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  • Valencia Hotel Group acquired Cavalry Court, along with another boutique hotel in College Station, Texas.
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    Valencia Hotel Group makes college town play with Texas acquisitions

    The two boutique College Station deals come as more hotel players eye growth opportunities in “stable” university-supported markets across the U.S.

  • The Residences at St. Regis Longboat Key is slated to open in a month.
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    Marriott aims to build loyalty with branded residential growth

    The hotel company launched an owner recognition program as its branded residential portfolio and pipeline see significant expansion.

  • A street view of the National Labor Relations Board in Northwest Washington, D.C.
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    Screenshot: Google Maps

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    Hotel industry reacts to NLRB joint-employer rule appeal withdrawal

    AHLA, which has been fighting the rule for months, called the NLRB’s latest move a “win” for hoteliers.

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    Opinion

    How hotels can leverage AI to boost brand awareness

    Technology can help hotels glean important data from their online content, but hotel marketers need to keep ethics at the forefront.

  • JRK Property Holdings acquired California’s Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines.
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    JRK Property Holdings acquires La Jolla Hilton for $165M

    California’s Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines benefits from strong leisure demand and a growing life sciences sector, per JRK’s head of hotel investment.

  • The Standard Hotel in New York City glass door logo.
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    Hyatt reportedly in talks to acquire Standard International

    Hyatt is pursuing the global boutique operator for a deal that could boost its global footprint and loyalty program, according to Bloomberg.

  • A crane works on a resort on a snow-covered mountainside.
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    US hotel construction activity hits 2024 peak: STR

    In June, the volume of U.S. hotel rooms under construction was the highest it’s been since February 2023, according to data from CoStar.

  • A closeup of the Holiday Inn logo on a building.
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    IHG unveils low carbon program, targets energy efficiency in hotels

    The company called the initiative an “industry first” and said it would help it “test, learn and share findings on sustainability measures.”

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    Corporate travel spend is up this year: Deloitte

    A vast majority of business travelers enjoy the experience, but higher prices continue to impact their plans, according to a new report.

  • The Phoenix metropolitan area has seen growing hotel occupancy, ADR and RevPAR in recent years driven by strong travel fundamentals.
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    Deep Dive // Hot Markets

    Market Spotlight: Phoenix

    Sports tourism and a flourishing manufacturing sector are driving hotel performance gains as well as investor and developer activity in the metro area.

  • Host Hotels & Resorts acquired 1 Hotel Central Park from Starwood Capital Group.
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    Retrieved from 1 Hotels on July 18, 2024
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    Host Hotels & Resorts acquires 1 Hotel Central Park from Starwood

    A Starwood spokesperson said the Manhattan asset traded for $265 million, a hotel deal that follows others between the buyer and seller in Nashville and Miami Beach, Florida.

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    Retrieved from Coury Hospitality on June 02, 2023
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    Coury launches hospitality management company aimed at core brands

    The new venture, Concert Hospitality, will allow Coury Holdings to manage “a more diverse range of investments,” according to CEO Paul Coury.

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    FTC takes aim at undisclosed franchising fees

    The agency also said policies that keep franchisees from reporting potentially illegal business practices to regulators are against the law.

  • An aerial view of high rises in Miami.
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    US lodging prices fell in June

    Prices across economic sectors are easing, with travel costs leading the way, according to the U.S. Travel Association’s monthly Travel Price Index.

  • Pink and purple flowers hang from the ceiling in a hotel lobby.
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    Luxury led lower-tier segments for guest satisfaction: J.D. Power

    Despite higher ADRs, upper-tier hotels fared better for guest satisfaction than limited-service properties, which should focus on renovations to boost ratings.

  • An exterior shot of the LED screen, made up of large, pink cubes that say "TSX."
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    $2.5B tower completed in Times Square

    The 47-story building houses the first-ever Tempo by Hilton hotel, which opened last summer, as the NYC neighborhood sees strong hotel demand.

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    Hotel restaurants use storytelling, immersive experiences to draw repeat guests

    Successful concepts center narratives, offer signature experiences and are well-attuned to changing customer tastes, experts say.

  • The 500-key hotel tower at Bally’s Chicago Casino will sit at the southern end of the development.
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    Bally’s changes hotel plans at 30-acre Chicago casino project

    The 500-key tower will move to the southern end of the development and be completed in a single phase.

  • Marriott International is expanding its luxury JW Marriott brand, including in Reston, Virginia.
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    JW Marriott brand expands amid company’s luxury push

    With JW Marriott hotels underway in Reston, Virginia, and downtown Detroit, Marriott continues to make the luxury segment a “top priority.”

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    Retrieved from Marriott Bonvoy on July 12, 2024
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    Marriott opens dual-brand hotel in Colorado

    With the combination SpringHill Suites and TownePlace Suites, Marriott joins a growing list of hotel companies betting on the dual-brand concept.

  • Wyndham Hotels & Resorts opened the inaugural Echo Suites hotel in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
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    Wyndham opens first Echo Suites, plots extended stay growth

    The Spartanburg, South Carolina, hotel will be followed by other brand openings this year, as Wyndham looks to capitalize on increased demand generated by infrastructure projects.

  • Aerial view of Las Vegas strip in Nevada
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    Sports tourism drives meetings growth in Las Vegas: report

    The sports entertainment category isn’t just driving leisure tourism. It’s also boosting meetings travel for events related to the industry, according to Knowland.

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    Hilton opens dual-branded resort in South Carolina

    The hotel company is “expanding its multi-brand footprint” with The Ellie Beach Resort Myrtle Beach and DoubleTree Resort by Hilton. 

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    400 Small Luxury Hotels now available on Hilton’s platforms

    The partnership boosts Hilton’s luxury offerings as the segment grows.

  • A rendering of a LivAway Suites hotel.
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    Extended stay brand LivAway Suites expands in Maine, Utah

    The growing flag will open in areas with notable job growth, as employees lean on extended stay hotels for temporary housing.