AAA Unveils Top Diamond Designated Hotels and Restaurants of 2022
AAA unveils the 5-Diamond and 4-Diamond properties of 2022. These hotels and restaurants represent the best of the best in lodging and dining.
Press Releases
Sonesta Announces the Addition of 74 Franchised Hotels in 2022
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta), the 8th largest hospitality company in the U.S., announced that during 2022 it added 74 properties to its franchised portfolio. The new properties further expand Sonesta’s global presence and include more than 8,500 guest rooms.
hihotels by Hospitality International Announces 2022 Award Winners
hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising of conversion and new build hotels for economy lodging, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2022 awards. These six properties rose above all the nominees in meeting and exceeding the company’s standards of operations last year.
Sentral Acquires Align Residential, More than Doubling Management Footprint Across the U.S.
Sentral, the leading full-service management company offering any length of stay, today announced its acquisition of Align Residential, the dynamic national management firm specializing in innovative residential experiences. The acquisition expands the number of Sentral communities to 40, and the company's network to 15 U.S. cities. Sentral now manages over 10,000 apartment units with a combined value of $5 billion.
onefinestay Launches High-End, Flexible Monthly Rentals in New York
onefinestay, the world’s leading luxury private rental brand, has launched monthly stays in New York with 16 homes available to book and many more being added over the coming months. As the first luxury hospitality brand offering fully furnished leases with all utilities included along with onefinestay’s dedicated concierge service* and guest support, the new collection will be the first of its kind in the Big Apple. Through onefinestay’s concierge services, guests will have the opportunity to add on additional services including housekeeping, private chefs, in-home spa treatments and much more. The introduction of monthly stays and longer in New York further complements the brand’s west coast offering, where medium term rentals have long been a favorite among LA’s holidaymakers and filmmakers alike.
JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group® Announces 5th Edition of The HMA & Franchise Agreement Handbook
The Global Hospitality Group® of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP (JMBM) is pleased to announce publication of the 5th edition of The HMA & Franchise Agreement Handbook, a guide for hotel owners, developers, investors and operators considering a hotel management agreement (HMA) or franchise agreement, or dealing with the challenges of termination of one.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Extended Stay America® Launches New Extended Stay America Select Suites℠ Brand
Extended Stay America launched today Extended Stay America Select Suites, a new extended stay brand. For value-conscious guests staying on average 30+ nights, the new brand offers more basic services and select amenities with the same apartment-like room design as the flagship Extended Stay America brand. At Extended Stay America Select Suites, guests only pay for what they need, resulting in deeper savings and extended value. For franchisees, the new brand delivers a value proposition of low costs and financial efficiency.