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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.

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    Median sale price of large US hotels declined in Q1: Cornell

    Despite the dip, real estate researchers expect to see a rise in the price of large hotels in the second quarter of 2024.

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    Luxury lifestyle brand Edition to open first Midwest hotel in Detroit

    Downtown Detroit’s first five-star hotel will occupy 45 floors of a high-rise near General Motors’ future global headquarters.

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    IHG becomes first hospitality company to integrate Apple AirPlay

    The technology will allow users to stream content from iPhones or iPads on a guest room’s TV.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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    Wyndham expands rewards to business program

    The extended program is a bid to drive direct bookings to franchisees amid positive growth trends for business travel, the hotel company said.

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    Dual-branded Marriott hotel underway in North Phoenix

    The property will feature an AC Hotel by Marriott and Element by Westin under one roof as developers cater to growing business travel to the area.

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    Omni Hotels cyberattack may have impacted customer information

    Ransomware group Daixin Team claims to have obtained “sensitive” guest data, though Omni says that data doesn’t include personal payment details, financial information or social security numbers.

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    DiamondRock names Jeffrey Donnelly CEO in C-suite reorg

    The company veteran succeeds Mark Brugger, who departs the real estate investment trust after a 20-year tenure, as the company adopts a “simplified” organizational structure.

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    Illinois Senate approves bill targeting single-use plastic at hotels

    Similar legislation requiring hotels to eliminate small plastic toiletry bottles has passed in Washington, California and New York.

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    What hotel managers can do to fight germs

    Smart design choices can keep hotel rooms clean and better cater to health- and wellness-minded guests.

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    Under Canvas expands to California as glamping market heats up

    The upscale outdoor hospitality company will open an 80-acre camp near Yosemite National Park in 2025.

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    Workers strike at Aimbridge-operated hotels in SoCal

    Striking employees claim Aimbridge failed to respond to women’s allegations of sexual harassment.

    Updated April 16, 2024
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    AHLA applauds Senate vote to overturn joint-employer rule

    The hotel association — alongside other professional organizations in franchise industries — has consistently railed against the rule, which will now go to Biden’s desk.

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    Hotel cybersecurity vulnerabilities extend to key cards

    Researchers found a way to hack Saflok key cards on up to 3 million hotel rooms. But that's just where the threats to guests begin.

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    Choice Hotels targets millennial and Gen Z travelers with first TikTok marketing campaign

    The campaign, featuring influencer Jimmy Darts, aims to expand brand awareness for Choice’s Comfort and Cambria properties.

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    Certares acquires Hilton Boston Back Bay hotel for $171M

    The global investment firm said the property’s location “within one of the top submarkets in the country” made it an attractive investment.

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    IHG taps Google Cloud for AI-powered travel planner

    The partnership aims to enhance the booking and planning experience, something IHG sees as “critical” to guest loyalty and engagement.

  • Choice Hotels appointed Judd Wadholm as SVP, general manager of core brands
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    Choice Hotels names Judd Wadholm SVP, general manager of core brands

    With the appointment, Choice says it's as “committed as ever” to its lower-tier brands like Comfort and Sleep Inn, despite a recent push in upscale.

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    Wyndham appoints CIO Scott Strickland as chief commercial officer

    Heading a newly created commercial organization, the company veteran will focus on Wyndham’s technology strategy and oversee global sales, revenue generation, marketing and loyalty.

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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.

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    St. Louis led US for year-over-year events volume growth in March

    The market saw 24.3% growth in events volume last month bolstered by sports and national association happenings, outpacing major cities like Las Vegas and Seattle, according to Knowland.