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Virgin hotel labor dispute remains holdout in Las Vegas

Negotiations resumed last week after the Culinary Union ended its 48-hour strike, but union reps said they won’t accept the hotel’s latest “woefully inadequate” offer.

First Hospitality brings 3 Hilton lifestyle hotels under management

Among other hospitality management companies expanding in the segment, First Hospitality grows its 70-hotel portfolio to roughly 35% lifestyle properties.

McKibbon Hospitality expands in North Carolina with dual-branded, lifestyle hotels

Openings this summer include the first-ever dual-branded Tempo by Hilton and Homewood Suites property, as well as Moxy Asheville.

Hotel Equities names Eric McCarthy-Zink CFO

The hospitality industry veteran will work to “streamline processes to enhance efficiency and drive performance” for the hotel owner, operator and developer.

Family-friendly Nickelodeon-branded resort coming to Orlando in 2026

The more than 400-key Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Orlando will offer kid-focused amenities, catering to increased travel demand in the Florida market.

Hotels to see ‘marginal’ performance gains despite economic woes: PwC

Hotel occupancy, ADR and RevPAR will rise this year and into 2025 even as “economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions” continue, the professional services company forecasts.

How political party conventions are impacting hotel rates in Chicago, Milwaukee

Research from hospitality data provider Lighthouse shows the Republican and Democratic National Conventions are having “vastly different” effects on the cities’ respective hotel markets.

Spark by Hilton brand goes abroad less than 1 year after first hotel opening

The conversion brand already has a presence in 30 U.S. markets as the “cost-effective” property type fuels Hilton’s pipeline growth.

The summer 2024 travel trends that will impact hotels

Americans hitting the road this summer will have different demographics, budgets and reasons for travel — and more of them are opting for alternative lodging.

Tripadvisor, Mars Petcare team to solve pet owners’ travel headaches

As part of the partnership, Tripadvisor debuted a new award category recognizing the world’s most pet-friendly hotels.

Henderson Park acquires Arizona Biltmore for $705M

With the buy, the global private equity firm gains a foothold in Phoenix, which CEO Nick Weber calls “one of the country’s premier hospitality markets.”

US hotel RevPAR to grow 3% for remainder of 2024: CBRE

Despite a “weaker than expected” first quarter, CBRE analysts forecast an uptick in international visitors, election-related events and muted supply growth will drive RevPAR results.

Strategic partnership spurs $2.5B in luxury hospitality development

Mohari Hospitality and Weller Development Partners will develop resort and branded residential properties across North America, including one of the first Six Senses in the U.S.

How Hilton is courting small- and medium-sized businesses

The company needed a way to “recognize and reward” the guests making up 85% of its business transient segment, VP of global business travel sales Christiane Cabot Bini tells Susibu.

Marriott expands Moxy Hotels brand in Colorado, Florida

Moxy St. Pete and Moxy Boulder will open later this summer.

IHG, Marriott launch ‘multisensory’ offerings for luxury and lifestyle guests

The amenities debut as guests increasingly seek unique experiences and a greater connection to nature, particularly at lifestyle hotels.

Wyndham names Amit Sripathi chief development officer

Sripathi succeeds Chip Ohlsson, who will leave Wyndham in June after more than 30 years with the company.

What hotel owners need to know about California’s workplace investigations law

Senate Bill 553, aimed at preventing and addressing workplace violence, is applicable to all California employers — including hotel business owners.

Expedia debuts AI-powered virtual concierge Romie

The online travel agency’s AI assistant helps with planning, shopping and booking a trip — and steps in when plans go awry.

The Mirage to close in preparation for Hard Rock’s Vegas rebrand

The resort will shut its doors for nearly three years as Hard Rock works to “change the Las Vegas skyline.”

Rio Hotel & Casino names Patrick Miller CEO amid $340M transformation

The former MGM Resorts exec will head the Las Vegas property as it prepares to join the Destination by Hyatt brand this fall.

Hotel industry trends that drove RevPAR declines, pipeline growth in Q1

Marriott, Wyndham, IHG and others saw revenues down year over year in the first quarter of 2024, but development pipelines expanded, with conversions and extended stay leading growth.

Top hotels and destinations for meetings in North America: Cvent

Several Nashville hotels led other U.S. properties in the category, while Orlando was the overall best meetings destination, according to the hospitality tech provider.

Fontainebleau Miami Beach to open convention center

Coastal Convention Center will cater to the growing number of meetings and events travelers visiting the metro area.

Choice Hotels opens Everhome Suites, debuting brand standard prototype

The third hotel to open under the midscale extended stay brand meets developer and investor demand for the product type in markets with major medical, manufacturing and logistics facilities.