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    What hotel pros should have on their radar this fall

    Hotel Dive rounds up the trends set to shape hospitality performance, investment and development in the coming months, as well as the top hotel openings to watch out for.

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    Hotel industry associations slam LA’s $30 minimum wage decision

    Leaders from the American Hotel & Lodging Association and the Asian American Hotel Owners Association called the ordinance “a major setback” that will come with an “economic toll.”

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    Sunseeker Resort rebrands under Hilton’s Curio Collection

    The beleaguered Florida resort, opened by Allegiant Travel Company in late 2023, was acquired by Blackstone Real Estate for $200 million in July.

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    OYO parent company Oravel Stays rebrands to Prism

    Following its acquisition of G6 Hospitality last year, the corporate name change “reflects the company’s expanded global portfolio and long-term vision,” per CEO Ritesh Agarwal.

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    $30 minimum wage for LA hotel workers to proceed despite industry pushback

    The Los Angeles County Registrar said a referendum to overturn the wage, backed by hotel associations and other tourism industry players, did not qualify to be placed on the city ballot.

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    Yotel taps Marriott exec as CEO

    Phil Andreopoulos will lead the London-based company as it works toward doubling its global hotel portfolio by 2030.

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    M Resort Las Vegas wraps hotel tower ahead of schedule

    The resort plans to open its second hotel tower — a $206 million project — in December.

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    Marriott’s W New York – Union Square opens after $100M renovation

    The Manhattan hotel debuted with redesigned guest rooms, public spaces and dining following W Hotels’ strategic brand evolution.

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    MGM Resorts COO Corey Sanders to retire

    The chief operating officer will depart later this year after holding executive roles at the Las Vegas resort operator for more than 30 years.

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    AI, luxury travel set to catalyze global hospitality M&A: report

    Amid a complex deal environment, investors will focus on technology that enhances guest experiences and on opportunities in the growing luxury segment, according to KPMG.

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    Hilton’s Signia brand makes Texas debut

    The events-focused “approachable luxury” brand has been expanding nationwide, sometimes with deep impacts on local hotel markets.

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    Choice Hotels continues Everhome Suites expansion with 7 openings

    The brand has expanded to new high-barrier-to-entry markets, including Southern California, as the extended stay category remains a favorite among hotel developers.

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    Hot hotel markets to watch in fall 2025

    Hotel Dive’s Market Spotlights series has highlighted hospitality trends across Indianapolis; Savannah, Georgia; Nashville, Tennessee; and Orlando, Florida.

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    Choice Hotels taps McDonald’s exec as chief commercial officer

    Joshua Sloser, also a former Hilton vice president, fills the role left vacant by Robert McDowell earlier this year.

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    Guests ‘significantly’ less satisfied with F&B at hotels run by third-party management: report

    Per J.D. Power, guests report declines in satisfaction with food quality and facilities maintenance at hotels managed by third parties.

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    Houston hotel workers launch 9-day strike

    Union workers at the city’s largest hotel, Hilton Americas, are calling for wages of at least $23 an hour.

    Updated Sept. 2, 2025
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    Global hotel rates will see moderate growth in 2026: Amex GBT

    Room rates, including across top U.S. markets, are expected to rise next year, though they could be restricted by geopolitical instability and economic uncertainty, per a new report.

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    Noble House refreshes brand, adds luxury hotel to portfolio

    The luxury hotel group revealed a new logo and website designed to reflect its ongoing growth, which includes a $100 million Arizona development.

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    7 hotel openings to watch for the rest of 2025

    Everything from revamped luxury hotels to college town upscale properties are slated to open in the U.S. between now and the end of the year.

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    Why is Braemar Hotels & Resorts pursuing a sale?

    The real estate investment trust, which owns several high-performing luxury properties, seeks to address issues with governance and shareholder value, real estate experts told Hotel Dive.

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    Hotel Tech-in: Marriott takes holistic wellness high-tech across luxury portfolio

    Massage robots, virtual reality meditation and red-light therapy are among the technology-driven wellness treatments the hotel company is offering.

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    Hospitality Market Spotlight: Savannah

    The Georgia city has long been a go-to vacation destination, but an uptick in business and group travel is contributing to its growing hotel scene.

  • The lobby at the newly opened Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key in Arlington, Virginia.
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    Hilton Hotels & Resorts opens Virginia hotel signaling ‘new evolution of hospitality’

    Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key in Arlington marks a new identity for Hilton's flagship brand.

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    Hyatt’s latest loyalty play bets on experiences, ancillaries

    The hotel company will integrate Way’s technology to improve the guest journey for World of Hyatt members and scale its experiential strategy.

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    DoveHill acquires Auberge Resorts’ luxury White Barn Inn

    Located in Kennebunk, Maine, the property marks “a turning point in our hospitality strategy,” per DoveHill CEO Jake Wurzak.