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Choice Hotels makes latest ‘unsolicited’ bid to acquire Wyndham
Choice made an exchange offer to buy its peer Tuesday, a proposal Wyndham said “appears unchanged” to its previous bid.
By Jenna Graber • Dec. 12, 2023 -
Retrieved from Red Roof on July 25, 2023
Red Roof claims cybersecurity incident did not involve guest data
The hotel company experienced a ransomware attack in September that targeted personal data.
By Jenna Graber • Dec. 11, 2023 -
Retrieved from Hilton on December 11, 2023
Signia by Hilton hotel coming to Indianapolis in 2026
Similar to other Signia projects underway, the 800-room property will cater to business and group travelers.
By Jenna Graber • Dec. 11, 2023 -
Marriott’s Renaissance Hotels debuts AI-powered ‘virtual concierge’
The hotel brand is the latest to adopt AI-assisted technology in a bid to personalize the guest experience.
By Jenna Graber • Dec. 7, 2023 -
Choice adds NYC’s Mayfair Hotel to Ascend Hotel Collection
The upscale property joins the collection’s growing New York City portfolio.
By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 6, 2023 -
Retrieved from Hyatt on December 05, 2023
Hyatt’s global president of operations exits
Chuck Floyd will retire in 2024, following 40 years of management and leadership work at the hotel company.
By Jenna Graber • Dec. 5, 2023 -
CitizenM expands in US with 3 luxury hotel openings
The hotels, set to open in Boston, Miami and Austin, Texas, next summer, are part of the European company’s larger growth strategy across the Americas.
By Jenna Graber • Dec. 5, 2023 -
World of Hyatt ‘reimagines’ loyalty program benefits
In its latest bid to improve the guest experience, Hyatt updated its milestone rewards tiers based on direct feedback from loyalty members.
By Jenna Graber • Dec. 4, 2023 -
LuxUrban adds 2 boutique hotels to growing NYC portfolio
In addition to the hotels, the company expects to add 1,500 rooms nationwide by early 2024.
By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 4, 2023 -
Retrieved from Hyatt on August 17, 2023
Hyatt breaks ground on inaugural Hyatt Studios hotel
The Mobile, Alabama, property marks a “milestone” for Hyatt as it expands within the upper midscale extended stay space, a first for the company in the Americas.
By Jenna Graber • Dec. 1, 2023 -
Q&A
Hilton CMO on why its ‘For the Stay’ campaign is the hotel’s ‘Just Do It’
In an interview with Hotel Dive, Hilton CMO Mark Weinstein shares the inspiration behind the marketing platform, the story of the company’s 10-minute TikTok and strategy tips for hotel marketers.
By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 29, 2023 -
Retrieved from Hyatt on November 29, 2023
Hyatt bets on experiential travel with Andaz marketing campaign
Guests at Andaz’s 29 global properties will have access to unique amenities at a time when leisure travelers are seeking experiential accommodations and destinations.
By Jenna Graber • Nov. 29, 2023 -
Apple Hospitality grows Salt Lake City presence with Hilton acquisition
The REIT adds the Embassy Suites hotel to its portfolio after acquiring Marriott and Hyatt properties in the market in October.
By Jenna Graber • Nov. 28, 2023 -
Choice Hotels to nominate directors to Wyndham board: Reuters
In its latest move to buy out its peer, Choice is attempting to skirt Wyndham’s current leadership, which has repeatedly rejected its acquisition bid, by adding its own presence to the company’s board.
By Jenna Graber • Nov. 28, 2023 -
Retrieved from Marriott International on November 27, 2023
Marriott’s Aloft to open hotel in sports destination near Orlando
Upon opening, the Lake Nona property will be the closest hotel to the world’s largest tennis facility.
By Jenna Graber • Nov. 27, 2023 -
Wyndham calls latest Choice Hotels offer a ‘step backwards’
Wyndham claims Choice is ignoring its concerns and continuing to undervalue the company, all while exploiting uncertainty around the deal.
By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 21, 2023 -
Retrieved from Marriott International on November 17, 2023
Marriott’s Renaissance Hotels brand debuts in Harlem
The 211-key hotel pays homage to the surrounding neighborhood through use of iconography and “vibrant, polished” design elements.
By Jenna Graber • Nov. 17, 2023 -
Hilton tops World’s Best Workplaces ranking
Hilton is the first hospitality company to receive the honor, after a runner-up finish in 2022.
By Jenna Graber • Nov. 16, 2023 -
MCR, Island Capital refinance Times Square Sheraton amid NYC rebound
The $260 million financing signals improvement in New York’s capital markets, and growth in the city’s hotel sector is expected to continue, according to JLL Hotels & Hospitality.
By Jenna Graber • Nov. 16, 2023 -
Hard Rock Hotel to open in Southern California
The 427-room property will be the first new-build full-service hotel to open in Long Beach, California, in 30 years.
By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 15, 2023 -
Retrieved from Choice Hotels International on November 15, 2023
Choice Hotels continues extended stay push in California
Choice Hotels is developing nine Everhome Suites properties across Southern California, expanding on leaps it made in the segment in the third quarter.
By Jenna Graber • Nov. 15, 2023 -
Hospitality industry trends that drove Q3 performance growth
While Hilton, Marriott and Hyatt posted record pipeline growth in Q3, Choice focused on its public bid to buy Wyndham. And in Las Vegas, resorts highlighted ongoing labor woes.
By Jenna Graber • Nov. 14, 2023 -
Retrieved from Hilton on November 14, 2023
Hilton makes luxury push in Hawaii with Trump Hotel takeover
The Trump International Hotel, Waikiki will be renovated and rebranded under the management of Hilton’s LXR Hotels & Resorts.
By Jenna Graber • Nov. 14, 2023 -
Retrieved from Hilton Grand Vacations on November 14, 2023
Hilton Grand Vacations bets on Vegas with luxury room openings
The vacation ownership company opened four floors of penthouses amid heightened traveler demand for luxury accommodations.
By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 14, 2023 -
9 stories highlighting the burgeoning luxury and lifestyle hotel segment
From management companies to developers, hospitality players are cashing in on demand for luxury and lifestyle hotels.
By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 10, 2023