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    US growth bolsters IHG’s Q1 RevPAR, despite volatility

    Long-term structural growth drivers “remain unaltered,” CEO Elie Maalouf said, even as economic indicators soften.

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    With travel down, locals drive new revenue

    Summertime is usually peak season in the hospitality industry, when hotels and resorts are booked.

  • Hotel Equities affiliate The Hotel Group and local Hogback Development Company will develop a Marriott StudioRes hotel in Moses Lake, Washington.
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    Hotel Equities, Springboard Hospitality merge

    The combination creates a 300-plus hotel portfolio spanning urban, resort and outdoor destinations in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America.

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    Wynn Resorts halts $375M in CapEx, citing tariffs

    The resort operator delayed its Encore Tower remodel amid ongoing economic uncertainty, but CEO Craig Billings says other areas of the business have not been impacted.

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    Caliber inks deal with Hyatt to develop 15 Hyatt Studios across US

    The Scottsdale, Arizona-based real estate investor will bring the upper midscale extended stay brand to five states.

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    Marriott touts development bright spot as it lowers 2025 RevPAR guidance

    Ongoing economic uncertainty led Marriott to downgrade its full-year RevPAR growth expectations, but CEO Anthony Capuano says owners are bullish on long-term hotel opportunities.

  • Hyatt will debut its Andaz brand in Florida with Andaz Miami Beach.
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    Hyatt Lifestyle Group opens inaugural property in Florida

    Andaz Miami Beach is the lifestyle division's first opening since Hyatt acquired Standard International last year.

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    How hoteliers can cater to sports tourists

    From professional games to youth competitions, sporting events are bringing rising numbers of tourists to hotels across markets.

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    What hoteliers should know as NYC’s Safe Hotels Act takes effect

    Though the law implements May 3, questions still linger — “the exact situation that we did not want to have happen,” AHLA’s VP of government shares.

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    Caesars underway on $160M renovation, rebrand of Lake Tahoe property

    The resort operator is transforming Nevada’s Harveys Lake Tahoe into Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino as it prioritizes its regional segment.

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    Hotel RevPAR strong in Q1 despite economic fears: CBRE

    RevPAR grew 2.2% year on year in the first quarter, though hotel CEOs are bracing for potential headwinds.

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    Visa sees economic uncertainty starting to curb travel spending

    As consumers brace for the potential impacts of Trump’s tariffs, they’re cutting back on hotel stays and airline travel, Visa executives said.

  • Hyatt Hotels opened its first Hyatt Studios extended stay hotel in Mobile, Alabama.
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    Hyatt forecasts slower RevPAR growth as booking behavior shifts

    Softening leisure demand led Hyatt to downgrade its 2025 RevPAR growth outlook, though development momentum remains strong, per CEO Mark Hoplamazian.

  • Wyndham Hotels & Resorts opened its second Echo Suites extended stay hotel in Plano, Texas.
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    Wyndham lowers 2025 RevPAR expectations amid dampened consumer sentiment

    The company’s U.S. RevPAR growth was below the low end of its guidance for Q1, though CEO Geoff Ballotti touted Wyndham’s track record in previous economic downturns.

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    Deep Dive

    What Marriott CFO, industry experts think of CitizenM deal

    Marriott will need to work hard to ensure CitizenM doesn’t cannibalize its other lifestyle brand, Moxy. CFO Leeny Oberg says that won’t be a problem.

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    MGM CEO optimistic despite Q1 tourist, revenue dips in Las Vegas

    The resort operator saw declined performance fundamentals year over year on tough comparisons to last year’s Vegas Super Bowl, but its Marriott collab continues to exceed expectations.

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    Hotel Tech-in: The hand-scanning system fighting foodborne illness

    PathSpot Technologies’ handwashing validation system and other tech integrations are helping Marriott keep guests safe while creating operational efficiencies for employees.

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    Caesars’ openings boost regional growth in Q1

    CEO Tom Reeg said economic uncertainty has yet to impact Caesars' hospitality business, though Canadian visitor numbers are down.

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    Marriott International to acquire CitizenM for $355M

    The move is set to bolster Marriott’s global expansion in the select-service lifestyle segment, as 36 open hotels join the company’s portfolio.

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    Travelers in ‘wait-and-see’ mode amid economic uncertainty: Hilton CEO

    A weaker macroeconomic environment dampened demand in the first quarter of 2025, though Hilton’s luxury and lifestyle momentum remained strong.

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    Sabre sells off hospitality tech unit for $1.1B

    The travel tech firm’s Hospitality Solutions business will now be a standalone company owned by asset management firm TPG.

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    Upper-tier segments led US hotel pipeline growth in Q1

    The total hotel construction pipeline increased year over year in the quarter, with the upscale and upper midscale segments leading by project count, per Lodging Econometrics.

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    The social traveler: Here’s what the numbers say

    Two-thirds of Gen Z travelers use social media for inspiration and 52% of consumers overall would consider visiting a place featured on screen.

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    Omni launches program to draw small, midsize business travelers

    Omni Select Business provides cost savings and loyalty perks to small and midsize businesses, “the backbone of travel demand in many markets.” 

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    One&Only plots Hudson Valley opening amid US expansion

    The Dubai-based luxury resort company will open its second U.S. property on the Culinary Institute of America campus in New York.

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    Houston union workers call for $23 minimum wage ahead of contract fight

    Hospitality employees claim they aren’t benefiting from the city’s record tourism year — and say strikes are a possibility when contracts expire later this year.