Business Travel

  • Travelers stand in line at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas.
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    Travel associations react to end of record-setting partial government shutdown

    The reopening of the Department of Homeland Security “was long overdue,” said AHLA CEO Rosanna Maietta, "does not erase the unacceptable damage" caused to travel and hospitality.

    By • May 1, 2026
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    MGM Resorts posts record net revenues, Las Vegas uptick in Q1

    CEO Bill Hornbuckle said first quarter Sin City performance was driven by solid convention bookings and voiced optimism for the rest of 2026.

    By • April 30, 2026
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    What facility security teams can learn from the Correspondents’ Association shooting

    Tiered perimeters protected Trump and others from the alleged gunman. Newer technologies can automatically close access points when they detect a breach, a security specialist says.

    By Robert Freedman • April 28, 2026
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    Global business travel optimism drops sharply in Q1, GBTA survey shows

    Pessimism among business travel professionals has nearly tripled since the start of the year amid concerns over geopolitical conflict. Weakened sentiment could impact U.S. hotels.

    By • April 23, 2026
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    Hyatt Regency Chicago completes final phase of $200M facelift

    The multiyear renovation focused on modernizing the hotel’s Grand Ballroom, capping off a decadeslong investment to improve the guest experience.

    By • April 22, 2026
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    Travel and tourism contributed $11.6T to global economy in 2025: WTTC

    The sector significantly outpaced global economic growth, but results were uneven across regions, “reflecting continued challenges in international visitor recovery,” particularly in North America.

    By • April 16, 2026
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    Retrieved from The Monarch Hotel New Orleans on April 13, 2026
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    SBE’s HQ Hotels & Residences to debut The Monarch hotel in New Orleans

    The 34-key boutique property is opening in the Big Easy this week under the “smart lifestyle” brand, which launched in partnership with Wyndham in 2024.

    By • April 13, 2026
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    Appellation to open culinary-focused hotel in Silicon Valley

    The 76-room luxury boutique MOHI hotel in Morgan Hill, California, comes from chef Charlie Palmer and hospitality veteran Christopher Hunsberger.

    By • April 10, 2026
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    My Place Hotels opens second Arkansas property, targeting ‘high-demand’ markets

    The 63-key My Place Hotel — Jonesboro, AR, brings the extended stay brand to an area “defined by steady business, healthcare and long‑term travel demand.”

    By • April 8, 2026
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    Hospitality industry urges end to partial government shutdown as travel woes mount

    Amid a back-and-forth between the Senate and House, AHLA and AAHOA called on Congress to swiftly end the ongoing shutdown, which hoteliers have expressed is problematic.

    By • Updated March 30, 2026
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    NewcrestImage to reopen The Clara Hotel in Texas

    The redesigned property will retain its affiliation with Hilton’s Tapestry Collection and introduce two food and beverage concepts when it debuts in mid-2026.

    By • March 24, 2026
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    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 • March 18, 2026
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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
  • Travelers stand in line for a TSA checkpoint at the Miami International Airport on December 19, 2022 in Miami, Florida.
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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