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    BWH Hotels expands boutique offerings with Aiden openings

    The company plans to open additional brand locations across the U.S. targeting travelers who seek hotels with personality and a local connection.

    By • Aug. 24, 2026
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    Lodging Lowdown: LivAway Suites expands to Alabama, Meyer Jabara adds first university hotel

    Plus, Davidson Hospitality Group debuted its GM Edge program, a leadership initiative designed to “drive operational excellence.”

    By • Aug. 21, 2026
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    4 AI-powered hotel search tools that have launched so far in 2026

    Marriott, IHG and Wyndham have debuted conversational search tools as travelers increasingly use artificial intelligence for trip planning.

    By • Aug. 21, 2026
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    How hotels can leverage experiences and unique partnerships to drive loyalty

    Marriott International’s Lucy Werner shares how strategic partnerships can enhance the guest experience and tap into guests’ passions and interests.

    By • Aug. 19, 2026
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    Marriott’s Luxury Collection debuts expedition series focused on cultural immersion

    The brand launched a set of 10 travel itineraries and experiences that enable guests to engage more deeply with destinations across its portfolio.

    By • Aug. 19, 2026
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    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 • Aug. 18, 2026
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    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 • Aug. 18, 2026
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    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 • Aug. 17, 2026
  • The lobby at Stellen San Diego Gaslamp, a Series by Marriott hotel.
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    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 • Aug. 17, 2026
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    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 • Aug. 14, 2026
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    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 • Aug. 13, 2026
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    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 • Aug. 13, 2026
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    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
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    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 • Aug. 11, 2026
  • An aerial view of Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa in New Hampshire.
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    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 • Aug. 10, 2026
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    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 • Aug. 7, 2026
  • Choice Hotels International headquarters at the Pike & Rose development in North Bethesda, Maryland.
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    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 • Aug. 5, 2026
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    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 • Aug. 5, 2026
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    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 • Aug. 5, 2026
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    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 • Aug. 5, 2026
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    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 • Aug. 4, 2026
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    $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
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    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 • Aug. 3, 2026
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    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 • July 31, 2026
  • The Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill is seen on August 21, 2024 in Washington, DC.
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    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 • July 30, 2026