Driftwood Hospitality Management appoints execs to specialized leadership roles

The hotel management company appointed a chief operating officer, a chief strategy officer and a vice president of operations following the creation of specialized divisions.

By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 22, 2024

Marriott lays off workers amid larger organizational restructuring

Marriott cut 833 employees, which online forum users say “decimated” select departments, amid a companywide process to enhance efficiency.

By Jenna Walters • Updated Nov. 18, 2024

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Food and beverage

The hotel industry is adapting to changes in food and beverage trends. 

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Peachtree partners with Group 10 for Detroit-area hotel management

The agreement adds 14 Marriott, Hilton and IHG properties to Peachtree Group’s portfolio of third-party-managed hotels.

By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 7, 2024

Top travel, development trends that drove hotel companies’ Q3 results

In the third quarter of 2024, companies posted RevPAR increases driven by group business and pipeline growth bolstered by demand for conversions.

By Jenna Walters • Nov. 6, 2024

PM Hotel Group, Sightline Hospitality merge

The strategic merger adds 22 open or soon-to-open properties to PM’s portfolio and deepens the company’s lifestyle and experiential travel offerings.

By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 6, 2024

Wynn’s Las Vegas operating revenues down, despite ‘healthy’ luxury demand

Demand from high-end consumers in Las Vegas drove solid non-gaming performance in the third quarter, which had “very tough year-over-year comps,” per CEO Craig Billings.

By Jenna Walters • Nov. 5, 2024

Choice Hotels pipeline reaches record high in Q3

The company’s system size also grew year over year in the quarter, driven by conversions and upscale openings for its Radisson Americas portfolio.

By Jenna Walters • Nov. 4, 2024

Top hospitality industry takeaways from 2024’s Lodging Conference

At the annual event in Phoenix, hotel industry leaders shared the opportunities and challenges facing the sector and forecasted what will drive hospitality growth in 2025.

By Jenna Walters • Oct. 31, 2024

Despite Q3 declines, Caesars optimistic about Las Vegas group business

The operator also expects its recently opened $435 million New Orleans resort to drive results for its regional segment, according to CEO Tom Reeg.

By Jenna Walters • Oct. 30, 2024

Hotel Tech-in: The massage robots joining luxury hotel spas

Aescape is making massages more accessible, and scheduling more flexible, for wellness-minded travelers — even in properties with fully staffed spas.

By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 30, 2024

How to harness data to create personalized hotel stays

Data-driven insights can help hotels anticipate guests' needs to create unique and memorable stays.

By Adam Ortman • Oct. 25, 2024

Safe Hotels Act passed by New York City Council

The controversial legislation — condemned by national hotel owners associations, but applauded by local unions — requires hotels to have a license to operate in NYC.

By Jenna Walters • Oct. 23, 2024

What’s the future of extended stay? Choice Hotels leader weighs in

As Choice opens its 500th extended stay property, VP Matt McElhare shares what markets and segments are poised for future growth and how leveraging technology will set brands apart.

By Jenna Walters • Oct. 23, 2024

5 ways hoteliers can prepare for extreme weather

In the wake of deadly Hurricanes Milton and Helene, Hotel Dive spoke to Remington Hospitality’s Robert Carl about how hotels can prepare for storms and assist in a community’s recovery. 

By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 14, 2024

5 tips for businesses filing hurricane-related insurance claims

With Hurricanes Helene and Milton estimated to have cost tens of billions of dollars in damage, it’s important for businesses to carefully document the impact when filing insurance claims.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 11, 2024

‘They work us like machines’: Debate over NYC’s Safe Hotels Act continues

At a city council hearing, hotel industry advocates voiced opposition to the act’s limits on subcontracted labor, while hotel employees said it could improve difficult working conditions.

By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 10, 2024

Oracle Cloud to handle property management for over 1,000 Hyatt locations

Hyatt will migrate property management functions for the bulk of its hotel and resort portfolio from Oracle Opera V5 to a cloud-based platform, the hospitality company said.

By Brian Martucci • Oct. 9, 2024

Disney World, Universal waive hotel cancellation fees amid hurricane prep

The Florida resorts are closely monitoring Hurricane Milton, which is expected to hit the Orlando, Florida, area on Wednesday.

By Noelle Mateer • Updated Oct. 9, 2024

BWH Hotels names former retail industry exec chief technology officer

Reporting to CEO Larry Cuculic, Bill Ryan will oversee the hospitality company’s technology management team, guiding its digital strategy and transformation.

By Jenna Walters • Oct. 2, 2024

From lotions to linens: How hotel marketplaces can boost guest loyalty

Advanced data analytics makes it easier for hotels to sell in-room products and win repeat customers.

By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 26, 2024

Head of reservation platform Tock on untapped potential in hotel experiential space

Matthew Tucker shares why Tock, typically used for restaurant reservations, is investing in a hospitality platform that helps hotels drive revenue via experiences.

By Jenna Walters • Sept. 20, 2024

How hoteliers can optimize operations through design

Smart hotel design can enhance the guest experience, improve staff efficiency and support sustainability efforts.

By Sonja Haviland • Sept. 17, 2024

Savannah lofts convert under Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy

The Ann Savannah, offering apartment-style accommodations in its namesake Georgia city, joins hotel management company Sage Hospitality’s lifestyle portfolio.

By Jenna Walters • Sept. 17, 2024

LivAway Suites developer opens office in ‘growth’ market Phoenix

West77 Partners has several extended stay hotels underway in the metro area and is plotting up to 12 more as part of a rapid nationwide brand expansion.

By Jenna Walters • Sept. 11, 2024

Raines makes latest lifestyle play in New Orleans

The rebranded Hotel Theo, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton property, joins the hospitality management company’s growing lifestyle division, Woven by Raines.

By Jenna Walters • Sept. 9, 2024