LE Debuts 2028 U.S. Hotel Openings Forecast, Projects 832 New Hotels to Open
Lodging Econometrics' Q2 2026 U.S. pipeline report shows 5,975 projects in development, with 832 new hotels forecast to open in 2028 at a 1.5% growth rate.
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Making the STRs Align: How Newport Hospitality Group is Building Smarter Hotel Budgets
Newport Hospitality Group details how it uses STR Custom Forecasts and CoStar analytics to build hotel budgets with segment-level comparisons, mix modeling, and year-over-year commentary in a single platform.
By Tim Hayes, Vice President of Financial Analysis, Newport Hospitality Group
Inside Newport's Compass Circle Councils: Turning Collaboration into a Competitive Advantage
Newport Hospitality Group's Compass Circle Councils unite property and corporate leaders in two working groups covering commercial strategy and operations, sharing best practices across the portfolio to drive performance and owner returns.
By Whitney Altizer, Chief Commercial Officer, Newport Hospitality Group
BRE Hotels & Resorts Completes Full Renovation of Courtyard by Marriott Boston Brookline
BRE Hotels & Resorts today announced the completion of a comprehensive full-property renovation of Courtyard by Marriott Boston Brookline. Spanning public spaces, amenities, and 188 guest rooms, this renovation reflects BRE’s ongoing commitment to capital investment and operational excellence and positions the Brookline asset for long-term competitive strength in one of the country’s most dynamic lodging markets.
Franklin Marriott Cool Springs Hotel and Conference Center in Tennessee Unveils $10 Million Renovation
Chartwell Hospitality, an integrated hotel operations and development company, has completed a $10 million renovation of the 303-room Franklin Marriott Cool Springs Hotel and Conference Center, located at 700 Cool Springs Blvd. in Franklin, Tennessee. The extensive upgrades include a complete refresh of the 30,000-square-foot Conference Center, updated guest rooms and lobby and enhancements to Stave Regional Kitchen & Lounge. Chartwell Hospitality acquired the property in 2018, following the hotel’s last extensive renovation in 2016.
Songtsam Resorts Debuts Songtsam Linka Kunming, a New Urban Retreat Overlooking Dianchi Lake
Songtsam Resorts, the renowned collection of experiential luxury lodges and retreats located across Tibet and Yunnan Province, China, is pleased to announce the opening of Songtsam Linka Kunming, the brand’s 20th property and first-ever urban, nature-inspired “Linka” hotel, reminiscent of the traditional Tibetan concept of a nature or garden retreat. Marking a significant milestone for the hospitality group since its founding in 2000, the new address invites travelers to enjoy quiet, reflective stays with convenient access to the myriad cultural and urban experiences of Yunnan’s vibrant capital city.
Expert Views (7)
Dr. Charalampos (Babis) Giousmpasoglou, Principal Academic in HRM, Bournemouth University
Hospitality’s growing role as a talent pipeline for luxury retail, private healthcare, wealth management and the wider experience economy reflects not a failure to produce people, but the opposite: the industry develops highly transferable capabilities that many other sectors now actively seek.
Robert O’Halloran, Professor Director, School of Hospitality Leadership, East Carolina University
The hospitality industry and its education arm have been fighting the battle for business credibility for many years. We “hospitality” has typically been seen as offering jobs on the way to something better, a specialty function that anyone can do.
Merrick P. Dresnin, Chief People Services Officer, Cote Hospitality
This is proof that human connection - critical to a guest experience in a hotel or resort - is everlasting. Neither AI nor Covid 19 can take down the power of the "emotional human touch" of welcoming people into our establishments.
Shaner Hotels Celebrates Opening of 109-Room Four Points by Sheraton Newark Airport in New Jersey
Officials of Shaner Hotels, an award winning, international hotel owner, operator and developer, today announced the grand opening of the 109-room Four Points by Sheraton Newark Airport in N.J. The recently upgraded and converted hotel is one of a select few area lodging options that offers pickup from Terminals A, B and C, which enables guests to bypass the designated shuttle areas found elsewhere throughout the airport.
