The Latest
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Hilton CEO touts strong Q1 RevPAR growth, 2026 optimism
Hilton raised its full-year RevPAR outlook, with CEO Chris Nassetta noting continued conversion momentum and growth across all brand segments.
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Noble Investment Group acquires 10-property upscale select-service, extended stay portfolio
The deal, including Marriott, Hilton and IHG hotels, furthers Noble’s investment in the high-demand and durable categories.
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What facility security teams can learn from the Correspondents’ Association shooting
Tiered perimeters protected Trump and others from the alleged gunman. Newer technologies can automatically close access points when they detect a breach, a security specialist says.
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Hotel Tech-in: The tool giving hotels visibility into gen AI search
As travelers increasingly plan trips using conversational AI, Operto’s newly launched GEO Consultant helps hotels improve how they show up in guests’ searches.
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US hotel construction pipeline down roughly 5% YOY in Q1 2026
Despite the decline, the luxury segment reached a record 102 projects in the quarter, up 16% year over year, per a Lodging Econometrics report.
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Driftwood Hospitality Management appoints new CEO
The hotel management company tapped former Playa Hotels & Resorts Chief Operating Officer Gregory Maliassas to lead its next phase of growth as it eyes expansion across the Americas.
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Travelers increasingly seeking ‘mental health reset’: report
New research from Amadeus found that some hotel guests are willing to pay extra for peace of mind, which creates revenue opportunities for hoteliers.
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Expedia names ex-Snap CFO as finance chief
Snap CFO Derek Andersen will succeed Scott Schenkel as finance chief for the travel platform beginning May 11.
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Minor Hotels debuts Anantara brand in US with Miami property
The experiential luxury hotel and residences represents a “major step” in Bangkok-based Minor Hotels’ U.S. expansion plans.
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Wyndham expands upscale lifestyle portfolio with 3 Dolce openings
The Dolce hotels in Florida, California and New York help scale Wyndham’s portfolio across “high-demand destinations,” per VP Leo Danese.
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Hyatt Regency Chicago completes final phase of $200M facelift
The multiyear renovation focused on modernizing the hotel’s Grand Ballroom, capping off a decadeslong investment to improve the guest experience.
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Global business travel optimism drops sharply in Q1, GBTA survey shows
Pessimism among business travel professionals has nearly tripled since the start of the year amid concerns over geopolitical conflict. Weakened sentiment could impact U.S. hotels.
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Choice Hotels partners with AWS on AI integration
Aimed at enhancing both the guest and franchisee experience, the enterprisewide deployment comes as hotel competitors enhance their artificial intelligence capabilities.
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HEI Hotels & Resorts names Clark Hanrattie CEO, managing partner
In his new role, Hanrattie will focus on driving the investment and management company’s returns to its ownership and branding partners.
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Tempo by Hilton opens in Savannah, marking brand’s Georgia debut
The opening of the 148-key hotel is “an important step in the brand's growth journey” as Tempo expands into “sought-after destinations," per Tempo's global brand head.
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BWH Hotels opens first @HOME extended stay property in US
The company plans to expand the brand to “important destinations” as travelers increasingly seek apartment-style accommodations with hotel amenities.
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Stonebridge to manage upcoming Kimpton hotel in Salt Lake City
Slated to open in early 2028, the IHG-branded luxury lifestyle hotel is “well positioned to outperform its competitive set,” per Stonebridge CEO Rob Smith.
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Court awards $174.6M in damages against Tutor Perini in Philadelphia hotel dispute
Construction defects at the dual-banded W Hotel and Element Hotel amounted to breach of contract, according to a judgment in a suit filed by Chestle Development.
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Wyndham opens Montana Echo Suites amid targeted extended stay growth
The hotel in Bozeman marks the brand’s 20th open property, as Wyndham prioritizes the extended stay segment for its stable demand fundamentals.
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Hilton unveils first properties under new Apartment Collection brand
The Placemakr properties in Salt Lake City and Atlanta are now open for booking under the Hilton brand, as the apart-hotel sector gains traction.
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Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center completes $70M renovation
The 14-month project brings modernized guest rooms, redesigned bathrooms and a new event space, creating something that feels “distinctly Denver.”
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Marriott Bonvoy, Visa team up on FIFA World Cup loyalty campaign
As sports tourism surges, the pair offers exclusive access to matches and other experiential rewards to Marriott loyalty members with Visa cards.
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Sports Illustrated Resorts expands to Louisiana college town
Developers will convert a Hilton hotel in Baton Rouge under the lifestyle brand amid Sports Illustrated Resorts’ expansion into premier sports-driven college and university markets.
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Discrimination, retaliation lawsuit against Marriott hotel can proceed, judge rules
A federal judge said Shreeji Hotel Group was “more than simply the absent owner” of the hotel and would have to face the allegations, court records show.
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Mews launches AI-powered business intelligence product for hotels
Mews Business Intelligence, which gives hoteliers “a single source of truth for faster decision-making,” debuts as the company deepens AI investment.