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.
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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.
LBA Hospitality Expands Management Portfolio, Strengthening Presence in Mississippi
LBA adds two Hilton Garden Inn properties in Mississippi, expanding its Gulf Coast presence and Hattiesburg market share.
Marriott to Bring St. Regis Hotels & Resorts to Kapalua Bay, Hawai'i
Marriott assumes management of the 146-unit Maui oceanfront resort in March 2026, with St. Regis branding planned for 2027 after renovation.
Red Roof Delivers Results, Innovation and Impact in 2025; Well Positioned for Continued Profitable Growth in 2026
Red Roof gained market share in 2025 with a 3,500-room development pipeline and 35% increase in new hotel executions.
Trademark Collection by Wyndham Marks Milestone, Surpasses 100 U.S. Hotels
The soft brand has doubled its U.S. portfolio in five years, reaching nearly 350 hotels globally with 100+ more in the pipeline.
Leading North American Hotel Wellness with Marriott’s Suzanne Holbrook
Holbrook discusses Marriott's rollout of wellness technology across luxury properties, including red light therapy, cold plunges, and vibroacoustic treatments to boost spa revenue.
By Adam Mogelonsky and Larry Mogelonsky
ALH Grows to 3,000 Rooms with Major Central Texas Expansion
The family-owned management company added 1,000 rooms across Central and South Texas, elevating Scott Austin to COO to oversee the expanded operations.
New Report: Phoenix Hotels Fuel $7 Billion in Economic Activity
Oxford Economics study finds Phoenix hotels support 42,000+ jobs and generate $1.1 billion in tax revenue annually.
Climate Resilience for U.S. Hotels: 5 Ways Leaders Can Turn Weather Disruptions into Revenue Opportunities
The article presents five actionable strategies for U.S. hotels to convert weather disruptions into revenue opportunities, including dynamic pricing, flexible packages, and proactive guest communication.
By Muhammad Tanveer, Author , The Sales Leadership Brief
U.S. hotel results for week ending 7 March
Las Vegas led gains with RevPAR up 90.5% driven by CONEXPO trade show, while New Orleans declined against tough Mardi Gras comparisons.
Why Cost per Occupied Room Is the Metric That Will Shape Hotel Profitability in 2026
HotelData.com report analyzing 5,000 U.S. hotels shows labor CPOR rose 12.8% in 2025, with Q4 seeing 21.1% year-over-year increase amid softening demand.
By Sarah McCay Tams, Head of Editorial, Actabl
The Wolseley Hotels to Launch with Flagship Property in New York
The 76-room flagship will occupy a 1905 landmark building near Bryant Park and introduce The Wolseley restaurant to the US market.
Travel Industry Applauds Global Entry Reopening, Calls for Immediate Support for TSA Officers
U.S. Travel Association welcomed Global Entry's reopening while urging Congress to support unpaid TSA officers during the shutdown.
Cost Pressures and Safety Concerns Reshape U.S. Meetings Landscape, New MMGY Study Finds
Survey of 300 planners and 1,000 attendees shows 63% cite travel costs as key concern while 72% factor crime levels into destination selection.
Top 5 travel destinations in the USA with the strongest hotel pricing growth in 2026
Park City leads with 19.89% pricing growth while 75% of US hotel markets saw rates decline in early 2026.
By Laure Cremers, Content Specialist, Lighthouse