Brands: Page 2

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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Hilton acquires Graduate Hotels

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

    By • March 14, 2024
  • Hyatt will debut its Andaz brand in Florida with Andaz Miami Beach.
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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.

    By • March 13, 2024
  • Mergers and acquisitions
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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.

    By • March 12, 2024
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    Choice Hotels ends pursuit to acquire Wyndham

    The hotel company will not extend its exchange offer and is withdrawing its slate of director nominees vying for Wyndham board seats to focus on its standalone strategy.

    By • March 11, 2024
  • Choice Hotels expanded its Everhome Suites brand to the East Coast.
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    Choice Hotels bets on dual-property concept with latest Everhome opening

    The company opened the midscale extended stay hotel on a shared site property alongside its economy WoodSpring Suites brand, hoping to appeal to a wider range of travelers.

    By • March 8, 2024
  • An image of the Bellagio Las Vegas, now part of MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy.
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    MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy begins taking bookings

    With the brand, Marriott has converted several prominent MGM properties in Las Vegas under its reservation system, expanding its reach in the leisure and entertainment market.

    By • March 7, 2024
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    Choice Hotels urges Wyndham stockholders to tender shares

    As Choice’s March 8 exchange offer deadline approaches, the hotel company reiterated that its acquisition offer provides value far exceeding what Wyndham can achieve alone.

    By • March 6, 2024
  • The Nashville skyline can be seen from a hotel room window.
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    Boutique brand Drift Hotels expands to Nashville

    The 87-room Drift Nashville opening comes after TMC Hospitality expanded the brand in California last year.

    By • March 4, 2024
  • An exterior image of the Loews Minneapolis Hotel, which will be rebranded to Hilton.
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    Loews Minneapolis Hotel rebranded to Hilton following sale

    New owner and management company Marcus Hotels & Resorts will immediately convert the property to The Lofton Hotel under lifestyle brand Tapestry Collection by Hilton.

    By • March 4, 2024
  • The interior of a hotel room at Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas.
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    Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas to join Hyatt brand after $340M renovation

    The Destination by Hyatt property will help the hotel company grow its footprint in the “leading leisure and convention travel market,” keeping up with peers like Marriott International.

    By • March 4, 2024
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    IHG opens 2 wellness-focused hotels in Texas

    The Even hotels in Austin and Waco, Texas, will offer in-room fitness amenities, part of a growing trend to court wellness travelers.

    By • March 1, 2024
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    IHG’s Six Senses to open first US resort in South Carolina

    The wellness-focused spa, resort and residential community brand, founded in Thailand, is expanding as part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ ongoing luxury and lifestyle push.

    By • Feb. 28, 2024
  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) speaks during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs committee hearing on January 11, 2024 in Washington, DC.
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    Sen. Elizabeth Warren calls on FTC to ‘closely scrutinize’ Choice-Wyndham merger

    In a letter to FTC Chair Lina Khan, the senator raised concerns about Choice’s “hostile takeover,” asking the agency to block the deal if it violates antitrust law.

    By • Feb. 28, 2024
  • Hilton partners with AutoCamp on glamping, outdoor-centric boutique stays near national parks.
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    Hilton partners with AutoCamp on outdoor-centric, boutique stays

    The collaboration, allowing guests to book “glamping” experiences near national parks, comes as travelers increasingly prioritize adventure and exploration.

    By • Feb. 28, 2024
  • Taylor Swift at the Eras Tour movie premiere.
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    Marriott Bonvoy takes members to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

    There's no cruel summer in sight for loyalty members, who can now enter a sweepstakes to win tickets to see the star in concert and soon redeem points on a Swift-themed package.

    By • Feb. 28, 2024
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    B&B Hotels begins US expansion with Florida opening

    The European midscale brand, which has nearly 800 hotels across 17 countries, opened its first American property in Orlando.

    By • Feb. 27, 2024
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    Earnings

    Hotel trends that drove Q4 revenue, portfolio growth

    Despite a still-challenged lending environment and economic uncertainty, hotel operators focused on conversions and the booming midscale and luxury segments to fuel growth.

    By • Feb. 26, 2024
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    Hyatt forecasts continued RevPAR, portfolio growth in 2024

    Following a year of solid results, the hotel company will continue to expand its record pipeline as travel demand, particularly group, remains strong.

    By • Feb. 23, 2024