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    What are AHLA’s top 2026 policy priorities? Its chief advocacy officer explains.

    The hotel owners association is focused on improving operations for hoteliers, strengthening the hospitality labor force and boosting tourism ahead of major events, Brett Horton shares.

    By • March 31, 2026
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    Hospitality industry urges end to partial government shutdown as travel woes mount

    Amid a back-and-forth between the Senate and House, AHLA and AAHOA called on Congress to swiftly end the ongoing shutdown, which hoteliers have expressed is problematic.

    By • Updated March 30, 2026
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    Julienne Smith back at Hyatt to head Americas growth after IHG stint

    The longtime hospitality executive will drive growth across Hyatt’s luxury, lifestyle, classics and essentials brands in the Americas after departing her chief development role at IHG late last year.

    By • March 26, 2026
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    JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort to sell in $835M deal

    Sculptor Diversified Real Estate Income Trust, in a joint venture with Trinity Investments, acquired the Florida property as luxury hotel investment picks up.

    By • Updated May 5, 2026
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    California Best Western hotel converts to Series by Marriott

    The Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn in Santa Barbara is now a Found Hotels property operating under the recently launched Series collection brand.

    By • March 25, 2026
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    Why Yotel, Hilton entered into an exclusive franchise agreement

    Yotel CEO Phil Andreopoulos shares why the brand decided to team up with the hotel giant, which stood out from others during a “competitive process.”

    By • March 23, 2026
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    The hospitality industry’s gender pay gap is ‘structural,’ analysis finds

    Progress on the pay gap has generally stalled, various reports indicate, and it is particularly notable in food service.

    By Kathryn Moody • March 20, 2026
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    Hilton names chief brand officer for luxury lifestyle NoMad Hotels

    Kristen Millar will lead the next phase of international growth for NoMad, which is expanding after Hilton acquired its owner, The Sydell Group, in 2024.

    By • March 20, 2026
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    Yotel marks first brand in newly launched Select by Hilton collection

    The pair have entered into an exclusive franchise agreement, through which Yotel will join Hilton’s network while continuing to independently manage and license its brand at 23 hotels.

    By • March 19, 2026
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    NYC hoteliers face tax burden as operating costs rise nationwide: AHLA

    In testimony to the New York City Council, the association said tax hikes in the budget proposal for fiscal year 2027 could have negative effects on the market’s hotels and tourism.

    By • March 19, 2026
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    Hospitality execs say women leaders are key despite underrepresentation

    C-suite officers from Extended Stay America and Peregrine Hospitality share how diverse hotel workforces can improve results and drive career advancement.

    By • March 18, 2026
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    Hilton to open Miami convention hotel this spring

    The historically significant, 289-key Hilton Miami Beach Convention Center Hotel is set to open in May after securing a $103 million bridge loan from Peachtree Group.

    By • March 17, 2026
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    Marriott grows luxury portfolio with Hawaii St. Regis conversion

    The Resort at Kapalua Bay on Maui will join the brand as Marriott, along with competitors, targets high-end consumers in the top leisure destination.

    By • March 17, 2026
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    West Anderson Partners acquires Graduate by Hilton Storrs

    The 100-key lifestyle hotel, located on the University of Connecticut campus, expands the company’s higher education, medical and durable demand portfolio.

    By Lara Ewen • March 11, 2026
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    The Generation Essentials Group acquires Hilton Garden Inn in Tribeca for $69M

    The subsidiary of France-based AMTD Digital plans to rebrand the 151-key property into an art-focused hotel.

    By • March 11, 2026
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    Ashford Inc. CFO bound for retirement

    Deric Eubanks will step down as chief financial officer of Ashford Inc. and its advised REITs, Ashford Hospitality Trust and Braemar Hotels & Resorts, amid the latter’s sale process.

    By • March 6, 2026
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    PM Hotel Group names Kirk Pederson chief operating officer

    Pederson takes on the role after most recently serving as president of Sightline Hospitality, which merged with PM Hotel Group in 2024.

    By • March 6, 2026
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    Exit Interview: Marriott CFO Leeny Oberg reflects on decades-long career

    In a one-on-one interview, Oberg shares lessons learned, the impacts of technology on travel and Marriott’s growth prospects as she passes the baton.

    By • March 5, 2026
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    Peregrine Hospitality expands in Northern California amid targeted growth

    The hotel management company acquired The Lodge at Tiburon and Toll House Hotel as it focuses on drive-to leisure markets with multifaceted demand drivers, said CEO Greg Kennealey.

    By • March 4, 2026
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    Wyndham appoints Amit Sripathi as chief financial officer

    Following Michele Allen’s departure in November, Sripathi fills the CFO role permanently, as David Wilner takes over as chief development officer.

    By • March 3, 2026
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    Outrigger exec talks Hawaii hospitality recovery, 2026 growth strategy

    Despite taking a “strong one-two punch” from COVID and the Maui wildfires, Hawaii remains a strategic priority for Outrigger, which is reinvesting millions across the islands, Chief Commercial Officer Sean Dee shares.

    By • March 3, 2026
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    Westgate Resorts names new COO

    Longtime executive Jared Saft played a key role in the addition of VI Resorts and Westgate’s strategic partnership with Choice Hotels.

    By • March 2, 2026
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    Prism secures 10 Sonder properties for US debut of Belvilla

    The former Sonder properties will convert under upscale European apart-hotel brand Belvilla amid its “deliberate and selective” U.S. expansion.

    By • March 2, 2026
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    Trailborn Hotels & Resorts taps chief operations officer amid expansion

    Paul Eckert joins the outdoor hospitality brand, which entered into a partnership with Marriott in 2024, as it plans for openings in Wyoming and California.

    By • Feb. 26, 2026
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    US hotels saw slight RevPAR uptick in January: CoStar

    Despite persistent challenges throughout 2025, U.S. hotels notched RevPAR gains in January, the first growth month since last March, per a new report.

    By • Feb. 26, 2026