Canada hotels reported eighth straight month of rate-driven growth
Canada's hotels posted August 2026 RevPAR of CAD216.31, up 6.9% year-over-year, with Toronto and Montreal leading major markets on the back of major events.
Press Releases
My Place Hotels Relaunches Trend by My Place at 2026 Convention
My Place Hotels relaunched Trend by My Place at its 2026 Miami convention as a three-tier franchise platform targeting independent owners and conversion candidates seeking national distribution without heavy capital requirements.
North American Appetite for International Travel Holds Strong Despite Growing Pressures
MMGY's 2026 survey of 2,518 North American travelers finds U.S. international spend dropping to $11,808 while Canadian spend rises to $8,800, with safety now outranking cost as the top travel barrier.
AAHOA Brings Hotel Owners to Capitol Hill to Advance Key Hospitality Priorities
AAHOA members held hundreds of Capitol Hill meetings during their 2026 National Leadership Advocacy Conference, pushing for expanded SBA loan limits, franchise protections, and credit card competition reform.
Stonebridge Adds Dual-Branded Property in Heart of Atlanta Midtown’s Arts & Entertainment District to Managed Portfolio
Stonebridge takes over management of the 282-room Courtyard and Element by Marriott Atlanta Midtown, with plans to grow F&B revenue and leverage 11,000 sq ft of event space.
Radical Innovation Announces 2026 Finalists as It Celebrates 20 Years of Shaping the Future of Hospitality
Radical Innovation's 20th Anniversary Awards named finalists across Project, Product, and Technology categories, with public voting open ahead of the October 22 ceremony in New York City.
When the Host Needs Hosting: Amelia Dimoldenberg Takes the Guest Seat with IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with Chicken Shop Date creator Amelia Dimoldenberg for a global social campaign, featuring a loyalty-exclusive hotel package available at three U.S. properties.
Loews Hotels & Co Launches Active Stays by Loews Hotels
Loews Hotels launches Active Stays, a portfolio-wide wellness program with in-room workouts, destination movement experiences, and recovery options, rolling out across all U.S. properties from September 9.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 12 September
U.S. hotel RevPAR fell 6.2% for the week ending 12 September 2026, ending a 21-week growth streak as the Labor Day calendar shift drove mid-week year-over-year declines.
Colliers U.S. Hospitality Brand Performance Comparison Report - H1 2026
Colliers' H1 2026 U.S. report shows luxury and upper-upscale brands posting 4–8% RevPAR gains while midscale and economy segments remain under pressure from budget travelers and excess supply.
Major US summer sporting events projected to drive more than $537M in visitor spending, Expedia Group and PredictHQ research finds
Expedia Group and PredictHQ research finds 18 major US summer sports events projected to draw 4M+ attendees, with $259M in accommodation spend and bookings averaging 62 days in advance.
24th CIO Summit Brings Hospitality Technology Leaders to Milwaukee for Three Days of Insight and Networking
HFTP and Hospitality Upgrade hosted 76 CIOs and industry professionals in Milwaukee for the 24th annual CIO Summit, covering AI, cybersecurity, payments, and hotel economics.
Extended Stay America Hosts Annual Franchise Owners Conference
Extended Stay America's annual Dallas conference highlighted franchise growth since 2018, doubling its franchised hotel count, and recognized top-performing owners across operations, guest experience, and development.
International Luxury Hotel Association Adds Culture, Wellness and AI Sessions to INSPIRE 2026 Agenda
ILHA's INSPIRE 2026 conference, set for December 15-17 at JW Marriott Bonnet Creek in Orlando, adds sessions on AI ROI, wellness science, and human connection in luxury hospitality.
Landmark Study Finds Only 7% PMS Companies Provide Fully Public API Documentation
AIHA and HotelLogic audited 343 PMS vendors globally, finding only 7% publish fully public API documentation, with 18 platforms scored across 10 dimensions including AI readiness and developer experience.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 5 September
U.S. hotels posted a 21st straight week of positive year-over-year gains, with RevPAR up 16.1% to $100.31, boosted by the Labor Day calendar shift.
New research highlights hosting as an engine for Latino generational wealth
A USHCC/Airbnb-commissioned poll of 1,516 U.S. adults finds 76% of Latino adults view short-term hosting as a practical income supplement, with retirement security and multigenerational wealth as key motivators.
Remington Hospitality Adds Hyatt Regency Long Island to Managed Portfolio
Remington Hospitality adds the 358-room Hyatt Regency Long Island to its third-party managed portfolio, citing the property's demand drivers and opportunities to improve operational and commercial performance.
Penn State to honor Leland Pillsbury, Ira Lubert with hospitality awards
Penn State's School of Hospitality Management will honor Thayer Lodging co-founder Leland Pillsbury and private equity veteran Ira Lubert at its 2027 PSHRS Industry Awards, marking the school's 90th anniversary.
Aimbridge Hospitality Assumes Management of Three Landmark Hotels for Gorman & Company
Aimbridge takes over management of three historic boutique hotels in Wisconsin and Illinois owned by Gorman & Company, marking the developer's first transition to third-party hotel management.