Business Travel

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    US hotels saw 11% RevPAR uptick in September, highest increase since 2023: CoStar

    Hotels benefited from healthy leisure demand, favorable calendar holiday shifts and a rebound in corporate group demand during the month, per an analyst.

    By • Nov. 12, 2026
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    Inside hotel companies’ widespread growth in Q3 2026

    Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and more saw U.S. RevPAR up year over year in the quarter as travel demand improved. Companies also posted development, technology and loyalty gains.

    By • Nov. 10, 2026
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    Choice Hotels cites extended stay as ‘key growth driver’ in Q3

    The company saw U.S. RevPAR increase 3.8% YOY in the quarter, driven in part by infrastructure-related demand and other encouraging travel trends, CEO Dom Dragisich said.

    By • Nov. 2, 2026
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    Hyatt revamps program aimed at small and midsize businesses

    The redesigned Hyatt Leverage program uses Spotnana technology to “take friction out of the corporate travel booking process.”

    By • Nov. 2, 2026
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    Marriott saw strong RevPAR, development gains in Q3

    The quarterly results reflect “remarkably robust” travel demand this year, said CEO Anthony Capuano, who also touted momentum on the loyalty and technology fronts.

    By • Nov. 2, 2026
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    Global meeting professionals overwhelmingly optimistic about 2027: report

    Some planners, however, will shift their strategies to prepare for higher costs, including moving meetings to alternative venues over traditional hotels, per Amex GBT.

    By • Oct. 14, 2026
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    Sonesta debuts meetings-focused hotel collection

    Catering to “the underserved middle market,” Sonesta F1RST Meetings Collection spans 25 hotels across the U.S. and Canada and offers a combined 500,000 square feet of event space.

    By • Oct. 13, 2026
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    Global business travel optimism ‘rebounds’: GBTA

    Business travel professionals have an overall better sentiment about the industry now compared to earlier this year, despite ongoing geopolitical and cost concerns.

    By • Sept. 28, 2026
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    Marriott furthers corporate hotel distribution strategy with Spotnana integration

    With the expanded partnership, Marriott aims to simplify hotel booking and management for corporate travelers, including introducing loyalty linking with Marriott Bonvoy.

    By • Sept. 11, 2026
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    Fred Dixon returns as NYC Tourism CEO to drive visitation, economic growth

    The Brand USA leader will leave his post to again head New York City Tourism + Conventions, with the goal of bolstering the city’s embattled tourism industry.

    By • Aug. 28, 2026
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    Hilton launches fitness and recovery concept Signia Restore

    Set to debut at Signia Hilton Indianapolis in 2027, Restore combines advanced fitness and restorative technologies as travelers increasingly prioritize wellness.

    By • Aug. 26, 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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    CoStar, Tourism Economics ‘significantly’ boost US hotel outlook

    After hotels outperformed expectations in H1, due in part to the World Cup, the pair now projects higher RevPAR growth for full-year 2026 as well as 2027.

    By • Aug. 7, 2026
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    Global business travel spending to hit record $1.71T in 2026: GBTA

    Although business travel spending is increasing, the number of trips is growing at a slower rate, indicating corporate travel is becoming more selective.

    By • Aug. 6, 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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    IHG opens dual-branded Staybridge, Even Hotel property in Orlando

    Supporting IHG’s expansion in Orlando, the combined 288-room hotel aims to offer residential-style flexibility while delivering the “comforts of home.”

    By • July 6, 2026
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    Hyatt Regency to bring first property to Tucson, Arizona

    The Hyatt Regency Tucson Convention Center, expected to open in late 2027, aims to elevate the city’s convention and group business landscape, while strengthening the brand’s presence in the state.

    By • July 1, 2026
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    Chambers Hotel New York reopens in Midtown as independent operation

    Following a brief period as a Sonder property, the hotel returns to its original identity as a bespoke, art-forward destination.

    By • June 29, 2026
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    Top takeaways from 2026’s NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum

    At the annual investor conference, hotel leaders talked travel demand, the future of artificial intelligence and their predictions for the rest of the year.

    By • June 17, 2026
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    Hilton Boston Back Bay completes multimillion-dollar renovation, emphasizing wellness

    The redesigned 401-room hotel offers “travelers a front-row seat to both the heritage and future of Boston” and features an expanded fitness center and upgraded meeting space.

    By • June 17, 2026
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    Wyndham-Reside collection comes to downtown Los Angeles

    Set inside a historic building, the 110-unit Reside Craftsman, A Wyndham Residence furthers the growth of the apartment-style accommodations brand in urban markets.

    By • June 10, 2026
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    Business travel spending reached $538.5B in 2024: GBTA

    The spending directly impacted U.S. hotels, per a new report, though optimism among global business travelers declined in 2025 and 2026 due to geopolitical and cost concerns.

    By • June 8, 2026
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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
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    Hoteliers lobby Washington to expand visa program, improve tourism

    At AHLA’s Hotels on the Hill event, hoteliers met with members of Congress to advocate for policy changes that would build the labor force and boost international travel demand.

    By • May 13, 2026
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    US travel spending to see ‘low but positive’ growth in 2026

    Travel spending is expected to increase 1% this year to $1.37 trillion, per the U.S. Travel Association, and hotels could benefit from improving fundamentals.

    By • May 11, 2026