The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Burcham as Spa Director. A seasoned leader known for transforming luxury spas into singular destinations, Burcham will oversee all operations for the hotel's renowned 12,000-square-foot Spa.
The Preserve Sporting Club & Resort - New England's finest four-season sporting club and a Preferred Hotel & Resort - has announced the completion of its $88 million Cozy Cabin Village, now totaling 60 luxury tiny homes and marking the largest tiny-home lodging experience of its kind in New England. With 48 newly constructed homes added to the existing 12, the resort continues to meet growing demand for high-end, nature-immersive accommodations.
With over 23 years as a leader within hospitality, Jenny Simonson's work within Four Seasons exemplifies dedication and excellence. Her journey began at Four Seasons Resort Aviara and spans notable properties including Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale and Four Seasons Resort Westlake Village, where she served as the Director of Finance and co-managed a $50 million renovation and partnered with operational teams to navigate the challenges of COVID. In 2021, Simonson advanced to Hotel Manager overseeing the addition of the property's transformational Cove Pool, Kitchen, and Bar in 2023, much to national and local acclaim.
Driftwood Capital, a Miami-based hospitality investment firm, has completed an $11 million renovation of the 226-room Marriott Raleigh Durham Research Triangle Park in Durham, North Carolina. The investment signals continued confidence in demand across the Raleigh-Durham hospitality market, and Driftwood Hospitality Management will continue to operate the hotel.
Wiley brings 25 years of sales experience, including Disney and Microsoft roles, to lead customer growth as booking shifts to AI-driven discovery.
The Chloe Nashville will officially open the week of January 5th in Hillsboro Village, featuring 19 rooms, a restaurant, three bars, and a lush outdoor pool for guests + locals alike. This comes as the first Tennessee hotel from Róbert LeBlanc and the LeBlanc + Smith team, following New Orleans sister hotels The Chloe and The Celestine, which have collectively earned global accolades including Travel + Leisure's 2025 It List, Condé Nast Traveler's Hot List, Michelin Key designation and La Liste's Gem Hotel Award, among others.
Drury Hotels, a leading service-oriented hospitality company with more than 150 hotels in 30 states, announces the opening of the first Drury location in Nebraska, the Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown. The new hotel features more than 200 guest rooms, flexible meeting space, on-site dining, Drury's award-winning customer service, and best-in-class amenities.
Brasserie Margot and Bar Margot welcome Chef Christophe Truchet as Chef de Cuisine, overseeing the culinary program for both concepts at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta. A native of France with a foundation in classical French cuisine and experience spanning Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hotels around the world, Truchet brings a thoughtful, disciplined approach that aligns naturally with the restaurants' modern French identity.
Peachtree Group ("Peachtree") announced the grand opening of Home2 Suites by Hilton in Ashburn, Va., in the Washington, D.C. metro area. The 122-room hotel, located at 4870 Lakeview Overlook Plaza, was developed by Peachtree and is the firm's seventh property completed and opened this year. Peachtree's hospitality management division will operate the hotel.
Occupancy declined 2.8% marking nine straight months of year-over-year drops, with Tampa hit hardest due to Hurricane Milton displacement effects.
JMBM law firm outlines 15+ new California employment laws taking effect in 2026, including expanded paid family leave, AI regulations, and strengthened whistleblower protections.
AHLA becomes the 30th signatory to the voluntary pact aimed at reducing the 10% of food waste that comes from lodging, equivalent to $17 billion annually.
HVS analysis shows GOP margins declining across all property types as wage inflation and brand standards outpace ADR growth, requiring active asset management to protect profitability in 2026.
Tambourine creates new digital platform for Ted Turner's four New Mexico conservation properties spanning one million acres of preserved wilderness.
CoStar data shows U.S. hotels faced occupancy decline of 1.6% while ADR rose modestly 0.4%, with New Orleans hit hardest by RevPAR drop of 29.9%.
Ashford Inc. today announced the appointment of Jim Plohg as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Ashford Inc., Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) and Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: BHR), effective as of December 16, 2025. Mr. Plohg most recently served the Ashford Group of Companies as Division General Counsel and Managing Director, joining the firm in 2014.
Israël Benyaïr has been named General Manager of the Forbes Five-Star AAA Five-Diamond Baccarat Hotel New York. In this new role, Benyaïr oversees the day-to-day operation of the flagship hotel, which reimagined the elegance and perfection of the legendary French crystal maker into a luxury lifestyle hospitality brand when it opened in March of 2015.
NPA acquired 45 properties from Sonesta's managed portfolio sale, with plans to add 10 more hotels over 36 months.
First Hospitality outperformed industry benchmarks in 2025 with +3% occupancy growth and plans AI-driven search optimization tools for 2026.
-JW Marriott Las Vegas and Rampart Casino today announced a property-wide rebrand, officially uniting the celebrated resort and casino under a new identity, The Resort at Summerlin. Effective January 1, 2026, the rebrand marks a significant milestone in the property's ongoing $75 million, multi-year renovation and its evolution as a premier luxury destination in the heart of Summerlin.