Hilton Grand Vacations acquires Bluegreen Vacations for $1.5B

The deal adds 14 markets and eight states to Hilton Grand Vacations’ portfolio.

By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 7, 2023

Hilton unveils $25M renovation in West Palm Beach

The Hilton West Palm Beach revamp is one of several planned for the area, which has a $1 billion development pipeline.

By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 6, 2023

Choice expands in upscale segment with Cambria openings, groundbreakings

The new hotels signal further growth for the Cambria brand, which has forayed into several new markets this year, solidifying its standing among upscale competitors.

By Jenna Graber • Nov. 3, 2023

Hyatt’s development pipeline hits record levels amid luxury push

Hyatt posted revenue and development growth in the third quarter, driven by “robust demand for travel around the globe,” the company’s CEO said.

By Jenna Graber • Nov. 2, 2023

Hilton opens 1,060-room hotel in Boston’s Back Bay

CEO Chris Nassetta previously teased the opening in Hilton’s third-quarter earnings call, citing it as an example of the company’s strength in conversions.

By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 2, 2023

Marriott pushes midscale expansion, raises RevPAR growth guidance

Robust international travel demand continued to drive revenues and development growth for Marriott in the third quarter, bringing its global pipeline to a record high.

By Jenna Graber • Nov. 2, 2023

Caesars posts record EBITDA, notes strong travel demand in Las Vegas

Despite challenges in the third quarter of this year, Caesars saw performance growth across all operating segments, with Las Vegas benefiting from increased tourism.

By Jenna Graber • Nov. 1, 2023

Clothing brand Tommy Bahama opens first resort

Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa is one of a growing number of hotels operated by fashion and lifestyle brands.

By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 1, 2023

Choice unveils new look for Comfort brand with Rise & Shine prototype

The first Rise & Shine hotel opened this week in Missouri, kicking off a larger expansion by Choice in the competitive upper midscale segment.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 31, 2023

New Orleans’ Le Pavillon Hotel to join Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio

A planned redesign comes after Ashford Hospitality Trust entered into a franchise agreement with Marriott.

By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 30, 2023

Westin unveils wellness-focused hotel in DC

The Marriott property offers guests specialized sleeping amenities, health food options and the largest hotel fitness studio in the city.

By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 27, 2023

Wyndham’s petition to shareholders: You’re in the right hands

Wyndham President and CEO Geoff Ballotti reiterated the company’s rejection of Choice’s acquisition bid in its third quarter earnings report, noting Wyndham’s standalone growth prospects offer “superior” returns.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 26, 2023

Related Group partners with Hilton on Waldorf Astoria-branded condos

The 92-unit Florida property is the hotel brand’s first all-residential development.

By Mary Salmonsen • Oct. 25, 2023

Choice-Wyndham merger could have ‘frightening’ consequences: AAHOA president

Hotel franchisees fear they could lose their competitive edge in the economy segment if the deal is made, according to AAHOA President and CEO Laura Lee Blake.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 25, 2023

Ritz-Carlton brand expands to Savannah amid Marriott’s luxury push

A hotel and residences project was announced a month after Marriott outlined plans to focus on rooms growth in the luxury space through 2025.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 23, 2023

Marriott taps Canary Technologies as digital tipping provider

The partnership, which could increase pay for Marriott workers, may help the hotel company attract and retain hotel staff as labor shortages persist.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 23, 2023

6 noteworthy Times Square hotel openings and acquisitions

The Manhattan neighborhood has seen an influx of hotel activity in recent months as New York City tourism recovers.

By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 20, 2023

Sonesta expands extended stay portfolio with 4 hotel openings

With its Simply Suites properties, Sonesta joins other hotel companies betting on the rapidly growing category.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 20, 2023

Hyatt leads hotel apps for guest satisfaction: J.D. Power

Hotel apps performed best in user satisfaction compared to other digital travel tools like rental car apps and airline websites.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 19, 2023

10 notable extended stay hotel launches, acquisitions and developments

Extended stay competition is heating up as hotel players including Choice, Hilton and Wyndham look to claim stake in the rapidly expanding long-term stay space.

By Jenna Graber • Updated Oct. 20, 2023

Experts weigh in on Choice’s bid to buy Wyndham

Hospitality industry pros speculate on the “hostility” of Choice’s public proposal, whether Wyndham is undervalued and what the merger would mean for hotels worldwide.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 18, 2023

Choice Hotels offers $7.8B to buy Wyndham

Choice has made its proposal public in response to Wyndham “disengaging” from negotiations. 

By Noelle Mateer • Updated Oct. 17, 2023

Hilton launches digital tools aimed at small-, medium-sized businesses

Small and medium enterprises represent roughly 85% of the company’s total business transient guests. 

By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 17, 2023

Miami luxury lifestyle hotel sells for $53.5M

SLS Brickell garnered significant interest from investors, reflecting a long-term view of the Miami market’s positive growth.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 16, 2023

Apple Hospitality acquires Marriott, Hyatt hotels in Salt Lake City

The real estate investment trust plans to continue investing in the Utah market, which has seen strong hotel performance growth in the last year driven by international tourism.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 13, 2023