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  • An image of the Bellagio Las Vegas, now part of MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy.
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    People Inc. plots $18B go-private bid for MGM Resorts

    Barry Diller, owner of People Inc., said MGM represents a “rare kind of business: one with real world assets that AI cannot easily replicate or disintermediate and exceptional digital growth opportunities.”

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    Hilton officially launches Undergraduate, furthering its push into college markets

    Following months of speculation, Hilton has unveiled the new upper midscale brand, a flexible, scalable complement to its Graduate offering.

  • An exterior view shows Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip on June 24, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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    Caesars, Fertitta make big bet, but are all the cards on the table?

    Fertitta Entertainment is expected to acquire Caesars in a deal valued at $17.6 billion, but under a “go-shop” stipulation, the Las Vegas resort operator could pursue even better offers.

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    My Place grows extended stay portfolio with 10-hotel franchise agreement

    The development deal with Lloyd Cos. will expand the brand’s presence across the Midwest, as momentum continues across the extended stay category.

  • An image of Matt Welle, Mews CEO; Leah Rankin, chief product officer at SiteMinder; and Richard Valtr, Mews Founder.
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    Mews, SiteMinder partner on hotel distribution solution

    The Mews Channel Manager powered by SiteMinder brings together “pricing, distribution and performance all in one place,” said Mews Founder Richard Valtr.

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    Caesars acquired by Fertitta Entertainment in $17.6B deal

    The combination would bring Caesars’ iconic resort portfolio and digital gaming platform under the same roof as Fertitta’s Golden Nugget Hotels & Casinos and Landry’s restaurant brand.

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    Deep Dive

    ‘We’re holding our breath’: What hotels are expecting from the FIFA World Cup

    While hotel booking data for the tournament is tracking below initial forecasts, analysts and hotel operators remain optimistic about a boost from the event.

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    Accor CEO Sébastien Bazin to step down

    During the French hotel company’s annual shareholder meeting, Bazin announced he will depart Accor no later than 2028, saying now is the time to “lay the groundwork” for succession planning.

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    How Minor Hotels is strategically scaling across North America

    Minor’s VP of development for the region shares growth plans for Anantara, Wolseley Hotels and more, as the company targets key markets across the U.S. and Canada.

  • An exterior view of Magic Moment Resort & Kids Club in Kissimmee, Florida.
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    Hotel Tech-in: The AI concierge leveling up human-led hospitality

    Magic Moment Resort & Kids Club, a Dazzler Select by Wyndham property, is partnering with Worldie AI to enhance the guest experience and emphasize in-person hospitality. 

  • The exterior of Voco Ardez Hotel Sunnyvale in California's Silicon Valley.
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    IHG’s voco brand debuts in Silicon Valley

    Voco Ardez Hotel Sunnyvale has opened in the Northern California technology hub as IHG continues to see strong momentum in hotel conversions.

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    Opinion

    To protect profits, hotels must scale IT infrastructure

    By upgrading to stronger, more resource-efficient infrastructure, hotels can power the artificial intelligence initiatives that will protect their profitability today, writes Kevin Cochrane, chief marketing officer at Vultr.

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    NYC hotel workers ratify historic wage contract, averting strike

    The Hotel and Gaming Trades Council ratified a deal with the Hotel Association of New York, securing record wage increases and other improved benefits.

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    Nearly all hoteliers use AI, but some experiences should be human-led: Mews

    As more hoteliers embrace artificial intelligence, revenue is emerging as their next priority, ahead of efficiency or cost reduction, per a new survey.

  • Choice Hotels International headquarters at the Pike & Rose development in North Bethesda, Maryland.
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    Choice Hotels International CEO Patrick Pacious exits

    The company has appointed Dominic Dragisich, chief growth and strategy officer, as interim CEO.

  • The Los Angeles skyline at night under a deep orange sky.
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    LA City Council votes to delay $30 minimum wage for hotel workers

    The “Olympic Wage” ordinance implementation schedule has been delayed, with the $30 hourly pay for hospitality workers now set to take effect in 2030 rather than 2028.

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    Summer 2026 travel preview: Cost concerns meet intentional trip planning

    Despite rising costs, U.S. consumers remain eager to take experiential trips this season, which presents tailwinds for hotels. Vacations may look different, though, as travelers adjust their budgets.

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    2026’s top meeting hotels and destinations in North America: Cvent

    Texas’ JW Marriott Austin took the top spot, while Gaylord-branded and Las Vegas-based properties had a strong showing on this year’s ranking.

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    Marriott CIO talks enterprisewide AI deployment strategy

    Global Chief Information Officer Naveen Manga said during a virtual event that 2026 is “a year for scale,” as the company continues a multiyear technology transformation with “ambition and caution.”

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    NYC hotels, union reach tentative agreement on historic wage contract

    The Hotel Association of New York and the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council have agreed upon the “biggest wage increases” in the union’s history, potentially averting a strike during the World Cup.

  • The glass exterior of the Anaheim Convention Center features blue signage denoting Wyndham's 2023 Global Conference.
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    Wyndham taps new chief accounting officer, provides CEO health update

    Christopher Androski will succeed Nicola Rossi as chief accounting officer this summer, per an SEC filing, which also detailed that CEO Geoff Ballotti is undergoing cancer treatment.

    Updated May 18, 2026
  • A photograph of a hand holding up a cheeseburger above a white plate. The plate is on a wooden table and there is a blue card on the left that says Wyndham Rewards. On the right there is a paper bag that says Applebee's To-Go.
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    Applebee’s offers free delivery to Wyndham Rewards members

    The partnership could expand Applebee’s off-premise channel, which grew by 3.5% to make up nearly 24% of sales during the first quarter.

  • TikTok app on an Apple iPhone on Aug 7., 2020 in Washington, DC
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    TikTok looks beyond brand discovery with travel booking and more

    The new TikTok Go travel offering will enable users to find and book travel without needing to leave the app.

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    LA’s $30 minimum wage for hospitality workers could be delayed

    Hotel industry orgs reacted to a City Council proposal that could potentially push the implementation of Los Angeles’ “Olympic Wage” ordinance to 2030 instead of 2028.

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    Four Seasons appoints Robert Fritz as executive chairman

    Fritz, a longtime executive at Cascade Investment, will guide the brand’s long-term strategy, while founder Isadore Sharp will become chairman emeritus.