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    Travel + Leisure Co. expands Eddie Bauer Adventure Club to Texas Hill Country

    Located outside of Austin, the brand’s first “Outpost” property will feature geodomes, yurts and cabins, as travelers continue to crave nature-oriented experiences.

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    IHG reports Q3 RevPAR growth driven by ‘strength of US economy’

    In the U.S., RevPAR grew by 6.9% YOY in Q3, while CEO Elie Maalouf predicts 2026 to be “another year of record development activity.”

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    Lodging Lowdown: Expedia Group launches autonomous onboarding, Signia Hilton Savannah tops out

    Plus, Driftwood Hospitality Management appointed several general managers, and Hard Rock Casino Tejon broke ground on a new hotel project in California.

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    Hilton offers loyalty members option to pay with points during digital checkout

    Pay with Points allows Hilton Honors members to apply loyalty points toward their bill during digital checkout, a first for a major hotel brand, Hilton claims.

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    Wyndham posts Q3 US RevPAR gains amid ‘healthier’ demand trends

    The company also saw its global system size and development pipeline grow year over year in the third quarter, with continued momentum expected for the remainder of 2026.

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    Hotel execs share what’s top of mind at 2026’s Lodging Conference

    At the annual fall event, hotel leaders addressed challenges the industry is facing, development opportunities, how AI is changing the search landscape and more.

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    Hilton to move stock listing to Nasdaq

    The hotel giant plans to switch from the NYSE to Nasdaq, marking a milestone in its evolution as an “innovative” hospitality leader.

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    How Marriott Bonvoy got scale, speed with global creator-led campaign

    Instead of taking a traditional approach to ad production, the company went from brief to delivered assets across 15 destinations in just four weeks.

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    4 key takeaways from 2026’s Lodging Conference

    At the event, hotel executives discussed the state of the industry, how AI is changing distribution, and opportunities in the outdoors and luxury segments.

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    Hyatt opens first Hyatt Centric hotel in Missouri

    Set in a historic building, Hyatt Centric Downtown St. Louis debuts as the company expands the upper upscale lifestyle brand to urban markets across the country.

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    Sandpiper Hospitality to bring 12-plus hotels under management

    The hotel management company is scaling its U.S. portfolio by adding four new brands as well as hotels under existing extended stay flags.

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    Hotel asset managers anticipate RevPAR growth for full-year 2026: survey

    Despite concerns about demand and wages, asset managers are optimistic about the RevPAR landscape, per new findings from the Hospitality Asset Managers Association.

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    The top hospitality conferences in 2027

    Industry professionals will have many opportunities to connect, discuss and learn at events focused on hotel technology, development, investment and more.

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    How hotels can combat rising insurance costs

    As carrier exits and soaring jury verdicts boost premiums, there are several key actions hotels can take to reduce costs, experts share.

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    Hundreds of union hotel workers on strike in Chicago

    Over the weekend, employees at the Hilton Chicago and Hyatt Regency Chicago walked off the job amid broader labor disputes in the city.

    Updated Oct. 19, 2026
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    NYC’s Plaza Hotel to close in 2027 for multiyear facade restoration

    Commencing in January, the New York icon will shut down for at least four years to undergo repair to its landmark-protected building exterior.

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    Lodging Lowdown: Hotel Equities, Indigo Road Hospitality make leadership appointments

    Plus, PM Hotel Group expands its portfolio near Portland, Oregon, with three additional hotels.

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    Dreamscape names Adam Patenaude president and CEO

    Having served as president of the hotel management company for the past two years, Patenaude adds chief executive to his title.

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    Loews Nashville unveils multimillion-dollar renovation

    The Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza, inspired by the city’s artistic and cultural heritage, features revamped guest rooms and two new restaurants.

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    Global meeting professionals overwhelmingly optimistic about 2027: report

    Some planners, however, will shift their strategies to prepare for higher costs, including moving meetings to alternative venues over traditional hotels, per Amex GBT.

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    What hotel owners should consider when converting to a soft brand

    Hoteliers should assess the unique opportunities and challenges of soft brands, while striving to maintain their individuality, experts shared at this year’s Lodging Conference.

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    Sonesta debuts meetings-focused hotel collection

    Catering to “the underserved middle market,” Sonesta F1RST Meetings Collection spans 25 hotels across the U.S. and Canada and offers a combined 500,000 square feet of event space.

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    Braemar advances Ashford spinout with $372M Four Seasons sale

    With the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale under contract and a settlement agreement reached in its dispute with shareholder Al Shams, Braemar is on track to transition to self-management.

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    Travelers want flexibility, experiences over ‘perfection’: Hilton

    According to Hilton’s 2027 Trends Report, travelers are embracing “solo-ish” travel and prioritizing trips that help them reset and gain perspective.

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    Top hospitality executive moves of Q3 2026

    Choice Hotels named a new CEO, Hilton’s CMO stepped down and other leaders across hotel technology, finance and management were appointed during the quarter.