New Orleans’ Le Pavillon Hotel to join Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio

A planned redesign comes after Ashford Hospitality Trust entered into a franchise agreement with Marriott.

By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 30, 2023

Westin unveils wellness-focused hotel in DC

The Marriott property offers guests specialized sleeping amenities, health food options and the largest hotel fitness studio in the city.

By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 27, 2023

Wyndham’s petition to shareholders: You’re in the right hands

Wyndham President and CEO Geoff Ballotti reiterated the company’s rejection of Choice’s acquisition bid in its third quarter earnings report, noting Wyndham’s standalone growth prospects offer “superior” returns.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 26, 2023

Related Group partners with Hilton on Waldorf Astoria-branded condos

The 92-unit Florida property is the hotel brand’s first all-residential development.

By Mary Salmonsen • Oct. 25, 2023

Choice-Wyndham merger could have ‘frightening’ consequences: AAHOA president

Hotel franchisees fear they could lose their competitive edge in the economy segment if the deal is made, according to AAHOA President and CEO Laura Lee Blake.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 25, 2023

Ritz-Carlton brand expands to Savannah amid Marriott’s luxury push

A hotel and residences project was announced a month after Marriott outlined plans to focus on rooms growth in the luxury space through 2025.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 23, 2023

Marriott taps Canary Technologies as digital tipping provider

The partnership, which could increase pay for Marriott workers, may help the hotel company attract and retain hotel staff as labor shortages persist.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 23, 2023

6 noteworthy Times Square hotel openings and acquisitions

The Manhattan neighborhood has seen an influx of hotel activity in recent months as New York City tourism recovers.

By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 20, 2023

Sonesta expands extended stay portfolio with 4 hotel openings

With its Simply Suites properties, Sonesta joins other hotel companies betting on the rapidly growing category.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 20, 2023

Hyatt leads hotel apps for guest satisfaction: J.D. Power

Hotel apps performed best in user satisfaction compared to other digital travel tools like rental car apps and airline websites.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 19, 2023

10 notable extended stay hotel launches, acquisitions and developments

Extended stay competition is heating up as hotel players including Choice, Hilton and Wyndham look to claim stake in the rapidly expanding long-term stay space.

By Jenna Graber • Updated Oct. 20, 2023

Experts weigh in on Choice’s bid to buy Wyndham

Hospitality industry pros speculate on the “hostility” of Choice’s public proposal, whether Wyndham is undervalued and what the merger would mean for hotels worldwide.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 18, 2023

Choice Hotels offers $7.8B to buy Wyndham

Choice has made its proposal public in response to Wyndham “disengaging” from negotiations. 

By Noelle Mateer • Updated Oct. 17, 2023

Hilton launches digital tools aimed at small-, medium-sized businesses

Small and medium enterprises represent roughly 85% of the company’s total business transient guests. 

By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 17, 2023

Miami luxury lifestyle hotel sells for $53.5M

SLS Brickell garnered significant interest from investors, reflecting a long-term view of the Miami market’s positive growth.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 16, 2023

Apple Hospitality acquires Marriott, Hyatt hotels in Salt Lake City

The real estate investment trust plans to continue investing in the Utah market, which has seen strong hotel performance growth in the last year driven by international tourism.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 13, 2023

InterContinental targets modern luxury travelers with ‘brand evolution’

The global hotel brand is updating its programming and design to offer guests more culturally rich experiences.

By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 10, 2023

Hilton says ‘rest and relaxation’ biggest trend for 2024

The hotel company reported increased interest in sleep tourism, as well as growing demand for unique cultural experiences, as guests express a willingness to spend more on leisure travel.

By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 9, 2023

Hawaii’s Mauna Kea Beach Hotel to undergo $180M renovation

The resort will redesign all guest rooms and suites, plus add spa and garden areas to its oceanside property.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 9, 2023

MGM Resorts’ Las Vegas area operations to take $100M hit from cyberattack

The Bellagio and Mandalay Bay casino operator said hotel occupancies are down and certain customer data up to March 2019 was stolen. 

By David Jones • Oct. 6, 2023

Marriott, Hilton and other hotels launch alliance for sustainable procurement

The founding companies, also including Accor, IHG and Radisson, will use EcoVadis's rating systems to create a common sustainability standard for the industry’s value chain.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 6, 2023

Nobu to open hotel at Caesars Atlantic City Resort

The boutique hotel, located on the New Jersey coast, is part of a larger national expansion by the luxury brand.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 3, 2023

Hyatt to launch vacation rental platform

Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt will offer Hyatt loyalty members access to private homes in top leisure destinations.

By Jenna Graber • Sept. 29, 2023

Marriott unveils strategic growth plans for midscale, luxury brands

The hotel company will add up to 270,000 net rooms to its global portfolio by 2026 as strong travel demand persists.

By Jenna Graber • Sept. 28, 2023

Ritz-Carlton artfully depicts guests’ self-enrichment journeys in brand refresh

The heavily symbolic “Leave Better” pushes against hotel advertising tropes and follows a wide-ranging digital overhaul for the luxury chain.

By Peter Adams • Sept. 27, 2023