U.S. hotel results for week ending 13 June
U.S. hotels posted a 7.0% RevPAR gain for the week of June 7-13, 2026, with NYC leading Top 25 Markets driven by NBA Finals and World Cup activity.
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Upgrading Downtown Memphis for Modern Convention Attendees
Memphis is investing over $23.7B in Downtown revitalization, including a $230M convention center renovation, a $130M Peabody overhaul, and a city-acquired former Sheraton being rebranded as a Marriott by 2029.
By Rutger Marks, Senior Associate, Nashville, HVS
BWH® Hotels Launches Dedicated Global Upscale & Luxury Worldwide Sales Division to Accelerate Premium Travel Growth
BWH Hotels launches a dedicated upscale and luxury global sales division with nine regional leaders covering the US, Canada, and Europe to target high-yield corporate travel sectors.
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Adds Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore Inner Harbor to its Portfolio
Crescent Hotels & Resorts takes over management of the 202-room Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore, a Beaux-Arts landmark that completed a full renovation in 2025.
Design Hotels Announces Addition of Multi-Property Portfolio with Renowned Independent Hospitality Brand, Palisociety
Design Hotels adds 16 Palisociety properties across 9 U.S. cities, totaling 1,000+ keys, marking the largest single portfolio addition in Design Hotels' history.
Marriott and Palisociety
Revinate Introduces Ivy, the Hospitality AI Decision Intelligence, Built Across Its Entire Platform
Revinate's Ivy is trained on 17 years of hospitality data and 1.1 billion guest profiles, currently powering chat resolution and call scoring, with planned expansion into automated guest communications.
Cleveland’s Quiet Climb: Resilient Hotel Market with a Balanced Demand Base
HVS analysis of Cleveland's hotel market highlights how leisure growth, convention recovery, and healthcare demand from Cleveland Clinic create a resilient, balanced lodging ecosystem through 2026.
By Sam Wespiser and Brian Arevalo
Marriott International Introduces Ask Bonvoy™ a New AI-Powered Search Experience Transforming Travel Exploration
Marriott's AI-powered conversational search tool launches in beta on Marriott.com and its mobile apps, with a full global rollout to 283 million Bonvoy members planned later in 2025.
Las Vegas Sands Donates $150,000 to The LGBTQ+ Center of Las Vegas for a Workforce Development Program Supporting Housing-Insecure Youth
Las Vegas Sands contributed $150,000 to The LGBTQ+ Center of Las Vegas to fund a mobile coffee truck employment program providing job training and housing pathways for 20 housing-insecure youth ages 18-24.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 6 June
U.S. hotels posted a 5.3% RevPAR gain for the week of 31 May–6 June 2026, with Chicago leading Top 25 Markets on a 23.9% RevPAR jump driven by a World Cup send-off match.
Marriott’s Connect 2026: Resilience, Revenue, and a Renewed Focus on Owners
A firsthand conference recap covering Marriott's owner-focused strategy, with sessions on ancillary revenue, AI in marketing, margin pressure, and brand conversion opportunities.
By Andrew Carey, Chief Executive Officer, Newport Hospitality Group
GratifID Launches TIPMO at HITEC: A Game-Changing NFC-Powered Tipping Platform Delivering Real-Time Pay to Hospitality Workers
GratifID launched TIPMO at HITEC San Antonio, an NFC-based cashless tipping platform that delivers tips instantly to hospitality workers via a digital wallet, with analytics tools for operators.
Inn-Flow Introduces Expanded AI and Automation Platform Capabilities at HITEC 2026
Inn-Flow is showcasing expanded AI and automation capabilities at HITEC 2026, including a new procurement module from its Lilo acquisition, an AI-assisted inventory tool, and proactive BI alerts for accounting and labor.
Keycafe Brings Automated Hotel Key Management to HITEC 2026 with New Mews and Cloudbeds Integrations
Keycafe will demo automated key management at HITEC 2026 in San Antonio, including a live Mews PMS integration and early access preview of a Cloudbeds integration for contactless, reservation-triggered key access.
Canary Technologies Launches Agentic Sales Coordinator for Hotel Group and Event Sales
Canary Technologies' new Agentic Sales Coordinator autonomously handles hotel group and event sales workflows from first inquiry to confirmed booking, debuting at HITEC 2026 in San Antonio.
Cloudbeds and Tripleseat Partner to Drive Efficiency and Revenue Across Group and Event Bookings
Cloudbeds and Tripleseat have launched a two-way integration connecting event sales with Cloudbeds' new Groups Events module to automate group workflows and reduce manual data entry for hotel teams.
From Relief to Resilience: Marriott International’s Commitment to Students and Families in the Wake of Los Angeles Wildfires
Marriott International details its Los Angeles wildfire response, including 12,000 meals distributed, $245,000 in associate relief, and $1M in donated goods, alongside ongoing community celebrations for displaced and unhoused students.
NIQ and AHLA reveal scale of beverage growth opportunities in U.S. hotels
NIQ and AHLA's Hotel Beverage Study 2026, based on 5,000 U.S. hotel visitors, finds soft drinks lead purchase intent at 47%, with domestic travel growth expanding supplier opportunities.
Your Training Manager Just Became a Developer
The article argues that AI "vibe coding" tools let hotel training managers build adaptive, personalized training apps for as little as $25/month, addressing a turnover crisis costing operators nearly $6,000 per replaced employee.
By Jun Kwon, Teaching Instructor, School of Hospitality Leadership, East Carolina University
AAHOA Central Midwest Conference Highlights Hospitality Trends in Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma City event covered rising ADA demand letter activity in mid-size markets and a stabilizing U.S. lodging transaction market, with deal flow expected to pick up in H2 2026.
By Russell S. Rivard, Managing Director and Senior Partner with HVS Dallas, HVS