Caesars’ openings boost regional growth in Q1

CEO Tom Reeg said economic uncertainty has yet to impact Caesars' hospitality business, though Canadian visitor numbers are down.

By Noelle Mateer • April 30, 2025

Sabre sells off hospitality tech unit for $1.1B

The travel tech firm’s Hospitality Solutions business will now be a standalone company owned by asset management firm TPG.

By Noelle Mateer • April 29, 2025

Travelers in ‘wait-and-see’ mode amid economic uncertainty: Hilton CEO

A weaker macroeconomic environment dampened demand in the first quarter of 2025, though Hilton’s luxury and lifestyle momentum remained strong.

By Noelle Mateer • April 29, 2025

What Marriott CFO, industry experts think of CitizenM deal

Marriott will need to work hard to ensure CitizenM doesn’t cannibalize its other lifestyle brand, Moxy. CFO Leeny Oberg says that won’t be a problem.

By Jenna Graber • April 29, 2025

Marriott International to acquire CitizenM for $355M

The move is set to bolster Marriott’s global expansion in the select-service lifestyle segment, as 36 open hotels join the company’s portfolio.

By Noelle Mateer • April 28, 2025

Remington Hospitality CEO to exit

Sloan Dean will depart the hospitality management company, which is currently searching for his successor.

By Jenna Graber • April 24, 2025

Driftwood Capital closes $1.2B portfolio consolidation

Comprising 18 Marriott, Hilton and Margaritaville hotels across 10 states, the portfolio will hedge against current market volatility with its strong market fundamentals, per Driftwood’s CEO.

By Jenna Graber • April 24, 2025

4 cybersecurity and AI trends hoteliers should know

The greatest challenge from AI-powered threats that the hospitality industry will face will be centered on hotel guest data, executive Matt Koch shares.

By Matt Koch • April 22, 2025

Hotel development to remain healthy despite economic woes: Hyatt exec

Hyatt Head of Americas Development Dan Hansen shares why developers continue to be bullish on extended stay and how traveler demand for homelike accommodations is shifting.

By Jenna Graber • April 18, 2025

AAHOA names chairman, other board leaders

Hotelier Kamalesh Patel will serve as chairman of the association’s board, alongside a new secretary and other members, for the 2025-2026 term.

By Noelle Mateer • April 18, 2025

Trump’s tariffs pose threat to US economy — including hotel industry

The president’s trade policy, per Deloitte, is slated to increase inflation and curb consumer purchasing power. This could have wider implications for hotels.

By Jenna Graber • April 17, 2025

Hotel Equities appoints new chief development officer

Hospitality industry veteran Greg O’Stean succeeds Joe Reardon, who will now focus on strategic partnerships as vice chairman.

By Jenna Graber • April 16, 2025

B&B Hotels taps US CEO amid expansion

Amir Mustafa will helm the European midscale hotel company’s U.S. business as it scales across the Atlantic.

By Noelle Mateer • April 16, 2025

Hotel loyalty membership surged in 2024: CBRE

Increased loyalty member counts are driving hotel occupancy, though the growth presents challenges such as rising costs, according to an April report.

By Jenna Graber • April 15, 2025

Xenia sells Fairmont Dallas for $111M as upcoming challenges loom

The sale comes ahead of the Dallas Convention Center’s redevelopment, which would have brought disruptions, as well as other hurdles, per the REIT’s CEO.

By Jenna Graber • April 14, 2025

Aimbridge taps lifestyle operations leader

Michael Murray will take over as vice president of operations for Evolution Hospitality, Aimbridge’s lifestyle division.

By Noelle Mateer • April 10, 2025

Choice Hotels CIO talks future of hospitality tech

Brian Kirkland shares how generative AI will drive efficiencies across the “drastically evolving” hotel industry amid the company’s 10th annual tech innovation summit.

By Jenna Graber • April 10, 2025

How Trump’s tariffs may impact hotels

It’s too soon to know how greatly economic uncertainty will impact RevPAR, but experts worry about dampened tourism and decreased pricing power.

By Noelle Mateer • April 9, 2025

San Francisco hotel market poised for ‘robust recovery’: JLL

Improved business fundamentals and travel demand are slated to drive RevPAR gains and hotel investment in the California market, per a new report.

By Jenna Graber • April 9, 2025

Reside appoints new CEO to ‘propel’ Wyndham collab

Global executive Gavin Morgan will succeed Lee Curtis at Reside’s helm as the company expands in top-50 U.S. metros through a partnership with Wyndham.

By Jenna Graber • April 8, 2025

Omni Hotels & Resorts taps Accor exec as chief revenue officer

Adam Hayashi will focus on maximizing topline revenue performance and capturing greater market share at Omni.

By Jenna Graber • April 8, 2025

The top hospitality leadership appointments of Q1 2025

Global hotel companies, management firms and national associations all made leadership changes in the first months of the year.

By Noelle Mateer • April 7, 2025

US hotel RevPAR to grow 2% in 2025: CBRE

Urban locations are projected to see the strongest growth this year, assuming no disruptive public policy changes.

By Noelle Mateer • April 1, 2025

2024 a ‘quiet’ year for M&A in travel, hospitality sector

Corporate deal volumes fell to their lowest levels since 2020, but hospitality companies continued to cross-pollinate through strategic partnerships and loyalty tie-ins, according to KPMG.

By Noelle Mateer • March 31, 2025

Following wildfires, LA hotels grapple with ‘significant financial burdens’

Local hotel owners are up against several challenges — including the rising costs of labor and insurance — in the wake of the January disaster.

By Jenna Graber • March 26, 2025