Pinnacle Advisory Group projects Boston's 2027 occupancy at 78%, ADR growth of 1.6%, and RevPAR growth of ~1.8%, citing limited supply and a diverse demand base as key market supports.
A strategic framework for luxury hotel beverage directors on building bar lists by function rather than origin quota, balancing local authenticity, global benchmarks, and guest intent.
Located in the heart of the Miami Design District, Fouquet's Hotel and Residences, Miami Design District is Pritzker Prize–winning architect David Chipperfield’s only development currently underway in Florida and the neighborhood’s first residential offering. Spanning nearly two acres and rising 25 stories, the architectural landmark will introduce 143 impeccably crafted condominium residences defined by bespoke ceramic exterior columns designed to capture and reflect Miami’s distinctive light. Residences feature expansive floor-to-ceiling windows framed by custom pale-champagne mullions, bespoke cabinetry, and other thoughtfully curated details that embody the district’s forward-thinking, design-driven spirit. The project will also unveil a world-renowned international luxury hotel brand, introducing its first flagship Miami property as a separate 12-story structure that further enhances the district’s cultural cachet. The development is led by Fort Partners, Raycliff Capital, Miami Design District Associates (MDDA), and Constellation Hotels Holding Ltd, a visionary team whose collective work has redefined architecture-driven, hotel-branded residential living across South Florida.
Bringing a new level of elevated living to Miami’s vibrant Art District, The Cloud One Hotel & Residences Wynwood is the leading German lifestyle hotel brand’s first ground-up development in the U.S. and the first project to introduce luxury condominium living with á-la-carte hotel services to Wynwood. Having recently launched sales, pricing starts in the high $500,000s. Designed in collaboration with acclaimed global design firm March and White Design, the eight-story building features 85 studio to three-bedroom residences, including a limited collection of 15 duplex penthouses with soaring ceiling heights up to 22 feet. All residences are filled with natural light through expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, with select homes offering sweeping views of the Miami skyline. With architecture by ODP Architects and HWKN, large murals in the spirit of Wynwood’s street art tradition will mark the building’s exterior, curated by Goldman Global Arts, the creative collective behind the Wynwood Walls. Its lushly landscaped, crowning rooftop retreat will boast panoramic Miami skyline views, a swimming pool and deck with food and beverage service, an indoor-outdoor restaurant and bar, and a full fitness center with a dedicated outdoor yoga and stretching area, steam room, and sauna.
Today Maya Hotels announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Steele Creek Charlotte, a new 124-room hotel at 4936 Trojan Drive in Steele Creek, positioned at the gateway to the River District and directly adjacent to Charlotte Premium Outlets. The opening comes as Steele Creek continues to evolve into one of Charlotte’s most dynamic communities, with significant residential, commercial, retail and recreational investment reshaping the area. The nearby River District, a major master-planned community along the Catawba River, is bringing new homes, businesses and amenities to the area and further strengthening Steele Creek as a destination within Charlotte. Located immediately off I-485, Hilton Garden Inn Steele Creek provides convenient access to I-77 and I-85 and is approximately 8 miles from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Charlotte Premium Outlets sits directly adjacent to the hotel, with more than 100 stores and nearby dining options, while Lake Wylie, McDowell Nature Preserve, RiverGate and Carowinds Amusement Park are all within a short drive. The hotel was designed with a range of travelers in mind, bringing together 124 guest rooms, first-floor meeting and event space, the Garden Grille and Bar, an expanded gym with dedicated cardio, strength and functional training zones, an outdoor pool and additional dining, gathering and event spaces on the top floor.The hotel’s first floor features 3,787 square feet of meeting and event space across five meeting rooms, providing flexible settings for business meetings, group functions, celebrations and social events. The first floor also features the Garden Grille and Bar, offering guests dining and beverage options within the hotel. Guests will also have access to a 1,129-square-foot gym featuring dedicated cardio, strength and functional training zones. The space offers six cardio options, including two treadmills, an elliptical, ClimbMill, rower and Peloton bike, with select cardio equipment featuring attached TVs. The strength area includes a full 5-to-75-pound dumbbell set, adjustable bench, Smith machine, leg press and multi press, while a dedicated functional training area includes Connexus Edge and a Functional Trainer. Water, towels and wipes are available throughout the gym, giving guests the equipment and amenities to maintain their routines while traveling. An outdoor pool provides another place for guests to relax and spend time together. The hotel will also be home to Dear Charlotte, a standalone bar, restaurant and event space located on the top floor of the hotel. Dear Charlotte will serve craft cocktails, artisan pizzas and shareable plates in a garden-inspired setting, creating a new destination for dining and celebrations in Steele Creek. The venue is expected to open in late fall 2026. Hilton Garden Inn Steele Creek Charlotte is part of Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton’s global brand serving business and leisure travelers with modern accommodations, amenities, social spaces, meeting areas and dining experiences. The brand has more than 1,100 hotels across 65 countries and territories. The hotel project will create more than 50 new jobs in Charlotte across hotel operations, food and beverage, guest services and other areas. Reservations for Hilton Garden Inn Steele Creek Charlotte are currently being accepted. Guests are invited to visit the hotel website for current offers and booking information. For meeting and event inquiries, contact [email protected]. A grand opening celebration will be held at a later date, with additional details to be announced.
