Brands


  • Choice Hotels International headquarters at the Pike & Rose development in North Bethesda, Maryland.
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    Choice Hotels regards international markets as US RevPAR softens

    On the heels of domestic RevPAR declines in Q2, CEO Patrick Pacious touts growth via an acquisition of the remaining interest of Choice Hotels Canada.

    By Aug. 6, 2025
  • The interior of The Hollywood Grande hotel in Hollywood, California.
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    From Hyatt to Marriott: LA lifestyle hotel undergoes brand conversion

    The former Thompson Hollywood joins Marriott’s Autograph Collection as The Hollywood Grande, which the owners hope will attract additional visitors.

    By Aug. 6, 2025
  • The logo of a Marriott hotel
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    Marriott’s US RevPAR flat after Q2 booking, demand declines

    CEO Anthony Capuano attributed the stagnant year-over-year performance to weaker select service demand driven by reduced government and group travel.

    By Aug. 5, 2025
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    Courtesy of Preferred Hotels & Resorts
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    Preferred Hotels & Resorts continues US expansion with California lodge

    Bernardus Lodge and Spa in Carmel Valley, California, joins the independent luxury collection, which recently added several U.S. properties to its portfolio.

    By Aug. 1, 2025
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    Courtesy of Hilton
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    Graduate Hotels makes Texas debut in Dallas

    With the hotel opening, directly across from Southern Methodist University, Hilton continues to expand the lifestyle brand.

    By Aug. 1, 2025
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    MGM Resorts to ‘restore growth trajectory’ in Vegas after Q2 declines

    The operator’s Vegas revenue was down in the quarter, but sports tourism and solid convention demand show promise for 2026, per CEO Bill Hornbuckle.

    By July 31, 2025
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    Caesars’ Q2 Vegas revenue declines amid ‘softer market demand’

    The resort operator saw the decrease as international visitation dipped in Sin City, though group travel is pacing well into 2026, per CEO Tom Reeg.

    By July 30, 2025
  • A test room for Landingplace Hotels.
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    Landingplace Hotels launches two midscale conversion brands

    Landingplace Suites aims to bridge the gap between extended stay hotels and furnished apartments, while Landingplace Select will serve short-term guests.

    By July 29, 2025
  • The exterior of Treasure Island.
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    Courtesy of Accor
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    Accor makes Las Vegas debut with Treasure Island

    The iconic resort is joining the French hotel company’s Handwritten Collection, for which CDO Camil Yazbeck has ambitious plans.

    By July 25, 2025
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    Courtesy of HHM Hotels
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    Marriott opens largest AC Hotel in North America

    AC Hotel Arlington National Landing opened after a multimillion-dollar transformation of the former Crystal City Marriott.

    By July 25, 2025
  • The exterior of Nemacolin, featuring a garden with fountains.
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    Courtesy of Preferred Hotels & Resorts
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    Preferred Hotels & Resorts expands luxury portfolio

    The world’s largest independent hotel brand added luxury resorts in Texas, Virginia, South Carolina and Pennsylvania amid a broader global expansion.

    By July 23, 2025
  • A image of a hotel corridor at Watermark Baton Rouge in Louisiana.
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    Deep Dive

    A guide to adaptive reuse in the hotel industry

    Hospitality experts share what’s driving today’s reuse projects, the development opportunities hotel players should seize and the challenges that arise with conversion.

    By July 18, 2025
  • Grubhub food delivery bags on the counter at a coffee shop.
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    Courtesy of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
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    Wyndham, Grubhub partner on food delivery to 6K hotels

    Through the collaboration, guests staying across Wyndham’s entire U.S. portfolio will have access to online ordering and added perks like free delivery.

    By July 18, 2025
  • An image of a hotel room at Hyatt Regency Times Square.
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    Courtesy of Hyatt
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    Manhattan’s first Hyatt Regency opens in Times Square

    The 795-key upscale hotel debuts along Broadway after a multimillion-dollar renovation that touched the lobby, guest rooms and dining concepts.

    By July 16, 2025
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    7 notable hospitality executive interviews from H1 2025

    In the first half of the year, Hotel Dive spoke with hospitality industry leaders from Marriott, Hyatt and more about everything from growth opportunities to successful loyalty strategies.

    By July 16, 2025
  • The exterior of Bellanca Hotel.
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    Courtesy of Curator Hotels & Resorts
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    Curator adds 6 independent hotels to portfolio

    The lifestyle collection brand founded by Pebblebrook Hotel Trust is expanding in California, Florida and Arizona as travelers seek a “sense of place.”

    By July 15, 2025
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    Marriott CFO Leeny Oberg to exit, 2 successors named

    When Oberg retires in March 2026, company veterans Jen Mason and Shawn Hill will take over as CFO and chief development officer, respectively.

    By July 15, 2025
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    Courtesy of IHG Hotels & Resorts
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    Hotel room amenities, tech boost guest satisfaction: J.D. Power

    Despite record room rates, U.S. hotel guests across every segment feel they are getting a greater value for their stays, thanks in part to in-room features.

    By July 15, 2025
  • Hard Rock International is expanding its lifestyle hotel brand, Reverb, to Pensacola, Florida.
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    Hard Rock expands Reverb lifestyle brand to Alabama

    The music-themed hotel, set to open in 2028, expands the brand’s reach nationwide as competition intensifies in the lifestyle segment.

    By July 11, 2025
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    Courtesy of AJ Capital Partners
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    AJ Capital acquires 2 North Carolina golf hotels

    The sister properties, located in the famed Pinehurst golf region, will join the golf-focused Marine & Lawn brand as it enters the U.S.

    By July 11, 2025
  • Municipal Grand, the inaugural hotel for cocktail-forward lifestyle hotel brand Midnight Auteur, is slated to open in Savannah, Georgia, in 2025.
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    Cocktail-forward lifestyle brand Midnight Auteur opens inaugural hotel

    From the founders of Death & Co. and The Ramble Hotel in Denver, Municipal Grand debuts in Savannah, Georgia, with a bar anchoring the lobby.

    By July 10, 2025
  • The interior of a hotel room at El Encanto Hotel in Santa Barbara, California.
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    Courtesy of Mike Kelley
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    LVMH sells only US hotel to Tinder founder for $900K per key

    Tech entrepreneur Justin Mateen and brother Tyler Mateen acquired El Encanto Hotel in Santa Barbara, California, with plans for $40 million of upgrades.

    By July 9, 2025
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    Courtesy of Hilton
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    Hilton opens first LivSmart Studios hotel in Tennessee

    In the coming years, Hilton expects to open 90 hotels under the extended stay brand, which launched in 2023.

    By July 8, 2025
  • Remington COO jumps to same role at Davidson Hospitality Group

    Jason Reader becomes chief operating officer at the competing hotel management company several months after Remington’s CEO also departed.

    By July 8, 2025
  • An image of Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor in Florida.
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    Courtesy of Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor
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    Blackstone acquires Florida resort from Allegiant for $200M

    The 785-key Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor joins Blackstone’s large-scale hospitality portfolio after facing financial troubles that led to its disposition.

    By July 7, 2025