Lark Hotels adds 4 North Carolina hotels as portfolio expands in Southeast

Lark will manage and operate the independently owned boutique hotels, which are located on the state’s southern coast.

By Noelle Mateer • June 12, 2023

Park Hotels & Resorts ceases loan payments on downtown San Francisco properties

The decision to halt payments on two properties, including Hilton San Francisco Union Square, is another blow to what was once one of the strongest hospitality markets in the U.S.

By Michele Laufik • June 9, 2023

JW Marriott resort in San Antonio to sell for $800M

Ryman Hospitality Properties will acquire the 640-acre property, a destination for large group meetings, from Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust as group business travel trends upward.

By Jenna Graber • June 9, 2023

Grubhub to offer food delivery at roughly 500 Homewood Suites by Hilton

The partnership gives Grubhub access to a new, captive consumer base, and enables Homewood Suites locations without dining to offer food from local restaurants.

By Julie Littman • June 9, 2023

Asia-based Raffles Hotels to open first North America location this summer

The Singaporean hotel brand has made booking available for late-summer stays at Raffles Boston.

By Noelle Mateer • June 8, 2023

Priceline, Google Cloud partner on AI tech aimed at simplifying trip planning, booking

The online travel agency joins other industry players like Expedia and Kayak by launching an AI-powered chatbot that will serve as a virtual travel assistant.

By Jenna Graber • June 8, 2023

LuxUrban adds 2 Times Square hotels to growing NYC portfolio

The additions build on the company’s expansion plans in its largest market.

By Noelle Mateer • June 8, 2023

Sonesta launches hotel brands in upper-upscale and upscale segments

The company hopes the focus on upper-upscale properties will spur growth even in other segments.

By Noelle Mateer • June 7, 2023

Court denies Marriott class-action settlement on suspicion of collusion

The federal court characterized the parties’ handling of class claims as “questionable.”

By Ginger Christ • June 6, 2023

Marriott’s midscale extended stay brand designed with developers, owners in mind

The new Project MidX Studios prototype will provide a more cost-effective development and operating model than other Marriott brands.

By Jenna Graber • June 6, 2023

Rimrock partners with My Place, Choice to develop extended stay hotels in the Southeast

The firm joins a growing number of developers that find extended stay hotels desirable due to increased profit margins and stable occupancy.

By Jenna Graber • June 6, 2023

Marriott to enter US midscale segment with extended stay brand

With Project MidX Studios, Marriott brings its extended stay expertise to a new segment amid heating competition in the space.

By Jenna Graber • June 5, 2023

NewcrestImage acquires 50% stake in Coury Hospitality

The strategic partnership will allow NewcrestImage to continue its expansion into the luxury lifestyle hotel space, which the investment firm expects to be a leading growth category.

By Jenna Graber • June 2, 2023

Crestline assumes management of LA, Florida hotels

The hospitality management company refreshed the design and amenities for The Delphi in downtown LA and the Waldorf Towers in Miami Beach, Florida.

By Noelle Mateer • June 2, 2023

Inside Choice Hotels’ growth strategy as extended stay competition heats up

The hotel’s WoodSpring Suites economy extended stay brand is experiencing record growth as developers seek cost-effective construction options and competitors enter the segment. 

By Jenna Walters • June 1, 2023

IHG breaks ground on wellness-focused hotel near Miami

The Even Hotel Sweetwater – Doral comes as hotel brands update their wellness offerings, and will feature health and fitness amenities signature to the brand’s new prototype.

By Jenna Graber • May 31, 2023

Highgate names Mike Uwe Dickersbach chief digital officer

The industry veteran rejoins the hotel management company in the newly created role.

By Jenna Graber • May 31, 2023

How creative agency Cashmere is winning clients like Marriott Bonvoy

The agency is helping the hotel loyalty program reenergize the "next generation" of customers on social media.

By Peter Adams • May 31, 2023

Hyatt Regency opens 2 Houston-area hotels

The openings are part of the brand’s expansion in the Americas as corporate travel rebounds from its pandemic slump.

By Noelle Mateer • May 30, 2023

Experts weigh in on rumored Choice acquisition of Wyndham: “I think it’s a long shot”

Choice Hotels has a strong case for wanting to acquire Wyndham, hospitality experts say. But it would face major hurdles if the deal proceeds.

By Noelle Mateer • May 25, 2023

Outrigger Hospitality Group to acquire Hawaii resort

The acquisition would add the 11-acre Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel and an 18-room bed and breakfast, both on Maui, to the hospitality brand’s global portfolio.

By Jenna Graber • May 25, 2023

Holiday Inn Club Vacations acquisitions mark brand’s first international expansion

The timeshare resort brand has acquired four beachfront hotels from Royal Resorts, adding 850 villas to its portfolio in one of the world’s fastest-growing family travel destinations.

By Noelle Mateer • May 25, 2023

Hilton announces new extended stay hotel brand

Project H3 will target the growing number of guests that typically stay 20 nights or more. The lower-maintenance hotel model is attracting developers.

By Noelle Mateer • May 24, 2023

Choice Hotels seeks to buy Wyndham Hotels & Resorts: WSJ

The deal, if it went through, would create one of the largest budget hotel owners in the country.

By Noelle Mateer • May 23, 2023

Marriott seeks improved efficiency, higher revenue amid tech overhaul

The hotel chain is re-platforming systems, investing in tech infrastructure and enhancing its mobile app as it boosts its yearly technology spending by around $150 million.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • May 23, 2023