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Airport Hotel Revival Done Right at Sonesta LAX
Sonesta LAX increased average length of stay to 1.7 nights after a $42M renovation by targeting weekend leisure travelers and local guests.
By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky
GBTA Calls for Balanced Approach to New ESTA Requirements, Citing Risks to Global Business Travel, U.S. Competitiveness, and International Data Privacy Compliance
GBTA survey of 571 professionals shows 78% are concerned about proposed ESTA changes, with 43% more likely to hold meetings outside the U.S.
Columbia Hospitality Tapped to Manage Seattle’s Hotel 1000
Columbia Hospitality takes over management of the 120-room luxury property starting February 1, with Hotel 1000 joining Unbound Collection by Hyatt.
Dreamscape Hospitality Expands Marriott Portfolio with Three Select-Service Hotels Across the South and Midwest
Dreamscape Hospitality announced today that it has assumed management of three Marriott-branded hotels across Oklahoma and Louisiana, further expanding its national portfolio and strengthening its presence within the Marriott brand.
Hotel Investment Momentum Builds as U.S. Market Posts $24 Billion in 2025 Transaction Volume
JLL reports luxury hotels drove performance with 3% RevPAR growth while midscale properties declined, with World Cup host cities expected to see mid-double digit RevPAR gains in 2026.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 31 January
Overall U.S. performance shows occupancy down 4.3% and RevPAR down 4.0%, with Nashville seeing unusual gains due to Winter Storm Fern displacement bookings.
Arizona House of Representatives recognizes hotel industry for efforts to prevent human trafficking
The proclamation recognizes hotel training programs that have been completed 2.6 million times since 2020 through the No Room for Trafficking initiative.
Gravity Haus Expands Goes Global: Adventure Lifestyle Brand Storms into Canada with First International Property in Revelstoke, British Columbia
The outdoor hospitality brand will manage and rebrand The VRGE hotel starting February 2026, marking its 10th property and first international location.
Dreamscape Hospitality Assumes Management of The Georgian Hotel, Santa Monica
The iconic 1933 Art Deco beachfront property will transition to a Hyatt soft brand while maintaining its independent character.
Delano Miami Beach Partners with Paris Society to Bring Acclaimed Culinary Concepts to U.S.
Paris Society brings two acclaimed restaurant concepts to the U.S. for the first time as part of Delano Miami Beach's March 2026 reopening.
Everhome Suites Expands Footprint with Openings in Texas and Kentucky and New Jersey, Crossing the 25th Property Milestone
Choice Hotels' Everhome Suites reaches 27 properties nationwide with three new openings, becoming one of the first recently launched midscale extended stay brands to pass 25 properties.
Travel Industry to Congress: End Shutdowns That Punish Workers and Disrupt Americans
Joint industry statement cites $6 billion economic impact from 2025 shutdown and urges Congress to pass bipartisan aviation funding bills.
Canada's Hotel Construction Pipeline Shows Momentum with Construction Starts Up Year-Over-Year
Construction starts surged 60% year-over-year to 16 projects, while the total pipeline reached 332 projects across 45,429 rooms.
Planned U.S. Border Social Media Changes Could Reduce Visitor Spend by USD $15.7 Billion and Impact 157,000 American Jobs, According to New WTTC Research
WTTC survey of 4,563 travelers across nine ESTA-eligible countries shows 34% would be less likely to visit the U.S. if social media screening requirements are implemented.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 24 January
CoStar data shows all key metrics declined year-over-year, with Minneapolis leading gains and Washington D.C. seeing steepest drops.
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP Announces Firm Name Change as It Enters Its 45th Year
California-based law firm shortens name to JMM as part of strategic rebranding entering 45th year, with leadership changes coming.
What 219 TripAdvisor Reviews Reveal About The Neighborhood Hotel Little Italy - Chicago, IL
ECG's analysis of 219 TripAdvisor reviews shows how institutional proximity to UIC and Rush Hospital drives 24% of guest bookings at the Chicago property.
Ninth Annual Shatterproof Hospitality Heroes Reception at ALIS Unites 75 Hospitality Companies Raises $2.1 Million to Advance Solutions to the Addiction Crisis
The event raised a record $2.1 million with 75 companies participating, while data shows 17% of hospitality workers have substance use disorders.
High school students to explore hospitality management career opportunities
Penn State's six-day summer program for juniors and seniors includes business visits, kitchen operations, and industry expert interactions.