale hotel debuts along Broadway after a multimillion-dollar renovation that touched the lobby, guest rooms and dining concepts.