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

Wynn Resorts halts $375M in CapEx, citing tariffs

The resort operator delayed its Encore Tower remodel amid ongoing economic uncertainty, but CEO Craig Billings says other areas of the business have not been impacted.

By Jenna Graber • May 7, 2025

Caliber inks deal with Hyatt to develop 15 Hyatt Studios across US

The Scottsdale, Arizona-based real estate investor will bring the upper midscale extended stay brand to five states.

By Noelle Mateer • May 7, 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

Hyatt Lifestyle Group opens inaugural property in Florida

Andaz Miami Beach is the lifestyle division's first opening since Hyatt acquired Standard International last year.

By Noelle Mateer • 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

Wyndham lowers 2025 RevPAR expectations amid dampened consumer sentiment

The company’s U.S. RevPAR growth was below the low end of its guidance for Q1, though CEO Geoff Ballotti touted Wyndham’s track record in previous economic downturns.

By Noelle Mateer • May 1, 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

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

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

Top hotel openings of Q1 2025

IHG Hotels & Resorts, Trailborn, Reside and more opened properties in the luxury, outdoor-focused and extended stay categories.

By Noelle Mateer • April 22, 2025

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

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

B&B Hotels taps US CEO amid expansion

Amir Mustafa will helm the European midscale hotel company’s U.S. business as it scales across the Atlantic.

By Noelle Mateer • 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

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 opens AC Hotel in ‘growing’ Savannah

The hotel in the city’s historic district aims to capture leisure and business travelers to the increasingly popular Georgia destination.

By Noelle Mateer • April 11, 2025

Sweeping new tariffs put future construction projects at risk

Despite exemptions for key building materials, import taxes announced Wednesday by President Donald Trump could lead to a slowdown in new work, experts say.

By Sebastian Obando • April 4, 2025

Graduate by Hilton expands to Colorado

The historic Hotel Boulderado in Boulder joins the college town-focused brand, which Hilton acquired last year to grow its lifestyle offerings.

By Noelle Mateer • April 3, 2025

Universal Orlando adds latest hotel to growing Epic Universe theme park

The 750-room Terra Luna resort, developed in partnership with Loews, debuted next to its “fraternal twin” Stella Nova in the soon-to-open Florida theme park.

By Noelle Mateer • April 2, 2025

Marriott to revamp, convert Utah ski hotel

The 128-key Park City Peaks Hotel will become Hotel Thaynes, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel after a $21 million renovation as development in the ski destination ramps up.

By Noelle Mateer • April 1, 2025

Trump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of international trade actions

The U.S. has rolled out a deluge of tariffs, sparking responses from trading partners. Here's where each tariff – threatened or realized – currently stands.

By Philip Neuffer , Edwin Lopez • Updated May 8, 2025

Hilton converts St. Louis hotel under Tapestry Collection

Angad Arts Hotel St. Louis joins the brand amid Hilton’s push in the rapidly expanding lifestyle segment.

By Jenna Graber • March 31, 2025