Located in Kennebunk, Maine, the property marks “a turning point in our hospitality strategy,” per DoveHill CEO Jake Wurzak.| Hotel Dive
Three Nashville, Tennessee, hotels led other U.S. properties in the category, while Orlando, Florida, was named the overall best market for meetings in the tech provider’s annual ranking.| Hotel Dive
Hotel franchisees fear they could lose their competitive edge in the economy segment if the deal is made, according to AAHOA President and CEO Laura Lee Blake.| Hotel Dive
Choice, which acquired Radisson Americas in August, credits integration expertise and tech investments for the faster timeline.| Hotel Dive
Choice has made its proposal public in response to Wyndham “disengaging” from negotiations.| Hotel Dive
In its latest move to buy out its peer, Choice is attempting to skirt Wyndham’s current leadership, which has repeatedly rejected its acquisition bid, by adding its own presence to the company’s board.| Hotel Dive
Choice made an exchange offer to buy its peer Tuesday, a proposal Wyndham said “appears unchanged” to its previous bid.| Hotel Dive
Choice CEO Patrick Pacious said the company’s integration of Radisson Americas, including third-quarter synergies from the deal, indicates a Choice-Wyndham merger could be successful.| Hotel Dive
Hyatt is pursuing the global boutique operator for a deal that could boost its global footprint and loyalty program, according to Bloomberg.| Hotel Dive
Investors face hurdles from broader economic uncertainty and high interest rates, but luxury hotels and urban markets pose opportunities, per a JLL report.| Hotel Dive
It’s an area that employers “mess up all the time,” a disability compliance consultant told HR Dive.| Hotel Dive
The total U.S. hotel construction pipeline was up 3% year on year in the second quarter, and openings growth is expected for full-year 2025, per Lodging Econometrics.| Hotel Dive
Experts say rising leisure and business travel demand is driving record performance growth and development activity in the metropolitan area.| Hotel Dive
In the quarter, Dallas had the most hotels underway of any other city globally, and higher-tier segments drove development, per Lodging Econometrics.| Hotel Dive
As international tourism numbers slump this year, hotel owners should aim to attract regional guests with dynamic technology and curated experiences.| Hotel Dive
Hyatt assumes Standard International’s lifestyle portfolio of 22 open hotels, including The Standard, High Line in New York City, as well as more than 30 pipeline projects.| Hotel Dive
Hilton has acquired a majority controlling interest in Sydell Group to expand the NoMad brand globally.| Hotel Dive
Hotel Genevieve in Louisville, Kentucky, ditched its Bunkhouse roots for JdV by Hyatt, gaining distribution and loyalty perks as Hyatt fine-tunes its lifestyle growth strategy.| Hotel Dive
Decreased government spending, a lack of international inbound travel and broader economic uncertainty had a noticeable impact on Q2 earnings results.| Hotel Dive
Called “TikTok Go,” the program lets creators tag their location to earn commissions.| Hotel Dive
Union hotel workers blocked traffic near LAX 10 days after they voted to authorize what could become the largest hotel strike in U.S. history.| Hotel Dive
Sage Investment Group is acquiring underutilized lodging properties and transforming them into workforce studios.| Hotel Dive
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Heightened group and international travel demand will drive RevPAR growth and investor appetite, though investment won’t come without hurdles, according to Newbond Holdings.| Hotel Dive
The first Rise & Shine hotel opened this week in Missouri, kicking off a larger expansion by Choice in the competitive upper midscale segment.| Hotel Dive
Sports tourism and a flourishing manufacturing sector are driving hotel performance gains as well as investor and developer activity in the metro area.| Hotel Dive
Choice said the integration is already producing “significant benefits” — something the company believes it could also achieve with a Wyndham merger.| Hotel Dive
As rumors fly that Hyatt is pursuing Standard International, hospitality pros share how the boutique hotel deal could benefit Hyatt, but also pose obstacles.| Hotel Dive
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, the largest hotel in downtown Los Angeles, avoided a work stoppage by striking a deal for union workers.| Hotel Dive
Hotels in Southern California need to prioritize flexibility.| Hotel Dive
As Choice opens its 500th extended stay property, VP Matt McElhare shares what markets and segments are poised for future growth and how leveraging technology will set brands apart.| Hotel Dive
The sector will see continued growth and increased investment activity in 2025 driven by strong demand and favorable lending trends, according to JLL.| Hotel Dive
Hotels are already working to court eco-conscious travelers, but demographic shifts and the rise of AI-powered booking may lead the industry to rethink loyalty and personalization.| Hotel Dive
Union workers went on strike ahead of the busy July Fourth holiday.| Hotel Dive
Some 95% of union members voted yes to a potential strike, which could affect up to 40,000 resort employees along the Strip.| Hotel Dive
Gone are the days of “Cheesecake Factory”-size menus as hotels prioritize a la carte and plant-forward food and beverage options, according to Marriott International’s senior director of culinary for the U.S. and Canada.| Hotel Dive
Union workers at MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown are the latest to join a wave of hospitality industry labor action across the country.| Hotel Dive
Hilton expands its luxury portfolio with the hotel, situated on the 1,100-acre Evermore Orlando Resort.| Hotel Dive
The brand, under the working title “Project HQ,” will target millennial and Gen Z travelers who are “priced out of the lifestyle hotel market.”| Hotel Dive
