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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.

The Neighborhood Hotel

September 21, 2022

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.

September 20, 2022

Marriott International Debuts Its New Global Headquarters, Unveiling Technology and Design for an Intuitive Workplace

After six years of planning, design, and construction, Marriott International has opened its global headquarters in downtown Bethesda, Maryland. The 21-story, 785,000-square-foot, LEEDv4 Gold-certified building is the new workplace for corporate associates, supporting over 8,100 hotels in 139 countries and territories around the world.

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

August 22, 2022

Choice Hotels Recognized Among Top Franchises for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by Entrepreneur

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has been recognized as a top franchise for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by Entrepreneur magazine. The first-ever ranking conducted by the publication named Choice Hotels among the top 50 brands in the franchising industry who exemplify an enterprise-wide commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

August 10, 2022

First Hospitality Relocates to Downtown Chicago Office to Support Company Growth and Development

First Hospitality, national hotel operations and development company, announces the official move of its headquarters from the Chicagoland suburbs to a state-of-the-art space in downtown Chicago to accommodate the company’s growing dynamic hybrid workforce.

First Hospitality

August 5, 2022

Extended Stay America Continues Growth with Addition of More Than 100 Properties

Extended Stay America announced today that subsidiaries of ESH Hospitality, Inc. are converting more than 100 recently acquired WoodSpring Suites hotels to the Extended Stay America family of brands later this year.

August 5, 2022

Hilton Expands Global Headquarters in Fairfax County, Virginia Creating 350 New Jobs Over Next 5 Years

Yesterday, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Hilton (NYSE: HLT), the leading global hospitality company, will retain its headquarters in Fairfax County, including significant upgrades to its facility at 7930 Jones Branch Drive in McLean. Hilton will re-imagine its space to create an even more vibrant place to convene and collaborate, fully integrating technology into the office experience to meet the needs of today’s workforce.

Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

Radical Innovation Hospitality TECHNOLOGY

Radical Innovation is an initiative that challenges creative thinkers and visionaries in hospitality TECH to pioneer compelling innovations that fuel the future of the hospitality and travel industries.

Radical Innovation

The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

Hotel tech has changed what's possible – and measurable. RevPAR and ADR aren't enough; discover the metrics that really matter.

July 1, 2022

Over Half of Large-Company CEOs Agree That Reducing Business Travel Will Lead to Long-Term Losses

Key findings from a new survey reveal over half of large-company executives agree that reducing business travel may represent short-term savings but will bring long-term negative impacts on revenue.

U.S. Travel Association

June 27, 2022

hihotels by Hospitality International Expands INNcentive Instant Rewards Program to Offer More Value and Savings

hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising of conversion and new-build hotels for economy lodging, is pleased to announce the launch of its new and improved INNcentive Instant Rewards program. INNcentive members will enjoy greater value when staying at a hihotels brand and now have access to thousands of discounts and special offers from nationally recognized companies.

Hospitality International Inc

June 23, 2022

Move Over COVID, the Business Travel Industry Tackles New Considerations on its Continued Road to Recovery

There’s more on the minds of the business travel industry these days beyond COVID-19 when it comes to the sector’s continued recovery. The return of global business travel remains strong – this month a majority of global travel managers surveyed report their companies are allowing domestic and international employee travel, and travel suppliers continue to cite increased travel bookings from their corporate customers. Conference attendance is also back – stronger than in 2019 as an overall share of business travel budgets.

May 27, 2022

73% of Americans Plan to Travel This Summer – But Inflation Has Forced Some to Alter Their Plans

After a 2-year slump, summer travel is heating up. A new ValuePenguin Survey finds that 73% of Americans are ready to cross off coveted destinations from their bucket lists but not everyone is ready to splurge. Soaring costs and a lingering pandemic have some opting out and staying home.

