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Hyatt to debut Andaz brand in Florida amid luxury lifestyle push
The company will transform The Confidante Miami Beach into Andaz Miami Beach, with updated guest rooms, meetings and events space and amenities.
By Jenna Walters • March 13, 2024 -
Hospitality experts weigh in on failed Choice Hotels-Wyndham merger
After Choice received insufficient support for its exchange offer, hotel industry pros say the decision to walk away from the proposed acquisition may have been its best bet.
By Jenna Walters • March 12, 2024 -
Choice Hotels ends pursuit to acquire Wyndham
The hotel company will not extend its exchange offer and is withdrawing its slate of director nominees vying for Wyndham board seats to focus on its standalone strategy.
By Jenna Walters • March 11, 2024 -
Choice Hotels bets on dual-property concept with latest Everhome opening
The company opened the midscale extended stay hotel on a shared site property alongside its economy WoodSpring Suites brand, hoping to appeal to a wider range of travelers.
By Jenna Walters • March 8, 2024 -
MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy begins taking bookings
With the brand, Marriott has converted several prominent MGM properties in Las Vegas under its reservation system, expanding its reach in the leisure and entertainment market.
By Jenna Walters • March 7, 2024 -
Choice Hotels urges Wyndham stockholders to tender shares
As Choice’s March 8 exchange offer deadline approaches, the hotel company reiterated that its acquisition offer provides value far exceeding what Wyndham can achieve alone.
By Jenna Walters • March 6, 2024 -
Boutique brand Drift Hotels expands to Nashville
The 87-room Drift Nashville opening comes after TMC Hospitality expanded the brand in California last year.
By Noelle Mateer • March 4, 2024 -
Loews Minneapolis Hotel rebranded to Hilton following sale
New owner and management company Marcus Hotels & Resorts will immediately convert the property to The Lofton Hotel under lifestyle brand Tapestry Collection by Hilton.
By Jenna Walters • March 4, 2024 -
Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas to join Hyatt brand after $340M renovation
The Destination by Hyatt property will help the hotel company grow its footprint in the “leading leisure and convention travel market,” keeping up with peers like Marriott International.
By Jenna Walters • March 4, 2024 -
IHG opens 2 wellness-focused hotels in Texas
The Even hotels in Austin and Waco, Texas, will offer in-room fitness amenities, part of a growing trend to court wellness travelers.
By Noelle Mateer • March 1, 2024 -
IHG’s Six Senses to open first US resort in South Carolina
The wellness-focused spa, resort and residential community brand, founded in Thailand, is expanding as part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ ongoing luxury and lifestyle push.
By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Sen. Elizabeth Warren calls on FTC to ‘closely scrutinize’ Choice-Wyndham merger
In a letter to FTC Chair Lina Khan, the senator raised concerns about Choice’s “hostile takeover,” asking the agency to block the deal if it violates antitrust law.
By Jenna Walters • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Hilton partners with AutoCamp on outdoor-centric, boutique stays
The collaboration, allowing guests to book “glamping” experiences near national parks, comes as travelers increasingly prioritize adventure and exploration.
By Jenna Walters • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Marriott Bonvoy takes members to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour
There's no cruel summer in sight for loyalty members, who can now enter a sweepstakes to win tickets to see the star in concert and soon redeem points on a Swift-themed package.
By Jenna Walters • Feb. 28, 2024 -
B&B Hotels begins US expansion with Florida opening
The European midscale brand, which has nearly 800 hotels across 17 countries, opened its first American property in Orlando.
By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 27, 2024 -
Earnings
Hotel trends that drove Q4 revenue, portfolio growth
Despite a still-challenged lending environment and economic uncertainty, hotel operators focused on conversions and the booming midscale and luxury segments to fuel growth.
By Jenna Walters • Feb. 26, 2024 -
Hyatt forecasts continued RevPAR, portfolio growth in 2024
Following a year of solid results, the hotel company will continue to expand its record pipeline as travel demand, particularly group, remains strong.
By Jenna Walters • Feb. 23, 2024 -
Luxury hotels, CoStar sued over price-fixing ‘scheme’
Plaintiffs claim Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and others conspired with CoStar subsidiary STR in an “unlawful” information exchange that drove inflated room rates in top U.S. markets.
By Jenna Walters • Feb. 23, 2024 -
IHG midscale conversion brand Garner expands globally
The brand, launched under a year ago, opened two additional U.S. hotels and announced signings in Osaka, Japan.
By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 22, 2024 -
Choice Hotels opens California Cambria amid upscale push
The hotel company is ramping up investment in its upscale brands to differentiate itself as a competitor in the segment, including with the opening of Cambria Hotel Burbank Airport.
By Jenna Walters • Feb. 22, 2024 -
IHG posts RevPAR, portfolio gains for full-year 2023
Hotel conversions, making up a significant portion of the company’s openings and signings in the year, will continue to drive portfolio growth alongside luxury and lifestyle deals.
By Jenna Walters • Feb. 20, 2024 -
Choice Hotels posts record performance amid pursuit to acquire Wyndham
Choice President and CEO Patrick Pacious said full-year revenue and portfolio growth support the company's plans to buy Wyndham.
By Jenna Walters • Feb. 20, 2024 -
Hyatt unveils Thompson Houston amid luxury lifestyle push
The opening comes on the heels of record pipeline growth for Hyatt, which plans to open other Thompson hotels across the U.S. later this year.
By Jenna Walters • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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