The Latest
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IHG continues luxury lifestyle push with San Antonio InterContinental
The $158 million redevelopment, inspired by “the golden age of Hollywood,” is slated to open this summer in the Texas city’s central business district.
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Choice Hotels promotes Sireesha Kunduri to chief of product engineering
In her new role, the company veteran will lead the “software product delivery functions” within Choice’s technology team.
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US hotel RevPAR will grow 3% in 2024: CBRE
The recovery of international travel, plus heightened group and meetings business, will fuel U.S. hotel performance, particularly in urban markets.
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TPG Hotels & Resorts joins competitors in Dallas with new operations HQ
TGP President and COO Ben Perelmuter said the pool of hospitality talent in the Texas metro area has made it “the nation’s hub for leading hospitality management firms.”
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Proper Hospitality appoints Andrew Miele as chief development officer
The hotel industry veteran will be responsible for the growth of the brand’s luxury lifestyle portfolio, including across new U.S. markets like Dallas and Lake Tahoe.
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Graduate Hotels brand expands to Auburn, Alabama
The 35th property in the brand’s portfolio — soon to be owned by Hilton — will open near Auburn University.
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AHLA, nearly 80 professional orgs urge Senate passing of tax relief act
In a letter to Senate leadership, the associations claim provisions to the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act would significantly benefit the hospitality and tourism industries.
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Compass by Margaritaville expands boutique lifestyle pipeline
The brand plans to bring “the Margaritaville state of mind” to a “more intimate setting” with several hotels set to break ground or open this year, according to SVP of Development Rick Cunningham.
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Westin opens metro Atlanta’s latest convention hotel
The property in Gwinnett, Georgia, is the neighborhood’s first full-service, four-star hotel.
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Hilton’s Hampton launches rebrand, refreshed prototype
A new visual identity and optimized hotel design are intended to position Hampton for “the next era of travel,” the hotel company said.
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Q&A
Chip Rogers talks AHLA tenure, resignation and future of hospitality
The former American Hotel & Lodging Association president and CEO shared why he left the organization earlier this month, the industry issues facing his successor and advice for emerging talent.
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Choice Hotels unveils new prototype for Sleep Inn brand
The “Scenic Dreams” prototype features a more efficient, cost-effective design for owners and developers as well as wellness-focused amenities aimed at boosting guest satisfaction.
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Wyndham’s Women Own the Room membership drives 15 hotel openings
The initiative, aimed at fostering greater diversity within hotel ownership, has led to more than 50 signings over two years.
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Hotel bookings out of this world ahead of total solar eclipse
Increased bookings at hotels along the April eclipse’s path are forecasted to drive revenue and occupancy gains, particularly in large markets like Dallas.
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Hilton debuts Sleep Retreats amid growing demand for wellness-focused travel
The retreat series will launch at a Waldorf Astoria resort in Hawaii and could expand to other markets as sleep tourism gains popularity, Hilton said.
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HEI Hotels & Resorts expands Atlanta presence
The hospitality management company hopes to capitalize on the metropolitan area’s hotel boom with two additional properties.
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Why college towns are attractive to hoteliers
Hilton, which acquired Graduate Hotels, isn’t the only hotel group betting on college towns. Experts share the unique appeal — and challenges — of the markets.
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IHG expands Atwell Suites brand with conversion hotel in Texas
Atwell Suites Austin Airport is the upper midscale brand’s first conversion property, opening as IHG continues to see heightened demand for the development option.
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Hilton acquires Graduate Hotels
The college town-focused brand will join Hilton’s rapidly expanding lifestyle portfolio.
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Marriott exec shares top meetings and events trends for 2024
Large group meetings are back, bleisure travel is here to stay and creative, outdoor spaces are in, according to Marriott Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Julius Robinson.
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Motto by Hilton to break ground in Nashville
The property will be the city’s next Hilton lifestyle hotel as the company continues its push in the segment.
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‘Robust’ hotel industry job growth to outpace national average
Hotels can expect to see roughly 12% job growth over the next five years, as more people seek entry-level roles in the field, according to an AHLA Foundation report.
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IHG makes EV charging available to all hotels in US and Canada
The hotel group, which prides itself on its “road-trip brands” Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express, is expanding its charging network as more travelers hit the road in electric vehicles.
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Hyatt to debut Andaz brand in Florida amid luxury lifestyle push
The company will transform The Confidante Miami Beach into Andaz Miami Beach, with updated guest rooms, meetings and events space and amenities.
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Hospitality experts weigh in on failed Choice Hotels-Wyndham merger
After Choice received insufficient support for its exchange offer, hotel industry pros say the decision to walk away from the proposed acquisition may have been its best bet.