May 25, 2022

Getting Back to Getaways: 2022 Deloitte Summer Travel Survey

As the COVID-19 pandemic moves through unpredictable ups and downs, intent to travel continues to climb higher. Unhindered by continued news about variants or by rising airfares and hotel rates, travel intent has reached a level that would have been high before the pandemic—46% of Americans are planning a trip involving stays in hotels or other types of paid lodging. Young Americans are traveling the most, but those over 55 are also dropping some of their hesitance to return to the roads and skies in greater numbers.

Deloitte Development LLP

May 20, 2022

Ascend Hotel Collection Adds to Lineup of Boutique Hotels

The growing Ascend Hotel Collection from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) recently added three new properties to its global portfolio of resort, boutique and historic hotels: The Harborview in Port Washington, Wisconsin; The Crossroads Hotel – Newburgh in Newburgh, New York; and the 17 West Hotel in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In addition to providing upscale guests with the perfect respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life, each of the brand's newest additions – conveniently located within driving distance of nearby metropolitan areas – are owned and operated by longtime Choice franchise owners, further underscoring the brand's continued appeal and commitment to growth-minded hoteliers.

The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

Hotel tech has changed what's possible – and measurable. RevPAR and ADR aren't enough; discover the metrics that really matter.

May 10, 2022

Magnuson Hotels Brand Flourishes in Crises by 'Helping People'

Magnuson Hotels co-founder and CEO Tom Magnuson is "superstitious" about setting growth numbers for the company's portfolio of branded and independent hotels.

Magnuson Hotels

May 4, 2022

Choice Hotels Recognizes Franchisee Resilience And Chart How To 'GO' Into Next Era Of Growth At 66th Annual Convention

Embarking on its next era of growth and success, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, is kicking off its 66th annual convention today in Las Vegas with more than 5,000 hotel owners, general managers and staff in attendance. Appropriately themed "GO," the three-day event will spotlight the countless stories of franchisee resilience and determination over the last few years, as well as the company's vision for the future of the business.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

April 29, 2022

Choice Hotels Awards MainStay Suites Franchise Agreements To Its Largest Privately Owned Extended Stay Franchisee

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has awarded two MainStay Suites franchise agreements to longtime Choice franchisee and multi-unit developer Gulf Coast Hotel Management, Inc. The latest signings add to Gulf Coasts' growing portfolio of extended stay properties, which now total 39 hotels and make them the largest privately owned extended stay franchisee in the Choice system.

Kansas, United States

April 7, 2022

Survey: 84% of Business Travelers Expect to Attend Conferences, Conventions or Trade Shows in Next Six Months

Key findings from a new survey reveal that 84% of business travelers expect to take at least one trip to attend conferences, conventions or trade shows in the next six months. The Quarterly Business Travel Tracker also revealed that, while less than one in 10 U.S. business travelers are uncertain if they would travel in the next six months, the top reason for uncertainty was that meetings and events are not occurring. Corporate policies restricting business travel was the second-highest reason for uncertainty.

U.S. Travel Association

March 31, 2022

Motel 6 Unveils Top Pet-Friendly Road Trip Destinations Across The U.S.

Just in time for National Pet Day on April 11, Motel 6, proud sponsor of pets™, and BestPlaces have teamed up to help pet owners explore the country with their furry companions – many pets for the first time given the amount of time spent at home over the last two years.

March 30, 2022

hihotels Expands Reach of its Properties Through New Partnership with Getaroom

(ATLANTA, March 30, 2022) – hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising of conversion and new-build hotels for economy lodging, is pleased to announce a partnership with Getaroom, which offers travelers access to competitive rates via its state-of-the-art hotel and lodging website and toll-free call center.

Hospitality International Inc

March 22, 2022

Survey: 77% of Business Travelers, 64% of Workers Say Return of Business Travel More Important Than Ever

A new survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) finds that sentiment around business travel is shifting, with 77% of business travelers and 64% of employed Americans agreeing that it is more important than ever to bring back business travel.