Located 10 miles from San Diego International Airport on 36-acres of waterfront property in Chula Vista, Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center is introducing its veteran leadership team at the helm of the project, opening May 15.
Located 10 miles from San Diego International Airport on 36-acres of waterfront property in Chula Vista, Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center is introducing its veteran leadership team at the helm of the project, opening May 15.
Hilton is proud to announce the appointment of Randy Morton as general manager of Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas, the 389-room luxury non-gaming, non-smoking property located on the famed Las Vegas Strip.
The Nickel Hotel, a forthcoming luxury boutique hotel from acclaimed hospitality company Method Co., in partnership with renowned New York-based architect, Morris Adjmi Architects, and Capital Square, is now accepting reservations for May 2025.
In June 2024, on World Refugee Day, over 120 million people and counting have been forcibly displaced from their homes, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). This number is higher than ever before, as global conflicts and humanitarian crises–including the climate crisis–continue to force people around the world to flee their homes. As families who have had their lives upended resettle in new communities across the US, finding employment is one of the most pivotal, challenging, and rewarding steps in being able to provide for their families and reestablish roots.
Virgin Hotels New Orleans, located in the city's lively Central Business District, is thrilled to announce John Price as the hotel's new General Manager. In this role, Price will oversee the operations of the 238-room luxury lifestyle hotel as well as popular dining outlets including Commons Club, The Pool Club, and Funny Library Coffee Shop.
Populus Hotels, a carbon-positive hotel collection committed to environmentally responsible hospitality, has announced the upcoming opening of its second property—Populus Seattle—set to welcome guests in late spring 2025. Located in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square, the new hotel is a transformative adaptive reuse project that breathes new life into the 1907 Westland Building, offering 120 rooms and a guest experience deeply rooted in the spirit of the Pacific Northwest.
Virga Capital is proud to announce the opening of its newest hospitality development, Home2 Suites by Hilton Bozeman Four Corners, in Bozeman, Montana. Located at 110 Homestake Drive in the heart of the Four Corners submarket, the property is the first hotel to open in the area.
Sheraton Dallas is proud to welcome Miguel Neira as the new Executive Chef. With over 16 years in the hospitality industry, Neira will oversee all aspects of the hotel's food operations, including the management of banquet facilities and four distinctive food and beverage outlets. Neira brings a passion for culinary innovation, leading an energized kitchen to develop unique, seasonal menus that are globally inspired while using only fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village is proud to announce the promotion of Susan Cecere David to Senior Sales Executive. With more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Susan has consistently demonstrated strategic leadership, a passion for mentorship, and a proven ability to drive sustainable revenue growth.
Castle Peak Holdings, the investment firm behind the Trailborn hospitality brands, has acquired Snow King Resort, with plans to bring Trailborn to Wyoming's premier four season mountain destination
AXIS Architecture + Design, the noted and award-winning West Coast hospitality design, hotel renovation, multi-family residential design, and affordable housing architectural design firm, is pleased to celebrate the grand opening of their latest new-build hospitality design project: the AC Hotel Pasadena. Serving as Architect of Record on the project in coordination with design architects WATG, the AC Hotel Pasadena represents AXIS’ sixth completed AC Hotel project, and marks the latest addition to AXIS’ extensive ground-up hotel design portfolio.
If there’s one word that defines the current U.S. hotel landscape, it’s uncertainty. As we move into 2025, hoteliers across the country are facing a slew of critical questions: How resilient is demand? Are rising costs here to stay? And most importantly—how can we maintain profitability in a market that feels, well, unpredictable?
Hotels in the United States recorded moderate yet meaningful gains across key performance indicators, according to HotStats February data. Total Revenue per Available Room (TRevPAR) rose by 6.1%, while Gross Operating Profit per Available Room (GOPPAR) increased 6.5%. The Gross Operating Profit Margin (GOP%) also saw a slight improvement, up 0.1 percentage points.
Highway West Vacations, a collection of unique hotels, lodges, cabins, and glamping resorts in the U.S., is pleased to announce the acquisition of three new properties in California, Avila Pismo RV Resort & Campground, Costanoa, and Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort. Highway West Vacations is growing its California footprint with new properties in Northern California and an expanded presence in Central California.
Loews Hotels & Co, co-owner and operator of the hotel portfolio at Universal Orlando Resort, opened the doors to the company's newest hotel - Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel - in time for the much-anticipated guest previews at Universal Epic Universe beginning April 17.
In the years that followed the COVID-19 pandemic, the market experienced a gradual recovery, with ADR rebounding faster than demand due to strong pricing strategies and resilient leisure travel. By 2023, rooms revenue surpassed pre-pandemic levels despite hotel room-night demand remaining below the 2019 figure. In 2024, demand and occupancy remained relatively flat, with weaker convention-related travel. Despite softness in the citywide group segment, leisure and business travel have recorded steady growth over the last few years, fueled by increasing tourism, strategic investments in infrastructure, and the city’s ongoing efforts to enhance its appeal as a hub for both leisure and business travelers.
This June, The REMI Scottsdale, Autograph Collection will open its doors, bringing a new standard of luxury and experiential hospitality to the heart of the city's iconic Entertainment District. Located just steps away from world-class nightlife, premier shopping, elevated dining experiences and cultural attractions, The REMI is poised to be the anchor of the city's dynamic hospitality scene, delivering the perfect blend of refined comfort and untamed energy. Designed for sensory seekers, social explorers, and modern individualists alike, the vibe-driven hub will offer a sophisticated, eclectic and immersive escape, placing guests at the center of it all.
Marriott Marquis Houston, the city's premier downtown hotel, announces Chef Edgar Maldonado as its new Executive Chef. In this role, Chef Maldanado will lead the hotel's expansive culinary operations, overseeing the day-to-day management of five distinctive on-site restaurants and 52 banquet facilities while ensuring the delivery of exceptional dining experiences across the 1,000-room property.
As a result of recent US government actions including tariffs, cross-border policies and entry restrictions, global business travel professionals are newly navigating a complex and uncertain landscape regarding the potential impact on business travel volume, spending and revenue for 2025. According to a new poll conducted by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), a significant portion of over 900 global industry respondents are anticipating declines ahead and overall optimism has taken a hit in the last few weeks, reflecting the uncertainty gripping the sector and other industries.