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Apple sets sights on travel spending
The tech company is embedding its digital wallet as a method of payment at many stages in the travel process in a bid to attract more consumer use.
By Patrick Cooley • Nov. 7, 2025 -
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US hotels face financial burden following nationwide flight cuts
The FAA’s flight capacity reductions will cost hotels millions each day, with “concerning” losses ahead if the shutdown continues through Thanksgiving, hospitality pros share.
By Jenna Graber • Nov. 7, 2025 -
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Former Marriott employee alleges retaliation for taking FMLA leave for gender-affirming surgery
Whether and how FMLA coverage applies to gender-affirming care has been a subject of increasing discussion as such treatments have become more common.
By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 7, 2025 -
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Wynn’s third quarter buoyed by premium pricing
Wynn Las Vegas set a monthly EBITDA record in August, as performance trends began to “improve more broadly” in the market, per CEO Craig Billings.
By Lara Ewen • Nov. 7, 2025 -
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Peregrine Hospitality taps Accor exec as chief commercial officer
Kristen Richter will join the recently rebranded hospitality company after overseeing commercial strategy for the Fairmont and Raffles brands.
By Jenna Graber • Nov. 7, 2025 -
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Hyatt ‘confident’ as luxury drives Q3 RevPAR growth
CEO Mark Hoplamazian said he is encouraged by demand from high-end consumers, as well as pipeline, loyalty and technology developments.
By Jenna Graber • Nov. 6, 2025 -
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Highgate, Kessler Collection partner to form luxury lifestyle division
Highgate will manage several Kessler properties under the newly created platform as the companies work to “unlock enduring value” in the rapidly growing segment.
By Jenna Graber • Nov. 6, 2025 -
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Choice Hotels looks to international markets as US remains challenged
The company’s international business is now its highest growth opportunity, per CEO Patrick Pacious, as U.S. RevPAR dropped 3.2% year over year in the third quarter.
By Jenna Graber • Nov. 5, 2025 -
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Travel industry calls for end to shutdown as Thanksgiving ‘chaos’ looms
The U.S. Travel Association alongside nearly 500 industry organizations sent a letter to congressional leaders asking the government to reopen ahead of one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
By Lara Ewen • Nov. 5, 2025 -
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Auberge Collection taps former Gucci exec as chief commercial officer
Jessica Martino Enan is tasked with driving global growth and innovation for the luxury hospitality company following its recent rebrand.
By Jenna Graber • Nov. 5, 2025 -
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Wyndham CFO Michele Allen exits
The hotel company appointed Treasurer Kurt Albert as interim chief financial officer, effective immediately.
By Jenna Graber • Nov. 5, 2025 -
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Conversions drove Marriott’s Q3 portfolio growth as US RevPAR dipped
Despite weaker demand in lower chain scales, Marriott held its full-year 2025 RevPAR growth outlook steady in the third quarter, and a record pipeline was a bright spot.
By Jenna Graber • Nov. 4, 2025 -
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Peachtree Group’s hotel development portfolio tops $2B
The investment firm continues to scale across key U.S. markets despite the growing financial pressures that have paused other hospitality players’ pipelines.
By Jenna Graber • Nov. 4, 2025 -
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How will New York City’s hotel industry be impacted by a new mayor?
As Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa face off, decisions made on affordability, safety and workplace regulations could have a significant effect on local hotels.
By Jenna Graber • Nov. 3, 2025 -
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Marriott will lay off portion of customer engagement center workforce
The company confirmed that organizational changes are being implemented “to better reflect how our guests interact with us across channels.”
By Jenna Graber • Oct. 31, 2025 -
Hotel demand slow ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Minimum stay requirements and fans holding out on booking have put a damper on early outlooks for the event, but a surge is coming, according to hospitality data provider Lighthouse.
By Lara Ewen • Oct. 31, 2025 -
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MGM Resorts revenue dragged down by continuing losses in Las Vegas
Growth in China and from its digital division helped stem Q3 losses as the company looks to fourth-quarter stabilization following the divestment of its Northfield Park operations.
By Lara Ewen • Oct. 30, 2025 -
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AHLA names Brett Horton to newly created chief advocacy officer role
The current chief of staff to U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader Steve Scalise will oversee advocacy, political engagement and government affairs for the association.
By Jenna Graber • Oct. 30, 2025 -
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Caesars posts steep Q3 declines in Las Vegas amid tourism slump
The resort operator saw net revenues and adjusted EBITDA drop 9.8% and 18.8% year over year, respectively, in the third quarter, but CEO Tom Reeg said a “healthier-looking market” is ahead in 2026.
By Jenna Graber • Oct. 29, 2025 -
Wyndham puts 250 AI agents into production
The hotel company’s agentic suite is providing support for guests, such as modifying bookings and offering travel recommendations.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Oct. 27, 2025 -
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Accor confirms potential Ennismore IPO: earnings report
The France-based company also posted strong RevPAR gains in the Americas in the third quarter, which buoyed its otherwise sluggish Premium, Midscale and Economy division.
By Lara Ewen • Oct. 27, 2025 -
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Key hospitality industry takeaways from Lodging Conference 2025
At the annual event in October, executives shared the biggest challenges facing hotels this year as well as top opportunities for growth.
By Jenna Graber • Oct. 27, 2025 -
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IHG touts new collection brand as US RevPAR slips in Q3
The upscale to upper upscale brand will initially focus on IHG’s EMEAA region. Meanwhile, in the Americas, RevPAR in the quarter fell nearly 1%.
By Lara Ewen • Oct. 24, 2025 -
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RevPAR declines hit Wyndham in Q3, but CEO remains optimistic
The company lowered its full-year RevPAR outlook on softened third-quarter results, though Geoff Ballotti said there is nothing structurally wrong with the economy segment.
By Jenna Graber • Oct. 23, 2025 -
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Hotel industry urges end to government shutdown as losses hit $650M
Now entering its fourth week, the shutdown is costing the economy $31 million per day in lost hotel business, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
By Lara Ewen • Oct. 23, 2025
