Crescent Hotels & Resorts Assumes Management of The Westin Great Southern Columbus
Crescent Hotels & Resorts has been selected to manage The Westin Great Southern Columbus, a historic property owned by Whitestone Companies.
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Noble Investment Group CEO Mit Shah to Receive the Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the AHLA Foundation, and The BHN Group/Northstar Travel Group today announced that Mit Shah, CEO of Noble Investment Group, will be the recipient of the 2026 Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award. The honor recognizes exemplary leaders who advance positive societal change across the lodging industry and the communities it serves.
U.S. Travel Warns of Thanksgiving Travel Chaos if Government Shutdown Continues
The U.S. Travel Association, joined by nearly 500 organizations and companies representing every sector of the travel industry, today sent a letter to congressional leadership urging immediate action to reopen the government ahead of the Thanksgiving travel rush.
Expert Views (12)
David Salcfas, General Manager, Hard Rock
As we say goodbye to 2025, I am optimistic for the future of the hospitality industry in 2026 and beyond, it is truly a resilient business. Travelers continue to seek a memorable experience and the corporate sector is back doing events that fuel our economic growth!
Alvaro Moreno, Hotel Operations Partner/General Manager, Fusion Hotel Group
Profitability is what every budget really comes down to. Still, building a budget is more than just organizing or plugging numbers into the excel file (If it´s your go-to tool, still). It's about understanding what is coming in, what's going out, and how your revenue plan ties everything together.
Firas Mneimneh, General Manager, Radisson Hotel Group
For our 2026 budget, my primary focus will be on sustaining brand awareness and strengthening the property’s positioning. Guests today are increasingly attentive to consistency; they expect the same level of quality and service regardless of market conditions or rate fluctuations.
East West Hospitality Expands Utah Portfolio with HOA Management of Stag Lodge in Deer Valley
East West Hospitality, an award-winning management company and leader in luxury vacation rentals and resort operations, has been selected to manage the homeowners association (HOA) at Stag Lodge, a premier ski-in/ski-out retreat in Deer Valley. Effective immediately, East West Hospitality will oversee all aspects of the property's operations, with a core focus on HOA management, further expanding its presence in Utah’s most sought-after mountain destinations.
Highline Hospitality Partners Acquires Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park
Highline Hospitality Partners (HHP), a hospitality investment platform launched by Highline Real Estate Partners, acquires the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park. This expansion marks the 16th hotel in Highline’s portfolio and its first in the state of Florida.
OTH Hotels Resorts Expands Management Portfolio with the Addition of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Baltimore North - Pikesville
OTH Hotels Resorts (OTH), a leading hospitality management company headquartered in Virginia with regional operations in South Florida and an asset portfolio valued at more than $775 million, today announced its newest third-party management contract for DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Baltimore North - Pikesville.
U.S. Travel Association: America’s Travel Economy Has Lost $1 Billion—and Counting
It has been one week since the government shutdown began, and Congress has yet to reach an agreement to restore funding—costing America’s travel economy an estimated $1 billion each week in lost spending.
Outbound Hotels Announces Growth with Expanded CoralTree Hospitality Partnership
To propel its next phase of growth, Outbound Hotels has named CoralTree Hospitality as its exclusive operating partner, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to intentional expansion through expert collaboration.
Valor Hospitality Partners Expands Branded Upscale Footprint with The Summit Hotel, Its First Ohio Property
Leading global hospitality management company, Valor Hospitality Partners, is expanding its Americas portfolio into the Ohio market with the addition of The Summit Hotel, an existing premier independent hotel in Cincinnati. Valor will bring its global independent luxury experience to the property and will join Marriott International’s family of brands with the property's conversion to a Le Méridien, bringing the timeless sophistication and European flair of the brand to ‘The Queen City’ for the very first time.
Waterford Hotel Group Expands Portfolio with New Management Contracts for Sheraton Flowood, Mississippi, and Maison Dupuy, New Orleans
Waterford Hotel Group, a national leader in hospitality management, today announced the addition of two distinguished properties to its growing portfolio: the Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center in Flowood, Mississippi, and the Maison Dupuy Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana.
First Hospitality Adds Dual-Branded Property in Hometown Hyatt House and Hyatt Place Chicago – Medical/University District
First Hospitality, a national hotel operating, management, and development company, has assumed management and operations of the Hyatt House and Hyatt Place Chicago – Medical/University District. This dual-branded property marks First Hospitality’s fifth multi-brand hotel and expands the company’s Chicagoland presence to 16 properties.
White Lodging Awarded Management of The Shepherd Hotel at Clemson University
White Lodging, one of the hospitality industry’s leading hotel development, ownership, and management companies, has begun managing The Shepherd Hotel in Clemson, South Carolina. This partnership reflects an alignment of values between White Lodging and The Shepherd Hotel brand, both of which are committed to a culture of caring and cultivating the next generation of industry leaders.
Rebel Hotel Company Expands South: Acquires Sheraton Orlando North in Strategic Growth Move
Rebel Hotel Company, a leading hotel operator, is proud to announce the addition of the Sheraton Orlando North Hotel to its growing portfolio of managed properties. Located in the heart of Maitland Center Office Park, the property features newly renovated guest rooms, over 20,000 square feet of meeting space, and a resort-style outdoor pool, making it a premier choice for business and leisure travelers alike.
AHLA Foundation Names Marriott CFO and EVP, Development Leeny Oberg As 2025 Peggy Berg Castell Award Recipient
AHLA Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), today announced that Marriott International Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Development Leeny Oberg will receive the Peggy Berg Castell Award for her extensive efforts to elevate and advance women in the hospitality industry. The award will be given on October 7 at The Lodging Conference 2025 in Phoenix, Az.
OTH Hotels Resorts to manage The Virginian Hotel, Curio Collection By Hilton In Lynchburg, Virginia
OTH Hotels Resorts (OTH), a Virginia-based hospitality management company with an asset portfolio exceeding $775 million, has been entrusted to assume management of The Virginian Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton. This iconic architectural landmark, located in the heart of downtown Lynchburg, Virginia, has long been regarded as a cornerstone of the city’s cultural history.
Azul Hospitality Group Expands Pacific Northwest Management Presence with Takeover of Landmark Seattle Properties
Azul Hospitality Group, a premier hospitality management platform providing innovative approaches to maximizing an asset's performance, announced today it has assumed management of two landmark properties in downtown Seattle: the Hotel Theodore and the Mayflower Park Hotel. The Hotels are owned in partnership by Provenance Hotels and NBP Capital.
Valor Hospitality Partners Strengthens Atlanta Presence with Three Additional Hilton Properties
Valor Hospitality Partners, a full-service global hospitality management company, is expanding its Hilton portfolio in the Atlanta metropolitan area with the management takeover of three properties: The American Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta – Roswell and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta – Alpharetta. These newly added properties are the result of a strategic partnership with RADCO, a multidimensional real estate firm headquartered in Atlanta.
American Franchise Act will spur hotel entrepreneurship, AHLA Says
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the leading voice representing all segments of the hotel industry, today shared their support and called for the quick adoption of the bipartisan American Franchise Act (AFA) introduced by Representatives Kevin Hern (R-OK) and Don Davis (D-NC).
TPG Hotels & Resorts Adds Hilton Garden Inn Tampa East/Brandon to Managed Portfolio
TPG Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation's premier hospitality management firms, announced today it has added the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa East/Brandon to its managed portfolio.