Corporate/Finance

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    Choice Hotels Chief Human Resources Officer to retire

    After 25 years at the company, Patrick Cimerola will depart his role at year-end, transitioning to a special advisor position while Choice searches for his successor.

    By • Oct. 2, 2026
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    Hyatt taps Amar Lalvani as chief creative officer

    In the newly created role, the company’s Lifestyle Group leader is now tasked with making each brand across Hyatt’s global portfolio more distinct.

    By • Oct. 1, 2026
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    Choice Hotels to acquire Harvest Hosts

    In a deal valued at approximately $130 million, Choice will acquire 100% of the RV membership company as it pursues growth in the rapidly expanding outdoor hospitality space.

    By • Sept. 30, 2026
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    Expedia Group to lay off 58 corporate employees

    The permanent reductions at the travel technology company’s Seattle headquarters are expected to take effect later this year, per a WARN notice.

    By • Sept. 29, 2026
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    People Inc. drops bid to acquire MGM Resorts

    MGM Resorts will remain a standalone company after negotiations between the pair didn’t play out “the way we had hoped,” per People Inc. owner Barry Diller.

    By • Sept. 24, 2026
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    Caesars shareholders approve acquisition by Fertitta Entertainment

    The approval advances Fertitta’s plan to combine the companies’ resort, gaming, entertainment and restaurant portfolios. However, multiple hurdles remain before the deal can close. 

    By • Sept. 24, 2026
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    My Place Hotels relaunches conversion-friendly Trend brand

    The extended stay company has debuted Trend by My Place as a three-tiered platform, giving independent owners across segments a less-intensive path to join a national franchise system.

    By • Sept. 24, 2026
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    7,000 union hotel workers in Chicago authorize strike

    With 85% of workers voting in favor, a call for a strike could come at any time, marking what would be the largest hotel strike in the city’s history, per Unite Here Local 1.

    By • Sept. 23, 2026
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    Retrieved from The Ameswell Hotel on September 22, 2026
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    Execs at new AI Hospitality Group give inside look at ‘first AI-native operating company’

    The CEO, COO and CTO behind the new venture share why its artificial intelligence-enabled model is the future of hotel operations.

    By • Sept. 22, 2026
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    Opinion

    Why hotel recovery isn’t waiting on rate cuts

    Demand, rather than monetary policy, is driving hotel performance, and hotel cap rates reflect this reality, writes a real estate investment firm co-founder.

    By Russ Flicker • Sept. 22, 2026
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    Marriott appoints loyalty SVP

    Chris Buckner joins the company as it looks to enhance the “meaningful experiences” it offers to Marriott Bonvoy members, per Chief Customer Officer Peggy Roe.

    By • Sept. 18, 2026
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    Marriott undergoes ‘organizational changes’ to Customer Engagement Centers

    The company confirmed a strategic review of its Customer Engagement Centers, with changes being made to “better reflect how our guests interact with us across channels,” per a Marriott spokesperson. 

    By • Sept. 17, 2026
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    Braemar shareholder Al Shams nominates 5 directors to trust’s board

    The candidates, with expertise across real estate, finance, investing, law, accounting and corporate governance, will stand for election at Braemar’s annual shareholder meeting.

    By • Sept. 15, 2026
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    Former Marriott exec Liam Brown joins Chatham Lodging Trust board

    The real estate investment trust tapped Brown as an independent director, effective immediately, after he retired from Marriott earlier this year.

    By • Sept. 14, 2026
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    Lodging Lowdown: Aimbridge brings 3 historic hotels under management, PM Hotel Group names development SVP

    Plus, Loews Hotels has launched new fitness experiences across its portfolio that embrace the “unique character” of each destination.

    By • Sept. 11, 2026
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    Hilton CMO Mark Weinstein steps down

    The global chief marketing officer is leaving the company after 16 years to pursue an opportunity outside of travel, per a company spokesperson.

    By • Sept. 11, 2026
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    Braemar shareholder Al Shams intends to nominate directors to REIT’s board

    The trust’s largest shareholder is looking to fill five board seats as it clashes with Braemar Hotels & Resorts on its decision to split from Ashford Inc. and become self-managed.

    By • Sept. 9, 2026
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    What hoteliers should have on their radar this fall

    Hotel Dive rounds up top trends in investment, development, guest satisfaction and more that hotel pros should watch through 2026.

    By • Sept. 8, 2026
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    Bally’s CFO resigns weeks after going concern warning

    To boost its liquidity, the casino operator said in August that it was exploring selling assets, an equity sale and debt financings.

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 4, 2026
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    Lodging Lowdown: Mews launches POS in North America, Borgata announces $107M tower renovation project

    Plus, Hotel Equities partners with Lodgic Hospitality to scale its portfolio in Austin, Texas.

    By • Sept. 4, 2026
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    Airbnb names Pepijn Rijvers chief business officer

    The former Tripadvisor and Booking.com leader succeeds Dave Stephenson as Airbnb furthers its hotel strategy.

    By • Sept. 2, 2026
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    Aimbridge launches AI-powered staffing management tool

    LIFT provides a cohesive overview of a property's labor needs to help owners and operators "catch a staffing gap the moment it happens" and support profitability.

    By • Sept. 2, 2026
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    Choice Hotels names Dominic Dragisich president and CEO

    Dragisich served as the company’s interim CEO for the last three months after former CEO Patrick Pacious exited.

    By • Aug. 31, 2026
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    Marriott appoints new chief information security officer

    Daniel Dubowski, formerly in the same role at Hertz, will help “strengthen trust, resilience and security” across Marriott’s global organization, per CIO Naveen Manga.

    By • Aug. 19, 2026
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    How hotels can leverage experiences and unique partnerships to drive loyalty

    Marriott International’s Lucy Werner shares how strategic partnerships can enhance the guest experience and tap into guests’ passions and interests.

    By • Aug. 19, 2026