Steady Pipeline at Q4 2025 Close, as Brand Conversions Hit New Record
Brand conversions reached 1,497 projects with 148,981 rooms, up 12% year-over-year, while luxury hotels hit a record 95 projects in the pipeline.
Press Releases
Evolution Hospitality Selected to Manage Balfour Miami Beach
Evolution Hospitality takes over the 82-room Art Deco property from FullG CRE Investments, which also manages the company's Talbott hotel in Chicago.
Stonebridge Adds Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe, to Its Managed Portfolio
Stonebridge will manage all operations at the 335-room lakefront resort in Montgomery, Texas, strengthening its partnership with the Margaritaville brand.
Georgia Leaders and Hospitality Industry Unite to Reaffirm Commitment to Human Trafficking Prevention Efforts
Georgia officials and major hotel associations announced expanded human trafficking prevention training requirements for hospitality staff statewide.
Hotel Industry Testifies Before Congress on How Franchising Creates Small Business Success
Hotel franchise owner Tina Patel testified before Congress supporting the American Franchise Act, which would establish a joint employer definition to protect the franchise model.
AAHOA Mourns the Passing of Former Chairman and Founding Member Ravi Patel
Patel served as AAHOA's second chairman and built the SREE Hotels portfolio to over 30 properties while mentoring thousands of hoteliers.
Canada hotels post record-setting performance in 2025
British Columbia led with 70.4% occupancy while Montreal was the only major market to decline in both occupancy and RevPAR.
Noble Continues Expansion of Branded Long-Term Accommodations Platform with 14-Property Portfolio Acquisition
Noble acquired 14 Woodspring Suites properties across high-growth U.S. markets at below replacement cost to scale its branded long-term accommodations platform.
U.S. hotels report first full-year occupancy, RevPAR declines since 2020
CoStar data shows 2025 marked the first year since 2020 with declining occupancy (-1.2%) and RevPAR (-0.3%), though ADR grew 0.9% nationally.
AHLA welcomes new members to Executive Committee, Board of Directors
Marriott's Liam Brown will chair the 2026 board before retiring, with Davidson's Thom Geshay set to succeed him mid-year.
MGM Resorts Powers Up to 100% of Daytime Las Vegas Strip Electricity with Solar
The 115 MW Escape Solar and Storage Project doubles MGM's renewable capacity, combining with existing solar arrays to achieve 100% daytime renewable power across Vegas Strip properties.
HEI Assumes Management of a Portfolio of Four Marriott-Branded Hotels in Orlando, Florida
HEI takes over management of 1,590 rooms across four Marriott-branded properties near Disney, including a Sheraton undergoing renovation.
Choice Hotels International Launches New Global Campaign Centered on Travel Values
Choice Hotels partners with Keegan-Michael Key for its third consecutive year to launch a multi-channel campaign across TV, digital, and social platforms through 2026.
NYC, Phoenix projected to open the most hotel rooms in 2026
CoStar data shows Phoenix trailing NYC with 3,650 rooms, while Dallas rounds out the top three with 3,558 projected openings.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 10 January
The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 10 January. CoStar is a leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
The Future of Luxury Is Personal: Highlights from the International Luxury Hotel Association's Luxury Hospitality Conference, INSPIRE Las Vegas
The International Luxury Hotel Association's Las Vegas conference explored how technology can enhance rather than replace human connection, with sessions covering AI automation, investment trends, and the evolution of personalized luxury service.
KAYAK Predicts: Well-th trips, next gen destinations, and small-town escapes to define travel this year
KAYAK, the world's leading travel search engine, has dropped its 2026 'What the Future' (WTF) Report, offering a look at the destinations and travel behaviors that will shape the year ahead. Along with exclusive community data from TikTok, the report focuses on the places and patterns that matter before they become mainstream news. In its second edition, the WTF report uses billions of KAYAK user queries to spotlight overlooked destinations offering lower prices, fewer crowds and more flexibility.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes The Cooper to Legend Collection
The 191-room luxury waterfront property will open in March 2026 with a rooftop pool, private marina, and four dining venues.
Hilton Introduces Apartment Collection by Hilton: Furnished Apartment Accommodations, Hosted by Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced Apartment Collection by Hilton, a new lodging category within Hilton's growing collection brand portfolio – offering unique, spacious furnished apartments with the trusted hospitality and reliability guests expect from Hilton. Apartment Collection by Hilton will be available for booking through Hilton channels in the first half of 2026, with initial properties in the U.S. launched in partnership with Placemakr—a leading apartment hospitality brand and operator specializing in flexible, short-term and extended-stay accommodations in urban and suburban markets, with nearly a decade of experience integrating innovative hospitality solutions and trusted service.
Kasa Enters into Strategic Combination with Mint House
The transaction adds nearly 1,000 units including Manhattan's 70 Pine building and expands Kasa across six major U.S. markets.
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