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Luxury drove Hyatt RevPAR growth in Q1
Hyatt’s luxury brands fueled RevPAR growth in the quarter, with CEO Mark Hoplamazian noting, “If there's any sign of weakness in terms of the high-end customer, we have not seen it.”
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Choice Hotels reports Q1 development gains buoyed by conversions
CEO Patrick Pacious highlighted increasing demand for the brand’s extended stay category, which remained a key growth driver in the first quarter of 2026.
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Wyndham reports flat US RevPAR in overall ‘strong’ Q1
CEO Geoff Ballotti highlighted “faster-than-expected” RevPAR recovery for Wyndham’s U.S. select-service brands and a record development pipeline of 259,000 rooms.
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G6 Hospitality launches Studio 6 Plus extended stay brand
The new-construction brand adds “security, space, and home-like features” for guests intending to stay for a week or longer, per CEO Sonal Sinha.
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MGM Resorts posts record net revenues, Las Vegas uptick in Q1
CEO Bill Hornbuckle said first quarter Sin City performance was driven by solid convention bookings and voiced optimism for the rest of 2026.
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Hilton bets big on AI with vendor partnerships, guest planning tool
The hotelier is linking up with Google, OpenAI and Anthropic to expand its use of AI, CEO Chris Nassetta said Tuesday.
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Caesars ends Q1 with Las Vegas in ‘healthier spot’ following rocky 2025
The resort operator saw solid occupancy and ADR growth in Sin City during the first quarter of 2026, due in part to strong group and convention demand, per COO Anthony Carano.
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Westin Nashville completes $13.5M renovation as business and leisure demand evolves
The revamp prioritized “high-impact, revenue-generating areas” including the hotel’s 456 guest rooms and meeting spaces, according to owner Castlerock.
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Hilton CEO touts strong Q1 RevPAR growth, 2026 optimism
Hilton raised its full-year RevPAR outlook, with CEO Chris Nassetta noting continued conversion momentum and growth across all brand segments.
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Noble Investment Group acquires 10-property upscale select-service, extended stay portfolio
The deal, including Marriott, Hilton and IHG hotels, furthers Noble’s investment in the high-demand and durable categories.
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What facility security teams can learn from the Correspondents’ Association shooting
Tiered perimeters protected Trump and others from the alleged gunman. Newer technologies can automatically close access points when they detect a breach, a security specialist says.
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Hotel Tech-in: The tool giving hotels visibility into gen AI search
As travelers increasingly plan trips using conversational AI, Operto’s newly launched GEO Consultant helps hotels improve how they show up in guests’ searches.
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US hotel construction pipeline down roughly 5% YOY in Q1 2026
Despite the decline, the luxury segment reached a record 102 projects in the quarter, up 16% year over year, per a Lodging Econometrics report.
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Driftwood Hospitality Management appoints new CEO
The hotel management company tapped former Playa Hotels & Resorts Chief Operating Officer Gregory Maliassas to lead its next phase of growth as it eyes expansion across the Americas.
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Travelers increasingly seeking ‘mental health reset’: report
New research from Amadeus found that some hotel guests are willing to pay extra for peace of mind, which creates revenue opportunities for hoteliers.
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Expedia names ex-Snap CFO as finance chief
Snap CFO Derek Andersen will succeed Scott Schenkel as finance chief for the travel platform beginning May 11.
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Minor Hotels debuts Anantara brand in US with Miami property
The experiential luxury hotel and residences represents a “major step” in Bangkok-based Minor Hotels’ U.S. expansion plans.
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Wyndham expands upscale lifestyle portfolio with 3 Dolce openings
The Dolce hotels in Florida, California and New York help scale Wyndham’s portfolio across “high-demand destinations,” per VP Leo Danese.
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Hyatt Regency Chicago completes final phase of $200M facelift
The multiyear renovation focused on modernizing the hotel’s Grand Ballroom, capping off a decadeslong investment to improve the guest experience.
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Global business travel optimism drops sharply in Q1, GBTA survey shows
Pessimism among business travel professionals has nearly tripled since the start of the year amid concerns over geopolitical conflict. Weakened sentiment could impact U.S. hotels.
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Choice Hotels partners with AWS on AI integration
Aimed at enhancing both the guest and franchisee experience, the enterprisewide deployment comes as hotel competitors enhance their artificial intelligence capabilities.
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HEI Hotels & Resorts names Clark Hanrattie CEO, managing partner
In his new role, Hanrattie will focus on driving the investment and management company’s returns to its ownership and branding partners.
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Tempo by Hilton opens in Savannah, marking brand’s Georgia debut
The opening of the 148-key hotel is “an important step in the brand's growth journey” as Tempo expands into “sought-after destinations," per Tempo's global brand head.
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BWH Hotels opens first @HOME extended stay property in US
The company plans to expand the brand to “important destinations” as travelers increasingly seek apartment-style accommodations with hotel amenities.
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Stonebridge to manage upcoming Kimpton hotel in Salt Lake City
Slated to open in early 2028, the IHG-branded luxury lifestyle hotel is “well positioned to outperform its competitive set,” per Stonebridge CEO Rob Smith.
