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    Courtesy of Outbound Hotels
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    Outbound Hotels plots Park City mountain destination

    The Utah property comes as Outbound owner Waterton and asset management firm Barings expand their partnership focused on “experiential, design-forward hospitality rooted in nature and community.”

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    Sonesta appoints co-CEOs to succeed John Murray

    Keith Pierce and Jeff Leer will take over at the helm of the hotel company to steward its next phase of growth.

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    St. Regis Houston hotel sold, will convert under The Luxury Collection

    The buyer, Saddlebrook Equity and Management, will renovate and rename the property The Houston Grand Hotel — River Oaks while maintaining its global affiliation with Marriott.

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    Hospitality technology solutions to watch in 2026

    Hotels are incorporating innovations, like robot massages and recycled water, to enhance operational efficiency and deliver tailored guest experiences.

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    Wynn Resorts taps new CFO

    Company veteran Craig Fullalove will replace Julie Cameron-Doe, who is headed for retirement at midyear.

  • Marriott appointed Satya Anand, Neal Jones and Fede Greppi to new roles.
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    Marriott appoints new executives as leadership shuffle continues

    The company is filling roles set to be vacated by two long-time leaders bound for retirement in March.

  • A sign notes that the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center is closed due to the government shutdown, with the capitol building in the background.
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    Government shutdown caused $6.1B loss in travel, related sectors

    The U.S. saw an average of about 88,000 fewer trips per day and direct trip-related losses of $2.7 billion, according to research from U.S. Travel and Tourism Economics.

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    Soho House go-private deal in jeopardy after MCR funding failure

    The parties are pursuing other funding paths after MCR said it would not be able to meet its previously agreed upon closing commitment, per an SEC filing.

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    Deep Dive

    Top 5 hospitality industry trends to watch in 2026

    Luxury travelers and major eventgoers are slated to drive hotel demand this year, while rising labor costs and advancements in artificial intelligence could shift hospitality operations.

  • A rendering shows a hotel development in downtown Indianapolis.
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    Courtesy of Visit Indy
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    Ritz-Carlton becomes latest luxury hotel brand to come to Indianapolis

    The new Marriott-brand hotel, part of a larger mixed-use redevelopment, comes as the city invests $3 billion to elevate its downtown for business travelers.

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    US lodging industry to see slow, stable growth in 2026: report

    Supply is projected to outpace demand, while a slight recovery in RevPAR points to a steadier path ahead, according to a PwC forecast.

  • The exterior of the Hilton Hotel Midtown Manhattan in New York City.
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    Hilton cuts ties with a Minnesota Hampton Inn after DHS debacle

    The independently owned franchise hotel in Lakeville allegedly refused to accommodate ICE officers, leading DHS to accuse Hilton of a “coordinated campaign” against the agency.

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    Retrieved from Loews Hotels on January 07, 2026
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    Loews Hotels appoints chief commercial officer

    Kristie Goshow will lead Loews’ commercial strategy after most recently holding the same title at Peregrine Hospitality.

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    Gencom reacquires majority stake in Miami’s Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove

    The deal aligns with the investment firm’s strategy to purchase “high-quality assets in markets with strong fundamentals,” per Founder Karim Alibhai.

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    Opinion

    How humanoid, AI-powered agents are reshaping hotel operations

    The technology can be a strategic way for hoteliers to enhance guest satisfaction and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving hospitality landscape, writes the founder of a robotics company. 

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    Top hospitality industry executive appointments of Q4 2025

    Hyatt, Sonesta and others named new C-suite leaders in the last months of the year to drive operational changes, portfolio growth and brand strategy.

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    Hyatt completes $2B sale of Playa Hotels & Resorts real estate

    After acquiring the all-inclusive portfolio last year, Hyatt has offloaded the properties to Tortuga Resorts and an unnamed third-party buyer as it furthers its asset-light strategy.

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    Apple Hospitality buys Nashville Motto by Hilton for $98M

    The 260-key Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown is within walking distance of multiple popular attractions in the area.

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    US hotel occupancy fell for 9th consecutive month in November: CoStar

    The metric stood at 57.9%, down 2.8% year over year. Hotel RevPAR also declined during the month, continuing a tumultuous year for hotel performance.

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    Retrieved from Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa on December 22, 2025
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    Hotel Tech-in: The platform personally pairing wine for guests in Napa Valley

    At Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa, Preferabli’s technology will give guests taste-based wine recommendations on-property and create custom itineraries with regional experiences.

  • An exterior view of Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel.
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    Omni Hotels & Resorts opens Fort Lauderdale flagship hotel

    The 801-key waterfront property brings the brand back to South Florida for the first time in more than 20 years.

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    Hotel bookings, ADR up across 2026 FIFA World Cup host cities

    Some North American host cities and areas surrounding high-profile venues have seen booking volumes double from the previous year in advance of next year’s games.

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    10 impactful hospitality executive interviews from 2025

    C-suite execs from Hyatt, Marriott and Choice Hotels gave insights into technology and development trends, while brand leaders and owners shed light on operations and performance.

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    Hotel loyalty programs are a key cost-saving tool for travelers

    Loyalty perks such as free stays and upgrades are increasingly important in making travel feasible, per a new Marriott Bonvoy survey.

  • A rendering of Bally’s Corporation's 3 million-square-foot integrated resort in Ferry Point, the Bronx.
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    Retrieved from Bally's Corporation on December 18, 2025
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    3 hotel casinos approved for New York City

    The winning bids went to the Hard Rock, Genting Group’s Resorts World and Bally’s and will see resorts and complexes come to Queens and the Bronx.