Kasa Enters into Strategic Combination with Mint House
The transaction adds nearly 1,000 units including Manhattan's 70 Pine building and expands Kasa across six major U.S. markets.
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Crescent Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel to Portfolio
The 408-room property strengthens Crescent's partnership with Whitestone Companies and marks the management company's expansion into Columbus's downtown market.
Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming Sustain Commitment to Prevent Human Trafficking in the Hospitality Industry with New Global Initiatives and Expanded Programs
Hard Rock expands anti-trafficking programs with 143,510 trained team members, reaching 3.2 million students through education and adding 10 new properties to their intervention network.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 3 January
U.S. hotels posted 7.9% RevPAR growth during holiday week, with Miami leading at +26.4% while Tampa dropped 19.4%.
HFTP Announces Availability of HITEC 2026 Registration and Hotel Reservation Site
HITEC 2026 will host 6,000 professionals and 370+ companies in San Antonio for the industry's largest hospitality technology conference and expo.
Colicchio Consulting Releases 2026 Food Hall Report Highlighting Rapid Expansion, as the Segment Grows Nearly 25% Over Two Years
The report tracks 458 operating food halls with 114 more in development, showing Florida leading with 17 planned projects.
The Government Shutdown’s $6 Billion Toll on Travel and the U.S. Economy
The 43-day shutdown caused 88,000 fewer trips daily as unpaid aviation workers created staffing shortages and national park closures suppressed demand.
By Joshua Friedlander, Vice President, Research, U.S. Travel Association
Rising Travel Costs Reshape How Americans Travel in 2026, Internova Travel Group Research Finds
Research based on millions of bookings shows premium travel costs rising sharply while economy options decline, driving 60% of travelers to use advisors.
Choice Hotels International Accelerates Growth in Canada with Six New Ascend Collection Properties in Québec
The expansion adds 651 rooms across six properties in Québec, growing Ascend Collection's Canadian portfolio by 20% as part of Choice's accelerated growth following its consolidation of Choice Hotels Canada.
Hospitality Financial Leadership: The Luggage
A former hotel executive recalls lessons in leadership and respect during a 1989 corporate conference at The Empress Hotel following its major renovation.
By David Lund, The Hotel Financial Coach, David Lund
AAHOA Applauds One-Year Delay of Tariff Increases on Furniture and Cabinetry
The delay prevents tariff increases on furniture and cabinetry that account for 15-20% of hotel renovation costs, affecting small business owners' capital planning.
OTH Hotels Resorts Expands Virginia Portfolio with Courtyard by Marriott Manassas Battlefield Park
OTH will take over management of the 149-room Virginia property starting January 2026, marking its fifth East Coast contract this year.
Canada hotels report first occupancy, RevPAR declines since April
Ontario led declines with RevPAR down 8.1%, while Toronto's drops reflected tough comparisons against Taylor Swift's 2024 tour impact.
U.S. hotel performance for November 2025
Occupancy declined 2.8% marking nine straight months of year-over-year drops, with Tampa hit hardest due to Hurricane Milton displacement effects.
Labor and Employment Roundup: What to Expect in 2026
JMBM law firm outlines 15+ new California employment laws taking effect in 2026, including expanded paid family leave, AI regulations, and strengthened whistleblower protections.
American Hotel & Lodging Association Joins the U.S. Food Waste Pact
AHLA becomes the 30th signatory to the voluntary pact aimed at reducing the 10% of food waste that comes from lodging, equivalent to $17 billion annually.
Hotel Profitability in Transition: Cost Pressures and Budgeting Priorities for 2026
HVS analysis shows GOP margins declining across all property types as wage inflation and brand standards outpace ADR growth, requiring active asset management to protect profitability in 2026.
By Marcus Lee, Executive Vice President, Development, HVS
U.S. hotel results for week ending 13 December
CoStar data shows U.S. hotels faced occupancy decline of 1.6% while ADR rose modestly 0.4%, with New Orleans hit hardest by RevPAR drop of 29.9%.
Sonesta Grows NPA Franchise Portfolio with the Transition of 45 Hotels
NPA acquired 45 properties from Sonesta's managed portfolio sale, with plans to add 10 more hotels over 36 months.
First Hospitality’s Outlook: What’s Next for Hotel Stays in 2026
First Hospitality outperformed industry benchmarks in 2025 with +3% occupancy growth and plans AI-driven search optimization tools for 2026.