Press Releases

University Inn Acquired by A Fund Affiliated with Onelin Capital Corporation and Its Partners, Staypineapple Hotels Inc. to Manage Property under Management and Licensing Agreement

Staypineapple Hotels Inc., a Pacific Northwest-based hospitality management and licensing company, most notably recognized for its management of the 10 Staypineapple hotels across the United States, announces that University Inn has been acquired by OneRE Apartment Fund LLC, a company affiliated with Onelin Capital Corporation, a U.S.-based multi-asset investment, real estate development and management firm.

Hotel Equities Forms Strategic Partnership with Pinnacle Hotel Group

Hotel owner, operator and developer, Hotel Equities (“HE”), announced today a strategic partnership with well-respected, Arkansas-based Pinnacle Hotel Group. Pinnacle’s current hotel portfolio and its robust development pipeline will be integrated into Hotel Equities’ management platform effective May 1st and includes properties from globally recognized brands Marriott, Hilton, and IHG.

AAHOA Members Champion for Hotel Industry Priorities in Washington as New Administration Takes Office

AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association), the largest hotel owners association in the world, held its Spring National Advocacy Conference (SNAC) in Washington, D.C., bringing together hotel owners from across the country to engage directly with lawmakers. As part of AAHOA’s year-round advocacy efforts, these national advocacy conferences take place twice a year—each spring and fall—to ensure that the voices of America’s hotel owners remain a priority in federal policymaking.

Concord Hospitality Celebrates 40 Years Of Excellence

Concord Hospitality, the award-winning hotel management and development company currently operating over 140 hotels across North America, celebrates its 40th anniversary, commemorating four decades of contributions to the hospitality industry. Since its inception in 1985 in Ohio, Concord Hospitality has grown from its humble beginnings, relocating to North Carolina and transforming into an award-winning company with a portfolio spanning dozens of premier brands such as Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, and IHG. Under the leadership of Founder and CEO Mark Laport, Concord has solidified its reputation for distinction, consistently earning recognition from its brand partners and ranking as one of the top management companies across a diverse portfolio of select-service, extended-stay, full-service, luxury, and lifestyle hotels, as well as bars and restaurants.

Shatterproof Hospitality Heroes Reception Convenes 70+ Hospitality Companies and Raises $2.1M to Drive Solutions to the Addiction Crisis

Shatterproof, a national nonprofit organization and a leader in improving the way the healthcare system addresses and treats substance use disorders, honored Amanda Hite, president, STR, a CoStar Group company, with the 2025 Shatterproof Hospitality Hero Award. Hite is recognized for her courage and commitment toward raising awareness of substance use disorder and ending addiction stigma. As the seventh recipient but first woman to win, Hite sets new standards at her company and within the industry.

Rebel Hotel Company Expands NYC Presence with Management Acquisition of Ink 48

Rebel Hotel Company, one of New York City's largest independent hotel operators, proudly announces its acquisition of management for Ink 48, an upscale property located in the heart of Manhattan. This strategic move further solidifies Rebel’s position as a leader in providing distinctive, independent hotel experiences in premier urban markets.

Marriott International Named One of FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies

Earlier this week Marriott International announced it has once again been named among FORTUNE Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies. The company has appeared on Fortune's Most Admired Companies' list consecutively since its inception in 1998. Marriott was named number one in the Hotels, Casinos, and Resorts category and placed number 13 in this year’s ranking overall.