Brands

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    Hyatt says goodbye to Small Luxury Hotels, welcomes Mr & Mrs Smith

    Though Hyatt’s former partner is moving to Hilton, Mr & Mrs Smith-curated luxury properties could fill in the gaps.

    By • April 26, 2024
  • A bedroom at WaterWalk.
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    Courtesy of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
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    Failed Choice Hotels deal drives developer interest for Wyndham in Q1

    Wyndham grew its development pipeline to record highs in the quarter, bolstered by an easing of developer uncertainty surrounding Choice Hotels’ takeover bid.

    By • April 25, 2024
  • Red Roof appointed Zack Gharib as president.
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    Red Roof names Zack Gharib president

    Gharib replaces George Limbert, who stepped down last year, and is tasked with leading the company’s strategic portfolio growth.

    By • April 23, 2024
  • Outdoor-centric hotel brand Trailborn is expanding to North Carolina.
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    Outdoor-centric hotel brand Trailborn expands to Blue Ridge Mountains

    The boutique operator aims to capitalize on the increasing number of travelers who seek outdoor-focused and experience-based vacations.

    By • April 23, 2024
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    Ashford Hospitality’s Stephen Zsigray to take over as CEO

    The company veteran will assume the top job July 1 after Rob Hays steps down.

    By • April 19, 2024
  • The check in area at the Nobu hotel at Caesars New Orleans.
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    Nobu brings hotel, restaurant to Caesars New Orleans redevelopment

    The hospitality players are once again joining forces — this time to revamp the former Harrah’s hotel and casino in a multimillion-dollar project.

    By • April 18, 2024
  • The exterior of a Great Wolf Lodge property.
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    Hilton Grand Vacations, Great Wolf Lodge partner on guest benefits

    Guests will be able to book Great Wolf Lodge stays with HGV club points, as the vacation ownership company courts experiential and family travelers.

    By • April 18, 2024
  • The inside of a hotel room at a Cambria hotel in Nashville.
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    Courtesy of Choice Hotels International
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    Choice Hotels continues upscale push with Nashville Cambria opening

    The hotel company has significantly expanded the Cambria brand’s portfolio in recent months as it makes a concerted effort to change the perception around its segmentation.

    By • April 18, 2024
  • A rendering of a LivAway Suites hotel.
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    LivAway Suites development leader talks strategic brand expansion

    Paul Duncan, the newly appointed CDO for LivAway developer West77 Partners, talked about the extended stay brand’s plans for rapid portfolio growth and standing out in a crowded field.

    By • April 17, 2024
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    Courtesy of Hilton
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    Hilton brings lifestyle, conversion brands to Canada

    Hilton’s multi-brand expansion in the country will see the newly launched Spark by Hilton chain go abroad for the first time, as conversions and lifestyle hotels drive the company’s portfolio growth.

    By • April 9, 2024
  • The atrium of NoMad London features hanging plants.
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    Hilton gets first luxury lifestyle brand with NoMad hotels

    Hilton has acquired a majority controlling interest in Sydell Group to expand the NoMad brand globally.

    By • April 3, 2024
  • A bedroom at WaterWalk.
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    Courtesy of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
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    Wyndham enters upscale extended stay market with WaterWalk

    The WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham brand adds 11 hotels and more than 1,500 rooms to Wyndham’s portfolio amid record demand for longer-term stay options. 

    By • April 2, 2024
  • Death & Co's Midnight Auteur hotel brand will open its inaugural hotel, Municipal Grand, in Savannah, Georgia.
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    Death & Co launches cocktail-anchored lifestyle hotel brand

    Midnight Auteur, created by the founders of cocktail bar brand Death & Co and The Ramble Hotel in Denver, will open its inaugural concept in Savannah, Georgia.

    By • March 29, 2024
  • Child-centered lifestyle brand Hotel Bambinee launched.
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    Child-centered lifestyle brand Hotel Bambinee launches

    With amenities for kids and a modern, stylish design for adults, the new brand aims to “deliver an experience that celebrates families” — something other lifestyle hotels don’t typically prioritize.

    By • March 27, 2024
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    Retrieved from IHG Hotels & Resorts on June 13, 2023
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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. 

    By • March 26, 2024
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    Courtesy of IHG Hotels & Resorts
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    Q&A

    IHG VP talks ambitious plans to scale conversion brand Garner

    Karen Gilbride spoke with Hotel Dive about IHG's plans to open 1,000 Garner hotels in the U.S. and why the lower midscale segment is important to developers and travelers.

    By • March 26, 2024
  • The interior of Proper Hospitality's Austin, Texas, hotel.
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    Retrieved from Proper Hospitality on March 22, 2024
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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.

    By • March 22, 2024
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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.

    By • March 22, 2024
  • The exterior of a Compass by Margaritaville hotel.
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    Retrieved from Compass by Margaritaville on March 21, 2024
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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.

    By • March 21, 2024
  • Rendering of Sleep Inn's new hotel prototype
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    Courtesy of Choice Hotels International
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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.

    By • March 20, 2024
  • The waffle-making station at Hampton by Hilton.
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    Courtesy of Hilton
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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.

    By • March 20, 2024
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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.

    By • March 15, 2024
  • The inside of an Atwell Suites hotel room by IHG Hotels & Resorts
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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.

    By • March 15, 2024
  • A rendering of the exterior of Motto by Hilton Nashville.
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    Courtesy of Hilton
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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.

    By • March 14, 2024
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    Courtesy of Hilton
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    Hilton acquires Graduate Hotels

    The college town-focused brand will join Hilton’s rapidly expanding lifestyle portfolio.

    By • March 14, 2024