Brands: Page 8

  • Sonder offers apartment-style accommodations.
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    Marriott to add Sonder rooms to system through strategic licensing agreement

    The partnership comes as Sonder fights legal battles with disgruntled investors and undergoes a portfolio optimization program to “mitigate losses.”

    By • Aug. 19, 2024
  • The interior of a restaurant features tiled floors and wood accents.
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    Hilton opens latest Graduate hotel near Princeton University

    The 180-room hotel is part of Hilton’s broader lifestyle push, which has been fuelled by brand acquisitions.

    By • Updated Aug. 16, 2024
  • Auberge Resorts Collection named Christian Clerc CEO.
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    Auberge Resorts Collection taps former Four Seasons exec as CEO

    Christian Clerc will take over for retiring CEO Craig Reid as the luxury hotel brand plots portfolio expansion across gateway urban markets and experiential destinations.

    By • Aug. 15, 2024
  • Choice Hotels opened the upscale Cambria Hotel Denver Downtown RiNo.
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    Choice Hotels taps creative, digital agencies for ‘next level’ marketing play

    Along with new partners Dentsu X and 72andSunny, Choice sets up strategy for the remainder of 2024 and plots a 2025 campaign, in addition to loyalty enhancements.

    By • Aug. 14, 2024
  • A business traveler check into a hotel in the hotel lobby.
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    Hospitality trends that drove RevPAR gains, pipeline growth in Q2

    Heightened group travel boosted revenues for several hotel companies, while conversions and extended stay remained top of mind for developers.

    By • Aug. 9, 2024
  • Hard Rock International is expanding its lifestyle hotel brand, Reverb, to Pensacola, Florida.
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    Hard Rock expands Reverb hotel brand in Florida

    The Pensacola property joins a list of hotels Hard Rock is developing across the country, including its transformation of The Mirage in Las Vegas.

    By • Aug. 9, 2024
  • Exterior of Choice Hotels International, Rockville Corporate Headquarters
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    Conversions, extended stay boost Choice Hotels pipeline

    In the second quarter of 2024, the hotel company’s global pipeline increased 22% year over year, including a 65% increase in conversion rooms.

    By • Aug. 8, 2024
  • Two empty lounge chairs in front of a pool overlooking a vast hilly region.
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    Courtesy of Mr & Mrs Smith
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    Hyatt posts RevPAR, net rooms growth in Q2

    In the quarter, the company added rooms from its Mr & Mrs Smith acquisition, and another boutique hotel brand deal may be on the horizon.

    By • Aug. 6, 2024
  • My Place Hotels began franchising in 2014.
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    My Place Hotels CEO talks evolution of extended stay, breaking the mold

    With a long family history in hospitality, Ryan Rivett shares his outlook on the “desirable” extended stay segment and his strategy for My Place as it celebrates 10 years of franchising.

    By • Aug. 5, 2024
  • Marriott launched the midscale brand Project Mid-T by Marriott at the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference.
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    4 conversion-focused hotel brands expanding in 2024

    As hotel conversions remain a desirable alternative to new construction, Marriott, IHG, Choice and Hilton are plotting growth for brands in the space.

    By • Aug. 1, 2024
  • An image of the Bellagio Las Vegas, now part of MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy.
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    Luxury, group travel in Las Vegas drove Q2 gains for MGM

    The resort operator said room rates on the books in Sin City are higher for the third quarter as well, but Formula 1 in Q4 is “off to a soft start.”

    By • Aug. 1, 2024
  • The exterior of a Marriott hotel.
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    Group travel, hotel conversions bright spots for Marriott in Q2

    The hotel company saw increased RevPAR as well as portfolio growth in the second quarter of 2024, with both corporate traveler and developer momentum remaining strong.

    By • July 31, 2024
  • Choice Hotels opened the upscale Cambria Hotel Denver Downtown RiNo.
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    Choice Hotels continues upscale push with 4 Cambria openings

    Properties in New York, Delaware, New Hampshire and Colorado aim to further solidify the hotel company’s standing among upscale competitors.

    By Michele Laufik • July 31, 2024
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    Vegas brings Q2 growth for Caesars, despite ‘terrible’ April start

    The company’s CEO said the first month of the quarter was rough for its regional segment, but heightened ADRs in Las Vegas show promise for a “strong” second half.

    By • July 31, 2024
  • New midscale extended stay brand YourSpace broke ground on its inaugural location.
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    Midscale extended stay brand YourSpace enters competitive segment

    The new brand broke ground on its inaugural hotel in Chesapeake, Virginia, joining larger players like Marriott and Hyatt in the fast-growing space.

    By • July 30, 2024
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    Q&A

    Accor exec talks new council ‘shaping the future of corporate travel’

    Chief Sales Officer Sophie Hulgard discusses the priorities of Accor’s newly formed Global Leadership Council, including traveler well-being, sustainability and cost optimization.

    By • July 30, 2024
  • A canvas tent on wooden stilts in a forest.
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    Courtesy of Under Canvas
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    Hyatt partners with Under Canvas in luxury outdoor loyalty play

    World of Hyatt members gain access to the upscale hospitality provider's 13 outdoor resorts as Hyatt bolsters its luxury portfolio.

    By • July 29, 2024
  • New Orleans' Maison Métier and The Barnett will join Hyatt’s Independent Collection of brands.
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    Key advantages and challenges of hotel brand acquisition

    As rumors fly that Hyatt is pursuing Standard International, hospitality pros share how the boutique hotel deal could benefit Hyatt, but also pose obstacles.

    By • July 29, 2024
  • Shinola is expanding in hospitality, brining a 170-key hotel project in downtown Indianapolis.
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    Shinola hotel part of $300M redevelopment coming to Indianapolis

    Alongside Boxcar Development, the Detroit-based luxury watch brand is planning a 170-key hotel in the city’s downtown.

    By • July 26, 2024
  • The glass exterior of the Anaheim Convention Center features blue signage denoting Wyndham's 2023 Global Conference.
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    Wyndham’s pipeline hits record high in Q2, ‘lots of deals’ on horizon

    CEO Geoff Ballotti said hotel owners are “more receptive” to deals, including for the company’s Echo Suites extended stay brand, after Choice ended its acquisition pursuit.

    By • July 25, 2024
  • Valencia Hotel Group acquired Cavalry Court, along with another boutique hotel in College Station, Texas.
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    Valencia Hotel Group makes college town play with Texas acquisitions

    The two boutique College Station deals come as more hotel players eye growth opportunities in “stable” university-supported markets across the U.S.

    By • July 24, 2024
  • The Residences at St. Regis Longboat Key is slated to open in a month.
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    Marriott aims to build loyalty with branded residential growth

    The hotel company launched an owner recognition program as its branded residential portfolio and pipeline see significant expansion.

    By • July 23, 2024
  • The Standard Hotel in New York City glass door logo.
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    Hyatt reportedly in talks to acquire Standard International

    Hyatt is pursuing the global boutique operator for a deal that could boost its global footprint and loyalty program, according to Bloomberg.

    By • July 18, 2024
  • Pink and purple flowers hang from the ceiling in a hotel lobby.
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    Luxury led lower-tier segments for guest satisfaction: J.D. Power

    Despite higher ADRs, upper-tier hotels fared better for guest satisfaction than limited-service properties, which should focus on renovations to boost ratings.

    By • July 16, 2024
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    Retrieved from Marriott Bonvoy on July 12, 2024
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    Marriott opens dual-brand hotel in Colorado

    With the combination SpringHill Suites and TownePlace Suites, Marriott joins a growing list of hotel companies betting on the dual-brand concept.

    By • July 12, 2024