The Latest
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FTC grants antitrust approval for Marriott-CitizenM acquisition
The decision moves forward the $355 million lifestyle tie-up, which will bring CitizenM’s global portfolio of hotels under Marriott’s system.
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International tourism slump hits Western US mountain destinations
International bookings declined across the region last month, per new data from DestiMetrics, and July and August are “clearly underperforming.”
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Hilton brings Canopy brand to booming Nashville market
The 181-room Canopy by Hilton Nashville the Gulch opens as Hilton pushes growth in the lifestyle segment and the Tennessee city experiences record hotel development.
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Q&A
Loyalty lessons learned: Retiring hotel exec looks back on 40 years
My Place Hotels VP of Brand Loyalty Irene Roberts shares how hotel loyalty programs and guest preferences evolved during her career and forecasts impactful trends in the space.
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Opinion
ICE preparedness is crucial for hoteliers in 2025
As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement crackdowns spread nationwide, hotels should prioritize tools and training to create a safe environment for workers and guests alike.
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‘Reward relevance’ a top challenge for hospitality loyalty: report
Hotel loyalty marketers should focus on communications that illustrate program benefits, according to the 2025 EY Loyalty Market Study.
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Hyatt opens lifestyle hotel in Alaska under JdV brand
With The Wildbirch Hotel in Anchorage, Hyatt expands its lifestyle portfolio to a new market amid broader segment growth.
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Hilton names Christian Charnaux chief development officer
Charnaux rejoins the hotel company after a seven-year stint as Inspire Brands’ chief growth officer.
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Canary Technologies raises $80M for hospitality AI
The San Francisco-based company said the Series D round will fuel its global expansion, following “significant demand” for artificial intelligence in hotels.
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Top takeaways from 2025’s NYC hospitality investment conferences
Hotel leaders and CEOs talked economics, brands, development and more at last week’s NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum and the Boutique Hotel Investment Conference.
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Castle Peak secures $315M to grow outdoors-focused Trailborn brand
The investment firm closed its second real estate vehicle, slated to fund Trailborn’s expansion to top leisure destinations amid changing travel demand.
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How will hotel F&B fare against tariffs? CEOs weigh in.
Food and beverage costs are slated to increase as dining and bar patron levels drop, experts, including the head of the National Restaurant Association, share.
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Wyndham launches ad campaign in latest loyalty play
“Where There’s a Wyndham, There’s a Way” unites the hotel company’s 25 brands under a single tagline for the first time as it aims to grow loyalty membership.
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Sunstone offloads New Orleans Hilton for $47M
The real estate investment trust still has a JW Marriott hotel operating in the market, which benefits from robust tourism, per CEO Bryan Giglia.
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‘How freaked out should we be?’: Taking the pulse of the hotel industry
At NYU’s hospitality investment forum, analysts and experts cited concerns about room demand and consumer sentiment, but still believed the travel industry is in a good position to weather uncertain months ahead.
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Deep Dive
Après ski appeal: Utah’s revamped Deer Valley draws top hotel brands
Grand Hyatt, Canopy by Hilton, Four Seasons and more make up a diverse hotel ecosystem catering to more than just skiers at Deer Valley East Village near Park City.
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Opinion
How tariffs, deportations are worsening the hotel labor gap
Hotels are heading into the busy summer months critically understaffed, but there is still time to navigate around ongoing labor challenges.
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Leisure, hospitality employment continued upward trend in May
The sector added 48,000 jobs last month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and experts say wage growth has moderated.
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Hotel players bullish on brand opportunities, extended stay
Owners and developers remain optimistic about growing their portfolios over the next five years despite mounting economic uncertainty, per Wyndham’s Hotel Owner Trends Report.
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Hotel carbon monoxide alarm rule reintroduced in Congress
The Stay Safe Act would require carbon monoxide detectors to be installed in every hotel and short-term rental room in the country.
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Starwood Hotels development chief talks brand revival, growth opportunities
CDO Abhay Bakaya said at the 2025 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference that the company plans to have around 50 hotels open by 2030.
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Four Seasons bets on burgeoning South Carolina leisure destination
The luxury hospitality brand will bring a hotel and branded residences to Charleston, which saw a spike in visitor numbers and spending last year.
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Hotel leaders talk value — and challenges — of proliferating brands
At the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum, executives and CEOs from Hyatt, G6 Hospitality, Hilton and more shared thoughts on how brands can drive growth, not confusion.
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Travel sector ‘walks a tight rope’ as US hotel growth outlook downgraded: report
CoStar and Tourism Economics lowered their 2025 and 2026 growth projections for RevPAR and other metrics, citing elevated macroeconomic concerns.
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Hotel CEOs on the ‘human need’ for travel in the face of uncertainty
CEOs of Wyndham, Accor, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG and Marriott shared hospitality’s top growth opportunities at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum.