Millennium Hotels and Resorts is pleased to announce the rebranding of Millennium Downtown New York as M Social Hotel New York Downtown, scheduled to debut in summer 2025. Following the successful opening of M Social Hotel New York Times Square, this latest addition significantly expands the presence of the M Social brand within Manhattan's vibrant Financial District.
The U.S. hotel industry reported mostly negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 7 June. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
The Manhattan market has been experiencing a prolonged post-pandemic occupancy recovery, despite strong ADR gains. Although legislative and supply changes should bolster this recovery, recent geopolitical factors and the tariffs and policy changes enacted by the new federal administration are expected to affect short-term hotel market trends. Our current demand forecast shows a full recovery beyond 2019 levels by 2027/28.
Over 100 GBTA members engaged U.S. lawmakers during the GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit to advocate for policies that support economic growth and global mobility
The highly anticipated Wildbirch Hotel is now open in the heart of Anchorage's Mushing District, offering a truly unique experience as the city's first lifestyle boutique property and newest hotel lodging option in 20 years. With 252 modern and design-forward rooms, this locally owned lifestyle hotel - the first JdV by Hyatt property in Alaska - anchors the burgeoning West Fourth Avenue corridor, a hub for shopping, dining, historic and cultural experiences. Designed to serve as both a community gathering space and a basecamp for tourists seeking Alaska adventure on every level, The Wildbirch Hotel is a destination itself.
Staypineapple, the national boutique hotel brand, is pleased to announce the appointment of a new General Manager for its California property - Marc Farris joins Staypineapple San Francisco in Union Square.
Staypineapple, the national boutique hotel brand, is pleased to announce the appointment of a new General Manager for its California properties - Amanda Sandoval joins Hotel Z, a Staypineapple Hotel, in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter.
Luminary Hotel & Co. is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph "Joe" Shurmur as the hotel's new General Manager. A seasoned hospitality executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience, Shurmur will oversee daily operations, team development, and guest services at the award-winning downtown Fort Myers hotel.
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego is now accepting reservations for its elegantly redesigned Seaport Tower deluxe guest rooms, set to welcome visitors beginning June 2025. Following the unveiling of its updated signature restaurant Sally's, this milestone advances the bayfront hotel's comprehensive transformation by introducing the first wave of reimagined accommodations. Meticulously designed in collaboration with award-winning firm Parker Torres Design, the room renovation commenced in January 2025 and will continue through 2026, elevating the guest experience and cementing Manchester Grand Hyatt's status as a definitive landmark of Southern California hospitality.
Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans is proud to announce the appointment of Denise Ector Carter as Director of People and Culture. A seasoned human resource professional with more than 25 years of leadership experience across dynamic industries, Carter brings a passion for purpose-driven leadership, employee engagement, and people-first culture to New Orleans' leading luxury hotel.
Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, has announced the opening of the Red Roof Inn® Sanford, N.C., at 1403 N. Horner Blvd. in Sanford.
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, the epitome of sophisticated hospitality in Atlanta's vibrant Buckhead neighborhood, is thrilled to announce Manuel Deisen's appointment as General Manager. Bringing more than 30 years of unparalleled international experience, Deisen will now lead the entirety of the 422-room property's operations, from orchestrating strategic initiatives and refining the guest experience to optimizing financial performance and solidifying the brand's premier market position.
Newport Hospitality Group is proud to announce the completion of a full-scale renovation at the Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North in Sanford, Florida. Managed by Newport and owned by André Hickman, President of I-4 Properties, Inc., the project brings meaningful upgrades that reflect the evolving needs of today’s business and leisure travelers.
Montage Laguna Beach has announced the appointment of Victorio Gonzalez as the resort's managing director. A two-decade Montage Hotels & Resorts veteran, Gonzalez will oversee all daily operations at the resort, collaborating with department managers to ensure exceptional guest experiences.
The Neighborhood Hotel Little Italy proudly marks one year of serving the healthcare professionals, patients, and families connected to Rush University Medical Center and the broader Illinois Medical District. Located on Taylor Street in Chicago’s historic Little Italy neighborhood, the boutique hotel has quickly become a preferred lodging option for traveling doctors, nurses, medical students, and those visiting loved ones undergoing care.
Thynk, the leading Hospitality Commercial Platform powered by Salesforce®, today announced that Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, one of the fastest-growing hotel companies globally, with over 100,000 guest rooms across nine countries, has selected Thynk to modernize and elevate its Global Sales Organization (GSO). By leveraging Thynk’s cutting-edge sales automation solutions, Sonesta will empower Global Sales Professionals to deliver enhanced performance, personalized customer interactions, and more efficient operations.
In 2025, the U.S. lodging sector faces a challenging landscape, characterized by a combination of macroeconomic and capital market factors, including an uncertain tariff environment, an in-flux immigration policy, elevated interest rate environment, and potentially higher inflation. As a result of the macroeconomic headwinds, GDP in 2025 is expected to grow by 0.7%, compared to 2.5% in 2024, on a fourth quarter over fourth quarter basis. Steady, albeit still high, inflation is anticipated to rise to 2.7% in 2025, which coupled with geopolitical uncertainties is expected to significantly influence consumer behavior, particularly impacting the lower-priced chain scale segments. As a result, our forecast expects RevPAR growth to decelerate significantly to 0.8%. The key risks continue to be on room night demand, just as lodging supply growth is reverting to its long-term average of ~2.0%. Key demand performance trends and risks include:
Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated, an international vacation ownership company, today marked a major milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the first phase of The Residences at Orange Lake Resort. The expansion includes three completed six-bedroom luxury homes and one fully furnished model home, now ready to welcome multi-generational travelers seeking a high-end, private-vacation experience.
The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Alfredo Ortega as Director of Sales.
Colliers, a leading diversified professional services and investment management company, released its 2025 Hospitality Outlook, which shows continued recovery in the U.S. hospitality industry over the past year. The report highlights improving financial health for hospitality assets, particularly in the Northeast and Central regions – driven by leisure travel and the return of conferences and events.