Wyndham calls latest Choice Hotels offer a ‘step backwards’

Wyndham claims Choice is ignoring its concerns and continuing to undervalue the company, all while exploiting uncertainty around the deal.

By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 21, 2023

Marriott’s Renaissance Hotels brand debuts in Harlem

The 211-key hotel pays homage to the surrounding neighborhood through use of iconography and “vibrant, polished” design elements.

By Jenna Graber • Nov. 17, 2023

Hilton tops World’s Best Workplaces ranking

Hilton is the first hospitality company to receive the honor, after a runner-up finish in 2022.

By Jenna Graber • Nov. 16, 2023

MCR, Island Capital refinance Times Square Sheraton amid NYC rebound

The $260 million financing signals improvement in New York’s capital markets, and growth in the city’s hotel sector is expected to continue, according to JLL Hotels & Hospitality.

By Jenna Graber • Nov. 16, 2023

Hard Rock Hotel to open in Southern California

The 427-room property will be the first new-build full-service hotel to open in Long Beach, California, in 30 years.

By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 15, 2023

Choice Hotels continues extended stay push in California

Choice Hotels is developing nine Everhome Suites properties across Southern California, expanding on leaps it made in the segment in the third quarter.

By Jenna Graber • Nov. 15, 2023

Hospitality industry trends that drove Q3 performance growth

While Hilton, Marriott and Hyatt posted record pipeline growth in Q3, Choice focused on its public bid to buy Wyndham. And in Las Vegas, resorts highlighted ongoing labor woes.

By Jenna Graber • Nov. 14, 2023

Hilton makes luxury push in Hawaii with Trump Hotel takeover

The Trump International Hotel, Waikiki will be renovated and rebranded under the management of Hilton’s LXR Hotels & Resorts.

By Jenna Graber • Nov. 14, 2023

Hilton Grand Vacations bets on Vegas with luxury room openings

The vacation ownership company opened four floors of penthouses amid heightened traveler demand for luxury accommodations.

By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 14, 2023

9 stories highlighting the burgeoning luxury and lifestyle hotel segment

From management companies to developers, hospitality players are cashing in on demand for luxury and lifestyle hotels.

By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 10, 2023

Wynn Resorts expects all-time revenue record from F1’s Grand Prix

Wynn posted significant performance gains in the third quarter, which CEO Craig Billings attributed to "frenetic" activity at Wynn Las Vegas.

By Jenna Graber • Nov. 10, 2023

MGM Resorts’ Vegas properties take revenue hit in wake of cybersecurity attack

A social engineering attack on MGM in September impacted the company’s third-quarter earnings, but its CEO expects upcoming events in Las Vegas to bring growth.

By Jenna Graber • Nov. 9, 2023

Choice Hotels leadership still ‘confident’ Wyndham deal will go through

Choice CEO Patrick Pacious said the company’s integration of Radisson Americas, including third-quarter synergies from the deal, indicates a Choice-Wyndham merger could be successful.

By Jenna Graber • Nov. 7, 2023

Hilton Grand Vacations acquires Bluegreen Vacations for $1.5B

The deal adds 14 markets and eight states to Hilton Grand Vacations’ portfolio.

By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 7, 2023

Hilton unveils $25M renovation in West Palm Beach

The Hilton West Palm Beach revamp is one of several planned for the area, which has a $1 billion development pipeline.

By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 6, 2023

Choice expands in upscale segment with Cambria openings, groundbreakings

The new hotels signal further growth for the Cambria brand, which has forayed into several new markets this year, solidifying its standing among upscale competitors.

By Jenna Graber • Nov. 3, 2023

Hyatt’s development pipeline hits record levels amid luxury push

Hyatt posted revenue and development growth in the third quarter, driven by “robust demand for travel around the globe,” the company’s CEO said.

By Jenna Graber • Nov. 2, 2023

Hilton opens 1,060-room hotel in Boston’s Back Bay

CEO Chris Nassetta previously teased the opening in Hilton’s third-quarter earnings call, citing it as an example of the company’s strength in conversions.

By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 2, 2023

Marriott pushes midscale expansion, raises RevPAR growth guidance

Robust international travel demand continued to drive revenues and development growth for Marriott in the third quarter, bringing its global pipeline to a record high.

By Jenna Graber • Nov. 2, 2023

Caesars posts record EBITDA, notes strong travel demand in Las Vegas

Despite challenges in the third quarter of this year, Caesars saw performance growth across all operating segments, with Las Vegas benefiting from increased tourism.

By Jenna Graber • Nov. 1, 2023

Clothing brand Tommy Bahama opens first resort

Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa is one of a growing number of hotels operated by fashion and lifestyle brands.

By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 1, 2023

Choice unveils new look for Comfort brand with Rise & Shine prototype

The first Rise & Shine hotel opened this week in Missouri, kicking off a larger expansion by Choice in the competitive upper midscale segment.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 31, 2023

New Orleans’ Le Pavillon Hotel to join Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio

A planned redesign comes after Ashford Hospitality Trust entered into a franchise agreement with Marriott.

By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 30, 2023

Westin unveils wellness-focused hotel in DC

The Marriott property offers guests specialized sleeping amenities, health food options and the largest hotel fitness studio in the city.

By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 27, 2023

Wyndham’s petition to shareholders: You’re in the right hands

Wyndham President and CEO Geoff Ballotti reiterated the company’s rejection of Choice’s acquisition bid in its third quarter earnings report, noting Wyndham’s standalone growth prospects offer “superior” returns.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 26, 2023