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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 Walters • Nov. 1, 2023 -
Retrieved from Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa on November 01, 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 -
Retrieved from Choice Hotels International on October 31, 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 Walters • 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 Walters • 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 -
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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 Walters • 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 Walters • 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 Walters • 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 -
Retrieved from Sonesta on October 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 Walters • 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 Walters • Oct. 19, 2023 -
Retrieved from Wyndham Hotels & Resorts on July 27, 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 Walters • 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 Walters • Oct. 18, 2023 -
Retrieved from Choice Hotels International on April 06, 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 Walters • 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 Walters • Oct. 13, 2023 -
InterContinental targets modern luxury travelers with ‘brand evolution’
The global hotel brand is updating its programming and design to offer guests more culturally rich experiences.
By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 10, 2023 -
Hilton says ‘rest and relaxation’ biggest trend for 2024
The hotel company reported increased interest in sleep tourism, as well as growing demand for unique cultural experiences, as guests express a willingness to spend more on leisure travel.
By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 9, 2023 -
Retrieved from Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on October 09, 2023
Hawaii’s Mauna Kea Beach Hotel to undergo $180M renovation
The resort will redesign all guest rooms and suites, plus add spa and garden areas to its oceanside property.
By Jenna Walters • Oct. 9, 2023 -
MGM Resorts’ Las Vegas area operations to take $100M hit from cyberattack
The Bellagio and Mandalay Bay casino operator said hotel occupancies are down and certain customer data up to March 2019 was stolen.
By David Jones • Oct. 6, 2023 -
Marriott, Hilton and other hotels launch alliance for sustainable procurement
The founding companies, also including Accor, IHG and Radisson, will use EcoVadis's rating systems to create a common sustainability standard for the industry’s value chain.
By Jenna Walters • Oct. 6, 2023 -
Nobu to open hotel at Caesars Atlantic City Resort
The boutique hotel, located on the New Jersey coast, is part of a larger national expansion by the luxury brand.
By Jenna Walters • Oct. 3, 2023