Brands

  • An aerial view of the amenities at Villatel Orlando Resort.
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    Orlando resort catering to multigenerational travelers opening in March

    Villatel Orlando Resort will offer 270 villas with “immersive themed” rooms, an Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy property and a water park.

    By • Jan. 17, 2025
  • A rendering shows a dual-branded AC Hotel by Marriott and Element by Westin planned in North Phoenix.
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    Dual-branded Marriott hotel coming to ‘growth’ market North Phoenix

    LaPour Partners and Holualoa Companies are teaming up on the AC Hotel and Element by Westin project to cater to growing business demand in the market.

    By • Jan. 15, 2025
  • Wyndham Hotels & Resorts added Reside Houston Downtown, a Wyndham Residence, to its portfolio through a new partnership with Reside.
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    Wyndham-Reside collab expands with Washington, DC, openings

    With the apartment-style hotels, the hospitality partners grow in the upscale extended stay category, targeting “premier urban destinations” across the U.S.

    By • Jan. 15, 2025
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    Opinion

    How immersive brand identities power hotel design

    Branded environments will be even more critical in 2025, as travelers seek unique, one-of-a-kind moments.

    By Casey Scalf • Jan. 14, 2025
  • Actor Keegan-Michael Key pours a cocktail at a Cambria Hotels bar in a marketing campaign image for Choice Hotels International.
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    Choice Hotels CMO talks travel ‘maximizing’ in new global ad campaign

    Actor Keegan-Michael Key returns for this year’s marketing push, which focuses on guest prioritization of experiences and aims to build brand loyalty, Noha Abdalla shares.

    By • Jan. 14, 2025
  • The exterior view of a hotel and mixed-use development under construction in Miami.
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    Where is hotel development headed in 2025? 6 industry execs weigh in.

    Chief development officers and brand leaders from Marriott, Hilton, Choice Hotels and more share what trends will drive project starts, pipeline gains and portfolio growth this year.

    By • Jan. 10, 2025
  • An exterior view of My Place Hotel-St. Joseph.
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    My Place opens extended stay hotel amid nationwide expansion

    With the Missouri opening, the brand has nearly 80 hotels operating across the country and another 120 in the pipeline.

    By • Jan. 10, 2025
  • Marriott International has unveiled the newly renovated W Hollywood.
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    Marriott expands luxury W brand to Ohio with hotel, residences

    The $218 million project will take shape in downtown Cleveland as Marriott grows its W Hotels portfolio to new markets nationwide.

    By • Jan. 9, 2025
  • Coury Hospitality appointed Andrew Casperson as president.
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    Coury Hospitality appoints COO to president

    Andrew Casperson will head the Dallas-based hospitality management company, driving its strategic growth in the lifestyle hotel segment.

    By • Jan. 7, 2025
  • Choice Hotels International headquarters at the Pike & Rose development in North Bethesda, Maryland.
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    Choice Hotels forges ahead in upscale with Radisson upgrades

    The hotel company unveiled new logos for three Radisson brands and teased the food and beverage and amenity enhancements slated for the year ahead.

    By • Jan. 7, 2025
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    Hilton’s Curio Collection debuts in San Francisco

    The 236-room Timbri Hotel San Francisco is part of Hilton’s ongoing push in lifestyle and conversion hotels.

    By • Jan. 7, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    6 hospitality industry trends to watch in 2025

    Hotels will cater to multigenerational families, large groups, tech-savvy wellness travelers and cultural explorers as hotel investment and renovations ramp up.

    By , • Jan. 6, 2025
  • The renamed Westin Sacramento Riverfront Hotel & Spa unveiled following a multimillion-dollar renovation.
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    Marriott’s Westin unveils revamped hotel in Sacramento, California

    The Westin Sacramento Riverfront Hotel & Spa offers redesigned guest rooms and wellness-focused amenities following a multimillion-dollar renovation.

    By • Jan. 6, 2025
  • The check in area at the Nobu hotel at Caesars New Orleans.
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    Nobu Hotel Caesars New Orleans opens at Harrah’s redevelopment

    The Nobu hotel at Caesars’ $435 million resort and casino project marks the pair’s third collab and debuts amid Caesars’ nationwide expansion.

    By • Jan. 3, 2025
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    The top hospitality leadership appointments of Q4 2024

    Rosen Hotels and AHLA appointed new CEOs, while MGM Resorts and BWH Hotels made leadership changes on the development and tech fronts.

    By • Jan. 2, 2025
  • A rendering of the exterior of an HQ Hotels property in Switzerland.
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    Q&A

    HQ Hotels president talks SBE’s ‘smart lifestyle’ brand

    Mike Metcalf shares how HQ Hotels is thinking about loyalty, marketing and guest experiences as the Wyndham-partnered brand plots openings for 2025 and beyond.

    By • Jan. 2, 2025
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    Lark Hotels, Life House joint venture combines portfolios, teams

    The combination creates a new lifestyle hospitality entity that aims to be a “leader in the independent and boutique hotel management market,” per Life House CEO Marc Ghobriel.

    By • Dec. 20, 2024
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    OYO completes acquisition of G6 Hospitality, names CEO

    OYO’s Sonal Sinha has been appointed G6’s CEO. In 2025, the company plans to add more than 150 hotels under the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands.

    By • Dec. 19, 2024
  • The Venetian Resort will undergo a $1.5 billion renovation.
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    Hyatt bets on Las Vegas with Venetian loyalty tie-up

    The pair entered a long-term licensing deal that will bring the luxury Strip resort under Hyatt’s booking channels, following a similar Vegas deal between Marriott and MGM Resorts.

    By • Dec. 19, 2024
  • Walter “J.R.” Dembiec Jr. headshot
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    Reside appoints leader for Wyndham brand collab

    Walter “J.R.” Dembiec Jr. will head Reside, a Wyndham Residence, focusing on the upscale brand’s growth to premier U.S. urban destinations.

    By • Dec. 17, 2024
  • Choice Hotels opened Everhome Suites Cheyenne
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    Choice Hotels expands extended stay footprint with Everhome openings

    With the hotels, Choice aims to address demand for extended stay accommodations that “continues to exceed supply.”

    By • Dec. 17, 2024
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    The top 12 hotel industry CEO appointments of 2024

    Aimbridge Hospitality, the American Hotel & Lodging Association and Auberge Resorts are among the hospitality companies that tapped new leaders this year.

    By • Dec. 16, 2024
  • The exterior of Hotel Indigo.
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    IHG continues Texas expansion with Hotel Indigo

    The 150-room hotel northwest of Dallas is the company’s 13th property to open in Texas this year amid a broader luxury and lifestyle push.

    By • Dec. 16, 2024
  • A Postcard Cabins tiny cabin sits on a lake.
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    Marriott plots outdoor-centric collection anchored by new brand deals

    The hotel company acquired Postcard Cabins and signed a long-term agreement with Trailborn, following Hilton and Hyatt expanding in outdoor accommodations.

    By • Dec. 12, 2024
  • Four Seasons Resort and Private Residences Deer Valley is coming to Park City, Utah.
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    Four Seasons brings luxury hotel, residences to Utah ski hub

    The hospitality brand joins Hyatt in developing accommodations in Deer Valley East Village in Park City, which Four Seasons exec Bart Carnahan calls an “acclaimed destination.”

    By • Dec. 12, 2024