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Travel associations react to end of record-setting partial government shutdown
The reopening of the Department of Homeland Security “was long overdue,” said AHLA CEO Rosanna Maietta, "does not erase the unacceptable damage" caused to travel and hospitality.
By Noor Adatia • May 1, 2026 -
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Luxury drove Hyatt RevPAR growth in Q1
Hyatt’s luxury brands fueled RevPAR growth in the quarter, with CEO Mark Hoplamazian noting, “If there's any sign of weakness in terms of the high-end customer, we have not seen it.”
By Lara Ewen • May 1, 2026 -
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Choice Hotels reports Q1 development gains buoyed by conversions
CEO Patrick Pacious highlighted increasing demand for the brand’s extended stay category, which remained a key growth driver in the first quarter of 2026.
By Noor Adatia • May 1, 2026 -
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Wyndham reports flat US RevPAR in overall ‘strong’ Q1
CEO Geoff Ballotti highlighted “faster-than-expected” RevPAR recovery for Wyndham’s U.S. select-service brands and a record development pipeline of 259,000 rooms.
By Noor Adatia • April 30, 2026 -
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MGM Resorts posts record net revenues, Las Vegas uptick in Q1
CEO Bill Hornbuckle said first quarter Sin City performance was driven by solid convention bookings and voiced optimism for the rest of 2026.
By Noor Adatia • April 30, 2026 -
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Westin Nashville completes $13.5M renovation as business and leisure demand evolves
The revamp prioritized “high-impact, revenue-generating areas” including the hotel’s 456 guest rooms and meeting spaces, according to owner Castlerock.
By Noor Adatia • April 29, 2026 -
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Caesars ends Q1 with Las Vegas in ‘healthier spot’ following rocky 2025
The resort operator saw solid occupancy and ADR growth in Sin City during the first quarter of 2026, due in part to strong group and convention demand, per COO Anthony Carano.
By Jenna Graber • April 29, 2026 -
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Noble Investment Group acquires 10-property upscale select-service, extended stay portfolio
The deal, including Marriott, Hilton and IHG hotels, furthers Noble’s investment in the high-demand and durable categories.
By Noor Adatia • April 29, 2026 -
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Hilton CEO touts strong Q1 RevPAR growth, 2026 optimism
Hilton raised its full-year RevPAR outlook, with CEO Chris Nassetta noting continued conversion momentum and growth across all brand segments.
By Noor Adatia • April 28, 2026 -
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Driftwood Hospitality Management appoints new CEO
The hotel management company tapped former Playa Hotels & Resorts Chief Operating Officer Gregory Maliassas to lead its next phase of growth as it eyes expansion across the Americas.
By Jenna Graber • April 28, 2026 -
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Expedia names ex-Snap CFO as finance chief
Snap CFO Derek Andersen will succeed Scott Schenkel as finance chief for the travel platform beginning May 11.
By Grace Noto • April 27, 2026 -
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HEI Hotels & Resorts names Clark Hanrattie CEO, managing partner
In his new role, Hanrattie will focus on driving the investment and management company’s returns to its ownership and branding partners.
By Noor Adatia • April 23, 2026 -
Courtesy of Noble Investment Group
Tempo by Hilton opens in Savannah, marking brand’s Georgia debut
The opening of the 148-key hotel is “an important step in the brand's growth journey” as Tempo expands into “sought-after destinations," per Tempo's global brand head.
By Noor Adatia • April 21, 2026 -
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Court awards $174.6M in damages against Tutor Perini in Philadelphia hotel dispute
Construction defects at the dual-banded W Hotel and Element Hotel amounted to breach of contract, according to a judgment in a suit filed by Chestle Development.
By Joe Bousquin • April 21, 2026 -
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Discrimination, retaliation lawsuit against Marriott hotel can proceed, judge rules
A federal judge said Shreeji Hotel Group was “more than simply the absent owner” of the hotel and would have to face the allegations, court records show.
By Ginger Christ • April 17, 2026 -
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Mews launches AI-powered business intelligence product for hotels
Mews Business Intelligence, which gives hoteliers “a single source of truth for faster decision-making,” debuts as the company deepens AI investment.
By Noor Adatia • April 16, 2026 -
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AAHOA taps new chairman, other board leaders
The Asian American Hotel Owners Association named Rahul Patel chairman for the 2026-2027 term, as well as a new secretary and several regional directors.
By Jenna Graber • April 13, 2026 -
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LA hotels face financial strain exacerbated by city policy shifts: report
Adhering to a new wage ordinance, Los Angeles hoteliers are concerned about rising labor costs outpacing revenue growth as travel demand remains sluggish, according to AHLA.
By Jenna Graber • April 13, 2026 -
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DoveHill buys Auberge Collection hotel in Connecticut, boosting luxury strategy
The “ultra-luxury” Mayflower Inn & Spa is “precisely the kind of asset we are singularly focused on,” said DoveHill Chief Investment Officer Charles Paloux.
By Noor Adatia • April 9, 2026 -
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Coury Hospitality to manage Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection
The Ohio hotel, which recently underwent a $90 million renovation, fortifies the lifestyle hospitality management company’s U.S. portfolio with another Marriott-branded property.
By Jenna Graber • April 9, 2026 -
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OpinionThe early signals hotels are missing in vacation rental demand
For major global events like the FIFA World Cup, short-term rental data can often show how demand is forming well before it is fully visible in hotel bookings, writes one Key Data VP.
By Melanie Brown • April 9, 2026 -
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Highgate to cease operations, lay off staff at troubled Miami hotel
The hospitality management company is exiting the celebrity-developed Goodtime Hotel, which is facing a $149 million foreclosure lawsuit.
By Jenna Graber • April 8, 2026 -
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Top hospitality industry C-suite appointments of Q1 2026
In the first quarter, new CEOs, CFOs, COOs and more executives were named at hotel companies, including Hyatt, Sonesta and IHG Hotels & Resorts.
By Jenna Graber • April 7, 2026 -
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Ashford Hospitality Trust offloads Virginia hotel for $58M
The Dallas-based real estate investment trust sold the 252-room Hilton Alexandria Old Town hotel as part of its “opportunistic dispositions” strategy.
By Noor Adatia • April 6, 2026 -
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Starwood Hotels promotes Shadi Omeish to SVP of Americas operations
The Miami-based company has made three promotions in total across its operations and property teams.
By Noor Adatia • April 2, 2026
