Press Releases

Meyer Jabara Hotels Continues Texas Expansion

Meyer Jabara Hotels has been chosen to operate the 104-room Hilton Garden Inn McAllen Airport. Located at 617 West Expressway 83, the hotel sits less than a mile from McAllen Miller International Airport, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, South Texas Health System, and downtown McAllen. This deal represents Meyer Jabara Hotels’ third managed hotel in Texas; the hotel ownership and third-party management group also oversees properties in Los Alamos and San Angelo.

InnVentures Expands Pacific Northwest Portfolio With Residence Inn Seattle Northgate Station

InnVentures, a hotel management company specializing in premium select-service and extended stay hotels, announces today the addition of Residence Inn Seattle Northgate Station. The new hotel, developed by Simon, a global leader in premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, continues a decades-long relationship between InnVentures and Residence Inn, and adds an important hospitality amenity to the burgeoning Northgate Station complex.

University Inn Acquired by A Fund Affiliated with Onelin Capital Corporation and Its Partners, Staypineapple Hotels Inc. to Manage Property under Management and Licensing Agreement

Staypineapple Hotels Inc., a Pacific Northwest-based hospitality management and licensing company, most notably recognized for its management of the 10 Staypineapple hotels across the United States, announces that University Inn has been acquired by OneRE Apartment Fund LLC, a company affiliated with Onelin Capital Corporation, a U.S.-based multi-asset investment, real estate development and management firm.

NEWH, Inc. to Honor Scholarship Recipients at HD Expo + Conference

NEWH, Inc. (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality), the premier organization dedicated to scholarships, education, mentorship, and networking in the hospitality industry, is proud to announce the winners of three scholarships to be awarded during this year's HD Expo + Conference, from May 6-8, 2025 in Las Vegas.

UN Tourism and World Tourism Alliance Identify Ways to Make Sector Key Driver of Inclusive Development

A new report by UN Tourism and the World Tourism Alliance (WTA) highlights that targeted policies, regulatory frameworks and governance models are crucial to ensuring tourism benefits are shared by all community members, promoting social equity and inclusion. The report makes clear the multifaceted role of tourism in achieving this objective, through job creation, gender empowerment, community development, natural and cultural heritage conservation, sustainable environmental practices, education and infrastructure development.

Mandarin Oriental Unveils its Refined Visual Identity, Honouring its Dual Asian Roots While Embracing the Future

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group reveals a refined visual identity - an evolution that reflects its heritage of exceptional hospitality while embracing the future. This refreshed identity – marked by a modernised fan logo , simplified wordmark and bespoke typography accompanied by an enriched colour palette – elevates the guest experience while preserving the brand’s iconic status.

The Dolli at Acropolis Is Awarded Two Michelin Keys

The prestigious Michelin Guide has unveiled its first ranking of MICHELIN Keys for Greece. The Dolli at Acropolis, nestled in the very heart of Athens’ historical centre and framed by the city’s most striking Acropolis views, receives Two MICHELIN Keys. Deemed by MICHELIN inspectors as a truly unique and exceptional hotel, this achievement cements The Dolli’s unwavering commitment to impeccable service alongside an inspiring design, shaped by a deep-rooted connection to Athens and its rich history. A landmark reborn, after seven years of meticulous ideation, THE DOLLI® stands as a humble piece of divine architecture that harmonizes with its rare proximity to the Acropolis, enriching its surroundings and construing an experience that stays with whoever crosses its threshold.

The commercial terms of Australian hotel management agreements are more owner-friendly than elsewhere in Asia Pacific

SYDNEY – Last year, JLL (NYSE: JLL) and Baker McKenzie published the Asia Pacific Hotel Management Agreements (HMAs) survey, the most comprehensive study of its kind in Asia Pacific. This data has now been used to prepare a further report devoted specifically to the Australian market and draws from 46 contracts entered into between the beginning of 2018 and the end of 2024. Most interestingly, there is clear evidence that the terms of Australian management agreements are more owner-friendly than elsewhere in Asia Pacific. The major differences as detected by the survey are: