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    Outrigger exec talks Hawaii hospitality recovery, 2026 growth strategy

    Despite taking a “strong one-two punch” from COVID and the Maui wildfires, Hawaii remains a strategic priority for Outrigger, which is reinvesting millions across the islands, Chief Commercial Officer Sean Dee shares.

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    GBTA urges end to Global Entry pause, warning disruptions to business travel

    “Longer lines, diverted security focus and lost productivity” is the real cost of the Department of Homeland Security’s suspension of the program, per GBTA.

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    Times Square landmark set to reopen this spring after ‘comprehensive renovation’

    Row NYC, which previously served as a hotel sheltering migrants in the city, is reopening in May as one of Midtown’s “most accessible and scalable stays.”

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    Hotel Tech-in: The robot lightening the load for housekeepers

    At one California hotel, TechForce Robotics has installed an autonomous system that transports hundreds of pounds of linen and waste daily, driving operational efficiency.

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    Trailborn Hotels & Resorts taps chief operations officer amid expansion

    Paul Eckert joins the outdoor hospitality brand, which entered into a partnership with Marriott in 2024, as it plans for openings in Wyoming and California.

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    US hotels saw slight RevPAR uptick in January: CoStar

    Despite persistent challenges throughout 2025, U.S. hotels notched RevPAR gains in January, the first growth month since last March, per a new report.

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    W Atlanta Downtown will convert to JW Marriott

    The renovated and rebranded luxury hotel will open this spring, with wellness and culinary focused guest rooms and amenities.

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    Sage Hospitality names new CEO

    The appointment of Daniel del Olmo “reflects years of disciplined planning and leadership development,” per co-founder Zack Neumeyer.

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    Voco Times Square - Broadway opens as brand’s largest property in the Americas

    The IHG hotel is one of the final new-build projects in the Manhattan neighborhood, featuring a large rooftop with unobstructed skyline views.

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    Hotel CEOs tout 2026 growth despite persistent challenges in Q4

    Hospitality companies posted widespread U.S. RevPAR declines again in the fourth quarter, but a new year spells new hope, particularly on the development and technology fronts.

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    Gencom’s NYC Ritz-Carlton buy signals bold 2026 strategy

    Chief Investment Officer Alessandro Colantonio shares the allure behind New York City and other key markets where the firm is eyeing branded luxury opportunities.

  • An aerial image of Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana.
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    Hospitality M&A value saw ‘sharp rebound’ in H2 2025: report

    During the period, deal value spiked 229.8% compared to the prior half as investors prioritized quality over quantity, according to KPMG.

  • A guest room at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort
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    Host Hotels & Resorts sells 2 Four Seasons for combined $1.1B

    The Florida and Wyoming property sales continue the real estate investment trust’s recent divestment activity, including the sale of The St. Regis Houston.

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    World Cup to bring ‘modest’ RevPAR growth to US: report

    While the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to bring notable RevPAR gains to U.S. host cities, the overall domestic impact will be "negligible," per CoStar and Tourism Economics.

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    US led global hotel construction pipeline in Q4 as luxury drove growth

    The U.S. represented 39% of projects in the global pipeline last quarter, with the number of luxury projects worldwide reaching a new record, per Lodging Econometrics.

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    Legacy property in South Texas set to transform into ‘urban oasis’

    El Tropicano, the first hotel to open along San Antonio’s River Walk, will be reborn as a modernist retreat with dining concepts, a spa and the city’s largest pool deck.

    Updated Feb. 20, 2026
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    How immigration policies are hurting the US hospitality industry: report

    Trump administration policies are weakening the hospitality industry and have “real consequences for the millions of workers who keep it running,” per labor union Unite Here.

  • Choice Hotels International headquarters at the Pike & Rose development in North Bethesda, Maryland.
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    Global markets ‘key’ to Choice Hotels’ growth as US RevPAR down in Q4

    Dampened domestic travel demand could get a boost from anticipated tax relief for middle-income families as well as major events in 2026, per CEO Pacious.

  • The glass exterior of the Anaheim Convention Center features blue signage denoting Wyndham's 2023 Global Conference.
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    Wyndham CEO optimistic about future development despite RevPAR woes

    During a Thursday earnings call, Wyndham executives touted “strong conversion activity” amid a significant decline in U.S. RevPAR in Q4 2025. 

  • The Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill is seen on August 21, 2024 in Washington, DC.
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    Hyatt executive chair Thomas Pritzker exits citing Epstein association

    The longtime board chairman will retire and not seek reelection after being named in court documents pertaining to the late Jeffrey Epstein’s sex crimes.

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    IHG builds on conversion momentum in Q4 with collection brand launch

    The new upscale Noted Collection “fills a key space” in IHG’s brand ladder, as the company eyes strong net unit growth in 2026, CEO Elie Maalouf said.

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    Global hotel investment volumes to see ‘robust increase’ in 2026: JLL

    Investment dynamics are improving largely due to strengthening debt markets, continued conviction in luxury assets and more private equity mobilization, per a new report. 

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    Caesars joins MGM, Wynn in posting Q4 Vegas dip

    Despite recent net revenue declines in the market, CEO Tom Reeg enters 2026 with optimism, saying “the allure of Las Vegas has not changed.”

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    Hyatt’s lifestyle Andaz brand enters first mountain destination

    With the Andaz Heber Valley hotel and residences, the company expands its newly formed Lifestyle Group portfolio as well as its footprint in Utah’s ski country. 

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    Marriott ‘actively investing’ in AI, reports progress on system migration

    The company is working to overhaul three core tech systems, rolling out the updates to “a meaningful number” of hotels in 2026.