BLLA announced the full program for BHOC 2026, a small-format owner conference on October 19-20 in Westlake Village, CA, focused on differentiation, guest experience, and revenue strategy for independent hotels.
Hyatt is expanding its luxury Americas portfolio with three Park Hyatt openings in Mexico, new Unbound Collection additions, Alila Mayakoba, and three Grand Hyatt resorts debuting in Q4 2026.
Lodging Dynamics adds the 246-room Four Points by Sheraton Anaheim to its managed portfolio, converting a consulting engagement that delivered 60%+ guest satisfaction gains into a full management contract.
With major brand families averaging 24 flags each and total franchise fees outpacing revenue growth, owners face a sharper-than-ever tradeoff between brand affiliation benefits and the true cost of flying a flag.
Aimbridge assumes management of 10 Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt select-service hotels owned by a Prospect Ridge and Fulcrum Hospitality joint venture, spanning seven U.S. states.
US hotel transaction volume hit $5.6B in Q1 2026 (+14.4% YoY), AI is moving from pilots to operational infrastructure, and branded residences are now a core development financing tool.
Field & Stream Lodge Co., backed by Starwood Capital Group and AJ Capital Partners, will convert former Shilo Inn and Holiday Inn Resort properties in Bend and Big Bear into adventure-focused lodges opening in 2028.
Landingplace Hotels launched Borderless Hotel Alliance, a platform giving independent hotels access to tech, distribution, and loyalty resources without requiring a brand change, signing a Virginia Beach property as its first member.
My Place Hotels relaunched Trend by My Place at its 2026 Miami convention as a three-tier franchise platform targeting independent owners and conversion candidates seeking national distribution without heavy capital requirements.
Stonebridge takes over management of the 282-room Courtyard and Element by Marriott Atlanta Midtown, with plans to grow F&B revenue and leverage 11,000 sq ft of event space.
Extended Stay America's annual Dallas conference highlighted franchise growth since 2018, doubling its franchised hotel count, and recognized top-performing owners across operations, guest experience, and development.
Remington Hospitality adds the 358-room Hyatt Regency Long Island to its third-party managed portfolio, citing the property's demand drivers and opportunities to improve operational and commercial performance.
Driftwood Capital names David Resnick and David Steiner as co-CIOs to unify equity and credit under one team, targeting larger luxury, mixed-use, and ground-up hospitality deals.
With LA28 approaching, hotel owners face tightening timelines for renovation projects as labor, procurement, and permitting pressures intensify ahead of the 2028 deadline.
UrVenue moves its HQ to the Las Vegas Strip and adds four hires across client success, business development, and marketing as it expands into hotels and resorts.
Valor Hospitality takes over management of The Monsaraz in Point Loma, San Diego, its first West Coast property, as part of broader U.S. expansion targeting California and other Western states.
Raines brings its portfolio to 50 properties and 5,393 keys with the addition of the Marriott-branded AC Hotel in downtown Little Rock, with F&B programming at the AC Lounge central to its management strategy.
Highline Hospitality Partners acquires its 20th and 21st hotels, bringing its portfolio to 21 properties, over 5,500 rooms, and ~$1.7B in assets under management.
Meyer Jabara Hotels will manage the 36-room Reitz Union Hotel at the University of Florida, its first university property, with plans for expanded sales, marketing, and potential renovation within two years.
Kennedy Lewis Investment Management and the Justice Family Group completed a joint venture for The Greenbrier resort in West Virginia, with Lloyd Nathan appointed as board chairman to oversee long-term capital investment.