Corporate/Finance

  • The pool area at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale in Arizona.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Retrieved from Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale on October 09, 2026
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • The exterior of the St. James Hotel in Selma, Alabama.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Spire Hospitality
    Image attribution tooltip
    Column

    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
  • A headshot of Mark Sergot.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of IHG Hotels & Resorts
    Image attribution tooltip
    Q&A

    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 6 hours ago
  • Men and women of varied ethnicities engage in professional tasks in a well-lit modern office, showcasing teamwork and individual focus, with urban views and greenery enhancing the workspace.
    Image attribution tooltip
    AzmanJaka via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • A sign is posted in front of a Hilton hotel on July 23, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Justin Sullivan via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • The exterior of the new hotel at sunset.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Hilton
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • A headshot of Kara Randall
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Accor
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • A headshot of Patrick Cimerola
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Choice Hotels International
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • A headshot of Amar Lalvani.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Hyatt
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • A Harvest Hosts RV sits near a winery.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Choice Hotels International
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • People visit the Expedia Group stand at the 2026 ITB tourism trade fair on March 04, 2026 in Berlin, Germany.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Sean Gallup via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • Hotel Exterior
    Image attribution tooltip
    Ethan Miller via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • An exterior view shows Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip on June 24, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Ethan Miller via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • A man speaks during a presentation
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by My Place Hotels of America
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • Skyscrapers are seen against a cloudy sky, with water in the foreground.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Scott Olson / Staff via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    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 • Sept. 23, 2026
  • The lobby at The Ameswell Hotel in Mountain View, California.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Retrieved from The Ameswell Hotel on September 22, 2026
    Image attribution tooltip

    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 • Sept. 22, 2026
  • An exterior image of The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Gencom
    Image attribution tooltip
    Opinion

    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
  • The exterior of a Marriott hotel.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    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 • Sept. 18, 2026
  • The exterior of a Marriott hotel.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    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 • Sept. 17, 2026
  • a boardroom table surrounded by office chairs
    Image attribution tooltip
    IPGGutenbergUKLtd via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    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 • Sept. 15, 2026
  • A headshot of Liam Brown
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Chatham Lodging Trust
    Image attribution tooltip

    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 • Sept. 14, 2026
  • Woman stretching on a yoga mat
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Loews Hotels & Co.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Column

    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 • Sept. 11, 2026
  • A headshot of Mark Weinstein.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Hilton
    Image attribution tooltip

    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 • Sept. 11, 2026
  • An view of Park Hyatt Beaver Creek in Avon, Colorado.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Retrieved from Beaver Creek Resort on May 05, 2026
    Image attribution tooltip

    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 • Sept. 9, 2026
  • A woman checks into a hotel at the front desk.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    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 • Sept. 8, 2026