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Less than a Month Away from the Total Solar Eclipse, Travelers are Booking Hotels at a Record Rate of 800% Compared to Last Year

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) one of the world's largest hotel franchisors, has over 400 hotels in the path of the total solar eclipse taking place on April 8 that are being booked at an increased rate of 800% compared to the same date last year. The total eclipse will be visible along a narrow track stretching from Texas to Maine. More than 20% of American travelers say they are likely to take a trip to experience next month's total eclipse, according to the State of the American Traveler's March report.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford and The Revel Apartments Celebrate Grand Opening with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

The DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford and The Revel Apartments, a premier mixed-use development, today celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Ned Lamont, Governor of Connecticut; Arunan Arulampalam, Mayor of Hartford; and William Fortier, Senior Vice President - Development, Americas, Hilton.

Tony Phillips has been appointed as General Manager at Bobby Nashville

Bobby Hotels, the independent hospitality brand known for its local-centric approach, proudly announced today the appointment of Tony Phillips as the General Manager of Bobby Nashville. With over 25 years of extensive experience in hotel management, Phillips brings an extraordinary approach and a progressive vision rooted in servant leadership to guide the 144-key downtown hotel into the future.

Hilton to Accelerate Expansion in Fast-Growing Lifestyle Category with Addition of Graduate Hotels to Global Brand Portfolio

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced an agreement with Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners (“AJ Capital”) to acquire the fan-favorite Graduate Hotels® brand, adding a significant growth opportunity for the global hospitality leader in the fast-growing lifestyle hotel market.

NEWH Introduces 2024-2025 Executive Committee Ahead of 40th Anniversary

 NEWH, Inc. is proud to introduce the executive committee for 2024-2025. This year holds particular significance for the organization, as 2024 marks the grand 40th Anniversary of NEWH. While the official milestone is set for October, the celebration commences early with captivating programs leading up to and during the Hospitality Design’s annual HD Expo in Las Vegas from April 29 to May 2, 2024.

California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC] Hosts Seventh Annual Event

Officials of the California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC], the only hospitality conference focused on the California hotel market, today announced the successful completion of its seventh annual event held at the Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Calif. With nearly 300 attendees, the conference included an opening reception for all attendees and a series of networking events and expert panels discussing the state of the California hotel industry followed by the post-conference networking mixer.

Matt Nowaczyk has been appointed as Senior Vice President at Colliers Hospitality Practice Group

Colliers, the leading global commercial real estate services firm, announces it has hired Matt Nowaczyk as a Senior Vice President to join the firm's rapidly growing Hospitality Practice Group as part of U.S. Capital Markets.In his new role, Nowaczyk will work alongside group leader Mark Owens, who is one of the foremost experts in the hospitality industry. Nowaczyk brings to Colliers over $5 billion in transaction experience, representing a variety of internationally recognized clients. During the span of his career, he has cultivated strong lender and investor relationships and has attained comprehensive knowledge of real estate economics and hotel capital markets. His proficiency extends to deal structuring, skillfully matching clients with the optimal capital source for each transaction.Prior to joining Colliers, Nowaczyk worked at JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group where he completed more than 70 transactions, including investment sales, recapitalizations, construction financing and loan sales. He also successfully executed and originated more than $5.5 billion in debt and equity transactions. In addition to his real estate acumen, Nowaczyk is an accomplished architect and developer. Drawing from his tenure at the award-winning architecture firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Architect and previous development positions, Nowaczyk's diverse background will further strengthen Colliers' hospitality practice group, which boasts over $40 billion in recent lodging transactions.

Hotel Zessa Santa Ana – a DoubleTree by Hilton Debuts New Name Following Completion of Extensive Renovation

Hotel Zessa, a DoubleTree by Hilton, formerly known as the DoubleTree by Hilton™ Santa Ana - Orange County Airport, proudly announces its new name, following an extensive renovation. Nestled in the heart of Orange County, the hotel welcomes guests to experience a perfect blend of classic upscale style and trendy indie boutique vibes.