Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Long Island Farmingdale, a 4-story hotel, is now officially open. The hotel is owned and developed by Oxford Hospitality in partnership with Concord Hospitality who will also manage the property which features 101 Guest Rooms.
The U.S. hotel industry reported mostly positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 30 August. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Expanding on an opening season of glamour and luxury, Waldorf Astoria New York today unveiled its celebrated crown jewel, the Grand Ballroom, and iconic heritage event spaces following a masterful restoration. With the return of meetings and events to the storied center of Park Avenue - joining reimagined hotel rooms and suites, and new world-class dining venues - the hotel reclaims its position as the cultural beacon of Manhattan, blending nostalgic glamour with a bold, modern stage for the city's most spectacular events.
Aloft and Element Tampa Midtown, the city's first dual-branded hotel, has appointed Jason Perkins as its new General Manager. In this role, Perkins will oversee all aspects of the property's operations, from driving guest satisfaction and financial performance to leading teams and ensuring the property continues to thrive as a key destination in Tampa's competitive hospitality market.
As autumn approaches, HomeToGo, the marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals, has released two data-backed studies: a 2025 Fall Travel Report crunching the data to reveal the world’s top trending destinations for fall trips among Americans, and a U.S. Fall Foliage Index to guide vacationers in search of superlative leaf peeping locations. With an overall +27% year-on-year increase in searches for fall retreats recorded via HomeToGo, the season is quickly growing as a prime time for breaks both at home and abroad.
The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International Foundation is proud to announce Reem Alaqili, Margaret Thompson, Juliette van der Ham, and Libby Warden as the recipients of the 2025 Mike Dimond Student Career Success Grant. This prestigious program supports the development opportunities available to hospitality students interested in careers in commercial strategy. The grant provides aspiring professionals with financial support, access to industry thought leadership, and a dedicated mentorship experience with a seasoned executive.
Thompson Miami Beach, scheduled to open in Fall 2025 on Washington Avenue near the oceanfront and key South Beach landmarks, has appointed Mariana Hauri as senior sales manager for group business. Hauri joins the hotel's opening team with a remit to secure group and corporate events and to help position the property as a premier destination for sophisticated gatherings.
Even as US consumers signal the first notable 5% decline in overall holiday spending since 2020, travel demand looks surprisingly resilient. PwC’s latest Holiday Outlook suggests travel and entertainment will be “holding steady,” ticking up by about 1% year over year — a bright spot in an otherwise tighter season.
Hilton Motif Seattle announces the opening of its reimagined rooftop concept, Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails. Set to open on Monday, September 29, Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails will blend elevated dining with laid-back charm, featuring a coastal-inspired menu, led by newly appointed Executive Chef Angel Huapaya.
Mission Resort + Club, an MMI Hotel Group property, is proud to announce the appointment of Dennis Riley as Director of Food & Beverage. A seasoned hospitality leader with more than 25 years of experience in the restaurant and resort industry, Riley brings a proven record of excellence in operations, guest service, and team leadership to the storied resort.
Hilton today announced the recent signing and upcoming conversion of La Cantera Resort & Spa to Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa, which is now accepting reservations for stays beginning Oct. 1, 2025. Located in San Antonio overlooking the Texas Hill Country, the sprawling resort will represent the state's debut of Signia by Hilton, a collection of premier hotels and resorts located in dynamic destinations around the world. Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa is owned by Ohana Real Estate Investors and will be managed by Hilton.
Everhome Suites, the midscale extended stay brand from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to grow its nationwide footprint with the opening of seven new properties across diverse and strategic markets in the United States. Choice Hotels now has 17 Everhome Suites open, 16 under construction, and 45 in the pipeline. The brand is on track to have nearly 25 hotels open by the end of the year.
A bold new icon in luxury living has arrived in Central Florida.
A new partnership between Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale and Friendly Accessibility is making travel more inclusive for neurodivergent hotel guests.
Z2 Productions, One World Digital, LLC, and White Lodging are proud to announce the debut of Bruce: Begin with the End in Mind, a powerful new documentary film chronicling the life of Bruce White, the founder of White Lodging, and the entrepreneurial journey that transformed a single hotel opportunity in Northwest Indiana into what Bill Marriott, Jr. called one of Marriott’s most trusted partners.
W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the highly anticipated grand transformation of W New York - Union Square. Following an impressive $100 million reimagination, the iconic 256-room hotel in the heart of New York City now stands as a defining expression of W Hotels, the original luxury lifestyle hospitality brand, reflecting its global evolution across design, culture, and elevated service. With a full room-to-rooftop reinvention, W New York - Union Square reclaims its place as a cultural cornerstone in the city where the brand was born over two decades ago, revolutionizing how the world experiences hospitality and building momentum for a daring new era.
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa, and Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach, both operated by Davidson Hotels, are pleased to announce a senior leadership appointment: Tamer Kelliny has joined as Area Director of Revenue Management.
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, A Hilton Resort & Spa, and Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach, both operated by Davidson Hotels, are pleased to announce a senior leadership appointment: Lindsay Mistretta as Area Director of Sales & Marketing.
Hotel Daphne, a forthcoming boutique hotel from Austin-based Bunkhouse Hotels, is now accepting reservations for stays in January 2026, unveiling initial details ahead of the property's debut.
Immersive experiences are not entirely new to hospitality and leisure—theme parks, destination hotels and resorts, and cultural attractions have long found ways to draw guests into unique worlds. What is changing is how properties are increasingly using technology to push those experiences further, creating spaces that blur the lines between the physical and digital and redefine what guests expect from leisure destinations.