Brands

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    Luxury drove Hyatt RevPAR growth in Q1

    Hyatt’s luxury brands fueled RevPAR growth in the quarter, with CEO Mark Hoplamazian noting, “If there's any sign of weakness in terms of the high-end customer, we have not seen it.”

    By Lara Ewen • May 1, 2026
  • Choice Hotels International headquarters at the Pike & Rose development in North Bethesda, Maryland.
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    Choice Hotels reports Q1 development gains buoyed by conversions

    CEO Patrick Pacious highlighted increasing demand for the brand’s extended stay category, which remained a key growth driver in the first quarter of 2026.

    By • May 1, 2026
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    G6 Hospitality launches Studio 6 Plus extended stay brand

    The new-construction brand adds “security, space, and home-like features” for guests intending to stay for a week or longer, per CEO Sonal Sinha.

    By • April 30, 2026
  • Wyndham Hotels & Resorts opened its second Echo Suites extended stay hotel in Plano, Texas.
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    Wyndham reports flat US RevPAR in overall ‘strong’ Q1

    CEO Geoff Ballotti highlighted “faster-than-expected” RevPAR recovery for Wyndham’s U.S. select-service brands and a record development pipeline of 259,000 rooms.

    By • April 30, 2026
  • An image of the Bellagio Las Vegas, now part of MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy.
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    MGM Resorts posts record net revenues, Las Vegas uptick in Q1

    CEO Bill Hornbuckle said first quarter Sin City performance was driven by solid convention bookings and voiced optimism for the rest of 2026.

    By • April 30, 2026
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    Westin Nashville completes $13.5M renovation as business and leisure demand evolves

    The revamp prioritized “high-impact, revenue-generating areas” including the hotel’s 456 guest rooms and meeting spaces, according to owner Castlerock.

    By • April 29, 2026
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    Caesars ends Q1 with Las Vegas in ‘healthier spot’ following rocky 2025

    The resort operator saw solid occupancy and ADR growth in Sin City during the first quarter of 2026, due in part to strong group and convention demand, per COO Anthony Carano. 

    By • April 29, 2026
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    Noble Investment Group acquires 10-property upscale select-service, extended stay portfolio

    The deal, including Marriott, Hilton and IHG hotels, furthers Noble’s investment in the high-demand and durable categories.

    By • April 29, 2026
  • The exterior of a hotel shows a Hilton logo.
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    Hilton CEO touts strong Q1 RevPAR growth, 2026 optimism

    Hilton raised its full-year RevPAR outlook, with CEO Chris Nassetta noting continued conversion momentum and growth across all brand segments.

    By • April 28, 2026
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    Driftwood Hospitality Management appoints new CEO

    The hotel management company tapped former Playa Hotels & Resorts Chief Operating Officer Gregory Maliassas to lead its next phase of growth as it eyes expansion across the Americas.

    By • April 28, 2026
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    Travelers increasingly seeking ‘mental health reset’: report

    New research from Amadeus found that some hotel guests are willing to pay extra for peace of mind, which creates revenue opportunities for hoteliers.

    By • April 27, 2026
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    Expedia names ex-Snap CFO as finance chief

    Snap CFO Derek Andersen will succeed Scott Schenkel as finance chief for the travel platform beginning May 11.  

    By Grace Noto • April 27, 2026
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    Minor Hotels debuts Anantara brand in US with Miami property

    The experiential luxury hotel and residences represents a “major step” in Bangkok-based Minor Hotels’ U.S. expansion plans.

    By • April 24, 2026
  • An image shows the outdoor pool at V Capri Palm Springs, a Dolce by Wyndham hotel in California.
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    Wyndham expands upscale lifestyle portfolio with 3 Dolce openings

    The Dolce hotels in Florida, California and New York help scale Wyndham’s portfolio across “high-demand destinations,” per VP Leo Danese.

    By • April 24, 2026
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    Hyatt Regency Chicago completes final phase of $200M facelift

    The multiyear renovation focused on modernizing the hotel’s Grand Ballroom, capping off a decadeslong investment to improve the guest experience.

    By • April 22, 2026
  • BWH Hotels has opened a @HOME by Best Western extended stay hotel in St. George, Utah.
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    BWH Hotels opens first @HOME extended stay property in US

    The company plans to expand the brand to “important destinations” as travelers increasingly seek apartment-style accommodations with hotel amenities.

    By • April 22, 2026
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    Tempo by Hilton opens in Savannah, marking brand’s Georgia debut

    The opening of the 148-key hotel is “an important step in the brand's growth journey” as Tempo expands into “sought-after destinations," per Tempo's global brand head.

    By • April 21, 2026
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    Court awards $174.6M in damages against Tutor Perini in Philadelphia hotel dispute

    Construction defects at the dual-banded W Hotel and Element Hotel amounted to breach of contract, according to a judgment in a suit filed by Chestle Development. 

    By Joe Bousquin • April 21, 2026
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    Stonebridge to manage upcoming Kimpton hotel in Salt Lake City

    Slated to open in early 2028, the IHG-branded luxury lifestyle hotel is “well positioned to outperform its competitive set,” per Stonebridge CEO Rob Smith.

    By • April 21, 2026
  • Choice Hotels International headquarters at the Pike & Rose development in North Bethesda, Maryland.
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    Choice Hotels partners with AWS on AI integration

    Aimed at enhancing both the guest and franchisee experience, the enterprisewide deployment comes as hotel competitors enhance their artificial intelligence capabilities.

    By • April 21, 2026
  • Wyndham Hotels & Resorts opened its second Echo Suites extended stay hotel in Plano, Texas.
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    Wyndham opens Montana Echo Suites amid targeted extended stay growth

    The hotel in Bozeman marks the brand’s 20th open property, as Wyndham prioritizes the extended stay segment for its stable demand fundamentals.

    By • April 20, 2026
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    Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center completes $70M renovation

    The 14-month project brings modernized guest rooms, redesigned bathrooms and a new event space, creating something that feels “distinctly Denver.”

    By • April 17, 2026
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    Hilton unveils first properties under new Apartment Collection brand

    The Placemakr properties in Salt Lake City and Atlanta are now open for booking under the Hilton brand, as the apart-hotel sector gains traction.

    By • Updated April 17, 2026
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    Discrimination, retaliation lawsuit against Marriott hotel can proceed, judge rules

    A federal judge said Shreeji Hotel Group was “more than simply the absent owner” of the hotel and would have to face the allegations, court records show.

    By Ginger Christ • April 17, 2026
  • A rendering shows a Sports Illustrated Resorts property in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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    Sports Illustrated Resorts expands to Louisiana college town

    Developers will convert a Hilton hotel in Baton Rouge under the lifestyle brand amid Sports Illustrated Resorts’ expansion into premier sports-driven college and university markets.

    By • April 17, 2026