Certares acquires Hyatt Regency Savannah in Georgia

The global investment firm, alongside Clearview Hotel Capital, purchased the upper upscale hotel as hospitality M&A concentrates in higher-tier segments.

By Jenna Graber • July 2, 2026

Virgin Hotels Collection appoints CEO

After serving as interim CEO for the last several months, Joe Margison will step into the role permanently to help drive the company’s “next chapter of growth.”

By Jenna Graber • July 1, 2026

Top hospitality industry executive moves of Q2 2026

CEOs at Choice Hotels and Accor announced plans to depart, while other hotel companies named new technology, finance and development leaders.

By Jenna Graber • July 1, 2026

Hotel deal activity slows, with capital focusing on luxury, wellness

Buyers are focused on the upper end of the market, with upscale, upper upscale and luxury assets comprising 73% of deals over the last six months, per PwC’s U.S. midyear outlook.

By Noor Adatia • June 25, 2026

Sunstone to sell Hyatt Regency San Francisco for $279 million

Funds affiliated with Blackstone Real Estate are set to acquire the hotel in a deal that aligns with Sunstone’s ongoing stock repurchase strategy, per CEO Bryan Giglia.

By Noor Adatia • June 24, 2026

Inside Choice Hotels’ next phase of technology innovation

Choice Chief Data, AI and Technology Officer Anna Scozzafava shares how the company is deploying artificial intelligence to create value for both owners and guests.

By Jenna Graber • June 24, 2026

BWH Hotels debuts upscale sales division to capitalize on segment momentum

The newly launched division is designed to drive commercial growth across BWH’s upscale and luxury hotels, as corporate demand creates “immense opportunities for expansion.”

By Jenna Graber • June 18, 2026

Shareholder ‘betrayal’: Al Shams weighs in on Braemar’s split from Ashford

Braemar Hotels & Resorts’ largest shareholder has accused the trust of “self-dealing” and is threatening legal action following its termination of an advisory agreement with Ashford Inc.

By Jenna Graber • June 16, 2026

Luxury hotels to enter a ‘compelling’ investment cycle: JLL

Recent data shows that the luxury segment is seeing opportunity due to the convergence of strong operational performance, limited supply growth and improving capital markets.

By Noor Adatia • June 15, 2026

Braemar to end strategic review process, become self-managed REIT

After initiating a process to sell last year, Braemar Hotels & Resorts has determined a new course of action, including terminating its advisory agreement with Ashford Inc. and its affiliates.

By Jenna Graber • Updated June 15, 2026

Top hotel investment trends from NYU IHIF

At NYU’s annual International Hospitality Investment Forum, panelists agreed that transaction activity is on track for continued growth, following 2025’s late-year rebound.

By Noor Adatia • June 9, 2026

Choice Hotels names Tony Pallas chief technology officer

The appointment comes after Choice partnered with AWS on an enterprisewide artificial intelligence deployment and debuted a slate of AI-powered tools.

By Jenna Graber • June 8, 2026

Yotel taps new COO, strengthens senior leadership team

Paul Harnedy will oversee the company’s commercial operations as it works on a long-term goal of reaching 100 hotels by 2031.

By Noor Adatia • June 4, 2026

Hotel CEOs talk the economy, travel demand and AI at NYU IHIF 2026

Leaders from Hilton, Hyatt, Accor and more discussed international travel ahead of the FIFA World Cup and how technology could impact hotel operations at NYU’s International Hospitality Investment Forum.

By Jenna Graber • June 3, 2026

People Inc. plots $18B go-private bid for MGM Resorts

Barry Diller, owner of People Inc., said MGM represents a “rare kind of business: one with real world assets that AI cannot easily replicate or disintermediate and exceptional digital growth opportunities.”

By Lara Ewen • June 2, 2026

CoStar, Tourism Economics upgrade US RevPAR forecast for 2026

At the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum, the companies announced they now anticipate 2.8% year-over-year growth. However, geopolitical strife could threaten that outlook.

By Jenna Graber • June 2, 2026

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

Caesars, Fertitta make big bet, but are all the cards on the table?

Fertitta Entertainment is expected to acquire Caesars in a deal valued at $17.6 billion, but under a “go-shop” stipulation, the Las Vegas resort operator could pursue even better offers.

By Jenna Graber • May 29, 2026

Caesars acquired by Fertitta Entertainment in $17.6B deal

The combination would bring Caesars’ iconic resort portfolio and digital gaming platform under the same roof as Fertitta’s Golden Nugget Hotels & Casinos and Landry’s restaurant brand.

By Jenna Graber • May 28, 2026

‘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.

By Noor Adatia • May 28, 2026

Accor CEO Sébastien Bazin to step down

During the French hotel company’s annual shareholder meeting, Bazin announced he will depart Accor no later than 2028, saying now is the time to “lay the groundwork” for succession planning.

By Jenna Graber • May 27, 2026

To protect profits, hotels must scale IT infrastructure

By upgrading to stronger, more resource-efficient infrastructure, hotels can power the artificial intelligence initiatives that will protect their profitability today, writes Kevin Cochrane, chief marketing officer at Vultr.

By Kevin Cochrane • May 22, 2026

Choice Hotels International CEO Patrick Pacious exits

The company has appointed Dominic Dragisich, chief growth and strategy officer, as interim CEO.

By Jenna Graber • May 20, 2026

2026’s top meeting hotels and destinations in North America: Cvent

Texas’ JW Marriott Austin took the top spot, while Gaylord-branded and Las Vegas-based properties had a strong showing on this year’s ranking.

By Noor Adatia • May 20, 2026

Applebee’s offers free delivery to Wyndham Rewards members

The partnership could expand Applebee’s off-premise channel, which grew by 3.5% to make up nearly 24% of sales during the first quarter.

By Julie Littman • May 19, 2026