Montreal at the Forefront of Boutique Brands with Corner Collection
CEO Dimitri Antonopoulos discusses how the family-owned group built independent luxury properties in Old Montreal over 50+ years.
By Adam Mogelonsky and Larry Mogelonsky
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Longest DHS Shutdown in History Ends—This Must Not Happen Again
U.S. Travel Association warns that over 1,100 TSA officers have left during the DHS shutdown, weakening travel security just weeks before the World Cup.
The 2026 World Cup won’t deliver demand the way hotels expected. Here’s how to respond.
Hotel bookings for the 2026 World Cup are tracking closer to normal levels, forcing properties to shift from static forecasting to real-time demand response strategies.
By Nicola Graham, Chief Marketing Officer, Cendyn™
U.S. hotel results for week ending 25 April
U.S. hotels posted 8.5% RevPAR growth for the week, with New Orleans leading at +34.3% and 21 of top 25 markets showing gains.
AHLA Statement on Ending of the DHS Shutdown
AHLA condemns the record-long government shutdown that forced TSA workers to work without pay and disrupted hotel bookings across the travel industry.
Ensemble Assumes Management of Hotel Nia, Autograph Collection in Menlo Park, California
Ensemble takes over operations of the 250-room Silicon Valley hotel it developed in 2018, expanding its managed portfolio to 15 properties generating $250M annually.
HSMAI 2026 Commercial Strategy Conference Coming to San Antonio, Texas
The two-day event at Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center features keynotes, 28 breakout sessions, and pre/post workshops for hospitality commercial professionals.
HVS U.S. Market Pulse: April 2026
U.S. hotels posted 4.5% RevPAR gains through April 2026, with luxury leading growth and cap rates averaging 8.3% as transaction activity slowly improves.
By Rodney Clough, President - HVS Americas, Denver, HVS
Canada Sees Continued Business Travel Growth and Strong Economic Impact in Toronto
GBTA research shows Canada ranked 12th globally for business travel in 2025, with Toronto generating $4.3 billion USD in industry revenue and supporting over 21,000 jobs.
Capture and convert FIFA World Cup demand and win more direct revenue
Adam Mogelonsky discusses strategies for hotels to capture FIFA World Cup demand while building long-term direct booking systems that extend beyond the event.
Karen Stephens in conversation with Adam Mogelonsky
U.S. hotel construction down for 15 consecutive months
CoStar data shows 136,990 U.S. hotel rooms currently under construction, with luxury segment leading percentage growth at 4.5%.
HEI Adds Embassy Suites Palm Beach Gardens to its Portfolio
The 160-room property marks HEI's 21st Florida hotel and will undergo lobby renovation and F&B repositioning.
Canada’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Signals Future Growth as Key Chain Scales Record Highs in Q1 2026
Ontario leads with 190 projects, while upper midscale properties dominate the pipeline at 137 projects, both reaching record highs in Q1 2026.
Hotel 1550: Ditching the flag and turning independence into revenue growth
A San Bruno hotel moved from Days Inn franchise to independent operation, then consolidated multiple tech vendors into Cloudbeds' unified platform.
Noble Acquires Ten-Hotel Upscale Select-Service and Upscale Extended-Stay Portfolio
Noble acquired ten Marriott, Hilton, and IHG properties across four U.S. regions, citing constrained supply and diversified demand drivers.
Meyer Jabara Hotels Executive Session Signals Strong Outlook for 2026 with AI Driving Operational Focus
Meyer Jabara's annual meeting with 120+ GMs showed two-thirds are bullish on 2026, with AI streamlining operations and new agentic distribution models enabling direct guest connections.
Dallas Tops U.S. Hotel Pipeline; Phoenix Records Double-Digit Under Construction Growth at Q1 2026
Phoenix shows strongest growth momentum with 19% increase in under construction projects and leads 2026 opening forecasts with 27 new hotels.
HITEC 2026 Showcases Unmatched Hospitality Tech Variety as Exhibit Floor Space Sells Out
Over 360 companies will exhibit across 83,000 sq. ft. at the June 2026 San Antonio event, with 5,800+ attendees expected.
Strong Conversion and New Development Project Totals in the U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline at Q1 2026 Close
LE reports 6,020 projects with 705,825 rooms in Q1 2026 pipeline, with luxury segment hitting record highs and 2026 supply growth forecast at 1.4%.
Detroit Hotel Market Update: Why Investors Are Betting on Motown
Analysis shows over 1,200 luxury rooms opening through 2028, supported by GM's headquarters move and $2+ billion in downtown development projects.
By Angela Lahti and Nico Cooper