Marriott launches ‘Be’ people brand aimed at attracting and retaining talent

Marriott designed the brand to provide its employees with personal and professional growth opportunities.

By Jenna Graber • April 5, 2023

Choice Hotels’ Cambria brand enters Georgia market

With the grand opening of its Savannah location, the hotel brand now has more than 65 locations across the U.S., including in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, New Orleans and Phoenix.

By Jenna Graber • April 5, 2023

Australia’s Crown Resorts hit in Clop ransomware spree

The company’s investigation into the attack is ongoing and it’s unable to confirm the type or amount of data potentially compromised.

By Matt Kapko • April 5, 2023

Google adds swipe function to mobile hotel browsing

The update allows travelers to easily see inside and around a property ahead of booking.

By Jill Menze • April 4, 2023

Choice Hotels sets goal to increase female representation in leadership roles to 50%

In a move to boost its diversity, the hotel brand also is committing $25 million in incentives for contracts with “underrepresented minority and woman owners” by 2025.

By Jenna Graber • April 4, 2023

Evermore Partners, New Castle Hotels & Resorts acquire Montana portfolio

The deal includes two Marriott hotels in downtown Missoula, Montana, as well as a 20,000-square-foot retail property.

By Jenna Graber • April 4, 2023

Expedia Group, Wheel the World partner to expand accessibility for travelers

The partnership comes at a time when travelers of all ability levels are calling for increased inclusivity in hospitality and travel.

By Jenna Graber • April 3, 2023

Las Vegas’ Bellagio hotel undergoes $110M redesign

MGM Resorts International will make over the Spa Tower’s rooms and suites with help from New York- and Chicago-based interior designers.

By Jenna Graber • March 31, 2023

MGM Resorts, Caesars and other hotels move to dismiss conspiracy lawsuit

The hotels are denying involvement in an alleged plot to fix room rates on the Las Vegas Strip.

By Jenna Graber • March 30, 2023

Sonesta pushes into luxury segment with new development team

The team will help the hotel company grow Sonesta’s upper-upscale brands, which include The James and The Royal Sonesta.  

By Mike Dunphy • March 24, 2023

Wyndham’s Echo Suites development pipeline grows to 200 in one year

Tailwinds from the 2021 Infrastructure and Jobs Act and 2022 CHIPS and Science Act are expected to help franchisees realize $3.3 billion in additional room revenue.     

By Mike Dunphy • March 23, 2023

OYO eyes expansion in U.S. with 100 new hotels

After a pandemic downturn that included closures, the India-based hospitality company is redoubling its efforts in the U.S. market in 2023.   

By Mike Dunphy • March 21, 2023

Red Roof to open 50 new U.S. hotels in 2023

The hotel brand will expand its existing offerings and launch a new dual-branded prototype.   

By Jenna Graber • March 21, 2023

Blackstone acquires hospitality tech provider Cvent for $4.6B

The acquisition of the Virginia-based meetings, events and hospitality technology provider puts Cvent back in the hands of private equity.  

By Mike Dunphy • March 21, 2023

Aimbridge Hospitality assumes management of Terrapin Hospitality portfolio

The company adds 71 hotels to an existing list of more than 1,500 properties it manages.

By Jenna Graber • March 21, 2023

Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa gets $55M makeover

MGM Resorts International is updating a major part of its 2,000-room hospitality property. 

By Jenna Graber • March 20, 2023

Raines plots expansion with acquisition of HP Hotels

The deal, announced in March, not only expands Raines’ geographic footprint but also boosts the hospitality company’s property management capabilities.  

By Mike Dunphy • March 20, 2023

Marriott names head of IT with background in sales, revenue

The hospitality giant promoted Drew Pinto to EVP and chief revenue and technology officer, as part of a broader leadership reorganization.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Feb. 27, 2023

Las Vegas Sands plans $4B casino development in Long Island, NY

The sprawling hospitality and entertainment project, which still needs approval, would include a variety of amenities.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 18, 2023