Waterford Hotel Group Adds Three Hotels to Growing Portfolio
Waterford Hotel Group adds a Courtyard by Marriott in Ithaca NY, a Miami Beach Art Deco boutique, and a lakefront New Hampshire inn to its management portfolio.
Development
Placemakr Launches Second Arizona Property in Tempe
Placemakr Tempe, Apartments by Hilton opens December 2, 2026 with 87 units inside Silverstein Properties' 722-unit Shorehaven community along Tempe Town Lake.
BLLA's 2026 Boutique Hotel Owners Conference Sets the Agenda for the Future of Independent Hospitality
BLLA's 2026 Boutique Hotel Owners Conference drew international owners and operators to Westlake Village, covering guest experience, F&B sourcing, retail strategy, and AI visibility for independent hotels.
Recent Announcements
MoreHyatt Builds on Record Growth in Canada with New Hotels Across Its Brand Portfolio
Hyatt's Canadian portfolio has quadrupled in under a decade, with 40+ deals in the pipeline and 10 openings targeted for 2027, including new brands Hyatt Select and Hyatt Studios.
Canada’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches Record-High Project and Room Counts at Q3 Close
Canada's hotel pipeline hit a record 355 projects and 49,209 rooms in Q3 2026, led by Ontario, BC, and Quebec, with LE forecasting 36 new hotel openings by year-end.
Aimbridge Hospitality Strengthens Portfolio with 718-Key Delta Marriott Orlando Celebration
Aimbridge Hospitality takes over management of the 718-key Delta Hotels by Marriott Orlando Celebration in Kissimmee, FL, owned by Accesso, following a ~$35M renovation.
Jared Karras Joins Meyer Jabara Hotels as Senior Vice President of Operations for its New Full-Service and Lifestyle Division
Meyer Jabara Hotels splits into two operating divisions and names Jared Karras SVP of Operations for its new Full Service and Lifestyle Division as it approaches its 50th year.
Dazzler Select by Wyndham Surpasses a Dozen Open Hotels in First Year, Building Momentum Across the U.S.
Dazzler Select by Wyndham reached 14 open U.S. hotels in its first year, targeting independent owners with flat monthly fees, low conversion costs, and access to Wyndham's distribution and loyalty platforms.
Sage Hospitality Group Expands Pacific Northwest Portfolio with The Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa on Lake Washington
Sage Hospitality Group takes over management of the 100-room Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa in Kirkland, WA, adding a 30-year-old waterfront landmark to its independent hotel portfolio.
Dreamscape Hospitality Assumes Management of Legacy Hotel in Green Bay, Plans Marriott Soft Brand Transition
Dreamscape Hospitality takes over management of the all-suite Legacy Hotel in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with plans to convert the property to a Marriott soft brand.
Hilton Announces Planned Transfer of Stock Listing to Nasdaq
Hilton will move its stock listing from NYSE to Nasdaq effective Nov. 5, 2026, citing alignment with its growth ambitions and positioning among the world's most innovative companies.
Sandpiper Hospitality Accelerates Growth Across the Country
Sandpiper Hospitality will add 12+ properties across the US within 90 days, adding four new brands including Homewood Suites and Hampton Inn to its extended-stay-focused portfolio.
Recent Appointments
View allOTH Hotels Resorts Expands Southern U.S. Portfolio with Two Hotels in Kentucky and North Carolina
OTH Hotels Resorts adds 275 guestrooms via Capital Plaza Hotel in Frankfort, KY (set for a 2027 rebrand as The Franklin Hotel) and Four Points by Sheraton Greensboro Airport in NC.
EOS Hospitality Assumes Management of Graduate by Hilton Storrs in Connecticut
EOS Hospitality takes over management of the 100-room Graduate by Hilton Storrs, its 10th property addition in 2026, bringing its total portfolio to 65 hotels nationwide.
PM Hotel Group Expands Portland, Oregon Portfolio with Three New Hotels
PM Hotel Group adds two Hampton Inns and a new-build Caption by Hyatt to its Portland metro portfolio, growing from four to seven hotels in the region.
Access Point Financial Releases State of the Hotel Construction Loan Report
APF's five-page report covers hotel construction loan trends, highlighting rising costs, CMBS maturities, supply constraints, and a shift toward renovations and acquisitions over new builds.
Highline Hospitality Partners Acquires Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh North/Cranberry Woods
Highline Hospitality Partners acquires its 23rd hotel, a 125-room Courtyard by Marriott in Cranberry Township, PA, bringing it under common ownership with the adjacent Pittsburgh Marriott North.
Concord Hospitality Expands North Carolina Footprint with Management of Poteat Hotels Portfolio
Concord Hospitality assumes management of Poteat Hotels' seven-property, 711-room portfolio across five North Carolina cities, deepening its presence in its home state.
Inside New York City's Most Iconic Hotel, The Waldorf Astoria
The Waldorf Astoria New York reopens after a full renovation, raising the question of whether the 1931 landmark retains its legendary status.
By Ryan Walker, CEO, investor, educator, and luxury hotel reviewer, TSMA Consulting, Inc.
Pavilion Launches as the First Founder-Owned National Vacation Rental Company
Pavilion launches with 20 local vacation rental companies, 5,000+ homes, and a founder-ownership model backed by TZP Group, HPS/BlackRock, Capital Dynamics, and PGIM as primary lender.