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Everhome Suites Expands Footprint with Openings in Texas and Kentucky and New Jersey, Crossing the 25th Property Milestone
Choice Hotels' Everhome Suites reaches 27 properties nationwide with three new openings, becoming one of the first recently launched midscale extended stay brands to pass 25 properties.
High school students to explore hospitality management career opportunities
Penn State's six-day summer program for juniors and seniors includes business visits, kitchen operations, and industry expert interactions.
Colorado Springs Hotel Market: Recovery, Headwinds, and Growth Potential
HVS analysis examines Colorado Springs' hotel market recovery amid government travel cuts and new supply challenges, with long-term optimism driven by tourism investments and airport expansion.
Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Welcomes Inns of Monterey in California
Curator adds five boutique Monterey properties to its California portfolio, bringing its statewide collection to over 35 independent hotels.
Case Study: Hotel Opening Purchasing & Installation
FF&E consultants rescued a delayed dual-property California hotel opening by coordinating missing procurements and installations when original teams lacked visibility.
Sonesta Adds Four MOD Collection by Sonesta Hotels with Exploria Resorts
The four Exploria Resorts properties add 1,564 keys to Sonesta's portfolio, bringing the MOD soft brand to nine operating hotels across North America.
At Q4 2025 Close, Southern Markets Drive Future Growth in U.S. Hotel Construction
Dallas leads with 193 pipeline projects, while Phoenix tops under-construction activity with 35 active projects totaling 4,829 rooms.
Newport Hospitality Group Expands Midwest Presence with Dual-Branded Hilton Hotel
Newport adds 240-room dual-branded Hilton property in Columbus through management contract, expanding its Hilton portfolio to 14 hotels.
AAHOA Mourns the Passing of Former Chairman and Founding Member Ravi Patel
Patel served as AAHOA's second chairman and built the SREE Hotels portfolio to over 30 properties while mentoring thousands of hoteliers.
NYC, Phoenix projected to open the most hotel rooms in 2026
CoStar data shows Phoenix trailing NYC with 3,650 rooms, while Dallas rounds out the top three with 3,558 projected openings.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes The Cooper to Legend Collection
The 191-room luxury waterfront property will open in March 2026 with a rooftop pool, private marina, and four dining venues.
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel to Portfolio
The 408-room property strengthens Crescent's partnership with Whitestone Companies and marks the management company's expansion into Columbus's downtown market.
HFTP Announces Availability of HITEC 2026 Registration and Hotel Reservation Site
HITEC 2026 will host 6,000 professionals and 370+ companies in San Antonio for the industry's largest hospitality technology conference and expo.
Labor and Employment Roundup: What to Expect in 2026
JMBM law firm outlines 15+ new California employment laws taking effect in 2026, including expanded paid family leave, AI regulations, and strengthened whistleblower protections.
Sonesta Grows NPA Franchise Portfolio with the Transition of 45 Hotels
NPA acquired 45 properties from Sonesta's managed portfolio sale, with plans to add 10 more hotels over 36 months.
Hyatt Accelerates Essentials Portfolio Momentum with Planned Brand Growth in New Markets and New Leadership
Hyatt's Essentials portfolio signed 20+ Hyatt Select deals and 70 total Hyatt Studios deals, with 50% of 2025 U.S. deals entering new markets under new leadership.
Vijay Patel Named Tourism Champion of the Year
Patel manages 20 hotels across five states and serves on multiple industry boards including IHG Owners Association Global Board of Directors.
Davidson Hospitality Group Hosts Preeminent Food & Beverage Summit
The two-day Dallas summit focused on menu profitability, procurement cost savings, and team development for F&B leaders across Davidson's hotel portfolio.
Grand Rapids, Michigan: A City on the Rise
HVS analysis highlights strong hotel demand growth driven by $1+ billion in upcoming developments including amphitheater, soccer stadium, and airport expansion.
By Angela Lahti, Associate, Tampa - St. Pete, HVS