Noble Investment Group acquires 10-property upscale select-service, extended stay portfolio

The deal, including Marriott, Hilton and IHG hotels, furthers Noble’s investment in the high-demand and durable categories.

By Noor Adatia • April 29, 2026

Hilton CEO touts strong Q1 RevPAR growth, 2026 optimism

Hilton raised its full-year RevPAR outlook, with CEO Chris Nassetta noting continued conversion momentum and growth across all brand segments.

By Noor Adatia • April 28, 2026

Driftwood Hospitality Management appoints new CEO

The hotel management company tapped former Playa Hotels & Resorts Chief Operating Officer Gregory Maliassas to lead its next phase of growth as it eyes expansion across the Americas.

By Jenna Graber • April 28, 2026

Travelers increasingly seeking ‘mental health reset’: report

New research from Amadeus found that some hotel guests are willing to pay extra for peace of mind, which creates revenue opportunities for hoteliers.

By Noor Adatia • April 27, 2026

Expedia names ex-Snap CFO as finance chief

Snap CFO Derek Andersen will succeed Scott Schenkel as finance chief for the travel platform beginning May 11.  

By Grace Noto • April 27, 2026

Minor Hotels debuts Anantara brand in US with Miami property

The experiential luxury hotel and residences represents a “major step” in Bangkok-based Minor Hotels’ U.S. expansion plans.

By Noor Adatia • April 24, 2026

Wyndham expands upscale lifestyle portfolio with 3 Dolce openings

The Dolce hotels in Florida, California and New York help scale Wyndham’s portfolio across “high-demand destinations,” per VP Leo Danese.

By Jenna Graber • April 24, 2026

Hyatt Regency Chicago completes final phase of $200M facelift

The multiyear renovation focused on modernizing the hotel’s Grand Ballroom, capping off a decadeslong investment to improve the guest experience.

By Noor Adatia • April 22, 2026

BWH Hotels opens first @HOME extended stay property in US

The company plans to expand the brand to “important destinations” as travelers increasingly seek apartment-style accommodations with hotel amenities.

By Jenna Graber • April 22, 2026

Tempo by Hilton opens in Savannah, marking brand’s Georgia debut

The opening of the 148-key hotel is “an important step in the brand's growth journey” as Tempo expands into “sought-after destinations," per Tempo's global brand head.

By Noor Adatia • April 21, 2026

Court awards $174.6M in damages against Tutor Perini in Philadelphia hotel dispute

Construction defects at the dual-banded W Hotel and Element Hotel amounted to breach of contract, according to a judgment in a suit filed by Chestle Development. 

By Joe Bousquin • April 21, 2026

Stonebridge to manage upcoming Kimpton hotel in Salt Lake City

Slated to open in early 2028, the IHG-branded luxury lifestyle hotel is “well positioned to outperform its competitive set,” per Stonebridge CEO Rob Smith.

By Noor Adatia • April 21, 2026

Choice Hotels partners with AWS on AI integration

Aimed at enhancing both the guest and franchisee experience, the enterprisewide deployment comes as hotel competitors enhance their artificial intelligence capabilities.

By Jenna Graber • April 21, 2026

Wyndham opens Montana Echo Suites amid targeted extended stay growth

The hotel in Bozeman marks the brand’s 20th open property, as Wyndham prioritizes the extended stay segment for its stable demand fundamentals.

By Jenna Graber • April 20, 2026

Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center completes $70M renovation

The 14-month project brings modernized guest rooms, redesigned bathrooms and a new event space, creating something that feels “distinctly Denver.”

By Noor Adatia • April 17, 2026

Hilton unveils first properties under new Apartment Collection brand

The Placemakr properties in Salt Lake City and Atlanta are now open for booking under the Hilton brand, as the apart-hotel sector gains traction.

By Noor Adatia • Updated April 17, 2026

Discrimination, retaliation lawsuit against Marriott hotel can proceed, judge rules

A federal judge said Shreeji Hotel Group was “more than simply the absent owner” of the hotel and would have to face the allegations, court records show.

By Ginger Christ • April 17, 2026

Sports Illustrated Resorts expands to Louisiana college town

Developers will convert a Hilton hotel in Baton Rouge under the lifestyle brand amid Sports Illustrated Resorts’ expansion into premier sports-driven college and university markets.

By Jenna Graber • April 17, 2026

Marriott Bonvoy, Visa team up on FIFA World Cup loyalty campaign

As sports tourism surges, the pair offers exclusive access to matches and other experiential rewards to Marriott loyalty members with Visa cards.

By Jenna Graber • April 15, 2026

Hyatt brings Arizona lifestyle hotel under JdV collection brand

Following a comprehensive renovation, Hyatt reopened The Monarch hotel in Scottsdale as Hotel Solaya, with a new design and revamped culinary options.

By Jenna Graber • April 15, 2026

BWH Hotels bets on billion-dollar glamping market with new luxury brand

WorldHotels Backdrop, a collection of glamping retreats and outdoor escapes, debuts as travelers increasingly seek “intentional ways to reconnect with nature.”

By Noor Adatia • April 15, 2026

Choice Hotels debuts new Sleep Inn prototype

With more than 40 Scenic Dreams prototype hotels in the pipeline, Choice expands the midscale brand with a model that prioritizes operational efficiency.

By Jenna Graber • April 14, 2026

SBE’s HQ Hotels & Residences to debut The Monarch hotel in New Orleans

The 34-key boutique property is opening in the Big Easy this week under the “smart lifestyle” brand, which launched in partnership with Wyndham in 2024.

By Noor Adatia • April 13, 2026

Outrigger debuts Premier Suite Collection amid targeted Hawaii growth

The portfolio of beachfront villas and suites launches amid a multiyear transformation of the brand’s resorts.

By Jenna Graber • April 10, 2026

Appellation to open culinary-focused hotel in Silicon Valley

The 76-room luxury boutique MOHI hotel in Morgan Hill, California, comes from chef Charlie Palmer and hospitality veteran Christopher Hunsberger.

By Noor Adatia • April 10, 2026