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    IHG opens Kimpton Era Midtown New York

    Hotel amenities include a new restaurant from Chef Rocco DiSpirito, a 24-hour gym and a rooftop bar with skyline views.

    By • March 13, 2026
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    Hyatt to open lifestyle hotel in Charleston

    The renovated 197-key hotel is one of the first properties in the southeastern U.S. to convert under the JdV brand collection.

    By • March 12, 2026
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    Curio Collection by Hilton to open first hotel in Hawaii

    The company also appointed veteran hospitality executive Jon Itoga as general manager and tasked him with leading strategy ahead of the resort's official opening in fall 2026.

    By Lara Ewen • March 12, 2026
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    Marriott Bonvoy’s March Madness ads show key role hotels play in pregame rituals

    Along with ads spotlighting partnerships with the NCAA and U.S. Soccer Federation, the chain is launching a limited podcast tied to March Madness.

    By Peter Adams • Updated March 12, 2026
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    West Anderson Partners acquires Graduate by Hilton Storrs

    The 100-key lifestyle hotel, located on the University of Connecticut campus, expands the company’s higher education, medical and durable demand portfolio.

    By Lara Ewen • March 11, 2026
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    The Generation Essentials Group acquires Hilton Garden Inn in Tribeca for $69M

    The subsidiary of France-based AMTD Digital plans to rebrand the 151-key property into an art-focused hotel.

    By • March 11, 2026
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    Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas completes $100M renovation

    The multiyear project brings a new waterfront event space to the Texas property along with a 2.2-acre human-made lagoon.

    By • March 10, 2026
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    AutoCamp Asheville opens as outdoor hospitality competition heats up

    Located near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the North Carolina property joins Hilton’s reservation system as it targets growth in boutique outdoor lodging. 

    By • March 9, 2026
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    Ashford Inc. CFO bound for retirement

    Deric Eubanks will step down as chief financial officer of Ashford Inc. and its advised REITs, Ashford Hospitality Trust and Braemar Hotels & Resorts, amid the latter’s sale process.

    By • March 6, 2026
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    PM Hotel Group names Kirk Pederson chief operating officer

    Pederson takes on the role after most recently serving as president of Sightline Hospitality, which merged with PM Hotel Group in 2024.

    By • March 6, 2026
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    Hoteliers are at an AI inflection point. Could big brands help?

    Hotel owners are embracing artificial intelligence more than ever, but are also in need of greater guidance around adoption and how to drive returns, a Wyndham report highlights.

    By • March 6, 2026
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    Exit Interview: Marriott CFO Leeny Oberg reflects on decades-long career

    In a one-on-one interview, Oberg shares lessons learned, the impacts of technology on travel and Marriott’s growth prospects as she passes the baton.

    By • March 5, 2026
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    Las Vegas hotels launch exchange rate promotion to entice Canadian travelers

    The “At Par” campaign, which aims to boost trips from Canada by providing US$1 for every CA$1 spent, drew more than 15,000 visitors and 2,700 bookings in its first month.

    By • March 4, 2026
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    Hilton opens $185M lifestyle Curio Collection hotel in San Antonio

    The 200-room Monarch San Antonio is close to major attractions including the Alamo and River Walk and marks “a new chapter for the city’s hotel landscape.”

    By • March 4, 2026
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    Peregrine Hospitality expands in Northern California amid targeted growth

    The hotel management company acquired The Lodge at Tiburon and Toll House Hotel as it focuses on drive-to leisure markets with multifaceted demand drivers, said CEO Greg Kennealey.

    By • March 4, 2026
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    Wyndham appoints Amit Sripathi as chief financial officer

    Following Michele Allen’s departure in November, Sripathi fills the CFO role permanently, as David Wilner takes over as chief development officer.

    By • March 3, 2026
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    Outrigger exec talks Hawaii hospitality recovery, 2026 growth strategy

    Despite taking a “strong one-two punch” from COVID and the Maui wildfires, Hawaii remains a strategic priority for Outrigger, which is reinvesting millions across the islands, Chief Commercial Officer Sean Dee shares.

    By • March 3, 2026
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    Westgate Resorts names new COO

    Longtime executive Jared Saft played a key role in the addition of VI Resorts and Westgate’s strategic partnership with Choice Hotels.

    By • March 2, 2026
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    Prism secures 10 Sonder properties for US debut of Belvilla

    The former Sonder properties will convert under upscale European apart-hotel brand Belvilla amid its “deliberate and selective” U.S. expansion.

    By • March 2, 2026
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    Trailborn Hotels & Resorts taps chief operations officer amid expansion

    Paul Eckert joins the outdoor hospitality brand, which entered into a partnership with Marriott in 2024, as it plans for openings in Wyoming and California.

    By • Feb. 26, 2026
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    W Atlanta Downtown will convert to JW Marriott

    The renovated and rebranded luxury hotel will open this spring, with wellness and culinary focused guest rooms and amenities.

    By • Feb. 26, 2026
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    Voco Times Square - Broadway opens as brand’s largest property in the Americas

    The IHG hotel is one of the final new-build projects in the Manhattan neighborhood, featuring a large rooftop with unobstructed skyline views.

    By • Feb. 25, 2026
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    Hotel CEOs tout 2026 growth despite persistent challenges in Q4

    Hospitality companies posted widespread U.S. RevPAR declines again in the fourth quarter, but a new year spells new hope, particularly on the development and technology fronts.

    By • Feb. 24, 2026
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    Gencom’s NYC Ritz-Carlton buy signals bold 2026 strategy

    Chief Investment Officer Alessandro Colantonio shares the allure behind New York City and other key markets where the firm is eyeing branded luxury opportunities.

    By • Feb. 23, 2026
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    Legacy property in South Texas set to transform into ‘urban oasis’

    El Tropicano, the first hotel to open along San Antonio’s River Walk, will be reborn as a modernist retreat with dining concepts, a spa and the city’s largest pool deck.

    By • Updated Feb. 20, 2026