Brands

  • A furnished apartment-style hotel room at Placemakr's pop-up hotel at The Byron in Washington, D.C.
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    Placemakr launches apartment-style pop-up hotel in Washington, D.C.

    Placemakr Buzzard Point, offering furnished units for short-term stays within a luxury apartment complex, opens as travelers increasingly seek flexible accommodations. 

    By • March 20, 2025
  • A rendering of Hilton's Canopy at Deer Valley in Park City, Utah.
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    Hilton joins hotel players betting on ‘premier’ Utah ski destination

    A new-build Canopy by Hilton lifestyle hotel adds to a recently opened Grand Hyatt and a Four Seasons underway at Park City’s Deer Valley Resort.

    By • March 20, 2025
  • A unit at Mint House's apartment-style hotel property, The Dylin.
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    Mint House opens college-town ‘aparthotel’ amid acquisition-fueled expansion

    With The Dylin, its first opening since acquiring Locale last month, the residential hospitality operator capitalizes on long-term accommodations demand in Madison, Wisconsin.

    By • March 20, 2025
  • City Express by Marriott Duluth in Georgia opened.
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    Marriott opens first US City Express amid domestic midscale expansion

    City Express by Marriott Duluth in Georgia is the first of more than a dozen brand hotels slated to open this year.

    By • March 19, 2025
  • An exterior rendering of Choice Hotel International's new prototype for its upper midscale Country Inn & Suites by Radisson brand.
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    Choice Hotels unveils revamped prototypes for upper midscale brands

    The new “value-engineered” Comfort and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson models include spaces created to drive revenue for owners and modern design elements for guests.

    By • March 19, 2025
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    CHIPS Act on the chopping block? What that could mean for extended stay hotels.

    President Donald Trump called on Congress to kill the law, which funds infrastructure projects nationwide. Its repeal could pose a threat to extended stay hotel demand.

    By • March 17, 2025
  • A rendering of a large building in Chicago with the word "Bally's" emblazoned on the side in red, over a river.
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    Bally’s names Mira Mircheva CFO following merger

    Mircheva previously led financial operations at The Queen Casino & Entertainment, which combined with Bally’s last month.

    By • March 13, 2025
  • The exterior of a Country Inn & Suites by Radisson hotel.
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    Country Inn & Suites by Radisson performs ‘well above’ Choice Hotels’ initial goals

    The upper midscale brand experienced RevPAR growth and strong guest satisfaction ratings after adopting a new guest room design.

    By • March 11, 2025
  • AutoCamp opened a boutique property near Sequoia National Park.
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    AutoCamp opens boutique property by Sequoia National Park

    Offering glamping accommodations, the California site is bookable through Hilton channels as part of a partnership to offer hotel guests outdoor-focused stays.

    By • March 10, 2025
  • A sign for the Extended Stay America hotel brand.
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    Extended Stay America CEO talks top growth opportunities

    As the company celebrates 30 years, Greg Juceam shares how extended stay demand is shifting and where his company is plotting expansion.

    By • March 10, 2025
  • The exterior of The Lum Hotel Los Angeles Stadium District
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    The Lum Hotel Los Angeles Stadium District joins Hilton’s Tapestry Collection

    With the NBA All-Star Game and Super Bowl LXI on the horizon, the renovated hotel will be ready to attract sports-seeking travelers.

    By Michele Laufik • March 7, 2025
  • The exterior of the newly opened Trailborn Grand Canyon hotel.
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    Trailborn opens Grand Canyon hotel following Marriott tie-up

    Soon available through Marriott booking channels, the hotel debuts as travelers increasingly demand immersive experiences in top outdoor destinations.

    By • March 6, 2025
  • The Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill is seen on August 21, 2024 in Washington, DC.
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    Hyatt appoints global leaders as it rethinks brand strategy

    The hotel company named a new chief growth officer, EAME group president and head of owner relations amid a brand-focused reorganization.

    By • March 5, 2025
  • The lobby at Grand Salon at Baccarat Hotel New York.
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    Starwood Hotels returns: SH Hotels & Resorts rebrands under storied name

    Founder Barry Sternlicht is reviving Starwood, following its 2016 acquisition by Marriott, in a move that will reposition his SH Hotels & Resorts for growth.

    By • March 5, 2025
  • Reside opened the Papago Hotel by Reside in Scottsdale, Arizona, which will operate under the Trademark Collection by Wyndham.
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    Reside opens Arizona hotel under Trademark Collection by Wyndham

    The 70-unit Papago Hotel by Reside in Scottsdale is the latest development in the alliance between Reside and Wyndham.

    By Michele Laufik • March 4, 2025
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    InterContinental Indianapolis opens after $120M restoration

    Offering two new dining concepts and 5,000 square feet of event space, the IHG-brand property is the first luxury hotel to open in the city in two decades.

    By • Feb. 28, 2025
  • The exterior of Resorts World Las Vegas along the Las Vegas Strip.
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    CEO Alex Dixon opens up about future of Resorts World Las Vegas

    Dixon, who took over at the helm of the challenged resort in January, shares his plans to drive growth through unique experiences and untapped development opportunities.

    By • Feb. 28, 2025
  • Choice Hotels adds Westgate Resorts' Westgate Park City Resort & Spa in Park City, Utah, through a new strategic partnership.
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    Westgate Resorts buys VOS amid efforts to dominate vacation ownership space

    With the acquisition, following its recent partnership with Choice Hotels, Westgate expands its portfolio of resort destinations from 22 to more than 60.

    By Michele Laufik • Feb. 28, 2025
  • An exterior rendering of a Hyatt Select hotel.
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    Hyatt launches conversion-friendly transient brand Hyatt Select

    The upper midscale flag will cater to business and leisure travelers seeking shorter stays while delivering a cost-effective operating model for owners.

    By • Feb. 25, 2025
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    SiteMinder’s Changing Traveler Report 2025

    The only accommodation report that matters, with insights from 12,000 travelers across 14 countries.

    By Dean Elphick • Feb. 24, 2025
  • A Westin hotel logo on the outside of the building.
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    DiamondRock Hospitality sells Washington, DC, Westin for $92M

    Kentucky-based Columbia Sussex reportedly acquired the property, as more hotel investors turn to mid-sized deals in urban markets in 2025.

    By • Feb. 21, 2025
  • A rendering of a large building in Chicago with the word "Bally's" emblazoned on the side in red, over a river.
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    Bally’s $1.7B Chicago casino gains site approval

    The gaming development is slated to rise on the site of the old Chicago Tribune printing plant along the Chicago River.

    By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 21, 2025
  • Wyndham Hotels & Resorts opened its second Echo Suites extended stay hotel in Plano, Texas.
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    Select-service, extended stay hotels poised for investment wins

    The sector will see continued growth and increased investment activity in 2025 driven by strong demand and favorable lending trends, according to JLL.

    By • Feb. 21, 2025
  • The exterior of Resorts World Las Vegas along the Las Vegas Strip.
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    Resorts World Las Vegas names COO, CFO

    Carlos Castro will lead the Strip resort’s financial strategy, operations and long-term growth following recent regulatory and financial woes.

    By • Feb. 21, 2025
  • Choice Hotels International headquarters at the Pike & Rose development in North Bethesda, Maryland.
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    Extended stay, upscale boost Choice Hotels portfolio growth

    Choice’s global system size grew 3.3% year over year in 2024, bolstered by brand relaunches and expanded partnerships, per CEO Patrick Pacious.

    By • Feb. 20, 2025