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Las Vegas resort settles lawsuit alleging widespread failure to accommodate religious beliefs
Venetian Resort Las Vegas allegedly violated Title VII by discriminating against employees of diverse faiths, the EEOC said in a July 2 announcement.
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Blackstone acquires Florida resort from Allegiant for $200M
The 785-key Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor joins Blackstone’s large-scale hospitality portfolio after facing financial troubles that led to its disposition.
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Remington COO jumps to same role at Davidson Hospitality Group
Jason Reader becomes chief operating officer at the competing hotel management company several months after Remington’s CEO also departed.
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Highgate names Pete Sams president
Sams takes on the newly created role after departing Peregrine Hospitality, where he was chief operating officer.
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Julien Houdebine named Accor chief sales officer
Houdebine succeeds Sophie Hulgard, who left as part of a “regular evolution” of Accor’s operating model, per the company.
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OpinionWhy family-friendly services are a key differentiator for hotels
Successfully targeting families can convert multiple generations of travelers into returning guests, creating long-term loyalty.
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Aspen One brings Limelight Hotels to East Coast amid brand expansion
Limelight Charleston will open in South Carolina as the brand targets premium, high-barrier-to-entry leisure markets across the U.S.
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Six Senses CEO steps down, teases new venture
Neil Jacobs departed the IHG Hotels & Resorts-owned luxury wellness resort brand after 13 years — and said he’ll announce a new project soon.
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The top hospitality executive moves of Q2 2025
Top hotel operators and associations announced leadership transitions — several in the C-suite — in the second quarter of this year.
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Deep DiveMarket Spotlight: Orlando
Theme parks, corporate conferences and sporting events continue to drive tourists to the central Florida metro — and hotels are benefiting, pros from JLL, IHG and more shared.
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Hyatt offloads Playa real estate in $2B sale to Tortuga Resorts
The transaction, which aligns with Hyatt’s asset-light strategy, comes less than two weeks after the hotel giant acquired Playa Hotels & Resorts’ 15 all-inclusive assets.
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A record 72M Americans projected to travel for July 4 holiday
Domestic trips for the week of Independence Day are slated to rise 2.4% year on year, despite some economic headwinds.
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$5B One Beverly Hills hotel-anchored project moves forward
New York City-based Turner Construction has been doing overall site management since last year’s groundbreaking at the development, which will include a full facelift of the iconic Beverly Hilton.
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Hospitality M&A stalled in H1 amid economic uncertainty: PwC
Dealmakers are reassessing growth strategies in light of volatile capital markets, trade policy shifts and dampened consumer sentiment this year.
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Consumers shift spending to brands with more value for the price: report
Amid ongoing economic uncertainty, hotels that offer merely low prices could lose out to competitors that are perceived to have more value, per Deloitte.
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Sonder CEO steps down following Marriott integration
The company’s co-founder Francis Davidson moved aside as the accommodations provider begins a search process for its next leader.
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Destination by Hyatt hotel to anchor NYC casino-bid project
Hyatt entered a letter of intent to operate a 1,000-key luxury hotel at The Avenir, Silverstein Properties’ mixed-use development vying for gaming rights in the city.
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Hotel Tech-in: The company offering weather guarantees for guests
WeatherPromise pays guests whose trips have been rained out. The company says it encourages more bookings during shoulder seasons.
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Mint House opens Washington, DC, aparthotel amid expansion
With the 85-unit office-to-hotel conversion, the operator grows its portfolio of apartment-style accommodations in a new, “dynamic” market.
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Hyatt lays off 30% of US guest services and support teams
The shift comes “in response to the evolving nature of guest inquiries,” a Hyatt spokesperson said.
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On site: Checking in at the Waldorf Astoria’s $2B renovation
Boston-based Suffolk plans to complete the hotel portion of the restoration at the iconic New York City landmark later this year, according to the contractor.
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How hotels can attract and retain loyalty members
Choice Hotels’ Nandika Suri shared why experiences are important to today’s travelers and how brand partnerships can enhance a loyalty program’s value.
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Hotel bookings for FIFA Club World Cup uneven across host cities: STR
Geopolitical headwinds and later booking windows could be affecting hotels near the tournament, a precursor to next year’s World Cup.
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Hyatt completes $2.6B acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts
The deal expands Hyatt’s all-inclusive portfolio by 15 resorts spanning Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica.
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Hotel del Coronado wraps $550M Blackstone-led renovation
The more than six-year project updated all guest rooms and added two dining concepts to the historic Southern California hotel.
