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    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 • March 16, 2026
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    Exit Interview: Marriott CFO Leeny Oberg reflects on decades-long career

    In a one-on-one interview, Oberg shares lessons learned, the impacts of technology on travel and Marriott’s growth prospects as she passes the baton.

    By • March 5, 2026
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    Hilton opens $185M lifestyle Curio Collection hotel in San Antonio

    The 200-room Monarch San Antonio is close to major attractions including the Alamo and River Walk and marks “a new chapter for the city’s hotel landscape.”

    By • March 4, 2026
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    GBTA urges end to Global Entry pause, warning disruptions to business travel

    “Longer lines, diverted security focus and lost productivity” is the real cost of the Department of Homeland Security’s suspension of the program, per GBTA.

    By • Feb. 27, 2026
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    Times Square landmark set to reopen this spring after ‘comprehensive renovation’

    Row NYC, which previously served as a hotel sheltering migrants in the city, is reopening in May as one of Midtown’s “most accessible and scalable stays.”

    By • Feb. 27, 2026
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    Hotel CEOs tout 2026 growth despite persistent challenges in Q4

    Hospitality companies posted widespread U.S. RevPAR declines again in the fourth quarter, but a new year spells new hope, particularly on the development and technology fronts.

    By • Feb. 24, 2026
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    Hotel industry forecast 2026: Technology, development, labor and more

    Hospitality experts share the top trends that will impact hotels this year, including a growing wealth bifurcation, AI advancements and brand proliferation. 

    By • Jan. 30, 2026
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    US hotel RevPAR, ADR set for growth in 2026: report

    Despite dampened hotel performance in 2025, more stable travel fundamentals could bring a boost for the industry this year and beyond, per CoStar and Tourism Economics.

    By • Jan. 28, 2026
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    Government shutdown caused $6.1B loss in travel, related sectors

    The U.S. saw an average of about 88,000 fewer trips per day and direct trip-related losses of $2.7 billion, according to research from U.S. Travel and Tourism Economics.

    By Lara Ewen • Jan. 9, 2026
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    Ritz-Carlton becomes latest luxury hotel brand to come to Indianapolis

    The new Marriott-brand hotel, part of a larger mixed-use redevelopment, comes as the city invests $3 billion to elevate its downtown for business travelers.

    By • Jan. 9, 2026
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    10 impactful hospitality executive interviews from 2025

    C-suite execs from Hyatt, Marriott and Choice Hotels gave insights into technology and development trends, while brand leaders and owners shed light on operations and performance.

    By • Dec. 19, 2025
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    Brookfield buys Sheraton Phoenix Downtown from Blackstone

    The 1,003-key convention center hotel sold in “one of the largest hotel sales in Arizona’s history,” according to JLL, which brokered the transaction.

    By • Nov. 19, 2025
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    RevPAR dips, a lack of trips, Sonder’s slip and more from Q3 earnings

    Despite widespread U.S. RevPAR declines amid travel turbulence, hotel CEOs are optimistic about the luxury segment, conversions and artificial intelligence.

    By • Nov. 17, 2025
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    US RevPAR will decline in 2025: CoStar, Tourism Economics

    In their final hotel forecast revision of the year, the companies further downgraded their full-year outlook, now expecting RevPAR to drop 0.4% amid rising costs and policy uncertainty.

    By • Nov. 14, 2025
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    US hotels face financial burden following nationwide flight cuts

    The FAA’s flight capacity reductions will cost hotels millions each day, with “concerning” losses ahead if the shutdown continues through Thanksgiving, hospitality pros share.

    By • Nov. 7, 2025
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    Choice Hotels looks to international markets as US remains challenged

    The company’s international business is now its highest growth opportunity, per CEO Patrick Pacious, as U.S. RevPAR dropped 3.2% year over year in the third quarter.

    By • Nov. 5, 2025
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    How will New York City’s hotel industry be impacted by a new mayor?

    As Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa face off, decisions made on affordability, safety and workplace regulations could have a significant effect on local hotels.

    By • Nov. 3, 2025
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    AHLA’s Rosanna Maietta reflects on first year as president and CEO

    The association leader sat down with Hotel Dive to discuss her top accomplishments from the past year and what still needs to be done on the regulatory front.

    By • Oct. 28, 2025
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    Key hospitality industry takeaways from Lodging Conference 2025

    At the annual event in October, executives shared the biggest challenges facing hotels this year as well as top opportunities for growth.

    By • Oct. 27, 2025
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    IHG touts new collection brand as US RevPAR slips in Q3

    The upscale to upper upscale brand will initially focus on IHG’s EMEAA region. Meanwhile, in the Americas, RevPAR in the quarter fell nearly 1%.

    By Lara Ewen • Oct. 24, 2025
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    Hilton posts ‘softer-than-expected’ RevPAR for ‘noisy’ Q3

    Hilton kicked off the hotel industry’s earnings season on Wednesday. Could the company’s RevPAR declines foretell others’ results? 

    By • Oct. 22, 2025
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    Manhattan hotel performance bolstered by luxury in H1

    The New York City market saw RevPAR increase 7.1% year over year in the half, led by ADR gains, as wealthy travelers immune to inflationary pressures continued to spend.

    By • Oct. 17, 2025
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    Top 4 hotel trends from 2025’s Lodging Conference

    At the event, hospitality executives discussed tariff and economic challenges as well as opportunities in the lifestyle segment and with artificial intelligence.

    By • Oct. 16, 2025
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    Hospitality CEOs share what’s top of mind at Lodging Conference

    Chief executives at Highgate, Peachtree Group, Sonesta Hotels and more offered their thoughts on brand proliferation, union labor and tariffs at last week’s annual event.

    By • Oct. 15, 2025
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    Hilton breaks ground on Signia convention hotel in Savannah, Georgia

    Signia by Hilton Savannah joins the events-focused brand’s growing portfolio, including a newly opened hotel in Atlanta and forthcoming ones in Indianapolis and San Antonio, Texas.

    By • Oct. 14, 2025