Press Releases

Driftwood Capital's Hotel Development Pipeline Exceeds $1 Billion, with $800 Million Worth of Planned Projects Underway In 2024

Following its annual investor conference, Driftwood Capital, a leading vertically integrated commercial real estate firm, is proud to announce its hotel development pipeline has now exceeded $1 billion in projected value. This robust portfolio includes $800 million worth of strategically pursued projects either under construction or scheduled to break ground in 2024, showcasing Driftwood Capital's robust and strategic growth in the hospitality sector.

Hilton Accelerates Multi Brand, Multi Destination Expansion in Canada

Leading global hospitality company, Hilton (NYSE: HLT), continues to accelerate its development efforts in Canada. Following a year of rapid multi brand, multi destination growth with 10 new hotel openings, including the first Canopy by Hilton in Canada, Hilton ended 2023 with 180 open hotels in the country spanning more than 28,000 rooms across 11 brands. With nearly 20 deals signed in 2023, Hilton’s Canada pipeline consists of approximately 90 hotels and more than 11,000 rooms and will introduce Spark by Hilton and Motto by Hilton into Canada in 2024. Hilton will soon surpass 200 hotels in Canada, and plans to increase its portfolio of hotels by 50% over the next several years.

Hotel Equities Selected by Beechwood Pinnacle to Manage New AC Hotel by Marriott Kansas City in Historic Rialto Building

Yesterday, Hotel Equities, (“HE”) announced they have been selected by Beechwood Pinnacle to operate the highly anticipated AC Hotel, situated in the historic Rialto Building at 906 Grand Blvd, in downtown Kansas City. Beechwood Pinnacle is the co-owner and developer. With an estimated opening date set for this June, the AC Hotel is expected to bring sophistication and luxury to the iconic location.

Somnium Hospitality Group launches

Veteran of the hospitality industry, Steven Ellingsen, has inaugurated the Somnium Hospitality Group, a comprehensive, multi-brand approved enterprise for hotel and asset management, where he fulfills the role of president and founder. This new venture, headquartered in Chicago, encompasses an array of properties such as branded hotels, full-service resorts, golf courses, and boutique establishments, and marked its official beginning on January 1st.

Hunter Hotel Investment Conference Announces Exclusive Conversation With Ed Bastian, CEO at Delta Air Lines, at This Year’s Event

Officials of the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference (“HUNTER”) today announced a new session in this year’s programming. Titled “A Conversation with Ed Bastian,” the session will feature a captivating dialogue between Ed Bastian, chief executive officer, Delta Air Lines, and interviewer Greg Friedman, managing principal and CEO, Peachtree Group. This session will merge the distinct perspectives of a prominent figure in travel and a seasoned hotel owner, offering insight into Bastian’s leadership approach steering the world’s premier international airline. Rooted in principles of prioritizing people, ensuring customer satisfaction and driving innovation, the conversation will also delve into the future landscape of travel and its implications for hospitality industry.

Choice Hotels Continues and Advances Its Support and Commitment to it's Award-Winning Brand Cambria Hotels

Choice Hotels International, Inc. announces the opening of Cambria Hotel Burbank Airport. The new hotel offers 150 well-appointed rooms, a host of upscale amenities and is conveniently located just a mile from Burbank airport and a short distance from West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. The Burbank property was developed by Choice Hotels as part of its strategic development of Cambria hotels in well-situated markets, reflecting the company’s commitment to growing and expanding the brand. The company continues to invest in all aspects of Cambria to make it a standard-setting brand in its upscale portfolio.

Everything for your anywhere: Garner hotels redefines affordable comfort in hospitality

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, welcomes guests to experience a relaxed and purposefully different stay – where quality meets affordability. Garner hotels – a new midscale brand made with character – reaches exciting growth milestones with two new U.S. openings in Macon, Ga., and Oklahoma City, Okla., as well as plans for global expansion now underway.

Groundbreaking of New Georgia National Fairgrounds Hotel

Retreat Hotels & Resorts (“Retreat”), the Georgia Agricultural Exposition Authority (“GAEA”), and the City of Perry, GA announced the start of construction of a new TownePlace Suites / Fairfield by Marriott dual-branded hotel on the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter (“Fairgrounds”) in Perry, GA. The hotel is expected to open in the summer of 2025.