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    Deep Dive

    No taxes on tips may happen soon. Here’s what it could look like at hotels.

    Congress could pass legislation that includes eliminating taxes on tips as soon as this month. But what the legislation will look like — and its effects — are still up for debate.

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    Opinion

    How AI-powered CX strategies can better meet guest expectations

    It’s no longer just about selling rooms — hospitality brands are now competing on customer experience, and only the fastest, most intuitive service will win.

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    Hyatt launches upscale collection brand Unscripted by Hyatt

    Part of Hyatt’s Essentials portfolio, the new launch is intended to bolster rooms growth for Hyatt, which is in talks with 40 hotels globally to join the flag.

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    Deep Dive

    Market Spotlight: Nashville

    The Tennessee city has made a name for itself as a leisure and convention travel destination — and hotels are benefiting. Experts say it still has room to grow.

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    Noble Investment Group acquires 16 WoodSpring Suites hotels

    The Atlanta-based real estate firm is no stranger to the Choice Hotels brand, having previously snapped up a multiproperty portfolio of its extended stay hotels in 2023. 

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    Choice Hotels continues extended stay push with Everhome openings

    The long-term accommodations sector shows promise for stable growth amid rockier economic times, Choice’s CEO shared during a recent earnings call.

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    Hilton expands Tapestry Collection to Hawai’i

    The Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki on O’ahu joins Hilton as the hotel company leans on collection brands to fuel its luxury and lifestyle portfolio growth.

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    Former Vail Resorts CEO returns after skier dip, guidance downgrade

    Rob Katz succeeds Kirsten Lynch, who stepped down after the 2024-2025 ski season, which saw fewer-than-expected lift ticket guests.

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    Park Hotels & Resorts sells Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf for $80M

    The 316-room property was sold to an undisclosed buyer as part of Park’s strategy to offload “non-core” hotel assets.

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    Culinary, wellness-focused resort coming to Utah ski destination

    Luxury hotel brand Appellation, in collaboration with health and longevity guru Deepak Chopra, is bringing a hotel, a wellbeing center and garden-to-table dining near Park City.

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    Hotel Tech-in: The steam technology heating up hotel meals

    Swiss food technology company Kitchenless is bringing its steam-heating system to hotel kitchens in the U.S.

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    Marriott launches collection brand in bid to boost global presence

    Series by Marriott will bring regional independent brands in the midscale and upscale segments under the Marriott system, including in the U.S., where owner talks are underway.

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    Summer 2025 travel preview: US travelers determined to hit the road — even if on a budget

    Though consumer confidence has dipped amid economic uncertainty, travelers are still planning trips and hotel stays this summer.

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    Wyndham lures loyalty members with entertainment, sports — and Applebee’s

    In its latest loyalty play, the hotel company inked a partnership with the restaurant chain and unveiled new Wyndham Rewards perks centered on concerts and sporting events.

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    Development team kicks off $385M Grand Hyatt Miami Beach

    Slated for completion in 2027, the 17-story hotel will offer 800 guest rooms and convention and meeting space.

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    Top meetings hotels and destinations in North America: Cvent

    Three Nashville, Tennessee, hotels led other U.S. properties in the category, while Orlando, Florida, was named the overall best market for meetings in the tech provider’s annual ranking.

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    Hilton’s Tru brand updates prototype amid expansion

    The new design has been “rooted in real-world feedback” from guests, owners and hotel teams, according to Brand Leader Andrew Harp.

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    Opinion

    How hospitality companies can stay ahead of cyberattacks this summer

    Hotels are a popular target for cyberattacks, but industry collaboration and intelligence sharing can serve as defense mechanisms.

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    JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge sells for $865M

    Ryman Hospitality Properties has entered into a definitive agreement with seller Trinity Investments to acquire what the companies claim is the largest resort in the metro area.

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    Booking CFO leans on AI in push to run ‘tight ship’

    The online travel company is looking to slash costs by as much as $450 million by the end of 2027. It aims to reinvest some of the freed-up capital into AI projects.

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    Hotels’ Q1 earnings: Tariff fears, RevPAR downgrades and more

    Most hotel players saw increased RevPAR in the quarter, but outlooks for the remainder of the year are hazy amid ongoing economic uncertainty.

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    First Hospitality opens up investment arm, targets $400M for hotel acquisitions

    The firm launched First Investors GP Fund, a dedicated hotel real estate investment platform that will target six to 10 hotels in growth markets.

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    Remington Hospitality names Ben Perelmuter CEO

    The 30-year hospitality industry veteran will take over the hotel management company in early June, succeeding Sloan Dean.

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    US to lose $12.5B in international visitor spend in 2025: WTTC

    A lack of international traveler confidence, exacerbated by recent government actions, could result in a “staggering” loss of inbound travel, impacting hotels.

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    Marriott opens $1.3B resort, convention center in California

    The San Diego-area 1,600-key Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center is the sixth to open under the meetings-focused brand.