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    Bally’s CFO resigns weeks after going concern warning

    To boost its liquidity, the casino operator said in August that it was exploring selling assets, an equity sale and debt financings.

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    Lodging Lowdown: Mews launches POS in North America, Borgata announces $107M tower renovation project

    Plus, Hotel Equities partners with Lodgic Hospitality to scale its portfolio in Austin, Texas.

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    Downtown Savannah hotel reopens as Hotel Orielle

    The 75-room Autograph Collection hotel in Georgia will pay homage to the city's past and remain a Marriott-branded property under the company's luxury lifestyle banner.

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    Crowne Plaza Manhattan Times Square opens after renovation

    Following a yearslong overhaul, the 685-key property serves as Crowne Plaza’s new Americas flagship, according to parent company IHG Hotels & Resorts.

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    Airbnb names Pepijn Rijvers chief business officer

    The former Tripadvisor and Booking.com leader succeeds Dave Stephenson as Airbnb furthers its hotel strategy.

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    Aimbridge launches AI-powered staffing management tool

    LIFT provides a cohesive overview of a property's labor needs to help owners and operators "catch a staffing gap the moment it happens" and support profitability.

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    Marriott, NFL partner on curated travel guides

    The City Guides program features local recommendations from NFL players as Marriott Bonvoy turns to brand partnerships to offer rewards that speak to guests’ passions.

  • Choice Hotels International headquarters at the Pike & Rose development in North Bethesda, Maryland.
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    Choice Hotels names Dominic Dragisich president and CEO

    Dragisich served as the company’s interim CEO for the last three months after former CEO Patrick Pacious exited.

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    Google introduces AI Mode hotel booking

    The conversational search tool allows guests to book stays with partners including Choice Hotels and Hilton as travelers turn toward artificial intelligence for trip planning.

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    Hotel Tech-in: The AI-powered system optimizing Resorts World’s central utility plant

    Johnson Controls claims its Metasys and OpenBlue technology has saved the Las Vegas resort $110,000 in annual energy costs.

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    Fred Dixon returns as NYC Tourism CEO to drive visitation, economic growth

    The Brand USA leader will leave his post to again head New York City Tourism + Conventions, with the goal of bolstering the city’s embattled tourism industry.

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    Lodging Lowdown: Hyatt House DFW Airport hotel tops out, Sheraton Tribeca completes multimillion-dollar renovation

    Plus, IHG’s InterContinental has extended its partnership with jet lag mitigation app Timeshifter to help guests adjust to different time zones.

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    UMusic Hotels expands to downtown Kansas City

    Developers will convert a historic downtown building into a music-focused 169-room hotel, inspired by the Missouri city’s rich jazz history.

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    Dual-branded Marriott hotel in San Antonio sells

    Highline Hospitality Partners acquired an AC Hotel and Element property near the city’s Riverwalk, expanding its portfolio as hotel investment trends shift. 

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    Peregrine Hospitality expands in Northern California amid targeted growth

    The hotel management company acquired The Lodge at Tiburon and Toll House Hotel in Los Gatos, with the latter joining Hilton’s Tapestry Collection.

    Updated Aug. 27, 2026
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    NYC hotels urge resolution in US-Canada trade war

    The Hotel Association of New York City claims the escalating conflict threatens tourism to the city, which could heighten the economic challenges hotels are already facing.

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    Hilton launches fitness and recovery concept Signia Restore

    Set to debut at Signia Hilton Indianapolis in 2027, Restore combines advanced fitness and restorative technologies as travelers increasingly prioritize wellness.

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    Hotel rates climb this Labor Day weekend: AAA

    Americans will pay more for hotels in both domestic and international markets over the 2026 holiday weekend as they prioritize outdoor destinations, per a new report.

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    Historic West Virginia hotel to join Wyndham’s Trademark Collection

    Taylor Hospitality will convert The Blennerhassett in Parkersburg under the soft brand, as Wyndham sees portfolio growth from conversions in higher chain scales.

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    BWH Hotels expands boutique offerings with Aiden openings

    The company plans to open additional brand locations across the U.S. targeting travelers who seek hotels with personality and a local connection.

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    How hotels can adjust to the evolving AI search landscape

    As travelers increasingly use artificial intelligence for trip planning, hotels must consider the impacts on visibility and distribution, per Operto CEO Tim Major.

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    4 AI-powered hotel search tools that have launched so far in 2026

    Marriott, IHG and Wyndham have debuted conversational search tools as travelers increasingly use artificial intelligence for trip planning.

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    Marriott appoints new chief information security officer

    Daniel Dubowski, formerly in the same role at Hertz, will help “strengthen trust, resilience and security” across Marriott’s global organization, per CIO Naveen Manga.

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    Lodging Lowdown: LivAway Suites expands to Alabama, Meyer Jabara adds first university hotel

    Plus, Davidson Hospitality Group debuted its GM Edge program, a leadership initiative designed to “drive operational excellence.”

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    US led record global hotel construction pipeline in Q2 2026

    Hotel conversions and luxury projects dominated the global pipeline, which increased slightly year over year to 15,976 projects, per Lodging Econometrics.