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Choice Hotels urges Wyndham stockholders to tender shares
As Choice’s March 8 exchange offer deadline approaches, the hotel company reiterated that its acquisition offer provides value far exceeding what Wyndham can achieve alone.
By Jenna Graber • March 6, 2024 -
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Boutique brand Drift Hotels expands to Nashville
The 87-room Drift Nashville opening comes after TMC Hospitality expanded the brand in California last year.
By Noelle Mateer • March 4, 2024 -
Courtesy of Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Loews Minneapolis Hotel rebranded to Hilton following sale
New owner and management company Marcus Hotels & Resorts will immediately convert the property to The Lofton Hotel under lifestyle brand Tapestry Collection by Hilton.
By Jenna Graber • March 4, 2024 -
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Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas to join Hyatt brand after $340M renovation
The Destination by Hyatt property will help the hotel company grow its footprint in the “leading leisure and convention travel market,” keeping up with peers like Marriott International.
By Jenna Graber • March 4, 2024 -
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IHG opens 2 wellness-focused hotels in Texas
The Even hotels in Austin and Waco, Texas, will offer in-room fitness amenities, part of a growing trend to court wellness travelers.
By Noelle Mateer • March 1, 2024 -
Courtesy of IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG’s Six Senses to open first US resort in South Carolina
The wellness-focused spa, resort and residential community brand, founded in Thailand, is expanding as part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ ongoing luxury and lifestyle push.
By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren calls on FTC to ‘closely scrutinize’ Choice-Wyndham merger
In a letter to FTC Chair Lina Khan, the senator raised concerns about Choice’s “hostile takeover,” asking the agency to block the deal if it violates antitrust law.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Courtesy of Hilton
Hilton partners with AutoCamp on outdoor-centric, boutique stays
The collaboration, allowing guests to book “glamping” experiences near national parks, comes as travelers increasingly prioritize adventure and exploration.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Marriott Bonvoy takes members to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour
There's no cruel summer in sight for loyalty members, who can now enter a sweepstakes to win tickets to see the star in concert and soon redeem points on a Swift-themed package.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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B&B Hotels begins US expansion with Florida opening
The European midscale brand, which has nearly 800 hotels across 17 countries, opened its first American property in Orlando.
By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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Hotel trends that drove Q4 revenue, portfolio growth
Despite a still-challenged lending environment and economic uncertainty, hotel operators focused on conversions and the booming midscale and luxury segments to fuel growth.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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Hyatt forecasts continued RevPAR, portfolio growth in 2024
Following a year of solid results, the hotel company will continue to expand its record pipeline as travel demand, particularly group, remains strong.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Luxury hotels, CoStar sued over price-fixing ‘scheme’
Plaintiffs claim Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and others conspired with CoStar subsidiary STR in an “unlawful” information exchange that drove inflated room rates in top U.S. markets.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 23, 2024 -
Courtesy of IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG midscale conversion brand Garner expands globally
The brand, launched under a year ago, opened two additional U.S. hotels and announced signings in Osaka, Japan.
By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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Choice Hotels opens California Cambria amid upscale push
The hotel company is ramping up investment in its upscale brands to differentiate itself as a competitor in the segment, including with the opening of Cambria Hotel Burbank Airport.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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IHG posts RevPAR, portfolio gains for full-year 2023
Hotel conversions, making up a significant portion of the company’s openings and signings in the year, will continue to drive portfolio growth alongside luxury and lifestyle deals.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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Choice Hotels posts record performance amid pursuit to acquire Wyndham
Choice President and CEO Patrick Pacious said full-year revenue and portfolio growth support the company's plans to buy Wyndham.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 20, 2024 -
Courtesy of Hyatt
Hyatt unveils Thompson Houston amid luxury lifestyle push
The opening comes on the heels of record pipeline growth for Hyatt, which plans to open other Thompson hotels across the U.S. later this year.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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Second Tempo by Hilton hotel opens in Nashville
The property is part of Hilton’s expansion in the burgeoning lifestyle space.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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Loews Hotels opens $550M resort, convention destination near Dallas
The Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center will cater to increasing group demand, particularly from sports and entertainment tourists visiting two nearby stadiums.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 14, 2024 -
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LivAway Suites expands as infrastructure spending boosts extended stay demand
The brand’s latest hotel groundbreaking in Dewitt, New York, is poised to benefit from a nearby $100 billion factory project, the result of a passed infrastructure spending package.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 14, 2024 -
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Marriott CEO touts new midscale brand amid segment push
After entering the midscale segment in the U.S. and Canada in 2023, the hotel company plans to continue growth in the space with groundbreakings on StudioRes and a looming brand launch.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 13, 2024 -
Courtesy of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham partners with Group360 to simplify group travel booking
With the GroupSync direct booking solution, the hotel company is looking to capitalize on a $3.3 billion revenue opportunity from an ongoing "infrastructure-related travel boom."
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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My Place Hotels of America taps Grubhub for food delivery
The hotel franchisor aims to enhance the guest experience through the partnership, as hotel dining becomes increasingly digital.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 12, 2024 -
Courtesy of Hilton
Hilton to boost luxury network with Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Hilton announced the partnership as part of its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2023, which also saw a company record for room openings.
By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 7, 2024
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