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Retrieved from Compass by Margaritaville on March 21, 2024
Compass by Margaritaville expands boutique lifestyle pipeline
The brand plans to bring “the Margaritaville state of mind” to a “more intimate setting” with several hotels set to break ground or open this year, according to SVP of Development Rick Cunningham.
By Jenna Graber • March 21, 2024 -
Courtesy of Choice Hotels International
Choice Hotels unveils new prototype for Sleep Inn brand
The “Scenic Dreams” prototype features a more efficient, cost-effective design for owners and developers as well as wellness-focused amenities aimed at boosting guest satisfaction.
By Jenna Graber • March 20, 2024 -
Courtesy of Hilton
Hilton’s Hampton launches rebrand, refreshed prototype
A new visual identity and optimized hotel design are intended to position Hampton for “the next era of travel,” the hotel company said.
By Noelle Mateer • March 20, 2024 -
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Why college towns are attractive to hoteliers
Hilton, which acquired Graduate Hotels, isn’t the only hotel group betting on college towns. Experts share the unique appeal — and challenges — of the markets.
By Noelle Mateer • March 15, 2024 -
Courtesy of IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG expands Atwell Suites brand with conversion hotel in Texas
Atwell Suites Austin Airport is the upper midscale brand’s first conversion property, opening as IHG continues to see heightened demand for the development option.
By Jenna Graber • March 15, 2024 -
Courtesy of Hilton
Motto by Hilton to break ground in Nashville
The property will be the city’s next Hilton lifestyle hotel as the company continues its push in the segment.
By Noelle Mateer • March 14, 2024 -
Courtesy of Hilton
Hilton acquires Graduate Hotels
The college town-focused brand will join Hilton’s rapidly expanding lifestyle portfolio.
By Noelle Mateer • March 14, 2024 -
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Hyatt to debut Andaz brand in Florida amid luxury lifestyle push
The company will transform The Confidante Miami Beach into Andaz Miami Beach, with updated guest rooms, meetings and events space and amenities.
By Jenna Graber • March 13, 2024 -
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Hospitality experts weigh in on failed Choice Hotels-Wyndham merger
After Choice received insufficient support for its exchange offer, hotel industry pros say the decision to walk away from the proposed acquisition may have been its best bet.
By Jenna Graber • March 12, 2024 -
Courtesy of Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels ends pursuit to acquire Wyndham
The hotel company will not extend its exchange offer and is withdrawing its slate of director nominees vying for Wyndham board seats to focus on its standalone strategy.
By Jenna Graber • March 11, 2024 -
Courtesy of Choice Hotels International
Choice Hotels bets on dual-property concept with latest Everhome opening
The company opened the midscale extended stay hotel on a shared site property alongside its economy WoodSpring Suites brand, hoping to appeal to a wider range of travelers.
By Jenna Graber • March 8, 2024 -
Courtesy of Marriott International
MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy begins taking bookings
With the brand, Marriott has converted several prominent MGM properties in Las Vegas under its reservation system, expanding its reach in the leisure and entertainment market.
By Jenna Graber • March 7, 2024 -
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Choice Hotels urges Wyndham stockholders to tender shares
As Choice’s March 8 exchange offer deadline approaches, the hotel company reiterated that its acquisition offer provides value far exceeding what Wyndham can achieve alone.
By Jenna Graber • March 6, 2024 -
Courtesy of Drift Hotels
Boutique brand Drift Hotels expands to Nashville
The 87-room Drift Nashville opening comes after TMC Hospitality expanded the brand in California last year.
By Noelle Mateer • March 4, 2024 -
Courtesy of Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Loews Minneapolis Hotel rebranded to Hilton following sale
New owner and management company Marcus Hotels & Resorts will immediately convert the property to The Lofton Hotel under lifestyle brand Tapestry Collection by Hilton.
By Jenna Graber • March 4, 2024 -
Courtesy of Hyatt
Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas to join Hyatt brand after $340M renovation
The Destination by Hyatt property will help the hotel company grow its footprint in the “leading leisure and convention travel market,” keeping up with peers like Marriott International.
By Jenna Graber • March 4, 2024 -
Courtesy of IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG opens 2 wellness-focused hotels in Texas
The Even hotels in Austin and Waco, Texas, will offer in-room fitness amenities, part of a growing trend to court wellness travelers.
By Noelle Mateer • March 1, 2024 -
Courtesy of IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG’s Six Senses to open first US resort in South Carolina
The wellness-focused spa, resort and residential community brand, founded in Thailand, is expanding as part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ ongoing luxury and lifestyle push.
By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren calls on FTC to ‘closely scrutinize’ Choice-Wyndham merger
In a letter to FTC Chair Lina Khan, the senator raised concerns about Choice’s “hostile takeover,” asking the agency to block the deal if it violates antitrust law.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Courtesy of Hilton
Hilton partners with AutoCamp on outdoor-centric, boutique stays
The collaboration, allowing guests to book “glamping” experiences near national parks, comes as travelers increasingly prioritize adventure and exploration.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Marriott Bonvoy takes members to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour
There's no cruel summer in sight for loyalty members, who can now enter a sweepstakes to win tickets to see the star in concert and soon redeem points on a Swift-themed package.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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B&B Hotels begins US expansion with Florida opening
The European midscale brand, which has nearly 800 hotels across 17 countries, opened its first American property in Orlando.
By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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Hotel trends that drove Q4 revenue, portfolio growth
Despite a still-challenged lending environment and economic uncertainty, hotel operators focused on conversions and the booming midscale and luxury segments to fuel growth.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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Hyatt forecasts continued RevPAR, portfolio growth in 2024
Following a year of solid results, the hotel company will continue to expand its record pipeline as travel demand, particularly group, remains strong.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Luxury hotels, CoStar sued over price-fixing ‘scheme’
Plaintiffs claim Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and others conspired with CoStar subsidiary STR in an “unlawful” information exchange that drove inflated room rates in top U.S. markets.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 23, 2024
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