Corporate/Finance

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    IHG reports Q3 RevPAR growth driven by ‘strength of US economy’

    In the U.S., RevPAR grew by 6.9% YOY in Q3, while CEO Elie Maalouf predicts 2026 to be “another year of record development activity.”

    By • Oct. 22, 2026
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    Hilton offers loyalty members option to pay with points during digital checkout

    Pay with Points allows Hilton Honors members to apply loyalty points toward their bill during digital checkout, a first for a major hotel brand, Hilton claims.

    By • Oct. 22, 2026
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    Wyndham posts Q3 US RevPAR gains amid ‘healthier’ demand trends

    The company also saw its global system size and development pipeline grow year over year in the third quarter, with continued momentum expected for the remainder of 2026.

    By • Oct. 22, 2026
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    Hilton to move stock listing to Nasdaq

    The hotel giant plans to switch from the NYSE to Nasdaq, marking a milestone in its evolution as an “innovative” hospitality leader.

    By • Oct. 21, 2026
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    Hotel execs share what’s top of mind at 2026’s Lodging Conference

    At the annual fall event, hotel leaders addressed challenges the industry is facing, development opportunities, how AI is changing the search landscape and more.

    By • Oct. 20, 2026
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    Sandpiper Hospitality to bring 12-plus hotels under management

    The hotel management company is scaling its U.S. portfolio by adding four new brands as well as hotels under existing extended stay flags.

    By • Oct. 20, 2026
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    4 key takeaways from 2026’s Lodging Conference

    At the event, hotel executives discussed the state of the industry, how AI is changing distribution, and opportunities in the outdoors and luxury segments.

    By • Oct. 19, 2026
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    Hotel asset managers anticipate RevPAR growth for full-year 2026: survey

    Despite concerns about demand and wages, asset managers are optimistic about the RevPAR landscape, per new findings from the Hospitality Asset Managers Association.

    By • Oct. 19, 2026
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    Lodging Lowdown: Hotel Equities, Indigo Road Hospitality make leadership appointments

    Plus, PM Hotel Group expands its portfolio near Portland, Oregon, with three additional hotels.

    By • Oct. 15, 2026
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    Dreamscape names Adam Patenaude president and CEO

    Having served as president of the hotel management company for the past two years, Patenaude adds chief executive to his title.

    By • Oct. 14, 2026
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    What hotel owners should consider when converting to a soft brand

    Hoteliers should assess the unique opportunities and challenges of soft brands, while striving to maintain their individuality, experts shared at this year’s Lodging Conference.

    By • Oct. 13, 2026
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    Braemar advances Ashford spinout with $372M Four Seasons sale

    With the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale under contract and a settlement agreement reached in its dispute with shareholder Al Shams, Braemar is on track to transition to self-management.

    By • Oct. 9, 2026
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    Lodging Lowdown: IHG names global sales leader, Series by Marriott expands

    Plus, Duetto acquired FLYR Hospitality to accelerate its artificial intelligence capabilities, and Concord Hospitality added multiple hotels to its management portfolio.

    By • Oct. 9, 2026
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    IHG Americas development chief talks deal market and the conversion ‘phenomenon’

    At the Lodging Conference, Hotel Dive sat down with Mark Sergot to discuss the potential for IHG’s Indigo, Garner and Ruby brands and where he sees white space in the market.

    By • Updated Oct. 12, 2026
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    Top hospitality executive moves of Q3 2026

    Choice Hotels named a new CEO, Hilton’s CMO stepped down and other leaders across hotel technology, finance and management were appointed during the quarter.

    By • Oct. 8, 2026
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    Hilton taps former Uber exec as CTO

    Jeff Moore brings 20 years of experience in software engineering and operations to the role as Hilton looks to advance its AI goals.

    By Makenzie Holland • Oct. 6, 2026
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    The top hospitality conferences in 2027

    Industry professionals will have many opportunities to connect, discuss and learn at events focused on hotel technology, development, investment and more.

    By • Oct. 6, 2026
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    Accor taps former Hilton exec to lead luxury development in North America

    As chief development officer for luxury brands in North America, Kara Randall will help accelerate the growth of Raffles, Fairmont and other flags across the region.

    By • Oct. 6, 2026
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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