On December 5, 2023, the Los Angeles City Council removed a contentious measure from the March 2024 ballot which would have required hotels in the city to provide accommodation for homeless individuals alongside paying customers. The proposed ordinance, initially sponsored by hospitality worker union UNITE HERE Local 11, was withdrawn at the request of the union following a compromise ordinance.
The Baird/STR Hotel Stock Index increased 9.3% in November to a level of 6,119.
Stonebridge Cos. (“Stonebridge”), a privately owned, nationally recognized, innovative hotel owner and manager headquartered in Denver, acquired a five-property, approximately 1,200 key hotel portfolio spanning the U.S. in late November.
Expected to open in late 2026, the 800‑room property will serve as the latest anchor hotel connecting to the Indiana Convention Center.
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Kāʻanapali is pleased to welcome Joshua Hargrove as general manager of the property. Hargrove rejoins the Marriott family in his new post and brings more than 17 years of exceptional hospitality leadership experience, primarily with Marriott brands on Oʻahu, Maui, and Hawaiʻi Island.
As expected, U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, according to CoStar’s latest data through 2 December.
Pendry Hotels & Resorts is excited to announce Amanda Santiago's promotion to Hotel Manager at Sagamore Pendry Baltimore. Formerly the Director of Sales & Marketing since 2021, Amanda has displayed exceptional leadership, earning her the distinction of being the youngest member of the Executive Committee. In her new role, Amanda focuses on achieving top-line revenues, immersing herself in the tactical operations of our ultra-luxury city resort. Her remarkable track record includes successfully restructuring the Sales & Marketing division, surpassing FY22 room revenues by $1.1 million, and exceeding meeting & event revenue records. Amanda's collaborative approach extends to various departments within Montage International, showcasing her dedication to excellence in Marketing, Sales, Communications, Revenue, Rooms, Recreation, and Food & Beverage. Beyond operational excellence, Amanda actively engages in associate development and maintains strong relationships with asset management entities. This promotion is a testament to her achievements and signifies a significant milestone for Sagamore Pendry Baltimore under her capable leadership.
The Hunter Hotel Investment Conference, Noble Investment Group, and Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality Administration, Georgia State University, are pleased to announce Leslie Hale, President and CEO of RLJ Lodging Trust, will join Mit Shah, CEO of Noble Investment Group, for the 10th Annual Bharat Shah Leadership Speaker Series.
After the U.S. Supreme Court vacated and remanded the case of Acheson Hotels, LLC v. Laufer to the First Circuit Court of Appeals, American Hotel & Lodging Association President & CEO Chip Rogers released the following statement:
The coastal California destination offers guests and groups a refreshed wellness experience.
Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton, a landmark 50-year-old property located in the picturesque seaside community of La Jolla Shores, has announced the appointment of Anthony Wells as executive chef overseeing the property's food and beverage operations, including the reimagining of its penthouse level restaurant, as Sea & Sky, an all-new concept slated to debut in January 2024. The restaurant will open as part of a multi-million-dollar renovation of the hotel, encompassing all 110 guestrooms and suites, 1,600 square feet of meetings and space, and its 11th floor dining and private events room.
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) announces the Top 25 Extraordinary Minds awardees to be presented in conjunction with the HSMAI Adrian Awards Celebration on February 13, 2024, at the New York Marriott Marquis. These awards recognize exceptional Sales, Marketing, Revenue Optimization, and Distribution leaders in hospitality, travel, and tourism organizations for their achievements in the preceding 18 months. Selected by a panel of top industry executives, the Top 25 Extraordinary Minds are high achievers who stand out through their creativity and innovation, cutting-edge campaigns, triumph in challenging situations, and efforts that resulted in dramatic gains.
American Hotel & Lodging Association President & CEO Chip Rogers released the below statement today after the Los Angeles City Council voted to withdraw from the March 2024 ballot a union-backed measure that would have required all hotels in the city to house homeless people next to paying guests.
General Manager Summer Shoemaker has spent the last two decades building a successful hospitality career. After holding various front desk operations roles, she relocated to San Diego to further her career and served as the assistant front office manager at the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown. Demonstrating a natural ability to lead, Shoemaker quickly progressed in the ranks and held titles including senior conference service manager and later director of event services at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa and director of operations at L'Auberge Del Mar. She most recently served as the general manager of La Valencia Hotel where she was responsible for property management and strategic leadership and at San Diego Mission Bay Resort, Shoemaker spearheads operations and resort management, bringing a fresh perspective and track record of excellence in service and revenue generation.
The Athens Group, a luxury hospitality development company, known for the creation of generational hotels and resorts, along with its partner, Hatteras Sky, a commercial real estate firm focused on multifamily and hospitality development in high-growth American markets, are pleased to announce they have selected Pivot, the lifestyle operating vertical of Davidson Hospitality Group, to operate and manage Asher Adams, its 225-room Marriott Autograph Collection hotel in downtown Salt Lake City.
Marriott Marquis Houston has named Joseph Graffeo as its new executive chef, charged with managing the hotel's popular eateries which serve up everything from gourmet breakfasts to elevated sports bar cuisine and poolside fare.
U.S. Travel Association announced today the 2026-2030 host cities for its IPW international travel trade show: Greater Fort Lauderdale, Florida (2026), New Orleans, Louisiana (2027), Detroit, Michigan (2028), Denver, Colorado (2029) and Anaheim, California (2030).
Improvement in group demand across the Top 25 Markets drove U.S. hotel revenue and profit growth, according to October P&L data, according to October P&L data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.October 2023 per-available-room metrics (% change from October 2022)
Officials of the California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC], the only hospitality conference focused on the California hotel market, today released the agenda for the upcoming, seventh annual gathering. The conference will take place March 6-7, 2024, at the Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Calif.
The Indigo Road Hospitality Group has opened Bridge Creek Inn in Clayton, GA, a new addition to its expanding collection of boutique hotels across the Southeast. Managed by The Indigo Road for Ridgeline Investment Partners, the property's owner, this hotel marks a significant milestone in the company's growth.