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Marriott plots outdoor-centric collection anchored by new brand deals
The hotel company acquired Postcard Cabins and signed a long-term agreement with Trailborn, following Hilton and Hyatt expanding in outdoor accommodations.
By Jenna Walters • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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Four Seasons brings luxury hotel, residences to Utah ski hub
The hospitality brand joins Hyatt in developing accommodations in Deer Valley East Village in Park City, which Four Seasons exec Bart Carnahan calls an “acclaimed destination.”
By Jenna Walters • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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MCR buys Hyatt Regency O’Hare for undisclosed sum
The sale is part of Hyatt’s ongoing strategy to sell owned properties and reinvest the proceeds in asset-light platforms that accelerate growth.
By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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10 notable hospitality executive interviews from 2024
Throughout the year, experts from IHG, Hyatt, Accor and more talked development, sustainability and travel trends, sharing what drove hotel industry growth throughout the year.
By Jenna Walters • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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Resorts World Las Vegas names CEO, forms board of directors
The operator tapped Alex Dixon as CEO and other industry veterans for the board to “strengthen its leadership” amid financial and legal troubles.
By Jenna Walters • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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Nearly half of branded hotels are managed by third parties: report
Hotel companies such as Marriott and Hilton have increasingly turned to third-party management to mitigate risk and lower corporate expenses, but hospitality management remains “extremely fragmented.”
By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fatally shot outside NYC Hilton
The NYPD confirmed the shooting, which cut UnitedHealth’s investor conference short on Wednesday morning, though not Thompson’s identity.
By Rebecca Pifer • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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LivAway Suites continues strategic expansion with 3 openings
With the Montana, Washington and Tennessee hotels, the extended stay brand is targeting markets with strong population and jobs growth.
By Jenna Walters • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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The cocktail-forward lifestyle hotel brand set to shake things up in 2025
Midnight Auteur, from the founders of Death & Co. and Denver’s Ramble Hotel, will debut in Savannah, Georgia, featuring one key element: a bar as the focal point of its lobby.
By Jenna Walters • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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Waldorf Astoria New York to open following multiyear revamp
This month, the 375-room luxury property will begin accepting reservations for stays in 2025.
By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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Marriott’s Design Hotels opens San Diego property amid US expansion
The Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter is the first Design Hotels property in the California city, offering two dining concepts and curated artwork and furniture.
By Jenna Walters • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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Higher-end chain scales a bright spot amid muted 2025 hotel growth: PwC
ADR gains driven by the strength of upper-tier segments offer “a redeeming trend” for the industry, which will see muted demand growth next year.
By Jenna Walters • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Las Vegas’ Rio Hotel & Casino joins Destination by Hyatt
Following the first phase of a $340 million renovation, the luxury resort — in a “vibrant” location for leisure, convention and group travel — has transitioned under Hyatt’s Independent Collection.
By Jenna Walters • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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Grand Hyatt brand opens in Utah ski destination amid strategic growth
The opening of Grand Hyatt Deer Valley in Park City comes as Hyatt aims to bring luxury and lifestyle offerings to new leisure and business markets.
By Jenna Walters • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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Are hotels a worthy investment for travel centers? Onvo thinks so.
As the retailer builds its first ground-up hotel adjacent to one of its truck stops, competitors like Love’s and TA are exiting the lodging business.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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Marriott’s Renaissance brand debuts locally sourced digital marketplace
The global platform, R Finds, aims to create meaningful experiences for guests, who increasingly seek engagement with the culture of their destination.
By Jenna Walters • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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Travel center operator Love’s to sell its hotels by early 2025
The company determined this summer that it would offload the 19 properties by Q1 of next year to focus more on its convenience stores, restaurants and truck care solutions, a spokesperson said.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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Mandarin Oriental taps Tiffany Cooper as Americas development head
The former Aimbridge and Kimpton Hotels development leader will drive Mandarin Oriental’s portfolio growth across North America, focusing on the U.S.
By Jenna Walters • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Viceroy rebrand focuses on storytelling through experiences
The luxury hospitality brand is revamping its experiential offerings and growing its portfolio to new destinations.
By Jenna Walters • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Choice Hotels continues upscale push with Cambria openings, groundbreakings
The upper-tier brand expansion, including to new markets, comes as Choice aims to meet changing demand from travelers, hotel owners and developers.
By Jenna Walters • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Grand Hyatt Scottsdale unveils $115M renovation, rebrand
The revamped property — the first Grand Hyatt hotel in Arizona — is part of Hyatt’s strategic luxury and lifestyle push.
By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Design Hotels grows US presence with portfolio expansion
The Marriott subsidiary signed 29 independent hotel agreements globally over the last 12 months, in markets including New York City and Nashville.
By Jenna Walters • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Global wellness market to reach $9T in 2028, bolstered by tourism
Hotels are adding sleep and spa amenities to meet traveler demand as wellness tourism is slated to grow by more than 10% between 2023 and 2028, per Global Wellness Institute.
By Jenna Walters • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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Top travel, development trends that drove hotel companies’ Q3 results
In the third quarter of 2024, companies posted RevPAR increases driven by group business and pipeline growth bolstered by demand for conversions.
By Jenna Walters • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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Hotel CEOs predict impact of election cycle on Q4 financials
During recent earnings calls, leaders from Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Choice Hotels and Wyndham shared how this year's “not typical” Harris vs. Trump election season could impact Q4 revenues.
By Jenna Walters • Nov. 6, 2024
