Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton, the global upper-midscale brand known for its commitment to providing unmatched guest service, today announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn & Suites in Cottonwood. Managed by Sunridge Hotel Group and developed by Sunridge Properties, Inc. Hampton Inn & Suites Cottonwood features 80 modern and spacious rooms and offers travelers high-quality, value-added amenities.
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney's Resort & Spa has announced Laura McIver as their new Managing Director. With over three decades of experience in the hospitality industry, McIver will lead the award-winning resort best known for its storied history, world-class spa and outdoor programs, exceptional dining experiences and more.
Sandpiper, LLC is pleased to announce the grand opening of ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham Richmond, VA. This hotel was developed from the ground-up by Sandpiper and represents the first ECHO Suites hotel in its portfolio.
The California Insurance Commissioner recently issued a bulletin with critical information regarding insurance payment obligations following a declared emergency. This guidance includes key provisions under California law that are vital for wildfire victims to understand as they navigate the recovery process.
First New Construction for the Brand in the U.S.
Jayden Blashinsky has joined Hilton West Palm Beach as general manager of Galley, the award-winning signature grill house and bar located inside Hilton West Palm Beach.
Timothy Ahrens has been named director of food & beverage at the 4-star hotel, bringing two decades of industry experience to a growing department. Ahrens most recently was assistant director of food and beverage at Bonnet Creek Complex, for both Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando, FL. Previously, he was director of restaurants and bars at Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, in Phoenix, AZ.
The adaptive-reuse building is the first new hotel in the city in nearly a decade - and the first independent lifestyle hotel.
The hotel investment industry gathered in L.A. once again for the ALIS Conference last week. It was a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, compare notes, and share predictions of what the future may bring.
Earlier this week Marriott International announced it has once again been named among FORTUNE Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies. The company has appeared on Fortune's Most Admired Companies' list consecutively since its inception in 1998. Marriott was named number one in the Hotels, Casinos, and Resorts category and placed number 13 in this year’s ranking overall.
Booking.com, the global leader in connecting travelers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay, is launching a new ad campaign to show how it helps travelers get it ridiculously right every time. A continuation of the successful Booking.yeah campaign that celebrates YEAHs experienced throughout the travel journey, the new creative will debut live during the fourth quarter of the Big Game on February 9, bringing to life Booking.com’s ability to cater to every traveler’s unique needs and personalities and “find exactly what they’re booking for.”
December RevPAR was up 4.4%, which was the country’s largest year-over-year (YoY) gain since March 2023. That elevated growth was attributable to a compressed holiday season as well as the lingering effects of two major hurricanes in the fall. Two of the four full weeks in December produced double-digit RevPAR gains.
New Orleans is set to host Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, and the market’s hotels are heading toward full occupancy around the big game on 9 February 2025.
Peachtree Group (“Peachtree”) announced that the firm surpassed $2 billion in hotel development, bringing its total development portfolio to 48 hotels nationwide.
My Place Hotels of America has announced the opening of My Place Hotel- Las Vegas South/Henderson, NV in Henderson, NV. The hotel is owned by St. Rose H9 LLC and is managed by National Hospitality Management (NHM). It was developed by Legacy Builders and designed by Richardson Group. With 94 keys, My Place Hotel-Las Vegas South/Henderson, NV is the largest My Place Hotel built to date. It offers the standard My Place guestroom amenities, including a full kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, toaster, microwave, and coffee maker, as well as complimentary coffee. The property additionally offers on-site laundry, a 24-hour My Store grab-and-go market, free parking and is pet friendly.
The Shelborne by Proper in Miami Beach, Proper Hospitality's first entry into the Florida market, launches reservations for May 1, 2025. Located on the famed Collins Avenue, The Shelborne Hotel opened in 1940 welcoming a variety of notable guests throughout its rich history. Now, the beachfront property of 251 rooms, suites and villas - a majority with ocean views - will soon be brought back to its mid-century grandeur following a $100 million renovation.
The historic Wrightsville Beach resort emerges from dramatic renovations creating an enhanced guest experience with modern and locally-inspired spaces, new food and beverage concepts, and curated programming.
Last month, Airbnb.org, a nonprofit founded by Airbnb, partnered with 211 LA to provide free emergency housing for people displaced by the fires. Within 48 hours of launching, 211 LA received more than ten thousand applications from Angelenos.
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board President & CEO Adam Burke today issued the following statement on discoverlosangeles.com:
On January 30, 2025, The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority (the Authority) approved a headquarters hotel development agreement and ground lease agreement with Omni Hotels & Resorts (Omni) to develop a 1,000-room headquarters hotel projected to be transformative for the city, region and state. These agreements allow Omni to move forward with development as owner and operator of a headquarters hotel across the street from the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. In addition, Omni presented renderings of the new hotel and revealed the logo and name as the Omni New Orleans.