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  • A person uses PathSpot Technologies' HandScanner.
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    Courtesy of Marriott International
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    Hotel Tech-in: The hand-scanning system fighting foodborne illness

    PathSpot Technologies’ handwashing validation system and other tech integrations are helping Marriott keep guests safe while creating operational efficiencies for employees.

    By • April 30, 2025
  • The exterior of a CitizenM hotel.
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    Deep Dive

    What Marriott CFO, industry experts think of CitizenM deal

    Marriott will need to work hard to ensure CitizenM doesn’t cannibalize its other lifestyle brand, Moxy. CFO Leeny Oberg says that won’t be a problem.

    By • April 29, 2025
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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.

    By • April 28, 2025
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    Marriott International to acquire CitizenM for $355M

    The move is set to bolster Marriott’s global expansion in the select-service lifestyle segment, as 36 open hotels join the company’s portfolio.

    By • April 28, 2025
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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.” 

    By • April 25, 2025
  • A rendering of the forthcoming One&Only resort in Hudson Valley.
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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.

    By • April 24, 2025
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    Remington Hospitality CEO to exit

    Sloan Dean will depart the hospitality management company, which is currently searching for his successor.

    By • April 24, 2025
  • A furnished apartment-style hotel room at Placemakr's pop-up hotel at The Byron in Washington, D.C.
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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.

    By • April 23, 2025
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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.

    By • April 23, 2025
  • Hyatt Hotels opened its first Hyatt Studios extended stay hotel in Mobile, Alabama.
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    Q&A

    Hotel 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.

    By • April 18, 2025
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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.

    By • April 18, 2025
  • Mint House acquired Locale, assuming its portfolio of apartment-style hospitality properties.
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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.

    By • April 16, 2025
  • Hotel Equities appointed Greg O’Stean as its new chief development officer, succeeding Joe Reardon.
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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.

    By • April 16, 2025
  • Hyatt Hotels opened its first Hyatt Studios extended stay hotel in Mobile, Alabama.
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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.

    By • April 16, 2025
  • Marriott will add Sonder's portfolio of more than 9,000 rooms to its system.
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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.

    By • April 15, 2025
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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.

    By • April 15, 2025
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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.

    By • April 14, 2025
  • A rendering of a hotel and residences project in Miami
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    Miami’s Mandarin Oriental to proceed with layoffs, closure to make way for residences

    The Brickell Key property will lay off some 430 employees ahead of its demolition to make room for a new two-tower hotel and residences complex.

    By • April 13, 2025
  • Gwyneth Paltrow sits on a hotel bed.
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    Marriott gets into bed with Gwyneth Paltrow for new sleep-focused campaign

    Westin Hotels & Resorts is partnering with the celeb’s lifestyle brand Goop on a video series to give hotel guests insights on sleep quality and overall wellness.

    By • April 11, 2025
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    Reside appoints new CEO to ‘propel’ Wyndham collab

    Global executive Gavin Morgan will succeed Lee Curtis at Reside’s helm as the company expands in top-50 U.S. metros through a partnership with Wyndham.

    By • April 8, 2025
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    Omni Hotels & Resorts taps Accor exec as chief revenue officer

    Adam Hayashi will focus on maximizing topline revenue performance and capturing greater market share at Omni.

    By • April 8, 2025
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    Under Canvas launches Outdoor Collection for ‘nature-based’ stays

    The outdoor-focused hospitality company, which partnered with Hyatt last year, debuts its new portfolio with two properties in Michigan and Montana.

    By • April 4, 2025
  • The brick exterior of the Hotel Boulderado.
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    Graduate by Hilton expands to Colorado

    The historic Hotel Boulderado in Boulder joins the college town-focused brand, which Hilton acquired last year to grow its lifestyle offerings.

    By • April 3, 2025
  • A bar counter at the Hotel Seville NoMad.
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    Hyatt converts NYC hotel to Unbound Collection

    James NoMad Hotel is now the Hotel Seville NoMad, and a property refresh is adding more guest experiences and a new lobby bar.

    By • April 2, 2025
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    Marriott to revamp, convert Utah ski hotel

    The 128-key Park City Peaks Hotel will become Hotel Thaynes, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel after a $21 million renovation as development in the ski destination ramps up.

    By • April 1, 2025