Brands
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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 Jenna Graber • May 8, 2025 -
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 Jenna Graber • May 6, 2025 -
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 Jenna Graber • May 2, 2025 -
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 Jenna Graber • May 1, 2025 -
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 Jenna Graber • May 1, 2025 -
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 Jenna Graber • April 30, 2025 -
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 Jenna Graber • April 29, 2025 -
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 Jenna Graber • April 28, 2025 -
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 Noelle Mateer • April 28, 2025 -
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.”
By Jenna Graber • April 25, 2025 -
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.
By Noelle Mateer • April 24, 2025 -
Remington Hospitality CEO to exit
Sloan Dean will depart the hospitality management company, which is currently searching for his successor.
By Jenna Graber • April 24, 2025 -
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.
By Jenna Graber • April 23, 2025 -
Customer satisfaction at hotels dips: report
Hilton led other lodging operators for guest satisfaction, followed by IHG Hotels & Resorts, Airbnb and Marriott International, per the American Customer Satisfaction Index.
By Noelle Mateer • April 23, 2025 -
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.
By Jenna Graber • April 18, 2025 -
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.
By Noelle Mateer • April 18, 2025 -
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.
By Jenna Graber • April 16, 2025 -
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.
By Jenna Graber • April 16, 2025 -
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.
By Jenna Graber • April 16, 2025 -
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.
By Noelle Mateer • April 15, 2025 -
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.
By Jenna Graber • April 15, 2025 -
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.
By Jenna Graber • April 14, 2025 -
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.
By Noelle Mateer • April 13, 2025 -
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.
By Jenna Graber • April 11, 2025 -
Reside appoints new CEO to ‘propel’ Wyndham collab
Global executive Gavin Morgan will succeed Lee Curtis at Reside’s helm as the company expands in top-50 U.S. metros through a partnership with Wyndham.
By Jenna Graber • April 8, 2025