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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 Jenna Graber • April 16, 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 Noor Adatia • 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 Noor Adatia • 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 Noor Adatia • 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 Jenna Graber • 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 Noor Adatia • 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 Noor Adatia • 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 Noor Adatia • March 16, 2026 -
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Q&AExit 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 Jenna Graber • 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 Noor Adatia • 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 Noor Adatia • 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 Noor Adatia • 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 Jenna Graber • 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 Jenna Graber • 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 Jenna Graber • 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 Jenna Graber • 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 Jenna Graber • 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 Jenna Graber • 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 Jenna Graber • 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 Jenna Graber • 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 Jenna Graber • 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 Jenna Graber • 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 Jenna Graber • 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 Jenna Graber • Oct. 28, 2025
