Marriott’s W South Beach rebrands to Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria

The hotel will close later this summer as property owner Reuben Brothers prepares for a “meticulous” renovation and repositioning.

By Jenna Graber • July 7, 2026

Hawkins Way converts Chicago hotel under Series by Marriott

The developer has brought another Found Hotels property under Marriott’s recently launched collection brand, with more planned in California.

By Jenna Graber • July 7, 2026

Hilton highlights recreation with first property in Key West, Florida

The 175-key Hilton Key West Resort & Marina offers paddleboarding, kayaking and yoga, as well as boating and fishing that are signature to the Florida Keys.

By Noor Adatia • July 7, 2026

IHG opens dual-branded Staybridge, Even Hotel property in Orlando

Supporting IHG’s expansion in Orlando, the combined 288-room hotel aims to offer residential-style flexibility while delivering the “comforts of home.”

By Noor Adatia • July 6, 2026

Marriott to open first branded apartment rental property in Cleveland

W Cleveland is slated to offer roughly 200 hotel rooms alongside 227 branded apartment units available for rent, with tenants having access to the hotel’s amenities.

By Jenna Graber • July 2, 2026

Certares acquires Hyatt Regency Savannah in Georgia

The global investment firm, alongside Clearview Hotel Capital, purchased the hotel from subsidiaries of Ashford Hospitality Trust for $158 million.

By Jenna Graber • Updated July 6, 2026

Virgin Hotels Collection appoints CEO

After serving as interim CEO for the last several months, Joe Margison will step into the role permanently to help drive the company’s “next chapter of growth.”

By Jenna Graber • July 1, 2026

Top hospitality industry executive moves of Q2 2026

CEOs at Choice Hotels and Accor announced plans to depart, while other hotel companies named new technology, finance and development leaders.

By Jenna Graber • July 1, 2026

Hyatt Regency to bring first property to Tucson, Arizona

The Hyatt Regency Tucson Convention Center, expected to open in late 2027, aims to elevate the city’s convention and group business landscape, while strengthening the brand’s presence in the state.

By Noor Adatia • July 1, 2026

Gunter Hotel in San Antonio joins Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio

The historic, music-inspired hotel joins a growing collection of 185-plus Tribute Portfolio hotels worldwide.

By Noor Adatia • June 30, 2026

Chambers Hotel New York reopens in Midtown as independent operation

Following a brief period as a Sonder property, the hotel returns to its original identity as a bespoke, art-forward destination.

By Noor Adatia • June 29, 2026

Lodging Lowdown: Dual-branded Hilton comes to Colorado, Hyatt launches developer financing program

Plus, Aimbridge Hospitality has launched an enterprise platform to drive “operational excellence,” and Hilton opened its second Tempo hotel in Nashville. 

By Noor Adatia , Jenna Graber • June 26, 2026

Hotels tap into experiences as travelers seek maximum value this summer

New Priceline research shows that consumers are “deeply committed” to travel this season, but they want more from their trips. Choice Hotels and others are leaning into the trend.

By Jenna Graber • June 26, 2026

W South Beach to drop Marriott affiliation, lay off 337 workers

The Reuben Brothers-owned hotel and residences will close for renovations this summer as the property prepares for rebranding.

By Jenna Graber • June 25, 2026

Sunstone to sell Hyatt Regency San Francisco for $279 million

Funds affiliated with Blackstone Real Estate are set to acquire the hotel in a deal that aligns with Sunstone’s ongoing stock repurchase strategy, per CEO Bryan Giglia.

By Noor Adatia • June 24, 2026

How hoteliers can embrace design to create memorable moments

Small but carefully considered design details represent a valuable way for owners to differentiate their hotel and drive a tangible return.

By Paige Harris • June 22, 2026

Marriott’s Design Hotels expands portfolio with Palisociety agreements

The design-forward brand added 16 Palisociety hotels to its portfolio, furthering efforts to expand in the Americas.

By Noor Adatia • June 22, 2026

BWH Hotels debuts upscale sales division to capitalize on segment momentum

The newly launched division is designed to drive commercial growth across BWH’s upscale and luxury hotels, as corporate demand creates “immense opportunities for expansion.”

By Jenna Graber • June 18, 2026

Top takeaways from 2026’s NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum

At the annual investor conference, hotel leaders talked travel demand, the future of artificial intelligence and their predictions for the rest of the year.

By Noor Adatia • June 17, 2026

Hilton Boston Back Bay completes multimillion-dollar renovation, emphasizing wellness

The redesigned 401-room hotel offers “travelers a front-row seat to both the heritage and future of Boston” and features an expanded fitness center and upgraded meeting space.

By Noor Adatia • June 17, 2026

Marriott debuts AI-powered hotel search tool Ask Bonvoy

The natural language search experience for travelers debuts as Marriott carries out a broader enterprisewide artificial intelligence deployment strategy.

By Jenna Graber • June 17, 2026

Shareholder ‘betrayal’: Al Shams weighs in on Braemar’s split from Ashford

Braemar Hotels & Resorts’ largest shareholder has accused the trust of “self-dealing” and is threatening legal action following its termination of an advisory agreement with Ashford Inc.

By Jenna Graber • June 16, 2026

G6 Hospitality CEO Sonal Sinha exits amid leadership changes

G6 also promoted Nikhil Heda and Anuj Ladha to support its U.S. growth across the economy, midscale and hospitality segments.

By Noor Adatia • June 15, 2026

Braemar to end strategic review process, become self-managed REIT

After initiating a process to sell last year, Braemar Hotels & Resorts has determined a new course of action, including terminating its advisory agreement with Ashford Inc. and its affiliates.

By Jenna Graber • Updated June 15, 2026

Lodging Lowdown: Delano Miami Beach reopens, AI Hospitality Alliance names advisory board

Also, a historic hotel reopened in Austin, Texas, and Under Canvas expanded in the Northeast.

By Noor Adatia • June 12, 2026