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  • A view of the Seattle skyline from a room at the Embassy Suites Pioneer Square.
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    Retrieved from Embassy Suites Pioneer Square on June 04, 2026
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    Union hotel workers at Seattle Hilton authorize strike

    Employees at the Embassy Suites Pioneer Square approved a strike on Friday, meaning the union could call one at any time, even during World Cup games later this month.

    By • Updated June 8, 2026
  • A room at an Undergraduate by Hilton hotel.
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    Courtesy of Hilton
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    Hilton CEO shares ambitious outlook for Undergraduate expansion

    Chris Nassetta and other Hilton leaders reveal how the new college town-focused brand was born following the 2024 acquisition of Graduate.

    By • June 3, 2026
  • A group of executives sits on stage at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum in New York City.
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    Jenna Graber, Hotel Dive/Hotel Dive
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    Hotel CEOs talk the economy, travel demand and AI at NYU IHIF 2026

    Leaders from Hilton, Hyatt, Accor and more discussed international travel ahead of the FIFA World Cup and how technology could impact hotel operations at NYU’s International Hospitality Investment Forum.

    By • June 3, 2026
  • An image of the Bellagio Las Vegas, now part of MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy.
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    Courtesy of Marriott International
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    People Inc. plots $18B go-private bid for MGM Resorts

    Barry Diller, owner of People Inc., said MGM represents a “rare kind of business: one with real world assets that AI cannot easily replicate or disintermediate and exceptional digital growth opportunities.”

    By Lara Ewen • June 2, 2026
  • A room at an Undergraduate by Hilton hotel.
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    Courtesy of Hilton
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    Hilton officially launches Undergraduate, furthering its push into college markets

    Following months of speculation, Hilton has unveiled the new upper midscale brand, a flexible, scalable complement to its Graduate offering.

    By • June 1, 2026
  • A rendering of a My Place hotel.
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    Courtesy of My Place Hotels
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    My Place grows extended stay portfolio with 10-hotel franchise agreement

    The development deal with Lloyd Cos. will expand the brand’s presence across the Midwest, as momentum continues across the extended stay category.

    By • May 29, 2026
  • An exterior view shows Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip on June 24, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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    Ethan Miller via Getty Images
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    Caesars, Fertitta make big bet, but are all the cards on the table?

    Fertitta Entertainment is expected to acquire Caesars in a deal valued at $17.6 billion, but under a “go-shop” stipulation, the Las Vegas resort operator could pursue even better offers.

    By • May 29, 2026
  • An image of Matt Welle, Mews CEO; Leah Rankin, chief product officer at SiteMinder; and Richard Valtr, Mews Founder.
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    Courtesy of Mews
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    Mews, SiteMinder partner on hotel distribution solution

    The Mews Channel Manager powered by SiteMinder brings together “pricing, distribution and performance all in one place,” said Mews Founder Richard Valtr.

    By • May 29, 2026
  • Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
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    Ethan Miller via Getty Images
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    Caesars acquired by Fertitta Entertainment in $17.6B deal

    The combination would bring Caesars’ iconic resort portfolio and digital gaming platform under the same roof as Fertitta’s Golden Nugget Hotels & Casinos and Landry’s restaurant brand.

    By • May 28, 2026
  • Sébastien Bazin
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    Retrieved from Accor on May 27, 2026
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    Accor CEO Sébastien Bazin to step down

    During the French hotel company’s annual shareholder meeting, Bazin announced he will depart Accor no later than 2028, saying now is the time to “lay the groundwork” for succession planning.

    By • May 27, 2026
  • An exterior view of Magic Moment Resort & Kids Club in Kissimmee, Florida.
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    Courtesy of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
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    Hotel Tech-in: The AI concierge leveling up human-led hospitality

    Magic Moment Resort & Kids Club, a Dazzler Select by Wyndham property, is partnering with Worldie AI to enhance the guest experience and emphasize in-person hospitality. 

    By • May 27, 2026
  • The exterior of Voco Ardez Hotel Sunnyvale in California's Silicon Valley.
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    Courtesy of Bhupesh Patel
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    IHG’s voco brand debuts in Silicon Valley

    Voco Ardez Hotel Sunnyvale has opened in the Northern California technology hub as IHG continues to see strong momentum in hotel conversions.

