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    Sonesta promotes luxury and lifestyle exec to chief development officer

    Phil Hugh will succeed Brian Quinn, who is leaving the company as part of a planned transition.

    By Lara Ewen • Oct. 17, 2025
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    Ennismore signs deals for Delano hotels in New York, London

    Former Edition Hotels exec Ben Pundole will join the company as chief brand officer, ahead of Delano Miami’s opening early next year.

    By Lara Ewen • Oct. 16, 2025
  • Hospitality leaders shared the top trends driving growth across the industry at this year's Lodging Conference in Phoenix.
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    Top 4 hotel trends from 2025’s Lodging Conference

    At the event, hospitality executives discussed tariff and economic challenges as well as opportunities in the lifestyle segment and with artificial intelligence.

    By • Oct. 16, 2025
  • Hotel executives speak on stage at 2025's Lodging Conference.
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    Jenna Graber, Hotel Dive

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    Hospitality CEOs share what’s top of mind at Lodging Conference

    Chief executives at Highgate, Peachtree Group, Sonesta Hotels and more offered their thoughts on brand proliferation, union labor and tariffs at last week’s annual event.

    By • Oct. 15, 2025
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    Opinion

    How hotels are solving turnover with a focus on retention

    The best hospitality brands aren’t just upgrading systems, they’re upgrading people, writes Craig Maloney, CEO of InStride.

    By Craig Maloney • Oct. 14, 2025
  • The U.S. Capitol stands in the distance as morning traffic moves along North Capitol Street Northwest on October 01, 2025 in Washington, DC. The government shut down early Wednesday after Congress failed to reach a funding deal.
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    US travel takes $1.2B hit as government shutdown persists

    The country is losing a significant amount of travel spending each second that the federal government is closed, according to the U.S. Travel Association.

    By • Oct. 9, 2025
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    Jenna Graber, Hotel Dive

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    A pulse check on US hotel performance in a challenged economy

    At the 2025 Lodging Conference, executives and economists shared “a tale of two industries,” where economic turmoil affects different hotel consumer groups in starkly different ways.

    By • Oct. 9, 2025
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    Hospitality industry could face 8.6M workforce shortfall by 2035: WTTC

    A growing labor and skills shortage is stymying the potential of the travel and tourism sector, which overall is expected to be short 43 million jobs over the next decade, per a new report.

    By Michele Laufik • Oct. 9, 2025
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    Jenna Graber, Hotel Dive

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    Is hotel development healthy? Execs give temperature check at Lodging Conference

    Chief development officers from Hilton, Wyndham, Choice and more talk the impact of economic uncertainty on hotel projects and the top portfolio growth opportunities.

    By • Oct. 7, 2025
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    Hotels remain the top lodging choice for holiday travelers

    Although four in five hotel guests plan to stay at midscale or higher-end properties by the end of the year, “rising costs and economic uncertainty are having a lingering effect on travel plans,” per AHLA CEO Rosanna Maietta.

    By Michele Laufik • Oct. 6, 2025
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    Hilton debuts upscale Outset Collection brand

    The portfolio of boutique hotels will offer unique experiences in offbeat locations, helping it to stand out among competitors’ recently launched collection brands, per Hilton exec Kevin Osterhaus.

    By • Oct. 6, 2025
  • An exterior view of Magic Moment Resort & Kids Club in Kissimmee, Florida.
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    Can Wyndham ‘dazzle’ with new lifestyle economy soft brand?

    While a budget boutique hotel may seem like an oxymoron, Wyndham sees a big opportunity in offering design-forward hotels at a lower price point with Dazzler Select brand.

    By • Oct. 6, 2025
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    Top hospitality industry executive appointments, departures in Q3

    New heads of investment, development, operations and commercial strategy were named, while a few leaders announced their exits.

    By • Oct. 6, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    Elevating legacy: Inside the remaking of Boston’s Omni Parker House

    As the historic hotel celebrates 170 years, Omni Hotel & Resorts executives share how its recent restoration anchors a billion-dollar portfolio transformation.

    By • Oct. 2, 2025
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    Marriott launches outdoors-focused digital platform, collection brand

    Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors enables travelers to search and book trips based on nature-oriented activities, while the new brand gives guests access to more destinations.

    By • Oct. 1, 2025
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    The top hospitality conferences to attend in 2026

    Hospitality professionals can network, learn and do business at the industry’s biggest events of the year, which cover hotel development, investment, technology and more.

    By • Oct. 1, 2025
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    KSL Capital Partners acquires Westin Hilton Head resort

    The private equity firm buys South Carolina’s Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa as the luxury hotel segment poses opportunity for investors.

    By • Sept. 26, 2025
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    Hyatt, Thompson Miami Beach cut ties pre-opening

    A week before its anticipated debut, the Florida hotel’s future is uncertain. The brand termination comes after Thompson Hollywood converted under Marriott last month.

    By • Sept. 25, 2025
  • Dreamscape named Bill Stadler chief investment officer.
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    Dreamscape taps Aimbridge chief investment officer for same role

    Bill Stadler will lead the hotel management firm’s investment strategy, overseeing acquisitions, capital deployment and strategic partnerships.

    By • Sept. 25, 2025
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    Series by Marriott enters US amid demand for upscale collection brands

    Marriott brings the newly launched brand stateside with five signings, and discussions for more in the region are underway, per global development officer for the U.S. and Canada Noah Silverman.

    By • Sept. 24, 2025
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    Summer RevPAR dips could spell trouble for hotel companies in Q3

    U.S. hotel RevPAR was down in July and August, as well as the first two weeks of September, CoStar reported.

    By • Sept. 23, 2025
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    MGM Resorts shuffles C-suite as it prepares for ‘next phase of growth’

    Ayesha Molino will succeed Corey Sanders as chief operating officer, while Gary Fritz was named chief commercial officer and president of MGM Digital.

    By • Updated Sept. 19, 2025
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    RLJ Lodging Trust names Nikhil Bhalla CFO

    Bhalla, who joined the real estate investment trust in 2015, most recently served as senior vice president of finance and treasurer.

    By • Sept. 19, 2025
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    Atrium Hospitality names new CEO, other key executives

    The firm’s president, Rob Mangiarelli, will step into the chief executive role, while chief commercial officer Kimberly Furlong backfills his position.

    By • Sept. 18, 2025
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    Hotel development stalls amid growing financial pressure: report

    Hoteliers are delaying investment in their properties as costs rise, demand softens and labor shortages add fuel to the fire, a new AHLA survey reveals.

    By • Sept. 18, 2025