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Upper-tier segments led US hotel pipeline growth in Q1
The total hotel construction pipeline increased year over year in the quarter, with the upscale and upper midscale segments leading by project count, per Lodging Econometrics.
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The social traveler: Here’s what the numbers say
Two-thirds of Gen Z travelers use social media for inspiration and 52% of consumers overall would consider visiting a place featured on screen.
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Omni launches program to draw small, midsize business travelers
Omni Select Business provides cost savings and loyalty perks to small and midsize businesses, “the backbone of travel demand in many markets.”
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One&Only plots Hudson Valley opening amid US expansion
The Dubai-based luxury resort company will open its second U.S. property on the Culinary Institute of America campus in New York.
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Houston union workers call for $23 minimum wage ahead of contract fight
Hospitality employees claim they aren’t benefiting from the city’s record tourism year — and say strikes are a possibility when contracts expire later this year.
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Driftwood Capital closes $1.2B portfolio consolidation
Comprising 18 Marriott, Hilton and Margaritaville hotels across 10 states, the portfolio will hedge against current market volatility with its strong market fundamentals, per Driftwood’s CEO.
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Remington Hospitality CEO to exit
Sloan Dean will depart the hospitality management company, which is currently searching for his successor.
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Customer satisfaction at hotels dips: report
Hilton led other lodging operators for guest satisfaction, followed by IHG Hotels & Resorts, Airbnb and Marriott International, per the American Customer Satisfaction Index.
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Placemakr continues apartment-style accommodations push in Alabama
Located within a luxury multifamily building, Placemakr Huntsville at Anthem House will cater to extended stay demand generated from its namesake city’s aerospace industry.
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Hotels.com returns to mascot-focused marketing with Bellboy character
The anthropomorphic hotel desk bell is promoting savings and travel hacks ahead of the summer rush but arrives as consumer confidence dips.
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Top hotel openings of Q1 2025
IHG Hotels & Resorts, Trailborn, Reside and more opened properties in the luxury, outdoor-focused and extended stay categories.
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Opinion4 cybersecurity and AI trends hoteliers should know
The greatest challenge from AI-powered threats that the hospitality industry will face will be centered on hotel guest data, executive Matt Koch shares.
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Q&AHotel development to remain healthy despite economic woes: Hyatt exec
Hyatt Head of Americas Development Dan Hansen shares why developers continue to be bullish on extended stay and how traveler demand for homelike accommodations is shifting.
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AAHOA names chairman, other board leaders
Hotelier Kamalesh Patel will serve as chairman of the association’s board, alongside a new secretary and other members, for the 2025-2026 term.
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Accor, Ennismore add 17 hotels in the Americas
The European hotel companies will manage beachfront properties through an agreement with Mexico-based Royal Holiday Group.
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Travel perks can spice up loyalty, but customers still seek financial benefits
About half of consumers are extremely or very likely to use loyalty programs that offer travel options, according to an arrivia survey.
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Trump’s tariffs pose threat to US economy — including hotel industry
The president’s trade policy, per Deloitte, is slated to increase inflation and curb consumer purchasing power. This could have wider implications for hotels.
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US government actions will ‘significantly’ shrink business travel
Nearly one-third of travel managers said tariffs and other U.S. government moves will hamper business travel in 2025, despite previously rosy outlooks, according to a GBTA poll.
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The top apartment-style accommodations moves of Q1 2025
Players including Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Mint House and Placemakr expanded to meet traveler demand for upscale extended stays.
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First Hyatt Studios extended stay hotel opens in Mobile, Alabama
The upper midscale property marks a milestone for Hyatt as it aims to capitalize on growing extended stay demand.
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Hotel Equities appoints new chief development officer
Hospitality industry veteran Greg O’Stean succeeds Joe Reardon, who will now focus on strategic partnerships as vice chairman.
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B&B Hotels taps US CEO amid expansion
Amir Mustafa will helm the European midscale hotel company’s U.S. business as it scales across the Atlantic.
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Hotel loyalty membership surged in 2024: CBRE
Increased loyalty member counts are driving hotel occupancy, though the growth presents challenges such as rising costs, according to an April report.
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Sonder cuts costs, plans layoffs ahead of Marriott tie-in
The accommodations provider announced $50 million in annualized cost reductions and $18 million in share sales as it prepares to fully integrate into Marriott channels in Q2.
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Xenia sells Fairmont Dallas for $111M as upcoming challenges loom
The sale comes ahead of the Dallas Convention Center’s redevelopment, which would have brought disruptions, as well as other hurdles, per the REIT’s CEO.
