Hotel labor disputes resolve in Boston, San Jose

Union workers in the two cities reached agreements with hotel employers to raise wages, but striking workers in San Francisco were arrested at a protest.

Top hospitality industry takeaways from 2024’s Lodging Conference

At the annual event in Phoenix, hotel industry leaders shared the opportunities and challenges facing the sector and forecasted what will drive hospitality growth in 2025.

AHLA names Rosanna Maietta president and CEO

The public affairs and communications executive, who takes over for Interim President and CEO Kevin Carey, previously helmed the AHLA Foundation.

Hyatt’s asset dispositions drive growth in Q3

The company also added 22 lifestyle hotels through its acquisition of Standard International, a deal that aligns with Hyatt’s asset-light strategy.

Hotel Tech-in: The massage robots joining luxury hotel spas

Aescape is making massages more accessible, and scheduling more flexible, for wellness-minded travelers — even in properties with fully staffed spas.

Sports tourism big opportunity for Las Vegas growth: MGM CEO

In the third quarter of 2024, MGM Resorts saw a revenue boost and record ADRs in the Vegas market, which Bill Hornbuckle calls a “major player in the sporting world.”

W South Beach sells for $400M

Reuben Brothers’ acquisition of the Miami property from sellers Tricap and RFR comes amid heightened investor appetite for luxury hotels in urban markets.

Despite Q3 declines, Caesars optimistic about Las Vegas group business

The operator also expects its recently opened $435 million New Orleans resort to drive results for its regional segment, according to CEO Tom Reeg.

Wyndham debuts US residences in latest upscale extended stay play

Through a new tie-up with Reside, Wyndham adds five apartment-style hotels, joining competitors growing in the upper-tier extended stay category.

US hotel construction project pipeline hits all-time high in Q3

Upper midscale continued to have the highest project count in the U.S. hotel pipeline, according to Lodging Econometrics.

Beyond school colors: How college-town hotel amenities draw guests

As guest preferences change and higher education edges into an uncertain future, campus-adjacent hotels are getting creative to attract students, families and fans.

IHG expands Atwell Suites brand with 3 openings

The Missouri, Nevada and Texas hotels fortify the upper midscale all-suites brand’s presence in “dynamic travel hubs” for business and leisure travelers.

How to harness data to create personalized hotel stays

Data-driven insights can help hotels anticipate guests' needs to create unique and memorable stays.

How Orlando’s Evermore combined luxury hotel rooms and short-term rentals into one destination resort

Demand for the Florida resort has exceeded the expectations of owner-operator Dart Interests, which hopes to expand the concept to new markets, according to EVP Stewart Brown.

Pipeline generation a high point for Wyndham in Q3 2024

In the U.S., the hotel company awarded 10% more franchise contracts in the third quarter compared to the prior-year period, with extended stay demand leading the way.

Safe Hotels Act passed by New York City Council

The controversial legislation — condemned by national hotel owners associations, but applauded by local unions — requires hotels to have a license to operate in NYC.

What’s the future of extended stay? Choice Hotels leader weighs in

As Choice opens its 500th extended stay property, VP Matt McElhare shares what markets and segments are poised for future growth and how leveraging technology will set brands apart.

Labor disputes contribute to Hilton’s slower-than-expected RevPAR growth in Q3

The company also opened a record 531 hotels in the quarter, most of which were conversions.

Marriott to convert MGM’s Delano Las Vegas under W Hotels

The conversion is part of a long-term strategic licensing partnership between the companies and furthers Marriott’s push in luxury.

US hotel market sees stability, normalization: IHG CFO

IHG Hotels & Resorts, which posted overall RevPAR and system growth in Q3, said its properties in the Southeastern U.S. stand to benefit from post-hurricane demand.

4,400 Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott workers remain on strike as others win new contracts

Over the weekend, nearly 700 Omni hotel workers in Boston ended labor disputes with contracts that raised their wages, while hundreds of Marriott employees walked off the job in San Francisco.

Final leg of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour to boost hotel RevPAR: report

Hotel markets where Swift's tour has already stopped have seen RevPAR outperform the global average by 490 basis points, amounting to nearly $1 billion in incremental room revenue, according to JLL.

Walker & Dunlop expands real estate services to hospitality market

The multifamily investment sales and financing leader enters hospitality as the sector shows resilience post-pandemic, particularly in urban areas.

IHG brings Regent brand back to US with California flagship

The brand has not been in the U.S. since 1992, when Four Seasons took over the Regent Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills.

Sonesta to add 114 hotels to franchise portfolio

The hotels will convert from existing long-term management agreements to long-term franchise agreements after owner Service Properties Trust sells them in 2025 to repay debt.