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  • A headshot of technology executive Wei Manfredi.
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    IHG taps McDonald’s VP to guide artificial intelligence strategy

    With deep technology expertise and franchise understanding, Wei Manfredi joins IHG as senior vice president of AI and architecture.

    By • Jan. 14, 2026
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    Courtesy of Outbound Hotels
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    Outbound Hotels plots Park City mountain destination

    The Utah property comes as Outbound owner Waterton and asset management firm Barings expand their partnership focused on “experiential, design-forward hospitality rooted in nature and community.”

    By Lara Ewen • Jan. 14, 2026
  • The exterior of a Sonesta hotel
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    Sonesta appoints co-CEOs to succeed John Murray

    Keith Pierce and Jeff Leer will take over at the helm of the hotel company to steward its next phase of growth.

    By • Jan. 13, 2026
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    St. Regis Houston hotel sold, will convert under The Luxury Collection

    The buyer, Saddlebrook Equity and Management, will renovate and rename the property The Houston Grand Hotel — River Oaks while maintaining its global affiliation with Marriott.

    By Lara Ewen • Jan. 13, 2026
  • Marriott appointed Satya Anand, Neal Jones and Fede Greppi to new roles.
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    Marriott appoints new executives as leadership shuffle continues

    The company is filling roles set to be vacated by two long-time leaders bound for retirement in March.

    By • Jan. 12, 2026
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    Hospitality technology solutions to watch in 2026

    Hotels are incorporating innovations, like robot massages and recycled water, to enhance operational efficiency and deliver tailored guest experiences.

    By • Jan. 12, 2026
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    Courtesy of Visit Indy
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    Ritz-Carlton becomes latest luxury hotel brand to come to Indianapolis

    The new Marriott-brand hotel, part of a larger mixed-use redevelopment, comes as the city invests $3 billion to elevate its downtown for business travelers.

    By • Jan. 9, 2026
  • A bar filled with people at Soho House Chicago
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    Soho House go-private deal in jeopardy after MCR funding failure

    The parties are pursuing other funding paths after MCR said it would not be able to meet its previously agreed upon closing commitment, per an SEC filing.

    By • Jan. 8, 2026
  • The exterior of a Loews Hotels property.
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    Retrieved from Loews Hotels on January 07, 2026
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    Loews Hotels appoints chief commercial officer

    Kristie Goshow will lead Loews’ commercial strategy after most recently holding the same title at Peregrine Hospitality.

    By • Jan. 7, 2026
  • The exterior of the Hilton Hotel Midtown Manhattan in New York City.
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    Hilton cuts ties with a Minnesota Hampton Inn after DHS debacle

    The independently owned franchise hotel in Lakeville allegedly refused to accommodate ICE officers, leading DHS to accuse Hilton of a “coordinated campaign” against the agency.

    By • Jan. 7, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    Top 5 hospitality industry trends to watch in 2026

    Luxury travelers and major eventgoers are slated to drive hotel demand this year, while rising labor costs and advancements in artificial intelligence could shift hospitality operations.

    By Jenna Graber, Lara Ewen and Jen A. Miller • Jan. 7, 2026
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    Hyatt completes $2B sale of Playa Hotels & Resorts real estate

    After acquiring the all-inclusive portfolio last year, Hyatt has offloaded the properties to Tortuga Resorts and an unnamed third-party buyer as it furthers its asset-light strategy.

    By • Jan. 5, 2026
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    Top hospitality industry executive appointments of Q4 2025

    Hyatt, Sonesta and others named new C-suite leaders in the last months of the year to drive operational changes, portfolio growth and brand strategy.

    By • Jan. 5, 2026
  • An exterior view of Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel.
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    Omni Hotels & Resorts opens Fort Lauderdale flagship hotel

    The 801-key waterfront property brings the brand back to South Florida for the first time in more than 20 years.

    By Lara Ewen • Dec. 22, 2025
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    Retrieved from Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa on December 22, 2025
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    Hotel Tech-in: The platform personally pairing wine for guests in Napa Valley

    At Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa, Preferabli’s technology will give guests taste-based wine recommendations on-property and create custom itineraries with regional experiences.

    By • Dec. 22, 2025
  • An image of a hotel room at Hyatt Regency Times Square.
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    10 impactful hospitality executive interviews from 2025

    C-suite execs from Hyatt, Marriott and Choice Hotels gave insights into technology and development trends, while brand leaders and owners shed light on operations and performance.

    By • Dec. 19, 2025
  • An aerial view of BeachPlace Towers in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, part of Marriott Vacation Club.
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    Retrieved from Marriott Vacation Club on December 19, 2025
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    Marriott Vacations companies settle EEOC claim they revoked employee’s Sabbath accommodation

    The former worker, a Seventh-Day Adventist, had received Saturdays off until a change in management ended the religious accommodation, according to the agency.

    By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 19, 2025
  • Marriott added Sonder's portfolio of more than 9,000 rooms to its system in 2024.
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    Sonder properties up for leasehold interest after company’s bankruptcy

    The assets span major U.S. urban markets, including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, across 17 states, according to investment and advisory firm Gordon Brothers.

    By • Updated Dec. 19, 2025
  • A rendering of Bally’s Corporation's 3 million-square-foot integrated resort in Ferry Point, the Bronx.
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    Retrieved from Bally's Corporation on December 18, 2025
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    3 hotel casinos approved for New York City

    The winning bids went to the Hard Rock, Genting Group’s Resorts World and Bally’s and will see resorts and complexes come to Queens and the Bronx.

    By Lara Ewen • Dec. 18, 2025
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    Hotel loyalty programs are a key cost-saving tool for travelers

    Loyalty perks such as free stays and upgrades are increasingly important in making travel feasible, per a new Marriott Bonvoy survey.

    By • Dec. 17, 2025
  • Hyatt Hotels opened its first Hyatt Studios extended stay hotel in Mobile, Alabama.
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    Hyatt names Jason Ballard global brand leader for Essentials portfolio

    The company veteran is tasked with overseeing strategy, performance and brand evolution for the division as it enters its next phase of growth.

    By • Dec. 17, 2025
  • The exterior of Lotte New York Palace, on Madison Avenue in New York City.
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    Retrieved from Lotte New York Palace on December 16, 2025
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    Lotte buys land under New York Palace hotel for $490M

    The company bought the premises in an all-cash sale from the Archdiocese of New York after a previous extension of its long-term ground lease.

    By Lara Ewen • Dec. 16, 2025
  • A rendering of a hotel and residences project in Miami
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    Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
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    Mandarin Oriental shareholders approve go-private offer

    Jardine Matheson’s bid to acquire the remaining shares of the luxury hotel company, valued at $4.2 billion, moved closer to completion following a majority vote.

    By Lara Ewen • Dec. 12, 2025
  • A headshot of CEO Arash Azarbarzin
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    Viceroy Hotels & Resorts taps Highgate CEO Arash Azarbarzin for top role

    The luxury hospitality brand also named a new chief commercial officer, as well as several other executives, to “guide its next phase of growth.”

    By • Dec. 10, 2025
  • A rendering of a LivAway Suites hotel.
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    LivAway Suites breaks ground on 4th Phoenix-area location

    The new hotel will be the extended stay brand's fifth property in Arizona and is part of LivAway’s rapidly growing national development pipeline.

    By Lara Ewen • Dec. 10, 2025