Luxury Group Flies onto the Scene with Blade Collaboration, Elevating and Redefining Summer Travel in New York City

Luxury Group by Marriott International, the unrivaled portfolio of eight hotel brands including The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, EDITION, The Luxury Collection, JW Marriott, and W Hotels, today announces a curated slate of exclusive experiences in collaboration with urban air mobility platform Blade Urban Air Mobility, Inc. (“Blade”). Through this immersive collaboration, the Luxury Group will engage guests with the opportunity to fly directly to and from the airport to their hotel destinations using Blade’s helicopter service, elevating their summer travel plans with unparalleled ease and convenience.

Newport Hospitality Group Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Best Western Williamsburg Historic District

Newport Hospitality Group, Inc. (NHG), headquartered in Williamsburg, Virginia, proudly announces the addition of the Best Western Williamsburg Historic District to its portfolio of managed hotels. With 34 years of establishment in Williamsburg, Newport Hospitality Group brings extensive experience and expertise to its latest acquisition, marking a strategic move in its commitment to growth and excellence in the local market.

Choice Hotels International Hosts "SOAR" Seminar to Attract, Mentor and Educate Historically Underrepresented Groups on Their Path to Hotel Ownership

Ahead of its 68th Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, hosted its SOAR (Supporting Ownership Access & Representation) development seminar to reintroduce its program to create hotel ownership opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs. During the seminar, Choice reaffirmed its more than twenty-year commitment to making small business ownership a reality for entrepreneurs that are underrepresented as hotel owners and operators including black, Hispanic and native Americans, as well as women and veterans.

More Preparation, Communication and Control: Hyatt Reveals Survey Findings on the Hotel Stay Needs of Neurodivergent Travelers

One in every four individuals in the U.S. has a sensory need or an invisible disability according to KultureCity, including those with autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia and attention-deficit disorder. With more than 90% of neurodivergent individuals and caregivers of neurodivergent individuals in the U.S. planning to travel at least one night this year, a new survey* led by Hyatt finds hotels can make their travel journeys, from pre-arrival to check-out, more seamless and inclusive.

Less than a Month Away from the Total Solar Eclipse, Travelers are Booking Hotels at a Record Rate of 800% Compared to Last Year

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) one of the world's largest hotel franchisors, has over 400 hotels in the path of the total solar eclipse taking place on April 8 that are being booked at an increased rate of 800% compared to the same date last year. The total eclipse will be visible along a narrow track stretching from Texas to Maine. More than 20% of American travelers say they are likely to take a trip to experience next month's total eclipse, according to the State of the American Traveler's March report.

RIDE with Red Roof Signs Fully Woman-Owned Franchise in Mississippi

Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, announced its first fully woman-owned franchise since launching its new RIDE with Red RoofSM initiative. The property is a Red Roof Inn & Suites conversion located in Richland, Miss., and is the second hotel in owner Kalpana Patel’s portfolio. It brings the number of Red Roof properties owned or partially owned by women to more than 35%.