Corporate/Finance

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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
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    Top trends from the hotel industry’s Q2 2026 earnings

    Hotel companies posted widespread RevPAR gains and conversion-fueled portfolio growth, with CEOs touting momentum behind AI initiatives.

    By • Aug. 18, 2026
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    Braemar sells Key West resort for $190M amid shift to self-managed REIT

    The sale of Florida’s luxury Pier House Resort & Spa to Sixth Street marks “meaningful progress” in Braemar’s management spin-out from Ashford Inc., per CEO Richard Stockton.

    By • Aug. 13, 2026
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    Hospitality dealmakers pursued ‘bigger, higher-conviction’ M&A in H1 2026

    According to a new report from KPMG, U.S. travel, leisure and hospitality deal value surged to $39.6 billion in H1 while deal volume fell, signaling buyers’ reprioritization of assets.

    By • Aug. 12, 2026
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    IHG posts H1 RevPAR gains due to ‘favorable macro backdrop’

    The hotel giant also touted record levels of development activity, opening nearly 200 hotels in the first half of 2026.

    By • Aug. 11, 2026
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    Trinity Investments sells Grande Lakes Orlando Resort for $1.38B

    The luxury resort, which consists of a Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott, was sold to Ryman Hospitality Partners and represents the “largest non-gaming U.S. resort transaction on record.”

    By • Updated Sept. 3, 2026
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    Gencom debuts new organizational structure, leadership appointments

    The global investment firm has created two distinct divisions, Gencom Capital and Gencom Real Estate, as it prepares for “its next phase of growth.”

    By • Aug. 10, 2026
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    Ashford Hospitality Trust sells Hyatt Regency Long Island for $26.5M

    The New York transaction follows the real estate investment trust’s sale of a Marriott in Silicon Valley, California, amid the firm’s ongoing offloading strategy.

    By • Updated Aug. 14, 2026
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    Lodging Lowdown: Accor debuts in Las Vegas with Treasure Island, Potomac Hotel joins Marriott’s Autograph Collection

    Plus, Crestline Hotels & Resorts has been selected to manage a dual-branded Marriott property near Vail, Colorado, with access to skiing.

    By • Aug. 7, 2026
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    Choice Hotels raises full-year US RevPAR, global net rooms growth outlook

    During Q2 2026, the company saw improving demand fundamentals that point to a favorable growth environment for the full year, per company executives.

    By • Aug. 5, 2026
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    Wynn Resorts posts Q2 Las Vegas gains amid ‘solid’ demand

    Continued strength in the market is expected, with group and convention business pacing well for the remainder of the year and beyond, said CEO Craig Billings.

    By • Aug. 5, 2026
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    Pyramid Global Hospitality taps Atrium CFO for same role

    The hotel management company appointed Chris Dunne as chief financial officer, while also naming new leaders to support luxury operations and F&B.

    By • Aug. 5, 2026
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    Why an AI travel company thought the Sonder name was worth reviving

    TravelAI CEO John Lyotier said Sonder’s new website is designed to help travelers find a stay that feels familiar to the urban concept, which still holds “residual brand value” following Sonder’s bankruptcy.

    By • Aug. 4, 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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    4 trends reshaping the 2026 hospitality investment market

    The first half of 2026 delivered some surprises that could present compelling opportunities for investors who can move quickly, per the co-founder of a real estate investment firm.

    By Russ Flicker • Aug. 3, 2026