MMI Hotel Group Selected to Manage New Holiday Inn on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Mississippi-based MMI Hotel Group will manage the 113-room property opening in 2027, marking their return to the Holiday Inn brand after 70 years.
Press Releases
Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) Shares Spring 2026 Conference Industry Outlook Survey Results
HAMA's survey of 86 asset managers shows 60% expect to exceed RevPAR budgets in 2026, with 90% planning renovations and recession fears continuing to decline.
U.S. Travel Association Report Finds Strong Future for Group Travel, Reinforcing Its Essential Role in Driving Business, Innovation and Connection
The report shows group travel remained flat in 2025 with declining international visitation, but expects a rebound in 2026 driven by business travel and meetings demand.
Canada’s Hospitality Labor Market in 2025 and the Road to 2030
The Staffing Agency report reveals Canadian hospitality spending reached $104 billion in 2025, but operators struggle with high turnover despite hiring above pre-pandemic levels.
U.S. hotel performance for March 2026
March 2026 data shows U.S. hotels gained 5.9% RevPAR year-over-year, with San Francisco leading at +38.8% due to major conferences.
New Report: New Orleans Hotel Industry Generates Nearly $9 Billion in Economic Impact, Supports More than 51,000 Louisiana Jobs
Oxford Economics study shows New Orleans hotels drove $9B economic impact, supported 51K jobs, and contributed $1.2B in taxes during 2025.
Longest DHS Shutdown in History Ends—This Must Not Happen Again
U.S. Travel Association warns that over 1,100 TSA officers have left during the DHS shutdown, weakening travel security just weeks before the World Cup.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 25 April
U.S. hotels posted 8.5% RevPAR growth for the week, with New Orleans leading at +34.3% and 21 of top 25 markets showing gains.
AHLA Statement on Ending of the DHS Shutdown
AHLA condemns the record-long government shutdown that forced TSA workers to work without pay and disrupted hotel bookings across the travel industry.
Ensemble Assumes Management of Hotel Nia, Autograph Collection in Menlo Park, California
Ensemble takes over operations of the 250-room Silicon Valley hotel it developed in 2018, expanding its managed portfolio to 15 properties generating $250M annually.
HSMAI 2026 Commercial Strategy Conference Coming to San Antonio, Texas
The two-day event at Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center features keynotes, 28 breakout sessions, and pre/post workshops for hospitality commercial professionals.
Canada Sees Continued Business Travel Growth and Strong Economic Impact in Toronto
GBTA research shows Canada ranked 12th globally for business travel in 2025, with Toronto generating $4.3 billion USD in industry revenue and supporting over 21,000 jobs.
U.S. hotel construction down for 15 consecutive months
CoStar data shows 136,990 U.S. hotel rooms currently under construction, with luxury segment leading percentage growth at 4.5%.
HEI Adds Embassy Suites Palm Beach Gardens to its Portfolio
The 160-room property marks HEI's 21st Florida hotel and will undergo lobby renovation and F&B repositioning.
Canada’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Signals Future Growth as Key Chain Scales Record Highs in Q1 2026
Ontario leads with 190 projects, while upper midscale properties dominate the pipeline at 137 projects, both reaching record highs in Q1 2026.
Noble Acquires Ten-Hotel Upscale Select-Service and Upscale Extended-Stay Portfolio
Noble acquired ten Marriott, Hilton, and IHG properties across four U.S. regions, citing constrained supply and diversified demand drivers.
Meyer Jabara Hotels Executive Session Signals Strong Outlook for 2026 with AI Driving Operational Focus
Meyer Jabara's annual meeting with 120+ GMs showed two-thirds are bullish on 2026, with AI streamlining operations and new agentic distribution models enabling direct guest connections.
Dallas Tops U.S. Hotel Pipeline; Phoenix Records Double-Digit Under Construction Growth at Q1 2026
Phoenix shows strongest growth momentum with 19% increase in under construction projects and leads 2026 opening forecasts with 27 new hotels.
HITEC 2026 Showcases Unmatched Hospitality Tech Variety as Exhibit Floor Space Sells Out
Over 360 companies will exhibit across 83,000 sq. ft. at the June 2026 San Antonio event, with 5,800+ attendees expected.
Strong Conversion and New Development Project Totals in the U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline at Q1 2026 Close
LE reports 6,020 projects with 705,825 rooms in Q1 2026 pipeline, with luxury segment hitting record highs and 2026 supply growth forecast at 1.4%.