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AI will democratize distribution, shift focus back to guest experience, hoteliers say
Hotel brand companies are expected to adapt as the technology evolves.
Portman announces $540 million financing package for Cincinnati convention center Marriott development
The 700-room property is part of a larger $828 million convention district redevelopment.
Video
Virgin Hotels Collection seeks synergies with parent company's other businesses
Virgin Hotels Collection Chief Development Officer Greg Doman says markets such as Orlando and Miami are targets for future hotels.
Video
Rebel Hotel Company targets growth in ultra luxury
The strategy shift reflects investor interest in smaller, higher-end hotels.
Hotel experts express confidence in capital market trends
The most favorable hotel investment opportunities are in upscale and lifestyle properties, experts say.
The wait for lower cost of debt continues for US hoteliers
The Federal Open Markets Committee voted to hold the federal funds rate steady as inflation has accelerated.
Hyatt's Julienne Smith plans to expand on company's advantage in all-inclusive resorts
Past acquisitions have set up the hospitality giant to grow further in Latin America.
Braemar's path forward remains 'a little complicated,' analyst says
As the luxury hotel-focused REIT looks to stay publicly traded, the long-challenged sector is seeing better valuations.
Hoteliers share where they're getting the best use out of AI
Guest-facing artificial intelligence tools such as chatbots are already making a tangible impact in the U.S. hotel industry.
How the demolition of a historic hotel paved the way to a new era of luxury in Munich
The general manager says that public opinion around the loss of a prominent building was turned around by the new luxury product.
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5 things to know
5 things to know
Headlines for July 2
California hotel openings drop by nearly half
Heatwave doesn't slow European hotel demand
Hoteliers expect fireworks for July Fourth weekend
US declines to renew Canada, Mexico trade deal
US weekly jobless claims drop by 1,000
Ownership
Israel’s Ramat acquires Mongibello Ibiza hotel for €60 million
Ramat’s Concept hotel brand owns, operates several Ibiza hotels
Ownership
Opinions
Hospitality is America's throughline during its 250 years
Travelers will always seek out a restful stay
Opinions
Analytics
World Cup fuels record US hotel rates as demand shifts beyond host cities
Host markets continue to lose occupancy
Analytics
Brands
Spanish hotel guest numbers, spend soar in May
British, French and German visitors top arrival scores
Brands
Podcast
Podcast
Analytics
US hotel performance strengthens beyond World Cup business
'Tell Me More' podcast hosts debate how leisure travel will play out this season
Analytics
Video
Video
Brands
Feelings and experiences make for a true luxury hotel stay, Marriott exec says
In current development environment, hotel conversions are a vital part of growth
Brands
5 things to know
5 things to know
Headlines for July 1
Mexico fans make a ruckus outside Ecuador team's hotel
US travel demand tests aviation system
Economy won't hold back American travelers
US layoffs down 53% in June
Heat dome settles over US in time for July Fourth weekend
Video
Video
People
Olympia Hospitality takes boutique approach to both franchised, independent hotels
More owners seek out high-touch operators
People
Brands
Curation of on-property offerings increasingly important in luxury hotel development
Hospitality execs point to full-picture approach to guest experiences
Brands
Ownership
Lenders leverage alternative hotel financing to fill in the gaps
Developers turn increasingly to EB-5, CPACE debt options
Ownership
Video
Video
People
PM Hotel Group eyes West Coast, Hawaii for next wave of growth
Exec says operator is leaning into experiential travel geared toward younger generations
People
Analytics
Hotel data experts judge which World Cup host markets have an early lead
Atlanta, Houston and San Francisco haven't lived up to demand expectations
Analytics
Podcast
Podcast
Operations
How the Kimpton Hotel Wilshire brings extra life to Pride month
GM says Los Angeles Kimptons had heavy presence during Pride parade
Operations
Podcast
Podcast
Brands
Sirius Hotel Group exec details how to balance a portfolio of owned and franchised hotels
Firm aims to grow from nine to over 30 hotels within a decade
Brands
Operations
Colonial-era hotels give guests a taste of history as America turns 250
Four US inns featuring centuries-old experiences
Operations
Brands
Hospitality Industry Stock Tracker
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
India
India's hotels attract investment from outside the travel industry
