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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Trinity Investments sells Grande Lakes Orlando Resort for $1.38B
The luxury resort, which consists of a Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott, was sold to Ryman Hospitality Partners and represents the “largest non-gaming U.S. resort transaction on record.”
By Noor Adatia • Aug. 10, 2026 -
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Gencom debuts new organizational structure, leadership appointments
The global investment firm has created two distinct divisions, Gencom Capital and Gencom Real Estate, as it prepares for “its next phase of growth.”
By Jenna Graber • Aug. 10, 2026 -
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Ashford Hospitality Trust sells Hyatt Regency Long Island for $26.5M
The New York transaction follows the real estate investment trust’s sale of a Marriott in Silicon Valley, California, amid the firm's ongoing offloading strategy.
By Noor Adatia • Aug. 10, 2026 -
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ColumnLodging Lowdown: Accor debuts in Las Vegas with Treasure Island, Potomac Hotel joins Marriott’s Autograph Collection
Plus, Crestline Hotels & Resorts has been selected to manage a dual-branded Marriott property near Vail, Colorado, with access to skiing.
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Choice Hotels raises full-year US RevPAR, global net rooms growth outlook
During Q2 2026, the company saw improving demand fundamentals that point to a favorable growth environment for the full year, per company executives.
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Wynn Resorts posts Q2 Las Vegas gains amid ‘solid’ demand
Continued strength in the market is expected, with group and convention business pacing well for the remainder of the year and beyond, said CEO Craig Billings.
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Pyramid Global Hospitality taps Atrium CFO for same role
The hotel management company appointed Chris Dunne as chief financial officer, while also naming new leaders to support luxury operations and F&B.
By Jenna Graber • Aug. 5, 2026 -
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Q&AWhy an AI travel company thought the Sonder name was worth reviving
TravelAI CEO John Lyotier said Sonder’s new website is designed to help travelers find a stay that feels familiar to the urban concept, which still holds “residual brand value” following Sonder’s bankruptcy.
By Noor Adatia • Aug. 4, 2026 -
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Marriott’s Q2 RevPAR growth bolstered by US and Canada gains
The region saw RevPAR up 5% year over year, its highest quarterly increase in 13 quarters, per CEO Anthony Capuano.
By Jenna Graber • Aug. 3, 2026 -
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Opinion4 trends reshaping the 2026 hospitality investment market
The first half of 2026 delivered some surprises that could present compelling opportunities for investors who can move quickly, per the co-founder of a real estate investment firm.
By Russ Flicker • Aug. 3, 2026 -
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Lodging Lowdown: Viceroy Hotels to debut NYC flagship, Radisson launches app on ChatGPT
Plus, Remington Hospitality added a soon-to-be Hyatt Regency in San Diego to its portfolio, and Langham Hospitality Group named a new chief operating officer.
By Noor Adatia • July 31, 2026 -
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Hyatt sees Q2 RevPAR growth driven by luxury travel demand
Hyatt’s U.S. results “exceeded expectations,” with leisure travel remaining robust and the World Cup boosting group demand, per CEO Mark Hoplamazian.
By Jenna Graber • July 30, 2026 -
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MGM Resorts posts solid Q2 results bolstered by strength in Las Vegas
Group and convention momentum as well as targeted capital allocation contributed to growth in Sin City during the second quarter, per MGM executives.
By Jenna Graber • July 30, 2026 -
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Caesars posts Q2 results amid pending acquisition by Fertitta
The resort operator saw declines in Las Vegas during the second quarter but did not host an earnings call due to the looming transaction, which would take Caesars private.
By Jenna Graber • July 29, 2026 -
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Hilton reported Q2 RevPAR gains, raises full-year forecast
During an earnings call, CEO Chris Nassetta touted strengthening demand trends and highlighted a record number of signings that expanded Hilton’s development pipeline.
By Noor Adatia • July 28, 2026 -
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Hilton opens fourth LivSmart Studios hotel in Pensacola, Florida
The extended stay property is designed for guests staying 10 nights or longer and “reflects the brand’s continued momentum” with more locations on the horizon.
By Noor Adatia • July 28, 2026 -
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Sonder brand acquired by TravelAI, relaunching as ‘AI-enabled guide’
The deal includes Sonder’s trademarks and domain names, and the new website offers travelers a curated selection of boutique hotels in major cities.
By Noor Adatia • July 27, 2026 -
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Wyndham posts Q2 domestic RevPAR gains amid improving fundamentals
During the second quarter of 2026, the company opened nearly 18,000 rooms globally and expanded its artificial intelligence capabilities.
By Jenna Graber • July 23, 2026 -
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NYC hotels remain ‘vulnerable’ from loss of international visitors: report
New York City’s hotel industry “requires a return of international visitors and increased employment” to fully recover from the pandemic, per State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.
By Noor Adatia • July 21, 2026 -
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Ashford Hospitality Trust sells Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley for $53M
The California sale comes after Ashford offloaded several other hotel assets in June, as “opportunistic dispositions” remain core to the trust’s 2026 strategy, per CEO Stephen Zsigray.
By Jenna Graber • July 17, 2026 -
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Lodging Lowdown: Travel + Leisure Co. makes pair of acquisitions, Peregrine grows presence in Napa Valley
Plus Spire Hospitality appoints a new CEO to drive operational and data initiatives.
By Noor Adatia • July 16, 2026 -
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Fertitta advances Caesars acquisition process, but obstacles remain
Nevada regulators approved two Fertitta executives during a suitability review on Wednesday, but the acquisition must clear other regulatory hurdles to close.
By Jenna Graber • July 10, 2026
