Hospitality workers strike at 4 more Boston hotels

Contract agreements are still elusive for union hotel workers, 2,000 of whom have walked off the job in the latest wave of hotel strikes.

JLL Americas Hotels & Hospitality Group names Dan Peek president

Peek, who joins JLL from Hodges Ward Elliott, will be tasked with leading strategic growth efforts nationwide.

Ascend Collection enters DC market as Choice Hotels pushes upscale

The Quincy, offering 99 boutique guest rooms and modern amenities, debuts in Washington, D.C., as Choice continues to focus on the expansion of its upper-tier brands.

IHG’s Six Senses to open Pennsylvania resort amid Americas expansion

Six Senses RiverStone Estate will be the Thailand-based brand’s fourth U.S. resort and will occupy nearly 1,200 acres on a historic property in western Pennsylvania.

Gencom enters NYC with Thompson Central Park Hotel acquisition

With the reported $300 million buy, the firm strengthens its relationship with Hyatt and positions itself in “one of the world’s top hospitality markets.”

Independent luxury lifestyle hotel to open in downtown Phoenix

The 236-room property will open under Pacific Hospitality Group’s Meritage Collection in the Arizona market that “holds incredible growth potential.”

Omni Hotels & Resorts names sales leader

Thirty-year hospitality industry veteran Annette Bales will assume the role of vice president of sales.

SBE launches longevity-focused resort brand amid strategic expansion

The brainchild of Sam Nazarian and Tony Robbins, The Estate Hotels & Residences seeks to become "the largest ecosystem of preventative medicine and longevity in the world."

Savannah lofts convert under Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy

The Ann Savannah, offering apartment-style accommodations in its namesake Georgia city, joins hotel management company Sage Hospitality’s lifestyle portfolio.

How hoteliers can optimize operations through design

Smart hotel design can enhance the guest experience, improve staff efficiency and support sustainability efforts.

Growth of travel prices slows amid cooling inflation

Lodging prices in August, however, were up 2% month on month, according to the U.S. Travel Association's Travel Price Index.

Renaissance Orlando Resort and Spa opens after $25M renovation

The Marriott-branded hotel opens at Walt Disney World Resort as Orlando, Florida, sees heightened tourism levels and notable hotel investment activity.

1,500 hospitality industry professionals rally against NYC licensing bill

Hotel professionals and leaders gathered on the steps of City Hall Thursday morning to urge the City Council to kill legislation they claim would stifle jobs and economic development.

Trailborn plots next outdoor-centric hotel for North Carolina beach

With the renovated and rebranded Wrightsville Beach hotel, the boutique brand continues its expansion to top outdoor destinations amid traveler demand.

Kimpton to open third hotel in NYC

The IHG Hotels & Resorts brand is developing Kimpton Rockefeller Center in midtown Manhattan alongside Extell Development Company.

Hotel workers strike in Boston, Connecticut

Some 1,250 hotel employees are on strike across the country, as union contract negotiations remain unproductive.

My Place Hotels debuts enhanced prototype to ‘directly benefit franchisees’

The upper midscale extended stay hotel brand designed My Place 3.0 to increase demand and improve the guest experience.

US Open boosts NYC events volume, hotel rates

Though Las Vegas remained the top market for year-on-year events growth in August, sports events gave New York a “substantial” lift, per Knowland.

LivAway Suites developer opens office in ‘growth’ market Phoenix

West77 Partners has several extended stay hotels underway in the metro area and is plotting up to 12 more as part of a rapid nationwide brand expansion.

Dual-branded Hyatt property headed to Oahu, Hawaii

Alaka’i Development says the hotel will cater to business and extended stay travelers, as well as interisland visitors whose options are “currently limited.”

Raines makes latest lifestyle play in New Orleans

The rebranded Hotel Theo, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton property, joins the hospitality management company’s growing lifestyle division, Woven by Raines.

RealPage lawsuit opens a new antitrust front for pricing algorithms

The rise of Big Data across the economy raises antitrust concerns, especially where companies are sharing sensitive proprietary data, legal experts say.

Hyatt brand leader talks all-inclusive strategy, global travel trends

Melanie Benozich shares how Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection has evolved, the brand’s growth trajectory and where opportunity lies to meet changing traveler demands.

Accor taps leaders for premium, midscale and economy brands

The move is intended to “fortify brand leadership” as the France-based company expands globally, particularly in the premium segment.

Why hoteliers should consider a design-build development approach

With the development style, hotel owners can consolidate the traditional phases of development for a more streamlined, flexible process.