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Henderson Park forays into Puerto Rico with Hyatt Regency buy
Alongside Pyramid Global Hospitality, the joint venture’s acquisition of the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve in Río Grande comes as global hotel investment ramps up in 2026.
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Apart-hotel company Kasa enters Boston amid brand expansion
Kasa Boston at Fenway will offer 47 apartment-style units and hospitality-forward amenities in what it called “one of the most high-demand” markets in the U.S.
By Jenna Graber • June 5, 2026 -
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Hilton CEO shares ambitious outlook for Undergraduate expansion
Chris Nassetta and other Hilton leaders reveal how the new college town-focused brand was born following the 2024 acquisition of Graduate.
By Noor Adatia • June 3, 2026 -
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Hilton officially launches Undergraduate, furthering its push into college markets
Following months of speculation, Hilton has unveiled the new upper midscale brand, a flexible, scalable complement to its Graduate offering.
By Noor Adatia • June 1, 2026 -
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My Place grows extended stay portfolio with 10-hotel franchise agreement
The development deal with Lloyd Cos. will expand the brand’s presence across the Midwest, as momentum continues across the extended stay category.
By Jenna Graber • May 29, 2026 -
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Deep Dive‘We’re holding our breath’: What hotels are expecting from the FIFA World Cup
While hotel booking data for the tournament is tracking below initial forecasts, analysts and hotel operators remain optimistic about a boost from the event.
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IHG’s voco brand debuts in Silicon Valley
Voco Ardez Hotel Sunnyvale has opened in the Northern California technology hub as IHG continues to see strong momentum in hotel conversions.
By Jenna Graber • May 26, 2026 -
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How Minor Hotels is strategically scaling across North America
Minor’s VP of development for the region shares growth plans for Anantara, Wolseley Hotels and more, as the company targets key markets across the U.S. and Canada.
By Jenna Graber • May 26, 2026 -
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Four Seasons appoints Robert Fritz as executive chairman
Fritz, a longtime executive at Cascade Investment, will guide the brand’s long-term strategy, while founder Isadore Sharp will become chairman emeritus.
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G6 Hospitality’s new Studio 6 Plus brand signs 18 extended stay hotels
Two weeks after the brand launched, G6 entered a development agreement with Natson Hotel Group to open the properties across “key growth markets.”
By Jenna Graber • May 13, 2026 -
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Bally’s $1.7B Chicago casino development tops out
A host of local contractors have placed the final beam on the project, which will feature a 500-room hotel and 3,000-seat theater.
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Hilton opens ‘personality-driven’ Outset Collection hotel in San Diego
With the addition of The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Hilton capitalizes on a “massive opportunity” to expand its collection brand portfolio.
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Hotels post brighter performance in Q1 as travel demand improves
In the first quarter of the year, hotel companies saw widespread U.S. RevPAR growth, hit development milestones and leveraged AI in new ways.
By Jenna Graber • May 11, 2026 -
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IHG posts Q1 US RevPAR growth, citing ‘robust’ demand fundamentals
CEO Elie Maalouf said he feels “confident” about full-year performance, particularly with momentum observed in the company’s signings and openings.
By Noor Adatia • May 7, 2026 -
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Marriott posts solid Q1 RevPAR growth, raises 2026 guidance
The first-quarter gains were buoyed by resilient travel demand, CEO Anthony Capuano shared. Marriott also made strides on the development and technology fronts.
By Jenna Graber • May 6, 2026 -
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Hilton makes executive changes, launches search for CTO
Hilton is restructuring its leadership in preparation of Chris Silcock's retirement, including transitioning Laura Fuentes to chief brand officer and creating a new chief technology officer role, per an SEC filing.
By Noor Adatia • May 6, 2026 -
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Tempo by Hilton to open first hotel in Pennsylvania
The 140-room Tempo by Hilton SouthSide Arts District in Bethlehem supports the lifestyle brand's expansion in the mid-Atlantic region.
By Noor Adatia • May 5, 2026 -
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G6 Hospitality launches Studio 6 Plus extended stay brand
The new-construction brand adds “security, space, and home-like features” for guests intending to stay for a week or longer, per CEO Sonal Sinha.
By Noor Adatia • April 30, 2026 -
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Hilton CEO touts strong Q1 RevPAR growth, 2026 optimism
Hilton raised its full-year RevPAR outlook, with CEO Chris Nassetta noting continued conversion momentum and growth across all brand segments.
By Noor Adatia • April 28, 2026 -
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US hotel construction pipeline down roughly 5% YOY in Q1 2026
Despite the decline, the luxury segment reached a record 102 projects in the quarter, up 16% year over year, per a Lodging Econometrics report.
By Jenna Graber • April 28, 2026 -
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Minor Hotels debuts Anantara brand in US with Miami property
The experiential luxury hotel and residences represents a “major step” in Bangkok-based Minor Hotels’ U.S. expansion plans.
By Noor Adatia • April 24, 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 Noor Adatia • April 22, 2026 -
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BWH Hotels opens first @HOME extended stay property in US
The company plans to expand the brand to “important destinations” as travelers increasingly seek apartment-style accommodations with hotel amenities.
By Jenna Graber • April 22, 2026 -
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Stonebridge to manage upcoming Kimpton hotel in Salt Lake City
Slated to open in early 2028, the IHG-branded luxury lifestyle hotel is “well positioned to outperform its competitive set,” per Stonebridge CEO Rob Smith.
By Noor Adatia • April 21, 2026 -
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Wyndham opens Montana Echo Suites amid targeted extended stay growth
The hotel in Bozeman marks the brand’s 20th open property, as Wyndham prioritizes the extended stay segment for its stable demand fundamentals.
By Jenna Graber • April 20, 2026
