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U.S. RevPAR Up 6.5%, Business Travel Hit a Record $538B, SiteMinder Bets on Infrastructure

Friday closed a strong week with U.S. hotel performance accelerating: RevPAR grew 6.5% in the week ending May 30, led by Las Vegas concert demand. GBTA confirmed U.S. business travel reached a record $538.5 billion in 2024. And hospitality.today argued that SiteMinder's move into the Mews operating system is a structural bet on becoming infrastructure, not an application.

A New Era of Alpine Luxury Debuts at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

Today, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is proud to announce the landmark opening of its reimagined resort with the unveiling of an extensive CAD $100MM, property-wide transformation. This marks far more than a reopening, but the arrival of a new expression of wilderness luxury in the Canadian Rockies, brought to life through a refreshed Main Lodge and fully redesigned guest rooms. The extraordinary destination, set within 700 acres of pristine wilderness in Jasper National Park, offers a luxurious sense of space and seclusion that feels increasingly rare in today's travel experiences. With every cabin door opening directly to the expansive outdoors, the property offers unparalleled access to the remote landscape and a deeply personal experience with nature. Guests are invited to explore Jasper through a lens of deep connection, slow discovery, and immersive wellbeing, guided by Fairmont's Wellness Without Walls philosophy that recognizes nature as a powerful approach to restoration.

IHG brings HUALUXE to the Taiwan market with Taipei signing

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed HUALUXE Taipei in partnership with Fullon Hotels & Resorts, marking the brand’s debut in the Taiwan market and another step forward in bringing HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts to more markets around the world. Expected to open in 2026, the hotel builds on the partners’ successful collaboration on voco Chiayi and IHG’s growing presence in the Taiwan market.

Renaissance Austin Downtown Hotel Debuts, Bringing a New Era of Discovery to the Heart of the City

Renaissance Austin Downtown Hotel today announced its official transformation from Downright Austin, a Renaissance Hotel, finalizing its full integration into Marriott International's Renaissance Hotels portfolio. This evolution brings the brand's globally recognized commitment to curiosity, discovery, and neighborhood connection to Austin's thriving downtown, further establishing the hotel as a destination for both curious travelers and modern meetings.