U.S. hotel results for week ending 17 January
CoStar data shows U.S. hotels achieved 1.6% RevPAR growth, with Miami leading ADR gains due to the College Football Championship while D.C. declined 32% against tough inauguration comparisons.
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Hotel Owners at an AI Crossroads as Confidence and Growth Plans Hold Firm, Wyndham Owner Trends Report Finds
Survey of hundreds of hotel owners shows 98% have begun incorporating AI, but only 32% have embedded it across most operations, with data security and integration costs as top barriers.
2025 Major U.S. Hotel Sales Survey & Lodging Sector Overview
LW Hospitality Advisors tracked 392 major US hotel sales totaling $15 billion in 2025, with average sale prices down 13% year-over-year despite increased transaction volume.
By Daniel Lesser, President & CEO, LW Hospitality Advisors LLC (LWHA)
Luxury Travelers Prioritize Exclusivity Over Extravagance, Plan Higher Spend in 2026, Flywire Survey Reveals
The survey of 500+ U.S. luxury travelers shows 79% plan to increase spending in 2026, with 60% willing to prepay for 20% discounts.
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.
Investment Program and Market Trends Are on the Agenda at the High-level 2026 Executive Vendor Summit, From HFTP and Hospitality Upgrade
The 2026 summit at Hilton Fort Worth targets C-level hospitality tech vendors with sessions on Web3, AI, and investment trends.
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Ruby Group Bring Its First U.S. Ruby Hotel to Chicago
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hospitality companies, celebrates the U.S. market debut of its Ruby Hotels brand with a property in the heart of downtown Chicago. Ruby Group will develop and operate the hotel under a 30-year franchise agreement with IHG, overseeing the comprehensive renovation and repositioning of the historic Inn of Chicago building into a vibrant Ruby Hotels property that blends soulful design with its storied past.
Steady Pipeline at Q4 2025 Close, as Brand Conversions Hit New Record
Brand conversions reached 1,497 projects with 148,981 rooms, up 12% year-over-year, while luxury hotels hit a record 95 projects in the pipeline.
Evolution Hospitality Selected to Manage Balfour Miami Beach
Evolution Hospitality takes over the 82-room Art Deco property from FullG CRE Investments, which also manages the company's Talbott hotel in Chicago.
Oliver Hospitality Adds The Nashville Reserve to Its Collection
Nashville-based Oliver Hospitality, a hospitality management and development company, has added two new properties to its collection: The Nashville Reserve and The Sarasota Modern, marking the brand's first expansion into residential-style lodging and into the Florida market, respectively. Additional upcoming projects include the redevelopment of Hotel Aiken in Aiken, S.C. and a property in Detroit, Mich.
Jimmy Georgantas has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Experiential Capital Group
Experiential Capital Group (ECG) announced the promotion of Jimmy Georgantas to Chief Operating Officer of Experiential Capital Group.
Avi Brosh’s Palisociety Announces The Hôtel Lili, Debuting In Beverly Hills In Spring 2026
Avi Brosh's Palisociety is set to debut its first hotel in Beverly Hills this spring, The Hôtel Lili, a completely reimagined intimate hotel that combines European-inspired style and personality with the timeless charm of classic Los Angeles. The property was originally built in 1939 as a private residence and brings a uniquely boutique point of view to Beverly Hills' hotel landscape with intimate interiors, richly crafted details and a convenient yet quiet setting steps from the internationally renowned city's most storied streets.
HALL Arts Hotel Joins Marriott Bonvoy’s Autograph Collection, Elevating Its Art-Driven Luxury Experience in the Dallas Arts District
HALL Arts Hotel, an award-winning luxury lifestyle hotel in the heart of the Dallas Arts District, is proud to announce that it has joined Marriott Bonvoy's Autograph Collection. The move places the hotel within a global portfolio of over 340 independent hotels, each celebrated for their distinctive design and immersive stays, while building on its established reputation for art-forward, wine-driven hospitality.
Stonebridge Adds Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe, to Its Managed Portfolio
Stonebridge will manage all operations at the 335-room lakefront resort in Montgomery, Texas, strengthening its partnership with the Margaritaville brand.
Castle Resorts & Hotels Brings Digital-First Experiences to Guests with Canary
Castle's 19 Hawaii and New Zealand properties will use Canary's AI messaging, digital compendium, and dynamic upsells to enhance guest communication and unlock new revenue streams.
Georgia Leaders and Hospitality Industry Unite to Reaffirm Commitment to Human Trafficking Prevention Efforts
Georgia officials and major hotel associations announced expanded human trafficking prevention training requirements for hospitality staff statewide.
Hotel Industry Testifies Before Congress on How Franchising Creates Small Business Success
Hotel franchise owner Tina Patel testified before Congress supporting the American Franchise Act, which would establish a joint employer definition to protect the franchise model.
Loews Hotels & Co Announces Americana by Loews Hotels in Arlington, Texas
Loews Hotels & Co, a wholly owned subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE: L), and a branded owner, operator, and developer, today announces plans for Americana by Loews Hotels - Arlington, TX, its third hotel in Arlington, Texas' Entertainment District, reinforcing the company's long-term belief in the destination and its continued growth as a premier meetings, events, and entertainment hub.
A Canyon Oasis: Six Senses Desert Sanctuary to Emerge in Southern Utah
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announces the signing of the 480-acre Six Senses Camp Korongo resort and residential community near Kanab, at the heart of southern Utah's most sought-after destinations. Anticipated to open in 2029, Six Senses Camp Korongo will offer a desert sanctuary anchored in stunning canyon views and pay homage to the location's cultural history.
Wyndham Expands Upscale and Lifestyle Offerings with Choctaw Casinos & Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company, today unveiled an expansion of its upscale and lifestyle offerings through a new multi-hotel deal with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. The agreement brings four Choctaw Casino & Resorts properties, representing nearly 2,000 rooms, into the Wyndham portfolio. Led by Choctaw's flagship resort, Choctaw Casino & Resort-Durant, now part of the Wyndham Grand portfolio, three additional properties join Wyndham's globally recognized Trademark Collection by Wyndham brand, with the Choctaw Nation retaining ownership and management of all four resorts.