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  • City Express by Marriott Duluth in Georgia opened.
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    Marriott opens first US City Express amid domestic midscale expansion

    City Express by Marriott Duluth in Georgia is the first of more than a dozen brand hotels slated to open this year.

  • An aerial view of the pool complex at Grand Hyatt Scottsdale.
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    Hyatt creates wellness advisory board to enhance meetings offerings

    The Wellbeing Collective Advisory Board, consisting of leaders across various industries, aims to help the hotel company innovate its wellness experiences.

  • An exterior rendering of Choice Hotel International's new prototype for its upper midscale Country Inn & Suites by Radisson brand.
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    Choice Hotels unveils revamped prototypes for upper midscale brands

    The new “value-engineered” Comfort and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson models include spaces created to drive revenue for owners and modern design elements for guests.

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    Ares Management, Excel Group partner on select-service, extended stay hotel investment

    The firms are investing in a portfolio of eight limited-service, select-service and extended stay hotels under Hilton and Marriott International brands in “high demand” East Coast markets.

  • A headshot of Mary Beth Cutshall
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    Vision Hospitality Group names chief growth officer

    With 35 years of hospitality experience, Mary Beth Cutshall steps into the newly created role to help lead Vision’s growth into new markets and segments.

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    CHIPS Act on the chopping block? What that could mean for extended stay hotels.

    President Donald Trump called on Congress to kill the law, which funds infrastructure projects nationwide. Its repeal could pose a threat to extended stay hotel demand.

  • A rendering of the exterior of Pendry Nashville.
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    Pendry Hotels to open luxury hotel, residences in Nashville, Tennessee

    The 326-room property, set to break ground "immediately" in the Paseo South Gulch district, joins the city's booming development pipeline.

  • The Manhattan skyline seen from above.
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    Manhattan lodging market ‘moves toward stabilization’: PwC

    Luxury hotels significantly outperformed their lower-priced counterparts in the borough, according to the Q4 2024 Manhattan Lodging Index.

  • Exterior of MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas
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    MGM Resorts taps NBCUniversal exec for board

    Donna Langley will bring experience in content strategy, distribution and marketing to the board as its 13th member, per MGM Chair Paul Salem.

  • An image of Vanderpump Cocktail Garden at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
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    Reality TV star Lisa Vanderpump teams with Caesars on Las Vegas Strip hotel

    The Cromwell will be renovated and rebranded to The Vanderpump Hotel as part of a longtime collaboration that has been restaurant-focused thus far.

  • Aimbridge Hospitality filed a lawsuit against Avion Hospitality and its president and CEO, Robert Burg.
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    Aimbridge Hospitality names new board of managers

    The hospitality management firm continues to make leadership changes following its balance sheet restructuring, which injected $100 million in new capital into the company.

  • Double doors open into the bedroom of a hotel suite.
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    Opinion

    How luxury suites are evolving as revenue drivers

    In the past, high-end hotel suites were often empty. Now, they’re a key part of the revenue manager’s toolkit.

  • A rendering of a large building in Chicago with the word "Bally's" emblazoned on the side in red, over a river.
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    Bally’s names Mira Mircheva CFO following merger

    Mircheva previously led financial operations at The Queen Casino & Entertainment, which combined with Bally’s last month.

  • The exterior of Conrad Orlando as seen from across a lagoon.
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    Consumers prioritize spring break travel amid rising hotel costs

    Americans will spend more on trips this season, traveling to domestic destinations over international hot spots, per Allianz Partners and AAA data.

  • A room features a bed and a cabinet full of whisky bottles.
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    Boutique hotelier Adolfo Suaya opens first US hotel in California

    The Whisky Hotel, a 132-key, adults-only property, opened in Los Angeles this week.

  • Gov. Newsom walks along a street as smoke is visible behind him.
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    California suspends short-term lodging limits in wake of LA wildfires

    Gov. Gavin Newsom extended the suspension of regulations that classify hotel guests as tenants after 30 days as hotels continue housing evacuees.

  • A sign for the Extended Stay America hotel brand.
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    Q&A

    Extended Stay America CEO talks top growth opportunities

    As the company celebrates 30 years, Greg Juceam shares how extended stay demand is shifting and where his company is plotting expansion.

  • The exterior of a Country Inn & Suites by Radisson hotel.
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    Courtesy of Choice Hotels International
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    Country Inn & Suites by Radisson performs ‘well above’ Choice Hotels’ initial goals

    The upper midscale brand experienced RevPAR growth and strong guest satisfaction ratings after adopting a new guest room design.

  • Kaley Cuoco appears in a Priceline ad
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    Priceline tells Gen Z travelers to stop ‘dreamscrolling’ in new ads

    The site’s campaign kicks off with a basketball-themed spot and DraftKings partnership offering hotel deals in March Madness tournament host cities.

  • AutoCamp opened a boutique property near Sequoia National Park.
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    AutoCamp opens boutique property by Sequoia National Park

    Offering glamping accommodations, the California site is bookable through Hilton channels as part of a partnership to offer hotel guests outdoor-focused stays.

  • The lobby at Grand Salon at Baccarat Hotel New York.
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    Starwood Hotels returns: SH Hotels & Resorts rebrands under storied name

    Founder Barry Sternlicht is reviving Starwood, following its 2016 acquisition by Marriott, in a move that will reposition his SH Hotels & Resorts for growth.

  • The exterior of The Lum Hotel Los Angeles Stadium District
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    The Lum Hotel Los Angeles Stadium District joins Hilton’s Tapestry Collection

    With the NBA All-Star Game and Super Bowl LXI on the horizon, the renovated hotel will be ready to attract sports-seeking travelers.

  • The exterior of the newly opened Trailborn Grand Canyon hotel.
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    Trailborn opens Grand Canyon hotel following Marriott tie-up

    Soon available through Marriott booking channels, the hotel debuts as travelers increasingly demand immersive experiences in top outdoor destinations.

  • The Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill is seen on August 21, 2024 in Washington, DC.
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    Hyatt appoints global leaders as it rethinks brand strategy

    The hotel company named a new chief growth officer, EAME group president and head of owner relations amid a brand-focused reorganization.

  • President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House on Feb. 26, 2025.
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    How are C-suites reacting to Trump’s DEI orders?

    Most are in a holding pattern, a Littler survey showed — but certain initiatives may be on the chopping block.