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Second Tempo by Hilton hotel opens in Nashville

The property is part of Hilton’s expansion in the burgeoning lifestyle space.

By Jenna Walters • Feb. 15, 2024

Loews Hotels opens $550M resort, convention destination near Dallas

The Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center will cater to increasing group demand, particularly from sports and entertainment tourists visiting two nearby stadiums.

By Jenna Walters • Feb. 14, 2024

LivAway Suites expands as infrastructure spending boosts extended stay demand

The brand’s latest hotel groundbreaking in Dewitt, New York, is poised to benefit from a nearby $100 billion factory project, the result of a passed infrastructure spending package.

By Jenna Walters • Feb. 14, 2024

Marriott CEO touts new midscale brand amid segment push

After entering the midscale segment in the U.S. and Canada in 2023, the hotel company plans to continue growth in the space with groundbreakings on StudioRes and a looming brand launch.

By Jenna Walters • Feb. 13, 2024

Wyndham partners with Group360 to simplify group travel booking

With the GroupSync direct booking solution, the hotel company is looking to capitalize on a $3.3 billion revenue opportunity from an ongoing "infrastructure-related travel boom."

By Jenna Walters • Feb. 13, 2024

My Place Hotels of America taps Grubhub for food delivery

The hotel franchisor aims to enhance the guest experience through the partnership, as hotel dining becomes increasingly digital.

By Jenna Walters • Feb. 12, 2024

Hilton to boost luxury network with Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Hilton announced the partnership as part of its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2023, which also saw a company record for room openings.

By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 7, 2024

Why Hilton might consider acquiring Graduate Hotels

Hospitality industry experts say brand acquisitions are an increasingly popular way for hotel companies to gain scale and boost customer loyalty.

By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 7, 2024

Choice Hotels, Tesla partner on EV charging deployment across US

Participating Choice-branded hotels will get Tesla Universal Wall Connectors starting this year, as the company looks to meet “growing demand” from travelers for the eco-friendly amenity.

By Jenna Walters • Feb. 7, 2024

Hilton considering purchase of Graduate Hotels brand: Bloomberg

Sources told Bloomberg the potential deal would not involve Hilton taking on Graduate Hotels’ real estate, which currently spans 37 properties in the U.S. and U.K.

By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 6, 2024

Auberge Resorts Collection gets ‘significant capital’ investment to fuel global expansion

Merchant bank BDT & MSD's minority stake will further grow the luxury brand portfolio in “gateway urban markets and high-profile experiential destinations.”

By Jenna Walters • Feb. 5, 2024

Fairmont New Orleans to open in 2025 amid Accor luxury push

Louisiana developer Kailas Companies will build the luxury hotel as part of one of the largest private investments in New Orleans in recent years.

By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 5, 2024

Marriott reopens Dallas-area Ritz-Carlton after $55M renovation

The opening signals the hotel company’s continued push in the luxury segment.

By Jenna Walters • Feb. 2, 2024

Choice Hotels-Wyndham merger: Everything we know so far

Sources familiar with the matter likened the initial negotiations to being held at gunpoint. Experts say pressure from online travel agencies and a desire for scale may be behind Choice’s moves.

By Jenna Walters • Jan. 31, 2024

Hilton expands on-property messaging in bid to enhance guest experience

The company’s mobile messaging platform will be available across its entire portfolio by the end of 2024 to “support the growing need for frictionless travel.”

By Jenna Walters • Jan. 31, 2024

Choice Hotels to ‘redefine’ 5 upscale brands amid segment push

Starting with Radisson Blu, the hotel company will enhance several of its upscale and upper upscale brands to further grow in the increasingly demanded segments.

By Jenna Walters • Jan. 25, 2024

Margaritaville expands in Texas with 2 resorts

Developers are bringing resorts to Galveston and Denison, Texas, amid the resort brand’s continued growth in the state.

By Noelle Mateer • Updated Jan. 25, 2024

Hotel brands should expand into residential lodging: CBRE

Hospitality companies can capture more customers, and build lifelong brand loyalty, by integrating more residential assets.

By Michele Laufik • Jan. 24, 2024

Hilton’s Conrad brand debuts in Orlando

Hilton expands its luxury portfolio with the hotel, situated on the 1,100-acre Evermore Orlando Resort.

By Noelle Mateer • Jan. 23, 2024

Choice Hotels names Wyndham board nominees in ‘brazen’ move

Choice claims the elected board members would “act in shareholders’ best interests.” But Wyndham slammed the move as “dubious,” again pleading to shareholders to not tender their shares.

By Jenna Walters • Jan. 22, 2024

Wyndham, SBE partner to launch ‘smart lifestyle’ brand

The brand, under the working title “Project HQ,” will target millennial and Gen Z travelers who are “priced out of the lifestyle hotel market.”

By Noelle Mateer • Jan. 22, 2024

Hilton launches food and beverage consultancy

Stir Creative Collective will develop original F&B concepts and brands for Hilton’s affiliated partners and independent hotel operators.

By Noelle Mateer • Jan. 22, 2024

Hyatt teams up with MasterClass, Headspace on new brand platform

Bolstered by guest demand, Hyatt’s “Be More Here” campaign aims to provide unique well-being amenities, including in-room education and relaxation content.

By Jenna Walters • Jan. 22, 2024

US hotel openings to watch in 2024

From luxury beachside resorts to sustainable hotels, here are the projects hoteliers should keep an eye on this year.

By Noelle Mateer • Jan. 19, 2024

Marriott breaks ground on inaugural StudioRes hotel

The first-of-its-kind midscale extended stay property is underway in Fort Myers, Florida.

By Jenna Walters • Jan. 19, 2024