Hotels will cater to multigenerational families, large groups, tech-savvy wellness travelers and cultural explorers as hotel investment and renovations ramp up.| Hotel Dive
Mike Metcalf shares how HQ Hotels is thinking about loyalty, marketing and guest experiences as the Wyndham-partnered brand plots openings for 2025 and beyond.| Hotel Dive
With its acquisition of Standard International, Hyatt continues to grow its lifestyle portfolio, but the company will have to fight competitors for resources in the saturated space.| Hotel Dive
Midnight Auteur, from the founders of Death & Co. and Denver’s Ramble Hotel, will debut in Savannah, Georgia, featuring one key element: a bar as the focal point of its lobby.| Hotel Dive
The new Project MidX Studios prototype will provide a more cost-effective development and operating model than other Marriott brands.| Hotel Dive
Project H3 will target the growing number of guests that typically stay 20 nights or more. The lower-maintenance hotel model is attracting developers.| Hotel Dive
Travel spending will persist this year, but consumers will focus more on the destination and experiences over hotel class or upgrades, according to a new study.| Hotel Dive
Union members across the country are holding strike votes this month as they seek higher wages in their first post-pandemic contract negotiations.| Hotel Dive
STR and Tourism Economics maintain their hotel performance growth outlooks for each year and say changing traveler behavior will benefit higher tiers.| Hotel Dive
Americans hitting the road this summer will have different demographics, budgets and reasons for travel — and more of them are opting for alternative lodging.| Hotel Dive
Hotels are preparing for an influx of tourists in the coming months — though some on the Strip have been tight-lipped about the soon-to-open Sphere.| Hotel Dive
Experts from Marriott, IHG, Auberge and Host share what’s driving the evolution of the luxury hotel segment and opportunities for brand growth and development.| Hotel Dive
The luxury hospitality brand is revamping its experiential offerings and growing its portfolio to new destinations.| Hotel Dive
The opening marks the third Hilton brand to open in the lifestyle space, one of the company’s most rapidly expanding pipelines.| Hotel Dive
Hotels are offering everything from smart mattresses to doctor consultations to attract wellness-oriented guests.| Hotel Dive
The first-of-its-kind midscale extended stay property is underway in Fort Myers, Florida.| Hotel Dive
With the deal, the resort operator avoids strikes at eight Vegas properties.| Hotel Dive
Unite Here Local 11 resumed walkouts after no progress was made in a bargaining session.| Hotel Dive
Mills says she plans to invest in union growth as Unite Here prepares for a “historic showdown” in the hotel industry.| Hotel Dive
Hotels will pay employees $123 billion in wages, salaries and other compensations this year, but despite all-time-high wages, the industry's workforce will remain below pre-pandemic levels.| Hotel Dive
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The alternative to new construction provides higher returns, faster opening times and cost savings to owners looking to grow their portfolios.| Hotel Dive
Hilton announced the partnership as part of its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2023, which also saw a company record for room openings.| Hotel Dive
The financial services company found that consumers’ spending intentions have stayed solid for leisure travel, though travelers may make trade-offs to keep trips affordable.| Hotel Dive
The opening comes less than three months after the midscale brand’s launch and amid heightened owner interest in conversions.| Hotel Dive
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.| Hotel Dive
With sustainability top of mind for hotel groups, properties are overcoming kitchen logistical challenges in creative ways.| Hotel Dive
The hotel company reported increased interest in sleep tourism, as well as growing demand for unique cultural experiences, as guests express a willingness to spend more on leisure travel.| Hotel Dive
The WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham brand adds 11 hotels and more than 1,500 rooms to Wyndham’s portfolio amid record demand for longer-term stay options.| Hotel Dive
In the first quarter of 2024, the total hotel project pipeline increased 9% year over year, with extended stay and conversion properties contributing to the growth, according to Lodging Econometrics.| Hotel Dive
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.| Hotel Dive
Wynn Resorts reached a tentative deal with the Culinary Union, ending labor disputes at all three resort operators with strike deadlines.| Hotel Dive
A total of 41 properties have settled contracts with workers since Unite Here Local 11 began its multiproperty strikes last July, though holdouts remain.| Hotel Dive
The college town-focused brand will join Hilton’s rapidly expanding lifestyle portfolio.| Hotel Dive
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 Hotel Dive.| Hotel Dive
Leaders in the hospitality industry will work to make staff happier, ramp up integration of generative AI and cater to a growing number of experiential and luxury travelers.| Hotel Dive
The accommodations sector added 700 jobs in the month, but many hoteliers still can’t fill open positions even with increased wages, according to AHLA.| Hotel Dive
Amid persistent labor shortages, hotel operators can better draw and retain staff by adding child care as an employee benefit.| Hotel Dive
Hospitality union members in Boston, Honolulu, San Francisco and Rhode Island will vote over whether to authorize strikes as contract negotiations with major hotel brands “drag on.”| Hotel Dive
The hotel company’s latest campaign — starring Keegan-Michael Key — highlights Choice's growing presence in the upscale space, Chief Marketing Officer Noha Abdalla shared.| Hotel Dive