Waterford Hotel Group Expands Footprint in New Orleans with Five Additional Hotels
Waterford adds five French Quarter properties from The J Collection, bringing its New Orleans portfolio to 11 hotels ahead of peak festival season.
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STR Weekly Insights: 16-29 November 2025
U.S. RevPAR fell 0.3% in the fortnight ending November 29, but excluding 13 hurricane-impacted markets, RevPAR actually grew 0.9%.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 29 November
CoStar data shows Tampa suffered steep declines due to 2024 hurricane displacement demand comparisons, while San Francisco led gains with 14.9% RevPAR growth.
Davidson Hospitality Group Hosts Preeminent Food & Beverage Summit
The two-day Dallas summit focused on menu profitability, procurement cost savings, and team development for F&B leaders across Davidson's hotel portfolio.
Grand Rapids, Michigan: A City on the Rise
HVS analysis highlights strong hotel demand growth driven by $1+ billion in upcoming developments including amphitheater, soccer stadium, and airport expansion.
By Angela Lahti, Associate, Tampa - St. Pete, HVS
Colliers releases report on 2026 Commercial Real Estate Outlook
Colliers forecasts U.S. commercial real estate recovery in 2026 with 15-20% transaction growth, office vacancy dropping below 18%, and hospitality supply growing 1.3%.
U.S. Travel & Tourism Grows While Cutting Emissions, WTTC reveals
WTTC data shows U.S. tourism GDP grew 1.8% annually while emissions fell 1.7%, demonstrating successful economic-environmental decoupling.
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Introduces St. Regis Estates, Welcoming the World's Most Storied Properties into the House of Astor
St. Regis launches ultra-exclusive Estates collection for historic, leisure-focused properties, with Newport Coast's Pelican Hill as the first conversion in 2027.
Aimbridge Hospitality Welcomes voco Sandpiper All-Inclusive Resort to its Expanding Portfolio
The 335-key Florida resort undergoes a $50 million renovation as Aimbridge's first U.S. all-inclusive property, targeting early 2026 opening.
Crow Holdings and Hilton Announce $100 Million Renovation and Long-Term Management Agreement for Iconic Hilton Anatole in Dallas
The multi-year renovation includes 899 Atrium Tower rooms and 600,000 square feet of meeting space at the 1,610-room Dallas landmark.
U.S. Hospitality Hits an All-Time Workforce High as a New Labor Crisis Emerges, New 2025 Report Finds
Despite reaching record workforce levels, the industry faces 70-80% annual turnover in hotels and restaurants, with QSR exceeding 100%.
Call of the Mountains: Hotel Investment in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Multiple new hotels and repositioned properties are targeting upscale segments in mountain markets like Boone and Highlands, with RevPAR growth strongest during off-peak months from 2016-2024.
By Courtney Vris, Senior Project Manager and Leader HVS Atlanta office, HVS
JMBM Guides Largest Hotel Sale in California in 2025
Newbond Holdings and Conversant Capital acquired distressed hotel assets representing 10% of a city's inventory through a court-supervised receivership process.
Anticipating the Surge: How Hospitality America is Positioning for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Hospitality America outlines a four-pillar revenue strategy targeting 20-45% ADR increases across 16 host cities, with emphasis on rate integrity and spillover market capture.
By Daniel Lock, VP of Commercial Strategy, Hospitality America
Waterford Hotel Group and Maverick Hotels Announce Strategic Merger to Drive Future Growth
The combined company now manages 50+ properties across New England to the Midwest, including premium Marriott and Hilton-branded hotels.
Wellness Residential Growth Lessons for Hotels from THE WELL Founders
THE WELL Coconut Grove sold 20% of its $1.5M+ units within 48 hours, demonstrating strong demand for wellness-integrated residential developments that hotels can learn from.
By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky
How Hotels Can Be Advocates and Help Prevent Trafficking
The article provides hotels with practical steps to train staff on recognizing trafficking signs and establishing reporting protocols to protect guests and avoid legal liability.
By Lori Cohen, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Protect All Children from Trafficking (PACT)
What Guests Prefer Today: Travel-Size Toiletries or Refillable Systems? A Look at Hospitality in the USA
Analysis covers regulatory changes in California, New York, Illinois, and Washington driving hotels toward bulk dispensers over traditional mini bottles.
By Camilo Sosa, E-commerce Manager, Hotel Items (A & S Suppliers, Inc.)
Coast Hotels Supports British Columbia Charities with Funds Raised from 23rd Annual Golf Classic
The 23rd annual tournament raised over $100,000 for ALS Society of BC and Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre, bringing total donations since inception to $1.4 million.
Newbond Holdings and Conversant Capital Close Acquisition of Two Major San Francisco Hotels
The $408 million deal gives the partnership control of roughly 10% of San Francisco's hotel inventory amid the city's hospitality recovery.