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Why Hilton might consider acquiring Graduate Hotels
Hospitality industry experts say brand acquisitions are an increasingly popular way for hotel companies to gain scale and boost customer loyalty.
By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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Choice Hotels, Tesla partner on EV charging deployment across US
Participating Choice-branded hotels will get Tesla Universal Wall Connectors starting this year, as the company looks to meet “growing demand” from travelers for the eco-friendly amenity.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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Hilton considering purchase of Graduate Hotels brand: Bloomberg
Sources told Bloomberg the potential deal would not involve Hilton taking on Graduate Hotels’ real estate, which currently spans 37 properties in the U.S. and U.K.
By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 6, 2024 -
Courtesy of Auberge Resorts Collection
Auberge Resorts Collection gets ‘significant capital’ investment to fuel global expansion
Merchant bank BDT & MSD's minority stake will further grow the luxury brand portfolio in “gateway urban markets and high-profile experiential destinations.”
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 5, 2024 -
Courtesy of Accor
Fairmont New Orleans to open in 2025 amid Accor luxury push
Louisiana developer Kailas Companies will build the luxury hotel as part of one of the largest private investments in New Orleans in recent years.
By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 5, 2024 -
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Marriott reopens Dallas-area Ritz-Carlton after $55M renovation
The opening signals the hotel company’s continued push in the luxury segment.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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Deep DiveChoice Hotels-Wyndham merger: Everything we know so far
Sources familiar with the matter likened the initial negotiations to being held at gunpoint. Experts say pressure from online travel agencies and a desire for scale may be behind Choice’s moves.
By Jenna Graber • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Hilton expands on-property messaging in bid to enhance guest experience
The company’s mobile messaging platform will be available across its entire portfolio by the end of 2024 to “support the growing need for frictionless travel.”
By Jenna Graber • Jan. 31, 2024 -
Retrieved from Choice Hotels International on January 25, 2024
Choice Hotels to ‘redefine’ 5 upscale brands amid segment push
Starting with Radisson Blu, the hotel company will enhance several of its upscale and upper upscale brands to further grow in the increasingly demanded segments.
By Jenna Graber • Jan. 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of Margaritaville
Margaritaville expands in Texas with 2 resorts
Developers are bringing resorts to Galveston and Denison, Texas, amid the resort brand’s continued growth in the state.
By Noelle Mateer • Updated Jan. 25, 2024 -
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Hotel brands should expand into residential lodging: CBRE
Hospitality companies can capture more customers, and build lifelong brand loyalty, by integrating more residential assets.
By Michele Laufik • Jan. 24, 2024 -
Courtesy of Hilton
Hilton’s Conrad brand debuts in Orlando
Hilton expands its luxury portfolio with the hotel, situated on the 1,100-acre Evermore Orlando Resort.
By Noelle Mateer • Jan. 23, 2024 -
Courtesy of Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels names Wyndham board nominees in ‘brazen’ move
Choice claims the elected board members would “act in shareholders’ best interests.” But Wyndham slammed the move as “dubious,” again pleading to shareholders to not tender their shares.
By Jenna Graber • Jan. 22, 2024 -
Retrieved from SBE on January 22, 2024
Wyndham, SBE partner to launch ‘smart lifestyle’ brand
The brand, under the working title “Project HQ,” will target millennial and Gen Z travelers who are “priced out of the lifestyle hotel market.”
By Noelle Mateer • Jan. 22, 2024 -
Courtesy of Hilton
Hilton launches food and beverage consultancy
Stir Creative Collective will develop original F&B concepts and brands for Hilton’s affiliated partners and independent hotel operators.
By Noelle Mateer • Jan. 22, 2024 -
Retrieved from Hyatt on January 22, 2024
Hyatt teams up with MasterClass, Headspace on new brand platform
Bolstered by guest demand, Hyatt’s “Be More Here” campaign aims to provide unique well-being amenities, including in-room education and relaxation content.
By Jenna Graber • Jan. 22, 2024 -
Courtesy of VAI Resort
2024 OutlookUS hotel openings to watch in 2024
From luxury beachside resorts to sustainable hotels, here are the projects hoteliers should keep an eye on this year.
By Noelle Mateer • Jan. 19, 2024 -
Retrieved from Marriott on August 11, 2023
Marriott breaks ground on inaugural StudioRes hotel
The first-of-its-kind midscale extended stay property is underway in Fort Myers, Florida.
By Jenna Graber • Jan. 19, 2024 -
Retrieved from Highgate on January 18, 2024
Highgate bets on luxury lifestyle with portfolio expansion
The hospitality management company will now operate The Joule in Dallas and Le Meridien Central Park in New York City, among other hotels.
By Jenna Graber • Jan. 18, 2024 -
Retrieved from Bluegreen Vacations on November 07, 2023
Hilton Grand Vacations completes $1.5B acquisition of Bluegreen Vacations
The all-cash deal adds 14 new markets to Hilton Grand Vacations’ portfolio.
By Noelle Mateer • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Why hotel owners should consider brand families over brands: CBRE
A 10-year analysis of U.S. hotel brand performance found that the six major public hotel companies have increased their brand count by 70%.
By Michele Laufik • Jan. 17, 2024 -
Courtesy of Hilton
Signia by Hilton Atlanta opens with aim to capture events travelers
The 976-room property by the Georgia World Congress Center is Atlanta’s largest ground-up hotel development project in 40 years.
By Noelle Mateer • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Retrieved from Ritz-Carlton on January 16, 2024
2024 OutlookFood and beverage trends that will shape the hotel industry in 2024
Gone are the days of “Cheesecake Factory”-size menus as hotels prioritize a la carte and plant-forward food and beverage options, according to Marriott International’s senior director of culinary for the U.S. and Canada.
By Jenna Graber • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Retrieved from Continental Asset Management on January 12, 2024
Marriott’s AC Hotel opens first property on Hawai’i island Oahu
The 112-key hotel, located in downtown Honolulu, is the area’s first “business-traveler-driven concept,” according to owner Continental Asset Management.
By Jenna Graber • Jan. 12, 2024 -
Retrieved from Hyatt on January 11, 2024
Chicago’s largest hotel undergoes $102M renovation
The Hyatt Regency property will see upgrades to guest rooms and suites, as well as two improved ballrooms.
By Jenna Graber • Jan. 11, 2024
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