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    Opinion

    How hotels are transforming design to match traveler needs

    From smart lighting systems to live-work spaces, hotel design is being reimagined to reflect how modern travelers actually use their rooms.

  • The exterior of Resorts World Las Vegas along the Las Vegas Strip.
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    Q&A

    CEO Alex Dixon opens up about future of Resorts World Las Vegas

    Dixon, who took over at the helm of the challenged resort in January, shares his plans to drive growth through unique experiences and untapped development opportunities.

  • Reside opened the Papago Hotel by Reside in Scottsdale, Arizona, which will operate under the Trademark Collection by Wyndham.
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    Reside opens Arizona hotel under Trademark Collection by Wyndham

    The 70-unit Papago Hotel by Reside in Scottsdale is the latest development in the alliance between Reside and Wyndham.

  • AHLA tapped Kevin Carey as AHLA Foundation President and CEO.
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    Kevin Carey named AHLA Foundation CEO

    Carey will continue to serve as AHLA’s chief operating officer as he takes over at the helm of the association’s partner organization.

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    AHLA CEO shares regulatory concerns with House committee

    Rosanna Maietta testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Workforce, expressing the burden of inflation and overregulation on hotels.

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    InterContinental Indianapolis opens after $120M restoration

    Offering two new dining concepts and 5,000 square feet of event space, the IHG-brand property is the first luxury hotel to open in the city in two decades.

  • Travelers check into a hotel.
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    RevPAR gains, pipeline growth and other trends from hotel Q4 earnings

    Hilton and Marriott posted global RevPAR increases in the last quarter of 2024 amid strong travel demand, while Choice saw extended stay and upscale rooms growth.

  • Choice Hotels adds Westgate Resorts' Westgate Park City Resort & Spa in Park City, Utah, through a new strategic partnership.
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    Westgate Resorts buys VOS amid efforts to dominate vacation ownership space

    With the acquisition, following its recent partnership with Choice Hotels, Westgate expands its portfolio of resort destinations from 22 to more than 60.

  • Bill Hornbuckle is the CEO of MGM Resorts International.
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    US Travel Association names MGM Resorts CEO national chair

    Bill Hornbuckle succeeds Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta in the role, taking over amid promising U.S. travel fundamentals. 

  • A photo of the IceBrick storage facility at the Beverly Hilton.
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    Opinion

    How hotels can cut energy costs — without cutting quality

    Implementing on-site thermal energy storage could help hotels lower their electricity bills significantly, per the director of commercial operations at Nostromo Energy.

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    Caesars openings nationwide offset Las Vegas declines in Q4

    CEO Tom Reeg said competitive pressures in Vegas were partially balanced out by the openings of Caesars New Orleans and Caesars Virginia.

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    Hyatt launches conversion-friendly transient brand Hyatt Select

    The upper midscale flag will cater to business and leisure travelers seeking shorter stays while delivering a cost-effective operating model for owners.

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    Hotels offering higher wages still short-staffed: report

    Providing higher pay, in part, enhanced hotel employee numbers compared to last spring, according to AHLA, though challenges persist.

  • The exterior of a building features plants at each window.
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    Opinion

    Navigating green standards: A hotelier’s guide for choosing the right certification

    Alina Arnelle, chief sustainability officer at BeCause, shares five strategies to help hotels identify green certifications with the most value.

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    Hotel Tech-in: The AI agent fielding front desk calls

    Canary Technologies’ AI Voice platform can answer guest calls, reply to questions and make or cancel bookings.

  • A rendering of a large building in Chicago with the word "Bally's" emblazoned on the side in red, over a river.
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    Bally’s $1.7B Chicago casino gains site approval

    The gaming development is slated to rise on the site of the old Chicago Tribune printing plant along the Chicago River.

  • A Westin hotel logo on the outside of the building.
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    DiamondRock Hospitality sells Washington, DC, Westin for $92M

    Kentucky-based Columbia Sussex reportedly acquired the property, as more hotel investors turn to mid-sized deals in urban markets in 2025.

  • Wyndham Hotels & Resorts opened its second Echo Suites extended stay hotel in Plano, Texas.
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    Select-service, extended stay hotels poised for investment wins

    The sector will see continued growth and increased investment activity in 2025 driven by strong demand and favorable lending trends, according to JLL.

  • The exterior of Resorts World Las Vegas along the Las Vegas Strip.
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    Resorts World Las Vegas names COO, CFO

    Carlos Castro will lead the Strip resort’s financial strategy, operations and long-term growth following recent regulatory and financial woes.

  • A rendering of the exterior of the forthcoming Hyatt Centric hotel.
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    Hyatt Centric brand to make Ohio debut

    Hyatt Hotels and Birkla Investment Group will open the 170-room property in a mixed-use development in downtown Cincinnati.

  • Choice Hotels International headquarters at the Pike & Rose development in North Bethesda, Maryland.
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    Extended stay, upscale boost Choice Hotels portfolio growth

    Choice’s global system size grew 3.3% year over year in 2024, bolstered by brand relaunches and expanded partnerships, per CEO Patrick Pacious.

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    Global hotel development pipeline hit all-time high in Q4

    The U.S. continues to lead for hotel project counts by country, with a record 6,378 projects in the pipeline at year-end, according to Lodging Econometrics.

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    US hotel profits grew in 2024, despite rising labor costs

    Top U.S. markets saw increased gross operating profits per available room last year, though higher operating expenses limited growth, per CoStar.

  • Steel rebar is used during the building of a condo tower
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    Contractors brace for steel, aluminum tariff impacts

    Construction firms are likely to feel the squeeze within months if the new fees on imported materials take effect in March.

  • The exterior of a Ruby hotel.
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    IHG acquires European lifestyle brand Ruby, targets global growth

    The hotel company also posted accelerated RevPAR growth in the U.S. and globally in the fourth quarter of 2024.