Press Releases

Hilton Surpasses 200 Hotels in Canada, Accelerates Multi‑Brand Expansion

Hilton is celebrating a major milestone: more than 200 hotels are now open and welcoming travelers across Canada. This achievement, highlighted by the most recent openings of Hôtel Vallea Bromont, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton Woodstock ON and Spark by Hilton Toronto Mississauga - reflects the hospitality company’s successful multi-brand growth strategy. With a primary focus on expanding its focused service, extended stay, and lifestyle brand portfolios, Hilton continues to broaden its footprint while delivering signature hospitality, warmth, and innovation in destinations ranging from iconic city centers to emerging leisure and event hubs nationwide.

Everhome Suites Marks Major Milestone with Multi-Market Growth Surge

Everhome Suites, the midscale extended stay brand from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to grow its nationwide footprint with the opening of seven new properties across diverse and strategic markets in the United States. Choice Hotels now has 17 Everhome Suites open, 16 under construction, and 45 in the pipeline. The brand is on track to have nearly 25 hotels open by the end of the year.

HP Athens and Southern Hospitality Group Sell Hyatt Place Athens Downtown

Hunter Hotel Advisors (Hunter) today announced the sale of the 190-key Hyatt Place Athens Downtown in Athens, Ga. HP Athens, LLC, advised by Paul Breslin of Horwath HTL, and Andrew Cajka of Southern Hospitality Group, the hotel’s part owner and operator, sold the property to a local investor on August 20, 2025. The buyer has selected Pyramid Global Hospitality to manage the hotel.

Trinity Investments Forms Strategic Partnership with Certares Through Majority Sale of Hyatt Regency Greenwich

Trinity Investments (“Trinity”), a private real estate investment firm specializing in hotels and hospitality, has sold a majority interest in Hyatt Regency Greenwich to an affiliate of Certares Real Estate Management LLC (“Certares”), a leading global investment firm focused on the travel and hospitality industries. This marks another successful collaboration between Trinity and Certares, who partnered in 2021 to purchase the EAST Miami hotel, a property that has seen strong growth under their joint ownership.

Newport Hospitality Group Expands Columbia Portfolio with TownePlace Suites Columbia Northwest/Harbison

Newport Hospitality Group (NHG) proudly announces the addition of the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Columbia Northwest/Harbison to its portfolio of managed hotels. Located at 438 Columbiana Drive, this 99-suite extended-stay property officially joined the Newport family on June 26, 2025. It is owned by Fenil Desai, representing his first Marriott hotel investment.

Plamondon Hospitality Partners Finalizes Key Land Acquisition in Downtown Frederick

Plamondon Hospitality Partners is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of a critical parcel of land in Downtown Frederick, Maryland, marking a transformative step forward in realizing the vision for their full-service hotel and conference center. Finalized on June 12, the acquisition positions the Frederick-based hospitality group to break ground on the project later this year and solidifies the company’s commitment to bringing new energy, economic vitality, and hospitality excellence to the heart of Frederick.

Hospitality Historian Reflects on the Opening of Waldorf Astoria New York

Waldorf Astoria New York is more than just a building; it’s an iconic symbol of New York City’s glamour and ambition. Long before towering skyscrapers filled Manhattan’s skyline, Waldorf Astoria New York stood as a first-of-its-kind luxury hotel that welcomed presidents, royalty, and Hollywood legends through its grand bronze doors and set the benchmark for hospitality.

Hospitality America Announces Opening of Hotel Avail Rogers, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, in the Heart of Northwest Arkansas

Hospitality America announces the opening of Hotel Avail Rogers, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, marking the Hilton (NYSE: HLT) brand’s debut in Rogers, Ark., and expanding Hilton’s portfolio of unique, upscale hotels designed for travelers seeking authentic, locally inspired experiences. This is Hospitality America’s second managed hotel in Arkansas, its 16th Hilton hotel, and one of 14 properties developed by Windsor Aughtry with four more in the pipeline.

Downtown Monroe’s Newest Crown Jewel, The Hotel Monroe Officially Opens May 29

A new chapter begins in Northeast Louisiana today with the grand opening of The Hotel Monroe. The design-forward boutique hotel seamlessly blends historic architecture with modern Southern hospitality. The Hotel Monroe buildings originally stood as a Sugar Brothers Grocery and Opera House. Since then, they have housed a hardware store, poolside shop, and in the 1920s, the Star Hotel. The buildings have been carefully restored to create a boutique hotel that caters to today’s traveler while honoring the stories, heritage, and charm of Northeast Louisiana.

Noble Investment Group Acquires Sixteen WoodSpring Suites Hotels

Noble Investment Group (“Noble”) today announced the acquisition of sixteen WoodSpring Suites long-term extended stay properties through two portfolio transactions. These investments continue to advance the firm’s institutional platform focused on branded long-term accommodations—an asset class at the convergence of hospitality, mobility, and America’s accelerating demand for flexible, cost-efficient living solutions.