Four Seasons Resorts Lanai announced Brittany Thompson has been appointed West Coast Leisure Sales Manager for Four Seasons Resort Lanai and Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort. In her role, she will work with key travel agency partners, overseeing territories including California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Hawaii.
The Oregon Coast is a popular drive-to destination market that thrives on tourism. The coast offers a variety of vacation spots, from large, bustling tourism hubs to more rural destinations with small-town charm. Home to nearly 30 cities and towns, the coastal region is divided into three major sub-regions: the Northern and Central sub-regions feature the major tourism destinations, including Newport, Lincoln City, Cannon Beach, and Astoria, while the Southern sub-region relies primarily on travel to state parks. The coast’s proximity to Oregon’s major commercial centers, including Portland, Salem, Eugene, and Medford, provides the area with reliable demand for hotels. This demand peaks from May through October given the mild weather and the multitude of popular outdoor recreational activities during this period.
Bricton Group proudly announces the appointment of Doak Walker as the hotel's new General Manager. In this role, Walker will oversee all aspects of hotel operations, including guest services, staff development, financial performance and continued growth within the San Antonio hospitality market.
Balfour, an iconic art deco gem in Miami Beach's upscale South of Fifth enclave, debuts a new chapter as part of Morgans Originals, a collection of one-of-a-kind, independent hotels with an iconic cultural story.
The Upper East Side's newest luxury destination, The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel, is proud to introduce a collection of signature suites that seamlessly blend New York's storied elegance with the refinement of residential-style living. Designed by renowned interior designer Martin Brudnizki of MBDS, the four newly launched suites - The Pine Bank Bridge Suite, Bethesda Grandeur Suite, Greywacke Heritage Suite, and The Surrey Suite - pay homage to the architectural beauty of Central Park's most iconic bridges.
Four Seasons Resort Hualālai, the two Michelin key, first AAA Five-Diamond, and Forbes Five-Star Resort on Hawaiʻi Island, announces the appointment of Renson Madarang as Cultural Manager. In this role, Madarang will lead and oversee the Resort's in-depth cultural operations and programming, assisting guests in understanding Hawaiian traditions and introducing them to the true aloha spirit.
For small business owners, facing an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuit can feel like an uphill battle. These lawsuits often allege accessibility violations, and the costs of litigation can be daunting, even for businesses striving to comply with ADA regulations. However, a recent victory in the case of Orlando Garcia v. Zarco Hotels Inc. (Case No. 21STCV00023), defended by Stuart Tubis, Esq. and Martin Orlick, Esq., provides a roadmap for defendant businesses to not only fight these lawsuits but also recover significant attorneys’ fees when they prevail. It takes the right facts, the right lawyer and a genuine commitment to fight for what is right.
As part of the strategic integration following the merger of Springboard Hospitality and Hotel Equities, the combined hospitality management company announces a key leadership appointment: Rob Robinson as President of Springboard Hospitality. This executive placement marks a significant milestone in aligning leadership for the organization's integration post-merger.
The Fourth of July holiday has long served as a key indicator of leisure travel and lodging demand in the U.S. Amid ongoing macroeconomic pressures and weakening hotel performance metrics, this year’s holiday weekend faced heightened scrutiny. Fortunately, the holiday passed the test when it came to hotel demand.
As part of the strategic integration following the merger of Springboard Hospitality and Hotel Equities, the combined hospitality management company announces a key leadership appointment: Albert Smith as Chief Operating Officer of Hotel Equities. This executive placement marks a significant milestone in aligning leadership for the organization's integration post-merger.
Hard Rock International announces today it is working with Sak Capital Partners which will manage the development of REVERB by Hard Rock Florence, AL, a new-build hotel project slated to open in early 2028. This hotel will join Hard Rock's growing REVERB by Hard Rock portfolio, including Atlanta and Hamburg, as well as seven properties in development including Florence, Kalamazoo, Scottsdale, Pensacola, Mazatlán, Tampa, and Punta Cana.
Midnight Auteur—a hospitality company formed by the founders of cocktail bar Death & Co and the Ramble Hotel in Denver—has unveiled Municipal Grand, a luxury boutique hotel in Savannah, Georgia.
Thanksgiving-like travel extremes expected at U.S. airports 50 days next year, doubling to 100 days in 2028; current air travel system not built to handle surge of travelers. Roadmap outlines future of TSA screening: shoes and belts on; liquids in bottles in bags.
La Peer Hotel announces the appointment of Larry Bryant as Director of Sales & Marketing. As La Peer Hotel enters a new wave of modern, refined luxury with updated guestrooms, reimagined public spaces and curated lifestyle offerings, this strategic hire reinforces the hotel's focus on innovation and market growth, further positioning it as one of the most sought-after destinations in West Hollywood.
A new chapter begins for one of Bend's most storied buildings as the restored Westman boutique hotel opens reservations ahead of its highly anticipated fall debut. Located at 777 Northwest Wall Street in the heart of downtown, The Westman breathes new life into the city's former and once vibrant United States Post Office with 23 uniquely designed guest rooms and elevated, community-driven common space areas.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announces a major milestone, surpassing 500 open hotels across Florida - marking a new chapter of growth fueled in part by its expanding portfolio of lifestyle brands, including the upcoming debut of Tempo by Hilton in the Sunshine State. With this achievement, Hilton reinforces its commitment to delivering unforgettable stays in some of Florida’s most iconic and emerging coastal and urban destinations.
The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 5 July. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
New research from MMGY reveals that American travelers remain deeply committed to leisure travel, even as economic headwinds and global uncertainty shape their choices. According to the 2025 “Summer Edition” of Portrait of American Travelers®, U.S. travelers are increasingly hitting the road, turning to artificial intelligence for planning support and embracing evolving definitions of luxury, lifestyle and wellness.
U.S. companies are missing out on more than $2.4 trillion in potential new sales revenue because they may be underinvesting in business travel, according to a new report exploring the return on investment (ROI) of corporate travel. Despite a strong post-pandemic rebound, the study found that real travel and entertainment (T&E) spending in the U.S. remains $66 billion below 2019 levels. The analysis shows that a modest 8.3% increase in T&E could yield a 6% increase in sales – even taking into consideration post-COVID investments in virtual meeting platforms. These are some of the key findings from the report, T&E and the Bottom-Line: Quantifying the Return on Investment of U.S. Business Travel, released today by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and made possible in partnership with the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA).
The top-line U.S. RevPAR forecast has been downgraded 80-basis points to +1.0%. The downgrade is driven by a combination of calendar shifts, weakening macroeconomic indicators, and uncertainty caused by erratic tariff implementation and large-scale federal job losses as well as increasingly soft international inbound travel.