Press Releases

HSMAI Foundation Announces 2025 Mike Dimond Student Career Success Grant Recipients

The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International Foundation is proud to announce Reem Alaqili, Margaret Thompson, Juliette van der Ham, and Libby Warden as the recipients of the 2025 Mike Dimond Student Career Success Grant. This prestigious program supports the development opportunities available to hospitality students interested in careers in commercial strategy. The grant provides aspiring professionals with financial support, access to industry thought leadership, and a dedicated mentorship experience with a seasoned executive.

New Documentary Film Showcases the Story of Bruce White’s Entrepreneurial Journey

Z2 Productions, One World Digital, LLC, and White Lodging are proud to announce the debut of Bruce: Begin with the End in Mind, a powerful new documentary film chronicling the life of Bruce White, the founder of White Lodging, and the entrepreneurial journey that transformed a single hotel opportunity in Northwest Indiana into what Bill Marriott, Jr. called one of Marriott’s most trusted partners.

Noble House Hotels & Resorts Unveils Brand Refresh and Announces Addition of New Luxury Property to Portfolio

Noble House Hotels & Resorts (Noble House), the family-owned hospitality group known for its approachable luxury hotels in awe-inspiring destinations, today announces a comprehensive brand refresh that includes a new logo and website, as well as a new website for the group’s 3 MICHELIN-Key resort, Little Palm Island. The reimagining of the award-winning Noble House brand—just named one of the nation’s top hotel brands by Travel +Leisure—reflects the company’s continued growth, next-generation leadership, and ongoing commitment to designing meaningful stays that are deeply rooted in place, powered by people, and shaped by family.

Aleph Hospitality to Manage 338-Room Hotel in Makkah

Aleph Hospitality has entered the Makkah market by signing a hotel management agreement with Diyar Al Khalidiyah Hotel Services Company for the Diyar Al Khalidiya hotel. The hotel, located on Ibrahim Khalil Street near the Great Mosque of Makkah and the Abraj Al-Bait Towers, comprises 338 rooms. This agreement marks Aleph Hospitality's second operational hotel in Saudi Arabia, following the Four Points by Sheraton Jeddah.

MMI Hotel Group Chosen to Steward Operations for Beloved Memphis Hospitality Landmark, River Inn at Harbor Town

MMI Hotel Group (MMI), a legacy-driven hospitality operator in the Southeast, announces its return to the Memphis market through a new management partnership with acclaimed hotel, River Inn of Harbor Town and its signature dining outlets. MMI will oversee day-to-day operations while leading a long-term, strategic campaign to reimagine the celebrated guest experience and restaurant offerings that have long defined the boutique property’s charm and local reputation.

JA Resorts & Hotels Marks Significant Expansion with the Addition of Two Scottish Heritage Hotels to Its Management Portfolio

JA Resorts & Hotels today announces growth of its portfolio with the addition of Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort – a historic 240-acre estate outside Glasgow, and The Bruntsfield – a boutique hotel in the heart of Edinburgh. Mar Hall and The Bruntsfield will join JA Resorts & Hotels expanding collection of boutique resorts and lifestyle hotels in Dubai and the Maldives, supporting the brand’s repositioning as a globally minded, destination-led, experience-focused hospitality group.

Rebel Hotel Company Makes a Bold Entrance into Washington, D.C. with Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill

Rebel Hotel Company, the independent hospitality operator reshaping the standard for managing full-service hotel brands, is proud to announce its continued national growth with the recent transition of Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill. This milestone expands Rebel’s growing Hilton portfolio and the company’s entrance into one of the nation’s most influential markets.

Raines Adds Two New DoubleTree by Hilton Properties to their Portfolio in South Carolina

Raines, a leading hospitality management, development, and investment organization, announced the debut of two new DoubleTree by Hilton properties in South Carolina. Located in Summerville and Greenville, the properties have undergone renovations — including extensive upgrades to guestrooms, public areas, and food and beverage facilities — to meet DoubleTree brand standards. Both hotels opened in July 2025.