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Press Release
January 23, 2023

After a Year of Growth Across Multiple Segments, Choice Hotels is the Challenger Brand in Upscale and Growth Leader in Extended Stay

As a legacy leader in upper midscale and midscale, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH)—one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world—made a series of strategic moves to position itself as the challenger brand to watch in upscale and the growth leader in extended stay. From the grand opening of the first Everhome Suites and opening of the 65th Cambria Hotel, to the brand relaunch of Suburban Studios and the acquisition of Radisson Hotels Americas, the Choice Hotels portfolio expanded in 2022 to 22 brands and nearly 7,500 hotels, representing nearly 630,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories. The breadth of Choice Hotels brands across multiple segments provides a wide variety of options for developers looking to expand their portfolio of hotels. 

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Choice
United States
Cendyn
Supplier News
January 19, 2023

CCPA, CPRA and the changing privacy landscape

The protection of customer data is a crucial component of every hotelier’s digital strategy. Given the recent passage of new legal provisions in California, online privacy concerns are more important than ever. What are the new measures, and how will they impact the hospitality business? Here’s what you need to know.

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Cendyn™
United States
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
Press Release
January 19, 2023

Sonesta Expands Select-Service Segment Footprint With Launch Of “Sonesta Essential”

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the debut of Sonesta Essential, a new Upper-Midscale Select-Service segment brand which is now available to franchise in the U.S.

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Sonesta
United States
Coast Hotels & Resorts of Canada
Press Release
January 4, 2023

Coast Hotels to expand USA footprint, completes acquisition of master franchise agreement

Coast Hotels Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of APA Hotel Canada, Inc. and one of North America’s fastest-growing and one of Canada’s largest hotel brands, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of a master franchise agreement inclusive of all existing franchised hotels from Coast Hotels USA, LLC.

Coast Hotels & Resorts of Canada
Coast Hotels
United States
U.S. Travel Association (USTA)
Opinion Article
December 30, 2022

Highs, Lows and Some In-Between: 2022 in Review

What a year. 2022 was a mix of setbacks and recovery, coupled with seemingly contradictory economic and consumer data.

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By Aaron Szyf and Jamie Mageau
United States
Hilton Worldwide Family/group
Press Release
December 20, 2022

How To... Decorate for the holidays 

Perfectly wrapped gifts, sparkling lights and lush garlands — the holiday season is upon us. The best part? Decorating, of course! Evoking fond memories of childhood and time spent with loved ones, the magic of the holidays is often intertwined with getting your home ready to experience the celebrations of the season. Fortunately for us (and our future holiday-scapes), we have Amber Lanwermeyer, social media director at St. Louis Union Station, Curio Collection by Hilton.

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Hilton
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Aimbridge Hospitality
Press Release
December 16, 2022

Aimbridge Hospitality Expands Select Service Division, Assumes Management of Three Extended Stay Hotels Owned by Three Wall Capital

Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading global hospitality company, continues to expand its portfolio with the addition of three extended stay properties to its Select Service division. Conveniently located near airports in Mississippi, Virginia and Wisconsin, the properties were recently acquired by Three Wall Capital and bring 296 keys under Aimbridge Hospitality management.

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Aimbridge Hospitality
United States
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Edgewater Group LLC
Press Release
December 8, 2022

Edgewater Acquires the Historic Windsor Hotel in Americus, Georgia

Edgewater Group LLC, a multidisciplinary real estate investment firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Historic Windsor Hotel in Americus, Georgia to join Edgewater’s growing portfolio of assets in the hospitality, retail, office and residential spaces. The property was purchased by 125 West Lamar LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Edgewater Valley Forge Fund III LP, an affiliate of Edgewater Group LLC.

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Edgewater Group LLC
Americus, Georgia, United States
costar
External Article
December 7, 2022

Hotels Could Struggle as Prices Outpace Paycheck

With both savings declining and income growth slowing, the American economy is in for some harsh reality heading into 2023.

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HotelNewsNow
United States
The Sage Agency
Press Release
December 6, 2022

Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park Completes Multi-Million Dollar Renovation

Marriott International, Inc. is pleased to announce the completion of an $11 million-dollar revitalization of its 395-room Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park. This renovation enriches the guest experience and further establishes the hotel as a leader in the Northern Virginia market. This includes a newly renovated lobby, a modernized fitness center, two new junior ballrooms, 27,000 square feet of meeting space and a new restaurant and cocktail lounge - Tandem. The 16-story hotel located at 3111 Fairview Park Drive is owned by Lakewood Hotel Group and managed by Marriott International, Inc.

