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.
The Sheraton Charlotte Hotel, part of Marriott International's portfolio, proudly announces the completion of a transformative $12 million renovation encompassing all 305 guest rooms and suites. The ten-month enhancement project reimagines the hotel's accommodations with a fresh, light-filled design, modern technology, and thoughtful amenities tailored to today's business and leisure travelers.
Omni Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Broward County, Visit Lauderdale, and developer Matthews Southwest, today officially opened the doors of Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel with a ceremonial ribbon cutting, welcoming its first guests. This debut signals the brand's flagship arrival to Greater Fort Lauderdale, introducing a new benchmark for sophisticated coastal luxury and elevated hospitality in South Florida. Marking a key achievement in the Broward County Convention Center District expansion, the hotel now serves as its definitive anchor, setting a new regional standard as a world-class destination for meetings, events, and leisure.
With more than 28 years in hospitality and 14 years in executive leadership, Lippe is recognized for cultivating exceptional leaders, strong company cultures, driving operational success, and building community-rooted partnerships. His most defining chapter was at The Skirvin Hilton, where he led the historic hotel to national recognition, including the Historic Hotels of America "Hotel of the Year" Award win in 2021 and the Hilton Blue Energy Award. Throughout his career, Lippe has led major full-service hotels and renovations across Oklahoma and the Midwest, delivering record-setting service scores. He currently serves on the Board of the Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association and is committed to mentoring future hospitality leaders and advancing the state's tourism industry. In his new role as Hotel Manager at The National, Autograph Collection | Downtown OKC, Lippe will play a key role in driving operational excellence and elevating the overall guest experience.