Stonebridge Adds Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe, to Its Managed Portfolio
Stonebridge will manage all operations at the 335-room lakefront resort in Montgomery, Texas, strengthening its partnership with the Margaritaville brand.
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Georgia Leaders and Hospitality Industry Unite to Reaffirm Commitment to Human Trafficking Prevention Efforts
Georgia officials and major hotel associations announced expanded human trafficking prevention training requirements for hospitality staff statewide.
Hotel Industry Testifies Before Congress on How Franchising Creates Small Business Success
Hotel franchise owner Tina Patel testified before Congress supporting the American Franchise Act, which would establish a joint employer definition to protect the franchise model.
AAHOA Mourns the Passing of Former Chairman and Founding Member Ravi Patel
Patel served as AAHOA's second chairman and built the SREE Hotels portfolio to over 30 properties while mentoring thousands of hoteliers.
Canada hotels post record-setting performance in 2025
British Columbia led with 70.4% occupancy while Montreal was the only major market to decline in both occupancy and RevPAR.
Noble Continues Expansion of Branded Long-Term Accommodations Platform with 14-Property Portfolio Acquisition
Noble acquired 14 Woodspring Suites properties across high-growth U.S. markets at below replacement cost to scale its branded long-term accommodations platform.
Three Things to Watch for Los Angeles Hospitality in 2026
Los Angeles occupancy remains below pre pandemic levels due to entertainment strikes, soft leisure demand, weak international travel, and 2025 wildfire disruptions. However, the region’s diverse economy positions it for recovery, aided by the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Entertainment production and international air travel are expected to stabilize, while ADR should grow.
By Kirsten Smiley, Senior Vice President, Southern California Region Director, HVS Los Angeles, HVS
U.S. hotels report first full-year occupancy, RevPAR declines since 2020
CoStar data shows 2025 marked the first year since 2020 with declining occupancy (-1.2%) and RevPAR (-0.3%), though ADR grew 0.9% nationally.
AHLA welcomes new members to Executive Committee, Board of Directors
Marriott's Liam Brown will chair the 2026 board before retiring, with Davidson's Thom Geshay set to succeed him mid-year.
MGM Resorts Powers Up to 100% of Daytime Las Vegas Strip Electricity with Solar
The 115 MW Escape Solar and Storage Project doubles MGM's renewable capacity, combining with existing solar arrays to achieve 100% daytime renewable power across Vegas Strip properties.
HEI Assumes Management of a Portfolio of Four Marriott-Branded Hotels in Orlando, Florida
HEI takes over management of 1,590 rooms across four Marriott-branded properties near Disney, including a Sheraton undergoing renovation.
How SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts Streamlined Financial Operations with Fairmas
SilverBirch replaced error-prone Excel spreadsheets with Fairmas software, achieving improved forecast accuracy and faster scenario modeling across its Canadian hotel portfolio.
Choice Hotels International Launches New Global Campaign Centered on Travel Values
Choice Hotels partners with Keegan-Michael Key for its third consecutive year to launch a multi-channel campaign across TV, digital, and social platforms through 2026.
What Hotel Investors Need to Know About Agentic Hotel Distribution in 2026
By 2026, AI-native distribution systems that autonomously decide pricing and channel strategy will become essential infrastructure, directly impacting hotel asset valuations and cash flow predictability.
By Brad Brewer, Chief AI Officer, Agentic Hospitality
NYC, Phoenix projected to open the most hotel rooms in 2026
CoStar data shows Phoenix trailing NYC with 3,650 rooms, while Dallas rounds out the top three with 3,558 projected openings.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 10 January
The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 10 January. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
The Future of Luxury Is Personal: Highlights from the International Luxury Hotel Association's Luxury Hospitality Conference, INSPIRE Las Vegas
The International Luxury Hotel Association's Las Vegas conference explored how technology can enhance rather than replace human connection, with sessions covering AI automation, investment trends, and the evolution of personalized luxury service.
KAYAK Predicts: Well-th trips, next gen destinations, and small-town escapes to define travel this year
KAYAK, the world's leading travel search engine, has dropped its 2026 'What the Future' (WTF) Report, offering a look at the destinations and travel behaviors that will shape the year ahead. Along with exclusive community data from TikTok, the report focuses on the places and patterns that matter before they become mainstream news. In its second edition, the WTF report uses billions of KAYAK user queries to spotlight overlooked destinations offering lower prices, fewer crowds and more flexibility.
Building Sustainable Hotel Operations for the Modern Traveler
Hilton Anaheim's multimillion-dollar renovation integrated LED lighting, smart controls, and bulk amenities, achieving emissions reductions equivalent to removing 1,700 cars from the road.
By Steve Karwoski, Area Director of Property Operations, Hilton Worldwide, Hilton
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes The Cooper to Legend Collection
The 191-room luxury waterfront property will open in March 2026 with a rooftop pool, private marina, and four dining venues.