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The Sage Agency
Falls Church, Virginia, United States
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Supplier News
November 29, 2022

NHLA Hotel Tech Conference to Showcase React Mobile 2.0 Employee Safety Devices

Members of the Nevada Hotel & Lodging Assn. will flock to Black Fire Innovation this week to attend the 2nd Annual Hotel Tech Conference on Nov. 30th. The event will give hotel, resort and casino operators continuing education on trending topics and the opportunity to see the latest technology innovations – including React Mobile 2.0, an employee safety solution that delivers the fastest response times, highest panic button reliability and beacon location accuracy.

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React Mobile
Nevada, United States
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AvantStay
Press Release
November 22, 2022

New Travel Data: AvantStay Shares Latest Booking Trends

AvantStay, a leading Short-Term-Rental (STR) brand with 1,500+ vacation homes across the country, has launched its new Trends page, sharing the latest booking data for travel. Here are a few of the most recent October booking trends: 

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AvantStay
United States
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Supplier News
November 21, 2022

React Mobile to Showcase its NEW Employee Safety Solution at OHLA Conference

Ohio hoteliers will “Dream Big” as they participate in the 2022 Ohio Hotel & Lodging Assn. Conference & Gala, to be held November 21 and 22 at the Hyatt Regency here. The reimaged conference, presented by Morgan Stanley, will feature immersive educational sessions on trending topics, including conversations on innovation and technology. In addition, a new, all day Exhibitor Marketplace will be held today from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. that will enable attendees to connect one on one with leaders in the tech space — such as OHLA Allied Member React Mobile, that will showcase hospitality’s most responsive, reliable, and self-managing panic button solution.

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React Mobile
Ohio, United States
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Press Release
November 15, 2022

New Super 8® Candle Collection Smells Like an Epic Road Trip

Road trips come and go, but lovers of the open road can rejoice this holiday season. Super 8 by Wyndham, one of the world’s largest economy hotel brands and trusted roadside companion, is launching a limited-edition candle collection, Scents of the Open Road, featuring eight scented candles that smell — collectively — like a road trip.

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Wyndham
United States
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
Press Release
November 8, 2022

The Royal Sonesta Brand is Now Available for Franchising

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced that The Royal Sonesta brand is now available for franchising in the U.S. The Royal Sonesta is a collection of unique hotels in some of the world’s most exciting travel destinations that now provides franchisees an Upper Upscale option perfect for city and leisure destinations. The Royal Sonesta franchise offering advances Sonesta’s global development strategy by adding a high-end brand to Sonesta’s franchise portfolio.

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Sonesta
United States
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA)
Press Release
November 7, 2022

SURVEY: Higher share of Americans plan holiday hotel stays, hotels top choice for leisure travelers

The share of holiday travelers who plan to stay in hotels is up this year, and hotels are the top lodging choice among those certain to travel for leisure in the next three months, according to a new national Hotel Booking Index Survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Morning Consult.

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AH&LA
United States
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Opinion Article
October 27, 2022

Hotel Data Security Update: Hotels, Hotel Owners and Employee Personal Information

Hotel operators and owners have long been focused on the privacy of the personal information they collect from guests – because of the global nature of the hospitality business, hotel brands have focused on complying with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and beginning in 2018, the Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the first comprehensive law designed to protect the privacy of consumers’ personal information.

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By Robert Braun, Partner, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell, LLP, JMM
United States
U.S. Travel Association (USTA)
Opinion Article
October 17, 2022

Q3 Business Travel Tracker: Restricting Policies Limiting Business Travel are Diminishing

Company policies restricting business travel are diminishing for both small and large organizations. The negative impacts of reduced business travel are increasingly evident.

Jamie Mageau
By Jamie Mageau, Director of Research Products, U.S. Travel Association
United States
U.S. Travel Association (USTA)
Press Release
October 14, 2022

Business Travel to Face Headwinds, Government Must Address Visa Delays, Travel Disincentives to Protect Economy

The latest Business Travel Tracker finds American companies increasingly paring back pandemic-era restrictions on business travel amid developing storm clouds in the form of persistently high inflation and a looming recession—pointing to the need for immediate government intervention to sustain a positive rate of growth.

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U.S. Travel Association
United States
The Neighborhood Hotel
Press Release
October 11, 2022

The Neighborhood Hotel Offers The Ideal Destination for Corporate Events and Social Gatherings in Grand Beach

The Neighborhood Hotel Grand Beach, the ultimate group getaway that’s campy-cool, immersed in nature with all of the comforts of a well-appointed home, is now booking large group gatherings for October 2022 through May 2023, and summer 2023. The versatility of the property allows for upbeat celebrations on the expansive lawn and pool area while more serious conversations and team-building can be held around the four separate campfires, in the tranquil common space, near the calming ravine or directly on the sand of Lake Michigan’s shores.

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The Neighborhood Hotel
United States
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