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 Jenna Graber • Sept. 24, 2026

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 Jenna Graber • Sept. 24, 2026

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 Noor Adatia • Sept. 24, 2026

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 Noor Adatia • Sept. 23, 2026

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 Jenna Graber • Sept. 22, 2026

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

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 Jenna Graber • Sept. 18, 2026

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 Jenna Graber • Sept. 17, 2026

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 Jenna Graber • Sept. 15, 2026

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 Jenna Graber • Sept. 14, 2026

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 Noor Adatia • Sept. 11, 2026

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 Noor Adatia • Sept. 11, 2026

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 Jenna Graber • Sept. 9, 2026

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 Noor Adatia • Sept. 8, 2026

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

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 Noor Adatia • Sept. 4, 2026

Airbnb names Pepijn Rijvers chief business officer

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

By Noor Adatia • Sept. 2, 2026

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 Noor Adatia • Sept. 2, 2026

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 Noor Adatia • Aug. 31, 2026

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 Jenna Graber • Aug. 19, 2026

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 Noor Adatia • Aug. 19, 2026

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 Jenna Graber • Aug. 18, 2026

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 Jenna Graber • Aug. 13, 2026

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 Jenna Graber • Aug. 12, 2026

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 Noor Adatia • Aug. 11, 2026