Plans advance for a proposed JW Marriott hotel in downtown Phoenix

LaPour Partners plans to convert an office building into the hotel, capitalizing on the area’s growth and an emerging appetite for new luxury accommodations.

By Noor Adatia • Aug. 18, 2026

Top trends from the hotel industry’s Q2 2026 earnings

Hotel companies posted widespread RevPAR gains and conversion-fueled portfolio growth, with CEOs touting momentum behind AI initiatives.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 18, 2026

Alum CEO on why he’s betting on luxury hospitality in college towns

David Vialli says Alum is filling a gap in the competitive college town lodging market by introducing an exclusive, members-based concept catered toward donors and alumni.

By Noor Adatia • Aug. 17, 2026

Series by Marriott adds boutique lifestyle hotel in San Diego

Owner Stoa Lodging will renovate and reposition Hotel Z as Stellen San Diego Gaslamp under Series by Marriott, growing the collection brand’s footprint.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 17, 2026

Lodging Lowdown: Radisson Hotel Group launches B2B extended stay program, Extended Stay America leader to retire

Plus, Reuben Brothers and Three Rules Capital are moving forward with plans to build a $2 billion mega-resort on the southwest coast of Puerto Rico, featuring two luxury hotels.

By Noor Adatia • Aug. 14, 2026

Braemar sells Key West resort for $190M amid shift to self-managed REIT

The sale of Florida’s luxury Pier House Resort & Spa to Sixth Street marks “meaningful progress” in Braemar’s management spin-out from Ashford Inc., per CEO Richard Stockton.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 13, 2026

HHM Hotels adds 11 properties through Wurzak Hotel Group partnership

The strategic integration brings a collection of premium-branded and lifestyle hotels under HHM’s management platform and expands its presence in Florida and Philadelphia. 

By Noor Adatia • Aug. 13, 2026

Bally’s slows $1.7B casino build after Chicago expands gambling rules

Construction on the project’s hotel, events center and restaurants has been affected by the delay, per the Chicago Tribune.

By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 12, 2026

Choice Hotels opens 2 Cambria properties, furthering upscale strategy

The Texas and Oregon hotels expand Cambria’s brand footprint to key travel markets as Choice looks to cater to “rising demand for distinctive, experience-driven accommodations.”

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 11, 2026

Inside the multimillion-dollar restoration of the historic Omni Mount Washington

Omni Hotels & Resorts kept generations of guests in mind with thoughtful design touches that modernized the New Hampshire hotel, while honoring guests’ emotional connection to the property.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 10, 2026

Lodging Lowdown: Accor debuts in Las Vegas with Treasure Island, Potomac Hotel joins Marriott’s Autograph Collection

Plus, Crestline Hotels & Resorts has been selected to manage a dual-branded Marriott property near Vail, Colorado, with access to skiing.

By Noor Adatia • Aug. 7, 2026

Choice Hotels raises full-year US RevPAR, global net rooms growth outlook

During Q2 2026, the company saw improving demand fundamentals that point to a favorable growth environment for the full year, per company executives.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 5, 2026

Alum launches as college-town hospitality concept, debuting in Alabama

Backed by Derek Jeter, Alum properties will bring luxury condo-hotels, private members’ clubs and year-round programming near campuses as hospitality players move in on college markets.

By Noor Adatia • Aug. 5, 2026

Wynn Resorts posts Q2 Las Vegas gains amid ‘solid’ demand

Continued strength in the market is expected, with group and convention business pacing well for the remainder of the year and beyond, said CEO Craig Billings.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 5, 2026

Pyramid Global Hospitality taps Atrium CFO for same role

The hotel management company appointed Chris Dunne as chief financial officer, while also naming new leaders to support luxury operations and F&B.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 5, 2026

Airbnb furthers hotel strategy with Lark Hotels partnership

The pair signed an agreement that will make Lark’s portfolio, comprising more than 75 boutique hotels across the U.S., available on Airbnb as it scales its hotel business.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 4, 2026

$385M Miami Beach convention hotel tops out construction

The Grand Hyatt Miami Beach will connect to the city’s convention center via a climate-controlled skyway and open the doors for larger events in the city.

By Matthew Thibault • Aug. 3, 2026

Marriott’s Q2 RevPAR growth bolstered by US and Canada gains

The region saw RevPAR up 5% year over year, its highest quarterly increase in 13 quarters, per CEO Anthony Capuano.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 3, 2026

Lodging Lowdown: Viceroy Hotels to debut NYC flagship, Radisson launches app on ChatGPT

Plus, Remington Hospitality added a soon-to-be Hyatt Regency in San Diego to its portfolio, and Langham Hospitality Group named a new chief operating officer.

By Noor Adatia • July 31, 2026

Hyatt sees Q2 RevPAR growth driven by luxury travel demand

Hyatt’s U.S. results “exceeded expectations,” with leisure travel remaining robust and the World Cup boosting group demand, per CEO Mark Hoplamazian.

By Jenna Graber • July 30, 2026

MGM Resorts posts solid Q2 results bolstered by strength in Las Vegas

Group and convention momentum as well as targeted capital allocation contributed to growth in Sin City during the second quarter, per MGM executives.

By Jenna Graber • July 30, 2026

Hilton’s CMO on why brand marketing is an ‘irrational affinity business’

Global CMO Mark Weinstein explains how the hospitality titan is utilizing creators, AI and loyalty in an evolving advertising landscape.

By Chris Kelly • July 30, 2026

Caesars posts Q2 results amid pending acquisition by Fertitta

The resort operator saw declines in Las Vegas during the second quarter but did not host an earnings call due to the looming transaction, which would take Caesars private.

By Jenna Graber • July 29, 2026

IHG Hotels & Resorts launches AI-powered conversational search tool

The company is rolling out the search functionality across its website and mobile app as part of a broader artificial intelligence strategy, with further developments coming later this year.

By Jenna Graber • July 29, 2026

Hilton reported Q2 RevPAR gains, raises full-year forecast

During an earnings call, CEO Chris Nassetta touted strengthening demand trends and highlighted a record number of signings that expanded Hilton’s development pipeline.

By Noor Adatia • July 28, 2026