Trybe Appoints Erica Martin as Sales Director to Drive North American Growth
Martin brings 15+ years of hospitality technology experience to scale Trybe's spa and wellness platform across North America.
Martin brings 15+ years of hospitality technology experience to scale Trybe's spa and wellness platform across North America.
HCN's commerce media network transforms hotel room tablets into advertising platforms, claiming 90%+ engagement rates and targeting affluent travelers when they're most receptive.
Ivy Hospitality upgraded 182 total rooms across two adjacent Marriott properties, introducing each brand's latest design prototype to the market.
Sunridge Hotel Group, an award-winning hotel owner and operator based in Mesa, Arizona, today announced the opening of the 69-suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott Thatcher. Located at 2777 West Highway 70, the all-suite property is owned by Gila Valley Hospitality II, LLC and managed by Sunridge Hotel Group. General Manager Brittany Hernandez leads the management team at the property for Sunridge Hotel Group which also operates the SpringHill Suites by Marriott next door.
At the helm of the resort’s sales and marketing team is Stacy Manzo, the first team member to join the Hale Hōkūala Kauaʻi project, bringing more than 25 years of experience shaping the commercial strategy and brand growth for lifestyle and luxury hospitality destinations. A third generation Kauaʻi leader with deep ties to the island, Manzo’s career reflects a strong connection to Hawaiian values, community and sense of place. Manzo joined the project following her role as Director of Sales and Marketing from Koloa Landing Resort, and previously held a similar role at Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach. Her experience spans a diverse mix of luxury, lifestyle and boutique hotels, where she has overseen brand positioning, market entry strategies, and long-term revenue growth. Early roles in resort operations and vacation travel helped establish a strong foundation in destination storytelling and experiential branding. Throughout her career, Manzo has demonstrated a proven history of growing group and catering revenue, leading high performing sales teams through periods of renovation and transition, and developing creative, market specific strategies across a portfolio of luxury and boutique hotels.
Blue Flag Capital, the Boston-based hospitality investment company, in partnership with its in-house management company Collared Martin Hospitality, announces a key leadership appointment supporting the company’s expansion into the Long Island market. The portfolio includes Hotel Corduroy in Montauk opening this May, Faraway Sag Harbor debuting on the waterfront this June, and Oyster Estate coming to Greenport in late summer. Internationally recognized chef Jarad McCarroll joins as Executive Chef and Culinary Director of Zagara, the signature restaurant at Faraway Sag Harbor.
Master Sommelier Robert R. Smith has been named Director of Food & Beverage at ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection. One of the world’s few professionals to hold the prestigious Master Sommelier title—and currently the only one based in Arizona—Smith’s appointment underscores the property’s continued culinary growth as the 177-room resort in Adero Canyon advances its luxury positioning and destination-driven experiences.
U.S. Travel Association brought 400 advocates to Capitol Hill pushing for TSA/ATC pay protection, ESTA changes, and $160M in Brand USA funding.
CoStar data shows U.S. hotels posted 0.4% RevPAR growth despite occupancy declining 1.1% after Easter, with Orlando leading occupancy gains and Miami ADR increases.
The AHLA Foundation's annual women's leadership event drew 1,000 hospitality professionals to Atlanta, featuring 50+ speakers and 20 breakout sessions focused on advancing women in executive roles.
ECG's analysis of all 158 TripAdvisor reviews shows The Neighborhood Hotel Grand Beach maintains 4.9/5 stars with guests praising its hybrid apartment-hotel format in a wooded Lake Michigan setting.
ECG's analysis of 82 TripAdvisor reviews shows The Neighborhood Hotel Lincoln Park maintains a 4.8 rating with 87% five-star reviews over three years.
ECG analyzed 76 TripAdvisor reviews of their New Buffalo property, finding 97.4% five-star ratings driven by walkable downtown location and superior sleep quality.
The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón, owned by Host Hotels & Resorts, is embarking on a transformational chapter set to begin in May 2026. Renowned as a premier luxury destination featuring 36 holes of championship golf, the property will remain fully open throughout the renovation. The comprehensive project will fundamentally elevate the guest experience, highlighted by a redesign of the resort's food and beverage offerings with two innovative new culinary concepts. Additionally, the resort will unveil a sophisticated new design across its guestrooms, suites, lobby, and the newest meeting space, Swaying Palm, all debuting in Fall 2026.
The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue is pleased to announce the appointment of Monika Henry as general manager. A seasoned hospitality executive with more than two decades of experience leading luxury, lifestyle, and resort properties across the United States, Henry brings a strong track record of operational excellence, service innovation, and people-first leadership to one of Kaua’i’s premier beachfront destinations.
Denver-based Stonebridge will operate the 216-room luxury lifestyle property developed by The Domain Companies, opening early 2028.
WTTC research shows U.S. tourism GDP grew only 0.9% in 2025 while Asia Pacific led globally at 8.2%, with international visitor spending declining 4.6%.
The Foundation honored Sarai Jacko of Fairmont and Justin Knight of Apple Hospitality REIT at FORWARD/26 for advancing women's careers in hospitality leadership.
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center proudly announces the completion of its comprehensive $70 million transformation, coinciding with the hotel’s 20-year milestone in the heart of downtown Denver. The renovation introduces a full reimagination of its 1,100 guestrooms and suites alongside new and enhanced gathering spaces, designed to elevate both the guest and local experience. It follows the 2018 and 2019 revitalization of the hotel’s dining venues – including Former Saint Craft Kitchen and Taps, Peaks 27th Floor Lounge and Assembly Hall Bar + Market – as well as its public spaces, with updated design, flexible seating areas and more than 150 works of art by over 50 Colorado-based creators curated in partnership with Nine Dot Arts.
GTC data shows domestic luxury hotel bookings rose 20% with ADR climbing 40% as affluent Americans pivot from international to high-end U.S. destinations.