Wyndham Marks 20th ECHO Suites Opening, Underscoring Rapid Extended Stay Growth
The brand reached 20 hotels with occupancy exceeding 70% on average and targets 300 locations by 2032.
The brand reached 20 hotels with occupancy exceeding 70% on average and targets 300 locations by 2032.
With a Rooftop Bar Overlooking the Savannah River and an Australian-Inspired Café on Reynolds Square, Savannah Has a New Address Worth Knowing
The new-build hotel meets rising extended‑stay demand among business and leisure travelers in the region.
Long Beach's iconic waterfront hotel will relaunch as The Maya in June 2026, following a design-driven renovation of guest rooms, public spaces and Fuego, and new guest programming
The study analyzed U.S. travel searches for summer 2026, revealing Myrtle Beach leads domestic demand while Cancun tops international preferences for the third consecutive year.
The new-build, 800-room Signia by Hilton Indianapolis, the city’s tallest hotel and the Indiana Convention Center’s newest headquarters hotel, is now accepting reservations for stays beginning February 1, 2027. Once open, it will mark the approachable luxury brand’s first property in both the Midwest and Indiana. Owned by the City of Indianapolis with operations led by the Capital Improvement Board of Managers of Marion County, a municipal corporation of Marion County, the hotel will be located along the Georgia Street pedestrian promenade in the Wholesale District, with direct access via skywalk to the Indiana Convention Center. The property will also offer convenient access to Lucas Oil Stadium and Gainbridge Fieldhouse, placing guests at the center of the city’s premier sports, entertainment, and convention destinations, bringing Signia by Hilton’s vibrant atmosphere, sophisticated amenities plus the world’s best meetings and events to the heart of downtown Indianapolis.
Omni Hotels & Resorts is planting roots in Raleigh, NC, as development progresses on the Omni Raleigh Hotel. A significant milestone in the continued revitalization of the city’s downtown, the Omni Raleigh Hotel will serve as a cornerstone of an emerging district that brings together hospitality, culture and community, while helping meet the city’s growing demand for convention and meeting space.
Hyatt Regency Chicago, Illinois’ largest hotel and one of the most iconic properties along the Chicago River, today announces the completion of its multi-year, $200 million phased renovation. The transformation spans all 2,032 guest rooms and suites, the Regency and Crystal Ballrooms, and the hotel’s landmark Grand Ballroom, marking a new chapter for the lakeside destination. Since 2013, Hyatt Regency Chicago has invested more than $368 million into transforming the guest experience, beginning with a $168 million lobby and meeting space refresh and culminating in extensive, property-wide enhancements.
Ivy Hospitality upgraded 182 total rooms across two adjacent Marriott properties, introducing each brand's latest design prototype to the market.
Sunridge Hotel Group, an award-winning hotel owner and operator based in Mesa, Arizona, today announced the opening of the 69-suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott Thatcher. Located at 2777 West Highway 70, the all-suite property is owned by Gila Valley Hospitality II, LLC and managed by Sunridge Hotel Group. General Manager Brittany Hernandez leads the management team at the property for Sunridge Hotel Group which also operates the SpringHill Suites by Marriott next door.
U.S. Travel Association brought 400 advocates to Capitol Hill pushing for TSA/ATC pay protection, ESTA changes, and $160M in Brand USA funding.
CoStar data shows U.S. hotels posted 0.4% RevPAR growth despite occupancy declining 1.1% after Easter, with Orlando leading occupancy gains and Miami ADR increases.
The AHLA Foundation's annual women's leadership event drew 1,000 hospitality professionals to Atlanta, featuring 50+ speakers and 20 breakout sessions focused on advancing women in executive roles.
ECG's analysis of all 158 TripAdvisor reviews shows The Neighborhood Hotel Grand Beach maintains 4.9/5 stars with guests praising its hybrid apartment-hotel format in a wooded Lake Michigan setting.
ECG's analysis of 82 TripAdvisor reviews shows The Neighborhood Hotel Lincoln Park maintains a 4.8 rating with 87% five-star reviews over three years.
ECG analyzed 76 TripAdvisor reviews of their New Buffalo property, finding 97.4% five-star ratings driven by walkable downtown location and superior sleep quality.
The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón, owned by Host Hotels & Resorts, is embarking on a transformational chapter set to begin in May 2026. Renowned as a premier luxury destination featuring 36 holes of championship golf, the property will remain fully open throughout the renovation. The comprehensive project will fundamentally elevate the guest experience, highlighted by a redesign of the resort's food and beverage offerings with two innovative new culinary concepts. Additionally, the resort will unveil a sophisticated new design across its guestrooms, suites, lobby, and the newest meeting space, Swaying Palm, all debuting in Fall 2026.
Denver-based Stonebridge will operate the 216-room luxury lifestyle property developed by The Domain Companies, opening early 2028.
WTTC research shows U.S. tourism GDP grew only 0.9% in 2025 while Asia Pacific led globally at 8.2%, with international visitor spending declining 4.6%.
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