Marriott to enter US midscale segment with extended stay brand

With Project MidX Studios, Marriott brings its extended stay expertise to a new segment amid heating competition in the space.

By Jenna Graber • June 5, 2023

NewcrestImage acquires 50% stake in Coury Hospitality

The strategic partnership will allow NewcrestImage to continue its expansion into the luxury lifestyle hotel space, which the investment firm expects to be a leading growth category.

By Jenna Graber • June 2, 2023

Crestline assumes management of LA, Florida hotels

The hospitality management company refreshed the design and amenities for The Delphi in downtown LA and the Waldorf Towers in Miami Beach, Florida.

By Noelle Mateer • June 2, 2023

Inside Choice Hotels’ growth strategy as extended stay competition heats up

The hotel’s WoodSpring Suites economy extended stay brand is experiencing record growth as developers seek cost-effective construction options and competitors enter the segment. 

By Jenna Walters • June 1, 2023

IHG breaks ground on wellness-focused hotel near Miami

The Even Hotel Sweetwater – Doral comes as hotel brands update their wellness offerings, and will feature health and fitness amenities signature to the brand’s new prototype.

By Jenna Graber • May 31, 2023

Highgate names Mike Uwe Dickersbach chief digital officer

The industry veteran rejoins the hotel management company in the newly created role.

By Jenna Graber • May 31, 2023

How creative agency Cashmere is winning clients like Marriott Bonvoy

The agency is helping the hotel loyalty program reenergize the "next generation" of customers on social media.

By Peter Adams • May 31, 2023

Hyatt Regency opens 2 Houston-area hotels

The openings are part of the brand’s expansion in the Americas as corporate travel rebounds from its pandemic slump.

By Noelle Mateer • May 30, 2023

Experts weigh in on rumored Choice acquisition of Wyndham: “I think it’s a long shot”

Choice Hotels has a strong case for wanting to acquire Wyndham, hospitality experts say. But it would face major hurdles if the deal proceeds.

By Noelle Mateer • May 25, 2023

Outrigger Hospitality Group to acquire Hawaii resort

The acquisition would add the 11-acre Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel and an 18-room bed and breakfast, both on Maui, to the hospitality brand’s global portfolio.

By Jenna Graber • May 25, 2023

Holiday Inn Club Vacations acquisitions mark brand’s first international expansion

The timeshare resort brand has acquired four beachfront hotels from Royal Resorts, adding 850 villas to its portfolio in one of the world’s fastest-growing family travel destinations.

By Noelle Mateer • May 25, 2023

Hilton announces new extended stay hotel brand

Project H3 will target the growing number of guests that typically stay 20 nights or more. The lower-maintenance hotel model is attracting developers.

By Noelle Mateer • May 24, 2023

Choice Hotels seeks to buy Wyndham Hotels & Resorts: WSJ

The deal, if it went through, would create one of the largest budget hotel owners in the country.

By Noelle Mateer • May 23, 2023

Marriott seeks improved efficiency, higher revenue amid tech overhaul

The hotel chain is re-platforming systems, investing in tech infrastructure and enhancing its mobile app as it boosts its yearly technology spending by around $150 million.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • May 23, 2023

Hilton opens its first lifestyle hotel in San Francisco

Canopy by Hilton is part of Hilton’s lifestyle hotel pipeline, which is expected to more than double over the coming decade as the company develops more design-forward, centrally located hotels.

By Noelle Mateer • May 23, 2023

Thompson Hotels to open in Palm Springs in late 2023

The property will be the second California location for Hyatt’s Thompson Hotels brand.

By Noelle Mateer • May 22, 2023

JLL announces sale of 75% stake in Mandarin Oriental New York

Mumbai-based Reliance Industries now owns a majority stake in the 244-room hotel.

By Noelle Mateer • May 22, 2023

Highgate ESG report outlines energy efficiency goals

The report is said to be one of the first of its kind by a major hotel management company. 

By Jenna Graber • May 19, 2023

Langham Hospitality Group names Bob van den Oord CEO

The 20-year company veteran succeeds Brett Butcher, who is stepping down.

By Jenna Graber • May 19, 2023

Gencom, GD Holdings acquire St. Regis Chicago

The acquisition represents the joint venture’s entrance into Chicago, deemed one of the nation’s top luxury hospitality markets by Gencom Chief Investment Officer Alessandro Colantonio.

By Jenna Graber • May 18, 2023

Marriott promotes Brian Povinelli to SVP, global head of marketing and brand

In his expanded role, Povinelli will oversee the company’s overall marketing strategy as well as Marriott’s approach to the end-to-end guest experience.

By Jenna Graber • May 17, 2023

Bally’s plans to bring MLB ballpark to Las Vegas

The company, along with Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc., has struck an agreement with MLB’s Oakland Athletics to build a ballpark for the team at the Tropicana resort, located in one of the city's busiest areas. 

By Jenna Graber • May 16, 2023

Chicago approves design for Bally’s ambitious casino project

When built, Bally’s Chicago will be the first ground-up casino and resort in the center of a major metropolitan city. News of the 30-acre development’s site approval comes on the heels of the company’s unusual IPO announcement.

By Noelle Mateer • May 15, 2023

LuxUrban signs deals to operate two hotels in NYC, LA

The company expands in its largest market, New York City, at a time when tourism and hotel occupancy are on the rise. 

By Jenna Graber • May 12, 2023

Choice Hotels’ Cambria brand expands to Pacific Northwest

Adding to Cambria’s national portfolio of more than 65 properties, developers broke ground on two hotels near Portland, Oregon, a new market for the brand. 

By Jenna Graber • May 11, 2023