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    Ace Hotels names Chris Penn CEO

    The boutique hotel group also named a chief operating officer and chief brand officer in a bid to strengthen its leadership as it expands internationally.

    By • Jan. 10, 2025
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    KSL Resorts rebrands to Peregrine Hospitality

    The move is intended to allow the hotel management firm to expand its platform as it grows across all hospitality asset classes, CEO Greg Kennealey said.

    By • Jan. 8, 2025
  • Coury Hospitality appointed Andrew Casperson as president.
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    Coury Hospitality appoints COO to president

    Andrew Casperson will head the Dallas-based hospitality management company, driving its strategic growth in the lifestyle hotel segment.

    By • Jan. 7, 2025
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    Choice Hotels forges ahead in upscale with Radisson upgrades

    The hotel company unveiled new logos for three Radisson brands and teased the food and beverage and amenity enhancements slated for the year ahead.

    By • Jan. 7, 2025
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    6 hospitality industry trends to watch in 2025

    Hotels will cater to multigenerational families, large groups, tech-savvy wellness travelers and cultural explorers as hotel investment and renovations ramp up.

    By , • Jan. 6, 2025
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    The top hospitality leadership appointments of Q4 2024

    Rosen Hotels and AHLA appointed new CEOs, while MGM Resorts and BWH Hotels made leadership changes on the development and tech fronts.

    By • Jan. 2, 2025
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    Lark Hotels, Life House joint venture combines portfolios, teams

    The combination creates a new lifestyle hospitality entity that aims to be a “leader in the independent and boutique hotel management market,” per Life House CEO Marc Ghobriel.

    By • Dec. 20, 2024
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    OYO completes acquisition of G6 Hospitality, names CEO

    OYO’s Sonal Sinha has been appointed G6’s CEO. In 2025, the company plans to add more than 150 hotels under the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands.

    By • Dec. 19, 2024
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    Hyatt bets on Las Vegas with Venetian loyalty tie-up

    The pair entered a long-term licensing deal that will bring the luxury Strip resort under Hyatt’s booking channels, following a similar Vegas deal between Marriott and MGM Resorts.

    By • Dec. 19, 2024
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    Reside appoints leader for Wyndham brand collab

    Walter “J.R.” Dembiec Jr. will head Reside, a Wyndham Residence, focusing on the upscale brand’s growth to premier U.S. urban destinations.

    By • Dec. 17, 2024
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    The top 12 hotel industry CEO appointments of 2024

    Aimbridge Hospitality, the American Hotel & Lodging Association and Auberge Resorts are among the hospitality companies that tapped new leaders this year.

    By • Dec. 16, 2024
  • Canada-based Leyad acquired Ink48 Hotel in New York City.
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    Canada firm forays into ‘growing’ NYC market with $62M hotel buy

    In a joint venture with Capstone Equities, Leyad acquired Ink48 Hotel as the firm looks to expand in “prime urban markets,” per CEO Henry Zavriyev.

    By • Dec. 13, 2024
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    Marriott plots outdoor-centric collection anchored by new brand deals

    The hotel company acquired Postcard Cabins and signed a long-term agreement with Trailborn, following Hilton and Hyatt expanding in outdoor accommodations.

    By • Dec. 12, 2024
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    MCR buys Hyatt Regency O’Hare for undisclosed sum

    The sale is part of Hyatt’s ongoing strategy to sell owned properties and reinvest the proceeds in asset-light platforms that accelerate growth.

    By • Dec. 12, 2024
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    Choice Hotels chief commercial officer to exit

    Robert McDowell will depart the hotel company in January, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

    By • Dec. 10, 2024
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    10 notable hospitality executive interviews from 2024

    Throughout the year, experts from IHG, Hyatt, Accor and more talked development, sustainability and travel trends, sharing what drove hotel industry growth throughout the year.

    By • Dec. 10, 2024
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    Hotel bookings up this Christmas, buoyed by international travel

    Travelers’ length of stay at U.S. hotels and booking lead time for Christmas week have also increased, according to new findings from SiteMinder.

    By • Dec. 10, 2024
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    Resorts World Las Vegas names CEO, forms board of directors

    The operator tapped Alex Dixon as CEO and other industry veterans for the board to “strengthen its leadership” amid financial and legal troubles.

    By • Dec. 6, 2024
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    MGM Resorts names chief content, hospitality and development officer

    The resort operator promoted Ari Kastrati to the role, in which he will oversee global design and development and sports and entertainment partnerships. 

    By • Dec. 5, 2024
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    Ashford Hospitality Trust to offload Boston hotel for $123M

    The sale of Courtyard Boston Downtown, to an undisclosed buyer, follows others in the market as the real estate investment trust pays off debt.

    By • Dec. 5, 2024
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    Frank Santos to lead Rosen Hotels & Resorts as CEO

    The industry veteran takes over for founder and philanthropist Harris Rosen, who died last week.

    By • Dec. 5, 2024
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    UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fatally shot outside NYC Hilton

    The NYPD confirmed the shooting, which cut UnitedHealth’s investor conference short on Wednesday morning, though not Thompson’s identity. 

    By Rebecca Pifer • Dec. 4, 2024
  • Marriott's Design Hotels opened The Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, California.
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    Marriott’s Design Hotels opens San Diego property amid US expansion

    The Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter is the first Design Hotels property in the California city, offering two dining concepts and curated artwork and furniture.

    By • Dec. 2, 2024
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    Higher-end chain scales a bright spot amid muted 2025 hotel growth: PwC

    ADR gains driven by the strength of upper-tier segments offer “a redeeming trend” for the industry, which will see muted demand growth next year.

    By • Nov. 26, 2024
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    Global hotel transaction volume reaches $42B in Q3: JLL

    Strong group travel demand, impending debt maturity and other factors will catalyze hotel investment for the remainder of the year and beyond.

    By • Nov. 26, 2024