The Latest
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US travel takes $1.2B hit as government shutdown persists
The country is losing a significant amount of travel spending each second that the federal government is closed, according to the U.S. Travel Association.
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The ‘emotional motivations’ driving traveler decisions in 2026: Hilton
Travelers will be focused on trust, familiarity and the “why,” not the “where,” when it comes to hotel and trip choices, according to a new report.
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A pulse check on US hotel performance in a challenged economy
At the 2025 Lodging Conference, executives and economists shared “a tale of two industries,” where economic turmoil affects different hotel consumer groups in starkly different ways.
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Hospitality industry could face 8.6M workforce shortfall by 2035: WTTC
A growing labor and skills shortage is stymying the potential of the travel and tourism sector, which overall is expected to be short 43 million jobs over the next decade, per a new report.
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Is hotel development healthy? Execs give temperature check at Lodging Conference
Chief development officers from Hilton, Wyndham, Choice and more talk the impact of economic uncertainty on hotel projects and the top portfolio growth opportunities.
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Sonesta debuts new extended stay concept
An extension of Sonesta’s Americas Best Value Inn brand, the offering aims to meet the growing appetite for longer-term accommodations.
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Can Wyndham ‘dazzle’ with new lifestyle economy soft brand?
While a budget boutique hotel may seem like an oxymoron, Wyndham sees a big opportunity in offering design-forward hotels at a lower price point with Dazzler Select brand.
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Marriott, Hilton workers strike in Philadelphia
Union employees at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown and the Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City are calling for higher pay and improved benefits.
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Top hospitality industry executive appointments, departures in Q3
New heads of investment, development, operations and commercial strategy were named, while a few leaders announced their exits.
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The top hospitality conferences to attend in 2026
Hospitality professionals can network, learn and do business at the industry’s biggest events of the year, which cover hotel development, investment, technology and more.
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Hotels remain the top lodging choice for holiday travelers
Although four in five hotel guests plan to stay at midscale or higher-end properties by the end of the year, “rising costs and economic uncertainty are having a lingering effect on travel plans,” per AHLA CEO Rosanna Maietta.
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Hilton debuts upscale Outset Collection brand
The portfolio of boutique hotels will offer unique experiences in offbeat locations, helping it to stand out among competitors’ recently launched collection brands, per Hilton exec Kevin Osterhaus.
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Deep Dive
Elevating legacy: Inside the remaking of Boston’s Omni Parker House
As the historic hotel celebrates 170 years, Omni Hotel & Resorts executives share how its recent restoration anchors a billion-dollar portfolio transformation.
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Four Seasons brings resort, residences to Colorado ski destination
The luxury Telluride property will expand the hospitality brand’s ski portfolio as travelers increasingly seek outdoor experiences.
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Opinion
How heritage hotels can balance legacy with relevance
Hotel brands should honor their heritage, but they also need to evolve to stay relevant to modern travelers.
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Marriott launches outdoors-focused digital platform, collection brand
Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors enables travelers to search and book trips based on nature-oriented activities, while the new brand gives guests access to more destinations.
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Generative AI tools not yet ready for ‘prime time’ in travel
Although more travelers are using gen AI and social media to plan trips, there’s still “a lot of work to do to harness” these tools, per a recent Amadeus study.
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Hotel Tech-in: The future of digital check-in technologies
Contactless solutions are an effective way to streamline the check-in process — if implemented properly, according to Branigan Mulcahy, CEO of guest experience platform Virdee.
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Bally’s debuts plans for luxury Las Vegas resort at Tropicana site
At the same location as the new Athletics MLB ballpark, Bally’s will develop two hotel towers with 3,000 rooms, an entertainment venue, casino and more.
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Government shutdown threatens $1B weekly impact on US travel economy
A number of travelers would cancel trips in the event of a shutdown, the U.S. Travel Association warns, exacerbating an already-challenged environment.
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Deep Dive
Hospitality Market Spotlight: New Orleans
The Louisiana city punches above its weight in leisure and convention travel, hospitality pros say.
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Motto by Hilton gives travelers ‘main character energy’ in social series
Inspired by choose-your-own-adventure video games, “Guest Quests” features influencers Hannah Berner, Connor Wood and Kordell Beckham.
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KSL Capital Partners acquires Westin Hilton Head resort
The private equity firm buys South Carolina’s Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa as the luxury hotel segment poses opportunity for investors.
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Outdoor destination brand Gravity Haus opens first Montana location
The lifestyle hotel in Big Sky opens as demand for outdoor-focused experiential accommodations rises.
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Los Angeles greenlights controversial $2.6B convention center
Despite concerns about L.A.'s fiscal health and the project’s impacts, the job will proceed as the city prepares for the 2028 Summer Olympics.