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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. 

    By • May 30, 2025
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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.

    By • May 30, 2025
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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.

    By • May 30, 2025
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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.

    By • May 29, 2025
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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.

    By • May 28, 2025
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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.

    By • May 22, 2025
  • A rendering of the Grand Hyatt Miami Beach Convention Center Hotel. The rendered hotel is in the background, while computer generated people mill about on green grass in the foreground.
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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.

    By Matthew Thibault • May 22, 2025
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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.

    By • May 22, 2025
  • The Venetian Resort will undergo a $1.5 billion renovation.
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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.

    By • May 21, 2025
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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.

    By • May 21, 2025
  • An exterior view of the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona.
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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.

    By • May 20, 2025
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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.

    By • May 19, 2025
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    Why Marriott sees a ‘real opportunity’ with City Express midscale brand

    Global Development Officer, U.S. and Canada, Noah Silverman shares how Marriott is capitalizing on evolving franchisee demand with City Express, its first U.S. transient midscale offering.

    By • May 15, 2025
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    IHG to open Kimpton in Texas’ Hill Country

    IHG is the latest hotel player to announce a luxury development in Fredericksburg, Texas, Kimpton’s fourth property in the state.

    By • May 15, 2025
  • MGM Resorts appointed Ryan Abboushi as president of entertainment.
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    MGM Resorts appoints president of entertainment

    Ryan Abboushi will lead the company’s entertainment division, building “scalable, branded entertainment and content experiences” across destinations including Las Vegas.

    By • May 14, 2025
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    Hilton latest to open lifestyle hotel in growing Fort Worth, Texas

    The Nobleman Fort Worth, Tapestry Collection is part of Hilton’s strategy to use collection brands to propel luxury and lifestyle expansion.

    By • May 12, 2025
  • Choice Hotels International headquarters at the Pike & Rose development in North Bethesda, Maryland.
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    Extended stay a beacon for Choice Hotels amid economic uncertainty

    While Choice downgraded its 2025 RevPAR guidance, the company’s well-performing extended stay portfolio shows promise, per CEO Patrick Pacious.

    By • May 8, 2025
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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.

    By • May 6, 2025
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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.

    By • May 2, 2025
  • 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.

    By • May 1, 2025
  • An image of the Bellagio Las Vegas, now part of MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy.
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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.

    By • May 1, 2025
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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.

    By • April 30, 2025
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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.

    By • April 29, 2025
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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.

    By • April 28, 2025
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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.

    By • April 28, 2025