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Placemakr continues apartment-style accommodations push in Alabama
Located within a luxury multifamily building, Placemakr Huntsville at Anthem House will cater to extended stay demand generated from its namesake city’s aerospace industry.
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Hotels.com returns to mascot-focused marketing with Bellboy character
The anthropomorphic hotel desk bell is promoting savings and travel hacks ahead of the summer rush but arrives as consumer confidence dips.
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Top hotel openings of Q1 2025
IHG Hotels & Resorts, Trailborn, Reside and more opened properties in the luxury, outdoor-focused and extended stay categories.
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Opinion
4 cybersecurity and AI trends hoteliers should know
The greatest challenge from AI-powered threats that the hospitality industry will face will be centered on hotel guest data, executive Matt Koch shares.
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Q&A
Hotel development to remain healthy despite economic woes: Hyatt exec
Hyatt Head of Americas Development Dan Hansen shares why developers continue to be bullish on extended stay and how traveler demand for homelike accommodations is shifting.
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AAHOA names chairman, other board leaders
Hotelier Kamalesh Patel will serve as chairman of the association’s board, alongside a new secretary and other members, for the 2025-2026 term.
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Accor, Ennismore add 17 hotels in the Americas
The European hotel companies will manage beachfront properties through an agreement with Mexico-based Royal Holiday Group.
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Travel perks can spice up loyalty, but customers still seek financial benefits
About half of consumers are extremely or very likely to use loyalty programs that offer travel options, according to an arrivia survey.
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Trump’s tariffs pose threat to US economy — including hotel industry
The president’s trade policy, per Deloitte, is slated to increase inflation and curb consumer purchasing power. This could have wider implications for hotels.
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US government actions will ‘significantly’ shrink business travel
Nearly one-third of travel managers said tariffs and other U.S. government moves will hamper business travel in 2025, despite previously rosy outlooks, according to a GBTA poll.
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The top apartment-style accommodations moves of Q1 2025
Players including Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Mint House and Placemakr expanded to meet traveler demand for upscale extended stays.
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First Hyatt Studios extended stay hotel opens in Mobile, Alabama
The upper midscale property marks a milestone for Hyatt as it aims to capitalize on growing extended stay demand.
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Hotel Equities appoints new chief development officer
Hospitality industry veteran Greg O’Stean succeeds Joe Reardon, who will now focus on strategic partnerships as vice chairman.
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B&B Hotels taps US CEO amid expansion
Amir Mustafa will helm the European midscale hotel company’s U.S. business as it scales across the Atlantic.
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Hotel loyalty membership surged in 2024: CBRE
Increased loyalty member counts are driving hotel occupancy, though the growth presents challenges such as rising costs, according to an April report.
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Sonder cuts costs, plans layoffs ahead of Marriott tie-in
The accommodations provider announced $50 million in annualized cost reductions and $18 million in share sales as it prepares to fully integrate into Marriott channels in Q2.
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Xenia sells Fairmont Dallas for $111M as upcoming challenges loom
The sale comes ahead of the Dallas Convention Center’s redevelopment, which would have brought disruptions, as well as other hurdles, per the REIT’s CEO.
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Miami’s Mandarin Oriental to proceed with layoffs, closure to make way for residences
The Brickell Key property will lay off some 430 employees ahead of its demolition to make room for a new two-tower hotel and residences complex.
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Q&A
Choice Hotels CIO talks future of hospitality tech
Brian Kirkland shares how generative AI will drive efficiencies across the “drastically evolving” hotel industry amid the company’s 10th annual tech innovation summit.
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Marriott gets into bed with Gwyneth Paltrow for new sleep-focused campaign
Westin Hotels & Resorts is partnering with the celeb’s lifestyle brand Goop on a video series to give hotel guests insights on sleep quality and overall wellness.
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Marriott opens AC Hotel in ‘growing’ Savannah
The hotel in the city’s historic district aims to capture leisure and business travelers to the increasingly popular Georgia destination.
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Aimbridge taps lifestyle operations leader
Michael Murray will take over as vice president of operations for Evolution Hospitality, Aimbridge’s lifestyle division.
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San Francisco hotel market poised for ‘robust recovery’: JLL
Improved business fundamentals and travel demand are slated to drive RevPAR gains and hotel investment in the California market, per a new report.
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How Trump’s tariffs may impact hotels
It’s too soon to know how greatly economic uncertainty will impact RevPAR, but experts worry about dampened tourism and decreased pricing power.
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Opinion
How to prepare for an ICE raid at your hotel
Hotel owners and managers should know their rights, obligations and best practices as immigration enforcement ramps up across the U.S., per Mandelbaum Barrett PC attorneys.