Canada hotels report performance gains in February
Manitoba led provincial gains with 16% RevPAR growth, while Vancouver and Toronto showed mixed results across key metrics.
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The Vanderpump Hotel Opening May 2026 in Las Vegas
The Cromwell will undergo a complete transformation into a 188-room boutique property featuring Vanderpump's signature "industrial romantic" design aesthetic.
A Paid Vacation for Congress. A $0 Paycheck for TSA.
Congressional inaction on DHS funding threatens to leave TSA officers unpaid while causing significant airport delays for travelers.
Avion Hospitality Expands Dallas–Fort Worth Presence with Management of Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center
Avion takes over management of the 397-room conference hotel from Highline Hospitality, expanding its portfolio to 40 properties.
MGM Resorts’ Community Water Investment Now Saving 7 Million Gallons Annually at Employee Homes
MGM Resorts' $500,000 employee rebate program with Southern Nevada Water Authority achieves 7 million gallons in annual household water savings.
Sedona’s Lodging Market: Resilience and Pricing Power
HVS analysis shows Sedona's hotel market has stabilized after pandemic volatility, with strong pricing power supported by supply constraints and diverse leisure demand.
By Zabada Abouelhana, Project Manager in the HVS St. Louis office, HVS
SCP Hotels Expands Epic Experiences with Personalized, Nature-Led Journeys
SCP Hotels launches nature-focused experience programs at four properties, featuring sunrise paddleboarding in Oregon and volcanic exploration in Hawaii.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 14 March
CoStar data shows U.S. RevPAR grew 5.6% year-over-year, with San Francisco leading gains at 64.4% due to the Game Developers Conference.
Concord Hospitality Enters 2026 with Expansion of its Full-Service Management Portfolio with new Openings and Management Agreement Across the U.S.
Concord opened Hilton Jacksonville at Mayo Clinic and assumed management of South Shore Harbour Resort, with three lifestyle properties joining its Opus Collection.
HVS Takeaways: Optimism Dominates at Hunter Conference 2026
HVS reports strong luxury hotel performance and growing investor confidence, with cap rates stabilizing at 8-8.5% and high hopes for FIFA World Cup 2026 impact.
By Courtney Vris, Senior Project Manager and Leader HVS Atlanta office, HVS
AHLA issues statement on the launch of the Combating Human Trafficking Congressional Caucus
AHLA supports the new bipartisan congressional caucus and highlights the industry's No Room for Trafficking training initiative.
White Lodging, JW Marriott Indianapolis Announce Retirement of General Manager Phil Ray
Ray concludes a 40-year hospitality career, with Fernando Estala transitioning from Indianapolis Marriott Downtown to replace him in June 2026.
The Clara Hotel, a Reimagined Lifestyle Hotel, Opening Q2 2026 in Plano’s Legacy Corridor
NewcrestImage acquired the former NYLO property in August 2025 for a comprehensive transformation featuring 176 rooms, new F&B concepts, and enhanced event spaces.
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Adds La Posada de Santa Fe, a Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa, to its Portfolio
Crescent takes over management of the 157-room historic Santa Fe property and plans strategic renovations to preserve its heritage.
Extended Stay America Premier Suites Celebrates Five Years of Growth
Premier Suites has grown to nearly 60 hotels since 2021, targeting 100 properties by 2030 in the midscale extended stay segment.
Sage Hospitality Group Assumes Management of The Benson Hotel & Faculty Club on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus
Sage takes over management of the 106-room luxury property on CU Anschutz medical campus, recently acquired by the University of Colorado.
AHLA Warns NYC Budget Proposal Could Raise Costs for Hotels, Threaten Jobs in Testimony Before City Council
AHLA warns that NYC's proposed tax increases and regulatory costs could harm hotel recovery while international visitor numbers decline 5%.
AHLA Survey: Rising Costs, Staffing Challenges Persist For Hotels As Travel Demand Expected to Hold Steady
AHLA survey of 246 hoteliers shows 71% cite supply costs as top pressure, with over half of properties understaffed heading into 2026.
Charlestowne Hotels Expands National Footprint with Impactful Development Pipeline
Charlestowne Hotels announced eight development projects opening through 2028, including adaptive reuse properties in Santa Fe and Milwaukee, plus Tribute Portfolio hotels in Mississippi and Utah.
Highline Hospitality Partners Acquires Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, Texas
The 397-room lakeside property brings Highline's portfolio to 18 hotels and $1.5 billion in assets under management.