Hotel Indigo, the boutique brand within IHG Hotels & Resorts known for reflecting the character of the neighborhoods it calls home, is now open at MidCity District, the $2.2 billion mixed-use district transforming the center of Huntsville. The 112-room hotel, at 940 Nunnuhsae Park Drive NW, adds a boutique-hospitality anchor to a walkable district already home to the Orion Amphitheater, the only Trader Joe’s in the market, the first REI in Alabama and a growing roster of chef-driven restaurants.
Thank you, Simone, for raising a critical question about marketers’ essential role as AI reshapes the workplace. I see broader applications of this question across job functions beyond marketing.Specialization remains important in hotel marketing.
Are we over-specializing in hospitality digital marketing? The well-known idiomatic proverb “Jack of all trades, master of none" provides the answer to this question. Twenty years ago, a hospitality digital marketer could become a Jack of all trades.
LLMs are changing where value sits. In the past, deep knowledge of how to execute a specific task created an advantage. Today, I can use an LLM to understand the mechanics, explore options and complete work that once required a narrow specialist.This makes the big picture more important, not less.
BLLA has themed its 17th Boutique Hotel Owners Conference around the "Age of Wonder," scheduled for October 19-20 at Westlake Village Inn in Southern California.
Malcolm Hotel GM Andrew Shepherd shares how reading body language in the first 10 seconds, leveraging guest data, and investing in 154 staff housing units drives exceptional guest experiences.
Kat Florence Hotel, the intimate luxury retreat built by seven-time world record-breaking rare gemstone artist Kat Florence, unveils its most significant evolution since opening. On September 1, the hotel will introduce The Kat Florence Reserve, a private 100-acre wilderness sanctuary; the Imperial Jade Manor, an exclusive, 1870's Canadian heritage residence featuring jaw-dropping restorations like a 6-figure custom stone hot bath beneath the stars and Canada's first Top Chef Winner as guests' Private On-Site Chef; an evolving collection of some of the world's most extraordinary, multi-million-dollar Kat Florence gemstones imbedded in the hotel's very walls; and a series of stay-inclusive, nightly culinary experiences led by internationally acclaimed celebrity and Royal Chefs.
voco The Franklin New York by IHG, an upscale urban retreat located within Manhattan's prestigious Upper East Side, has unveiled a renovation that enhances the property's intimate character while preserving the historic charm that has made the building a longstanding neighborhood fixture. The revamp transformed each of the hotel's 49 guestrooms, along with the lobby and public spaces, creating an elevated guest experience that balances New York’s classic character with contemporary comfort.
Ideally nestled between Key West Harbor and vibrant Mallory Square, Ocean Key Resort & Spa is announcing the completion of its property-wide renovation ahead of the 47th annual Fantasy Fest, taking place October 16-25, 2026. The multi-phase reimagination encompasses a comprehensive redesign of the resort’s guestrooms and suites, signature Hot Tin Roof restaurant, White Ibis Boardroom, lobby, and public spaces throughout the property, further elevating Ocean Key as Key West’s premier waterfront destination, while offering a fresh, elevated way to experience one of the island’s most anticipated annual celebrations.
Meyer Jabara Hotels will manage the 36-room Reitz Union Hotel at the University of Florida, its first university property, with plans for expanded sales, marketing, and potential renovation within two years.
Chaminade Resort & Spa has debuted a $7.5 million transformation of all 156 guestrooms and suites, completing the newest chapter in the landmark Santa Cruz resort's broader redevelopment. The renovation brings Chaminade's elevated Spanish-inspired design into the guestroom experience, creating a more seamless arrival-to-stay journey across the resort's refreshed lobby, restaurants, meeting and event spaces, outdoor gathering areas and now its private accommodations.
Expedia data shows fall 2026 lodging prices are 20% higher than summer in the top 10 U.S. destinations, eroding traditional shoulder-season savings, though six cities still offer 15-45% combined discounts.
Is fitness over? It was never the destination. It was always about wellness, and wellness has two dimensions, not just one. Wellness is that of an individual's mind, body, spirit, soul. Sustainability is wellness of a people, a place, and the planet.
An important aspect to consider is that people vary widely in their interest level when it comes to fitness. While physical movement is a fundamental part of well-being, not everyone is interested in making strides in fitness or recreational activities.
Kennedy Lewis Investment Management and the Justice Family Group completed a joint venture for The Greenbrier resort in West Virginia, with Lloyd Nathan appointed as board chairman to oversee long-term capital investment.
The Madison Marriott South, located at 706 John Nolen Dr., has completed a series of renovations to its guest rooms, meeting spaces and public areas following its transition from a Sheraton hotel.
A case study from a 130-room Mid-Atlantic hotel shows how a new GM cut breakfast cost per occupied room by 21% in 90 days by addressing unauthorized access, chronic abusers, and untracked compensation.
Valley Bear Farms & Resort announced the construction of four new lodging units to be completed by August 2026. Financing for the resort expansion was provided in part by Oakworth Capital Bank in Charlotte. Nestled on 200 private acres in the heart of the Pisgah National Forest, Valley Bear Farms offers a luxury mountain escape unlike anything else in Western North Carolina.