U.S. News Announces the 2026-2027 Best Travel Rewards Programs and Debuts New Rankings for Business Travelers
U.S. News ranks Wyndham Rewards, American Airlines AAdvantage, Marriott International, and United Airlines at the top of its 2026-2027 travel rewards and new business traveler program rankings.
Canada hotels report first monthly occupancy decline of 2026
Canada hotels saw occupancy fall 3.5% in June 2026, though ADR rose 5.4% to CAD252.63; results were shaped by the FIFA World Cup in Vancouver and Toronto, and event-driven spikes in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.
Entries Now Open for The 2026 National Gingerbread House Competition Entries Now Open for The 2026 National Gingerbread House Competition
The Omni Grove Park Inn hosts its 34th National Gingerbread House Competition on Nov. 16, 2025, drawing entries from 26 states and over 20,000 annual visitors to Asheville.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Expands Thailand Portfolio with Holiday Inn Express Krabi Ao Nang
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the signing of Holiday Inn Express Krabi Ao Nang, a 158-key conversion property in partnership with Chok Deesuk Co., Ltd., further expanding the company’s presence in one of Thailand’s most sought-after leisure destinations.
The Great Wake Up Debate: Rob Beckett and Holiday Inn Express® Uncover the Wake Up Rituals Defining the UK and Ireland
Holiday Inn Express partners with comedian Rob Beckett to launch a consumer PR campaign based on research into UK and Ireland morning routines, sleep habits, and breakfast preferences.
Is convenience putting hotel guests at risk?
A roundtable discussion prompted by the Travelodge assault case examines how hotels must balance frictionless guest journeys with security, arguing that staff empowerment and ID verification are essential safeguards.
By Ryan Haynes, Director/Lead Consultant, Hoteliers' Voice Podcast/ Haynes MarComs Ltd
Why Personalization Can Never Become a Standard
An op-ed argues that genuine guest personalization cannot be standardized, using a viral Moscow hotel story to illustrate why wow moments lose impact the instant they become policy.
2026 Is Not About Adding AI to Hotels, World Cup Left 16 Cities Worth of Pricing Lessons, Small Hotels Can Outpace Chains on Tech
Wednesday brought Are Morch's argument that 2026 marks the point where AI becomes hospitality's primary discovery interface rather than an optional tool, Lighthouse's World Cup recap distilling pricing and demand lessons from 16 host cities for hoteliers eyeing 2030, and The Gallivant's GM on how small independents can outmaneuver chains through agile technology. Pertlink's AI cost routing framework, Amsterdam's tax pressure, and pipeline signings from Niseko to Mui Ne rounded out the session.
AI is changing hotel search. Is your hotel ready to be recommended?
Cendyn webinar covers how AI assistants like ChatGPT and Gemini are reshaping hotel discovery, and what content strategies marketers can use to stay visible in AI-generated recommendations.
Apollos Gause in conversation with Rick Posey
How AI gives hotel leadership a strategic command center: briefings, training, and sustainability
A five-part series installment outlines three AI agent use cases for hotel leaders: automated performance briefings, dynamic staff onboarding, and real-time sustainability cost tracking.
By Alan Young, VP, Strategy | Hospitality, Infor
Kennedy Training Network Announces Relaunch Of Its Front Desk “Heart of Hospitality” Certification Training Program
Kennedy Training Network relaunches its Certified Heart of Hospitality (CHH) program for front desk staff, updated for 2026, with remote or on-site delivery starting at $199 per person.
World Cup Recap: What hoteliers can learn from the 2026 tournament
Analysis of 2026 FIFA World Cup hotel data across 16 host cities reveals key pricing, supply, and demand lessons for hoteliers preparing for the 2030 tournament.
By Daniel Foreman, Commercial Strategist, Lighthouse