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IHG midscale conversion brand Garner expands globally
The brand, launched under a year ago, opened two additional U.S. hotels and announced signings in Osaka, Japan.
By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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Choice Hotels opens California Cambria amid upscale push
The hotel company is ramping up investment in its upscale brands to differentiate itself as a competitor in the segment, including with the opening of Cambria Hotel Burbank Airport.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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IHG posts RevPAR, portfolio gains for full-year 2023
Hotel conversions, making up a significant portion of the company’s openings and signings in the year, will continue to drive portfolio growth alongside luxury and lifestyle deals.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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Choice Hotels posts record performance amid pursuit to acquire Wyndham
Choice President and CEO Patrick Pacious said full-year revenue and portfolio growth support the company's plans to buy Wyndham.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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Hyatt unveils Thompson Houston amid luxury lifestyle push
The opening comes on the heels of record pipeline growth for Hyatt, which plans to open other Thompson hotels across the U.S. later this year.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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Second Tempo by Hilton hotel opens in Nashville
The property is part of Hilton’s expansion in the burgeoning lifestyle space.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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Loews Hotels opens $550M resort, convention destination near Dallas
The Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center will cater to increasing group demand, particularly from sports and entertainment tourists visiting two nearby stadiums.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 14, 2024 -
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LivAway Suites expands as infrastructure spending boosts extended stay demand
The brand’s latest hotel groundbreaking in Dewitt, New York, is poised to benefit from a nearby $100 billion factory project, the result of a passed infrastructure spending package.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 14, 2024 -
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Marriott CEO touts new midscale brand amid segment push
After entering the midscale segment in the U.S. and Canada in 2023, the hotel company plans to continue growth in the space with groundbreakings on StudioRes and a looming brand launch.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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Wyndham partners with Group360 to simplify group travel booking
With the GroupSync direct booking solution, the hotel company is looking to capitalize on a $3.3 billion revenue opportunity from an ongoing "infrastructure-related travel boom."
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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My Place Hotels of America taps Grubhub for food delivery
The hotel franchisor aims to enhance the guest experience through the partnership, as hotel dining becomes increasingly digital.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 12, 2024 -
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Hilton to boost luxury network with Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Hilton announced the partnership as part of its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2023, which also saw a company record for room openings.
By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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Why Hilton might consider acquiring Graduate Hotels
Hospitality industry experts say brand acquisitions are an increasingly popular way for hotel companies to gain scale and boost customer loyalty.
By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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Choice Hotels, Tesla partner on EV charging deployment across US
Participating Choice-branded hotels will get Tesla Universal Wall Connectors starting this year, as the company looks to meet “growing demand” from travelers for the eco-friendly amenity.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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Hilton considering purchase of Graduate Hotels brand: Bloomberg
Sources told Bloomberg the potential deal would not involve Hilton taking on Graduate Hotels’ real estate, which currently spans 37 properties in the U.S. and U.K.
By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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Auberge Resorts Collection gets ‘significant capital’ investment to fuel global expansion
Merchant bank BDT & MSD's minority stake will further grow the luxury brand portfolio in “gateway urban markets and high-profile experiential destinations.”
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 5, 2024 -
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Fairmont New Orleans to open in 2025 amid Accor luxury push
Louisiana developer Kailas Companies will build the luxury hotel as part of one of the largest private investments in New Orleans in recent years.
By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 5, 2024 -
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Marriott reopens Dallas-area Ritz-Carlton after $55M renovation
The opening signals the hotel company’s continued push in the luxury segment.
By Jenna Graber • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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Deep DiveChoice Hotels-Wyndham merger: Everything we know so far
Sources familiar with the matter likened the initial negotiations to being held at gunpoint. Experts say pressure from online travel agencies and a desire for scale may be behind Choice’s moves.
By Jenna Graber • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Hilton expands on-property messaging in bid to enhance guest experience
The company’s mobile messaging platform will be available across its entire portfolio by the end of 2024 to “support the growing need for frictionless travel.”
By Jenna Graber • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Choice Hotels to ‘redefine’ 5 upscale brands amid segment push
Starting with Radisson Blu, the hotel company will enhance several of its upscale and upper upscale brands to further grow in the increasingly demanded segments.
By Jenna Graber • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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Margaritaville expands in Texas with 2 resorts
Developers are bringing resorts to Galveston and Denison, Texas, amid the resort brand’s continued growth in the state.
By Noelle Mateer • Updated Jan. 25, 2024 -
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Hotel brands should expand into residential lodging: CBRE
Hospitality companies can capture more customers, and build lifelong brand loyalty, by integrating more residential assets.
By Michele Laufik • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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Hilton’s Conrad brand debuts in Orlando
Hilton expands its luxury portfolio with the hotel, situated on the 1,100-acre Evermore Orlando Resort.
By Noelle Mateer • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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Choice Hotels names Wyndham board nominees in ‘brazen’ move
Choice claims the elected board members would “act in shareholders’ best interests.” But Wyndham slammed the move as “dubious,” again pleading to shareholders to not tender their shares.
By Jenna Graber • Jan. 22, 2024
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