Brands

  • The exterior of Appellation Healdsburg in California.
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    Luxury Appellation brand opens flagship hotel in California

    The culinary- and wellness-focused hospitality brand is also underway on a resort near Park City, Utah, as luxury traveler demand evolves.

    By • Sept. 12, 2025
  • A rendering of the forthcoming Kimpton Napa.
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    IHG takes Kimpton brand to Napa Valley

    The 123-key property, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, is slated to open in the California region in 2028.

    By • Sept. 12, 2025
  • An exterior view of AC Hotel by Marriott Symphony Park and Element by Westin Symphony Park has opened in Las Vegas.
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    Marriott opens first dual-branded hotel in Las Vegas

    The joint AC Hotel and Element by Westin property in the city’s Symphony Park district debuts after Las Vegas saw a stark decline in visitors this summer.

    By • Sept. 11, 2025
  • An image of Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor in Florida.
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    Courtesy of Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor
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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.

    By • Sept. 10, 2025
  • The exterior of an OYO hotel in England.
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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.

    By • Sept. 9, 2025
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    Courtesy of Four Seasons
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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.

    By • Sept. 9, 2025
  • The interior of the W New York – Union Square hotel.
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    Courtesy of Marriott International
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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.

    By • Sept. 8, 2025
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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.

    By • Sept. 5, 2025
  • An aerial image of Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall
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    Courtesy of Hyatt
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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.

    By • Sept. 5, 2025
  • The exterior of Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa.
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    Courtesy of Hilton
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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.

    By • Sept. 5, 2025
  • The exterior of an Everhome Suites hotel in Bozeman, Montana.
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    Courtesy of Choice Hotels International
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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.

    By • Sept. 4, 2025
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    Courtesy of Noble House
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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.

    By • Sept. 2, 2025
  • The spa at W Scottsdale
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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.

    By • Aug. 28, 2025
  • 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.

    By • Aug. 27, 2025
  • An aerial view of the pool complex at Grand Hyatt Scottsdale.
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    Courtesy of Hyatt Hotels
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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.

    By • Aug. 26, 2025
  • The Savannah, Georgia, skyline.
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    Michael Wright via Getty Images
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    Deep Dive

    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.

    By • Aug. 26, 2025
  • An exterior view of the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona.
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    Hotel investment trends to watch in the second half of 2025

    Investors face hurdles from broader economic uncertainty and high interest rates, but luxury hotels and urban markets pose opportunities, per a JLL report.

    By • Aug. 25, 2025
  • A rendering of a terrace at Rosewood Calistoga.
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    Courtesy of Rosewood Hotel Group
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    Rosewood Hotels to open California wine country resort

    The 129-key Rosewood Calistoga hotel and residences will open in 2027 as the Hong Kong-based luxury resort brand expands internationally.

    By • Aug. 22, 2025
  • The exterior of the Hyatt Regency Greenwich hotel in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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    Certares acquires majority interest in Connecticut Hyatt Regency

    The global investment firm purchased Hyatt Regency Greenwich from Trinity Investments after the owner completed a $35 million renovation.

    By • Aug. 21, 2025
  • The exterior of Cambria Hotel Portland-Oregon.
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    Courtesy of Choice Hotels International
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    Choice Hotels expands upscale Cambria brand with 4 openings

    The new hotels span “high-demand and emerging markets” in California, Florida, Massachusetts and Oregon, SVP Indy Adenaw shares.

    By • Aug. 20, 2025
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    Maja Hitij via Getty Images
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    Top trends from the hotel industry’s Q2 2025 earnings

    Widespread U.S. RevPAR declines were reported, though some CEOs remained optimistic about luxury travel and group booking pace into next year.

    By • Aug. 18, 2025
  • Marriott will add Sonder's portfolio of more than 9,000 rooms to its system.
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    Sonder CFO exits months after assuming role

    Michael Hughes departs as the San Francisco-based firm looks to fill the CEO role vacated by founder Francis Davidson in June.

    By • Aug. 15, 2025
  • Union hotel workers sit in a conference room amid a vote to authorize a strike in Houston, Texas.
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    Houston hotel workers approve strike amid call for wage bump

    On Wednesday, union hotel workers employed by Hilton Americas-Houston voted 99.3% yes to authorize a strike, which could be called at any time.

    By • Updated Aug. 14, 2025
  • The exterior of Hotel Genevieve in Louisville, Kentucky.
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    How a boutique hotel owner rebranded to Hyatt following Standard deal

    Hotel Genevieve in Louisville, Kentucky, ditched its Bunkhouse roots for JdV by Hyatt, gaining distribution and loyalty perks as Hyatt fine-tunes its lifestyle growth strategy.

    By • Aug. 14, 2025
  • Travelers stand at an airport kiosk with an American flag overhanging.
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    Hotel CEOs weigh in on widespread US RevPAR declines

    Decreased government spending, a lack of international inbound travel and broader economic uncertainty had a noticeable impact on Q2 earnings results.

    By • Aug. 13, 2025