    By • May 26, 2026
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    Courtesy of Gladstone Immersive
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    How Minor Hotels is strategically scaling across North America

    Minor’s VP of development for the region shares growth plans for Anantara, Wolseley Hotels and more, as the company targets key markets across the U.S. and Canada.

    By • May 26, 2026
  • Choice Hotels International headquarters at the Pike & Rose development in North Bethesda, Maryland.
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    Courtesy of Choice Hotels International
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    Choice Hotels International CEO Patrick Pacious exits

    The company has appointed Dominic Dragisich, chief growth and strategy officer, as interim CEO.

    By • May 20, 2026
  • Orlando, Florida skyline with water in foreground
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    2026’s top meeting hotels and destinations in North America: Cvent

    Texas’ JW Marriott Austin took the top spot, while Gaylord-branded and Las Vegas-based properties had a strong showing on this year’s ranking.

    By • May 20, 2026
  • A photograph of a hand holding up a cheeseburger above a white plate. The plate is on a wooden table and there is a blue card on the left that says Wyndham Rewards. On the right there is a paper bag that says Applebee's To-Go.
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    Courtesy of Applebee's
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    Applebee’s offers free delivery to Wyndham Rewards members

    The partnership could expand Applebee’s off-premise channel, which grew by 3.5% to make up nearly 24% of sales during the first quarter.

    By Julie Littman • May 19, 2026
  • a headshot of executive Naveen Manga
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    Permission granted by Marriott International
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    Marriott CIO talks enterprisewide AI deployment strategy

    Global Chief Information Officer Naveen Manga said during a virtual event that 2026 is “a year for scale,” as the company continues a multiyear technology transformation with “ambition and caution.”

    By • May 18, 2026
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    Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
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    Four Seasons appoints Robert Fritz as executive chairman

    Fritz, a longtime executive at Cascade Investment, will guide the brand’s long-term strategy, while founder Isadore Sharp will become chairman emeritus.

    By • May 15, 2026
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    Courtesy of Travel + Leisure Co.
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    Travel + Leisure Co. bets on outdoor hospitality with Eddie Bauer Adventure Club

    The inaugural Utah resort comes as Travel + Leisure Co. plots further expansion in the experiential hospitality space, per CEO Michael Brown.

    By • May 15, 2026
  • The Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill is seen on August 21, 2024 in Washington, DC.
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    Anna Rose Layden via Getty Images
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    Hyatt taps new head of Americas following recent leadership changes

    The company named Adam Rohman to the role, succeeding Pete Sears, after appointing other key executives across its Essentials and Luxury portfolios.

    By • May 13, 2026
  • An image shows inside a guestroom bathroom at a Studio 6 Plus hotel.
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    Courtesy of G6 Hospitality
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    G6 Hospitality’s new Studio 6 Plus brand signs 18 extended stay hotels

    Two weeks after the brand launched, G6 entered a development agreement with Natson Hotel Group to open the properties across “key growth markets.”

    By • May 13, 2026
  • A room at The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter.
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    Courtesy of Hilton
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    Hilton opens ‘personality-driven’ Outset Collection hotel in San Diego

    With the addition of The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Hilton capitalizes on a “massive opportunity” to expand its collection brand portfolio.

    By • May 12, 2026
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    Brandon Bell via Getty Images
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    Hotels post brighter performance in Q1 as travel demand improves

    In the first quarter of the year, hotel companies saw widespread U.S. RevPAR growth, hit development milestones and leveraged AI in new ways.

    By • May 11, 2026
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    Ethan Miller via Getty Images
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    Wynn Resorts reports 10% RevPAR uptick in Vegas as market strengthens

    Following the Q1 gains, CEO Craig Billings said he feels optimistic about Las Vegas operations for the remainder of 2026 as performance trends positively.

    By • May 8, 2026
  • Krishna Paliwal
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    Courtesy of G6 Hospitality
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    G6 Hospitality enters midscale extended stay with new leadership appointment

    Former Wyndham executive Krishna Paliwal has been named president of midscale extended stay, “establishing the foundation for the segment’s long-term growth.”

    By • May 7, 2026