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    How will hotel F&B fare against tariffs? CEOs weigh in.

    Food and beverage costs are slated to increase as dining and bar patron levels drop, experts, including the head of the National Restaurant Association, share.

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    Sunstone offloads New Orleans Hilton for $47M

    The real estate investment trust still has a JW Marriott hotel operating in the market, which benefits from robust tourism, per CEO Bryan Giglia.

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    ‘How freaked out should we be?’: Taking the pulse of the hotel industry

    At NYU’s hospitality investment forum, analysts and experts cited concerns about room demand and consumer sentiment, but still believed the travel industry is in a good position to weather uncertain months ahead.

  • Four Seasons Resort and Private Residences Deer Valley is coming to Park City, Utah.
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    Deep Dive

    Après ski appeal: Utah’s revamped Deer Valley draws top hotel brands

    Grand Hyatt, Canopy by Hilton, Four Seasons and more make up a diverse hotel ecosystem catering to more than just skiers at Deer Valley East Village near Park City.

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    Opinion

    How tariffs, deportations are worsening the hotel labor gap

    Hotels are heading into the busy summer months critically understaffed, but there is still time to navigate around ongoing labor challenges.

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    Leisure, hospitality employment continued upward trend in May

    The sector added 48,000 jobs last month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and experts say wage growth has moderated.

  • Wyndham Hotels & Resorts opened the inaugural Echo Suites hotel in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
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    Hotel players bullish on brand opportunities, extended stay

    Owners and developers remain optimistic about growing their portfolios over the next five years despite mounting economic uncertainty, per Wyndham’s Hotel Owner Trends Report.

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    Hotel carbon monoxide alarm rule reintroduced in Congress

    The Stay Safe Act would require carbon monoxide detectors to be installed in every hotel and short-term rental room in the country.

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    Starwood Hotels development chief talks brand revival, growth opportunities

    CDO Abhay Bakaya said at the 2025 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference that the company plans to have around 50 hotels open by 2030.

  • Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Charleston is coming to the South Carolina city.
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    Four Seasons bets on burgeoning South Carolina leisure destination

    The luxury hospitality brand will bring a hotel and branded residences to Charleston, which saw a spike in visitor numbers and spending last year.

  • Barbara Muckermann, CEO of Europe’s Kempinski Group, onstage during a panel at 2025's NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum.
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    Hotel leaders talk value — and challenges — of proliferating brands

    At the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum, executives and CEOs from Hyatt, G6 Hospitality, Hilton and more shared thoughts on how brands can drive growth, not confusion.

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    Travel sector ‘walks a tight rope’ as US hotel growth outlook downgraded: report

    CoStar and Tourism Economics lowered their 2025 and 2026 growth projections for RevPAR and other metrics, citing elevated macroeconomic concerns.

  • CEOs of Wyndham, Accor, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG and Marriott spoke at an NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum panel.
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    Hotel CEOs on the ‘human need’ for travel in the face of uncertainty

    CEOs of Wyndham, Accor, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG and Marriott shared hospitality’s top growth opportunities at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum.

  • Marriott International opened the first StudioRes extended stay hotel in Fort Myers, Florida.
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    Marriott opens inaugural StudioRes amid focused midscale growth

    The Florida extended stay hotel marks a milestone for Marriott as it fortifies its U.S. midscale presence with City Express and a newly launched collection brand.

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    Deep Dive

    No taxes on tips may happen soon. Here’s what it could look like at hotels.

    Congress could pass legislation that includes eliminating taxes on tips as soon as this month. But what the legislation will look like — and its effects — are still up for debate.

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    Opinion

    How AI-powered CX strategies can better meet guest expectations

    It’s no longer just about selling rooms — hospitality brands are now competing on customer experience, and only the fastest, most intuitive service will win.

  • The Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill is seen on August 21, 2024 in Washington, DC.
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    Hyatt launches upscale collection brand Unscripted by Hyatt

    Part of Hyatt’s Essentials portfolio, the new launch is intended to bolster rooms growth for Hyatt, which is in talks with 40 hotels globally to join the flag.

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    Deep Dive

    Market Spotlight: Nashville

    The Tennessee city has made a name for itself as a leisure and convention travel destination — and hotels are benefiting. Experts say it still has room to grow.

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    Noble Investment Group acquires 16 WoodSpring Suites hotels

    The Atlanta-based real estate firm is no stranger to the Choice Hotels brand, having previously snapped up a multiproperty portfolio of its extended stay hotels in 2023. 

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    Choice Hotels continues extended stay push with Everhome openings

    The long-term accommodations sector shows promise for stable growth amid rockier economic times, Choice’s CEO shared during a recent earnings call.

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    Hilton expands Tapestry Collection to Hawai’i

    The Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki on O’ahu joins Hilton as the hotel company leans on collection brands to fuel its luxury and lifestyle portfolio growth.

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    Former Vail Resorts CEO returns after skier dip, guidance downgrade

    Rob Katz succeeds Kirsten Lynch, who stepped down after the 2024-2025 ski season, which saw fewer-than-expected lift ticket guests.

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    Park Hotels & Resorts sells Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf for $80M

    The 316-room property was sold to an undisclosed buyer as part of Park’s strategy to offload “non-core” hotel assets.

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    Culinary, wellness-focused resort coming to Utah ski destination

    Luxury hotel brand Appellation, in collaboration with health and longevity guru Deepak Chopra, is bringing a hotel, a wellbeing center and garden-to-table dining near Park City.

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    Hotel Tech-in: The steam technology heating up hotel meals

    Swiss food technology company Kitchenless is bringing its steam-heating system to hotel kitchens in the U.S.