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Marriott enters luxury wellness with Lefay brand deal
Through a new joint venture, Marriott plans to scale the Italian resort brand globally as travelers increasingly seek “transformative travel experiences focused on health and longevity.”
By Jenna Graber • April 1, 2026 -
Trailborn Hotels & Resorts opens first West Coast property
The 44-room Hill House at Trailborn Mendocino is one of two properties coming to Northern California as the outdoors-focused brand expands nationally.
By Noor Adatia • Updated July 1, 2026 -
Marriott’s luxury lifestyle Edition brand to debut in Texas
The 214-key Dallas Edition Hotel and residences plan to usher in a “new chapter for luxury hospitality and residential living in the city.”
By Noor Adatia • March 27, 2026 -
Julienne Smith back at Hyatt to head Americas growth after IHG stint
The longtime hospitality executive will drive growth across Hyatt’s luxury, lifestyle, classics and essentials brands in the Americas after departing her chief development role at IHG late last year.
By Jenna Graber • March 26, 2026 -
Hotel guests prioritize trust, loyalty rewards over cost
Value is increasingly determined by more than just cost, as travelers prioritize dependable stays and tangible loyalty recognition, according to a new Choice Hotels survey.
By Jenna Graber • March 26, 2026 -
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JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort to sell in $835M deal
Sculptor Diversified Real Estate Income Trust, in a joint venture with Trinity Investments, acquired the Florida property as luxury hotel investment picks up.
By Jenna Graber • Updated May 5, 2026 -
California Best Western hotel converts to Series by Marriott
The Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn in Santa Barbara is now a Found Hotels property operating under the recently launched Series collection brand.
By Jenna Graber • March 25, 2026 -
NewcrestImage reopens The Clara Hotel in Texas
The redesigned property retains its affiliation with Hilton’s Tapestry Collection and introduces two food and beverage concepts.
By Noor Adatia • Updated July 14, 2026 -
5 notable hotel openings so far in 2026
From coast to coast, Hilton, IHG Hotels & Resorts and AutoCamp have debuted lifestyle properties as they plot portfolio growth across burgeoning brands.
By Jenna Graber • March 24, 2026 -
Why Yotel, Hilton entered into an exclusive franchise agreement
Yotel CEO Phil Andreopoulos shares why the brand decided to team up with the hotel giant, which stood out from others during a “competitive process.”
By Noor Adatia • March 23, 2026 -
Can increased AI investment in 2026 give hoteliers a competitive edge?
Hospitality IT decision-makers say artificial intelligence adoption could impact guest communications, hotel discoverability and direct bookings, per a report.
By Jenna Graber • March 23, 2026 -
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Auberge Collection bets on après ski with ultra-luxury Colorado resort
The Stockman will bring a hotel and residences, along with a spa and three culinary venues, to Steamboat Springs, as the hospitality brand expands its alpine footprint.
By Jenna Graber • March 23, 2026 -
Hilton names chief brand officer for luxury lifestyle NoMad Hotels
Kristen Millar will lead the next phase of international growth for NoMad, which is expanding after Hilton acquired its owner, The Sydell Group, in 2024.
By Jenna Graber • March 20, 2026 -
Yotel marks first brand in newly launched Select by Hilton collection
The pair have entered into an exclusive franchise agreement, through which Yotel will join Hilton’s network while continuing to independently manage and license its brand at 23 hotels.
By Jenna Graber • March 19, 2026 -
Santa Monica’s The Georgian hotel joins Unbound Collection by Hyatt
The Southern California oceanfront landmark, featuring a curated library and on-site gallery, is now a part of Hyatt’s independent luxury brand.
By Noor Adatia • March 18, 2026 -
LivAway Suites opens second Arizona hotel in Phoenix suburb
The extended stay brand is expanding its footprint with a 126-room hotel in Glendale as it pursues expansion nationwide.
By Noor Adatia • March 18, 2026 -
Hospitality execs say women leaders are key despite underrepresentation
C-suite officers from Extended Stay America and Peregrine Hospitality share how diverse hotel workforces can improve results and drive career advancement.
By Jenna Graber • March 18, 2026 -
Hilton to open Miami convention hotel this spring
The historically significant, 289-key Hilton Miami Beach Convention Center Hotel is set to open in May after securing a $103 million bridge loan from Peachtree Group.
By Noor Adatia • March 17, 2026 -
Marriott grows luxury portfolio with Hawaii St. Regis conversion
The Resort at Kapalua Bay on Maui will join the brand as Marriott, along with competitors, targets high-end consumers in the top leisure destination.
By Jenna Graber • March 17, 2026 -
Minor Hotels to launch inaugural Wolseley Hotel in New York City
The Wolseley Hotel New York, inspired by its namesake London restaurant, is set to open early next year near Times Square.
By Noor Adatia • March 16, 2026 -
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5 tips for hospitality owners facing challenging conversions
Repositioning a hotel asset requires a solid plan, cohesive teamwork and creativity to yield an on-brand solution that is well-designed and cost-effective.
By Jackson Thilenius • March 16, 2026 -
IHG opens Kimpton Era Midtown New York
Hotel amenities include a new restaurant from Chef Rocco DiSpirito, a 24-hour gym and a rooftop bar with skyline views.
By Noor Adatia • March 13, 2026 -
Hyatt opens lifestyle hotel in Charleston
The renovated 197-key hotel is one of the first properties in the southeastern U.S. to convert under the JdV brand collection.
By Noor Adatia • Updated July 17, 2026 -
Curio Collection by Hilton to open first hotel in Hawaii
The company also appointed veteran hospitality executive Jon Itoga as general manager and tasked him with leading strategy ahead of the resort's official opening in fall 2026.
By Lara Ewen • March 12, 2026 -
Marriott Bonvoy’s March Madness ads show key role hotels play in pregame rituals
Along with ads spotlighting partnerships with the NCAA and U.S. Soccer Federation, the chain is launching a limited podcast tied to March Madness.
By Peter Adams • Updated March 12, 2026