Investors drawn to rising middle classes’ propensity for trips, experiences
India
United Arab Emirates
Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai sells for $300 million
It's the first prominent hotel deal in UAE since the latest war in Iran began
United Arab Emirates
Egypt
Egyptian infrastructure, government initiatives underpin luxury hotel push
Country bridging Middle East and Africa battles with perception as unstable market
Egypt
Cuba
Faced with heavy US sanctions, Spanish hotel firms Iberostar and Meliá exit Cuba
Scrutiny on military-linked hotel ownership puts pressure on international hotel brands
Cuba
United States
Caribe Hospitality sees branded, select-service hotels as path forward in Caribbean and Latin America
Costa Rica-based owner finds value in sustainability efforts
United States
Italy
Generali acquires Novotel London Tower Bridge
Italian real estate firm debuts in UK hotel market
Italy
Podcast
Podcast
Saudi Arabia
Pivoting hotel procurement strategy in the wake of war in the Middle East
Project flexibility, government initiatives crucial to overcome global supply disruption
Saudi Arabia
United Kingdom
Madrid-based Blasson expands hotel portfolio with Four Seasons Seville
Andalusian hotel will be Four Seasons’ third Spanish hotel
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
UK independent hotels under pressure as costs soar and government support erodes
UKHospitality predicts 574 hotels will close across the country in 2026
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
UAE's Select Group acquires three UK golf hotels
Trio part of 33-hotel portfolio acquired by KKR, Baupost in 2024
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Ireland’s AIB Group refinances four hotels in Dublin, Limerick and Galway
The hotels are part of Ireland's MHL Hotel Collection
United Kingdom
Nigeria
Accor to double hotel count in Nigeria following Shoreline Group deal
Shoreline Group to invest $300 million as part of 10-hotel deal
Nigeria
United States
European tourism robust but increasingly fragmented
Tourist demand for Europe remains strong but is shifting
United States
Red, white and demand boom: Hoteliers anticipate travel surge for Fourth of July weekend
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Bryan Wroten
Hotels in the Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., markets are seeing year-over-year occupancy and rate increases.
Podcast
Rate continues to define World Cup-driven hotel performance in knockout stage
Philadelphia and New York City are two of the standout markets to watch.
Philadelphia and New York City are two of the standout markets to watch.
Europe heatwave had limited impact on hotel performance
Paris saw high occupancy despite record temperatures.
Paris saw high occupancy despite record temperatures.
Americans refuse to cut back on travel despite uncertain macroeconomic factors
Aran Ryan, director at Tourism Economics, expects turbulence in the industry to settle and tailwinds to continue momentum.
Aran Ryan, director at Tourism Economics, expects turbulence in the industry to settle and tailwinds to continue momentum.
Video
No matter the downturn, hotels and travel always bounce back, Peregrine CEO says
The company's leadership team sees opportunities to grow this year with a more robust pipeline.
The company's leadership team sees opportunities to grow this year with a more robust pipeline.
Hoteliers maximize value of properties through strategic repositionings
Food-and-beverage and spa outlets are common targets for revenue growth through renovations.
Food-and-beverage and spa outlets are common targets for revenue growth through renovations.
Featured
5 things to know
5 things to know
Headlines for July 2
California hotel openings drop by nearly half
Heatwave doesn't slow European hotel demand
Hoteliers expect fireworks for July Fourth weekend
US declines to renew Canada, Mexico trade deal
US weekly jobless claims drop by 1,000
Ownership
Israel’s Ramat acquires Mongibello Ibiza hotel for €60 million
Ramat’s Concept hotel brand owns, operates several Ibiza hotels
Ownership
Opinions
Hospitality is America's throughline during its 250 years
Travelers will always seek out a restful stay
Opinions
Analytics
World Cup fuels record US hotel rates as demand shifts beyond host cities
Host markets continue to lose occupancy
Analytics
Brands
Spanish hotel guest numbers, spend soar in May
British, French and German visitors top arrival scores
Brands
Podcast
Podcast
Analytics
US hotel performance strengthens beyond World Cup business
'Tell Me More' podcast hosts debate how leisure travel will play out this season
Analytics
Video
Video
Brands
Feelings and experiences make for a true luxury hotel stay, Marriott exec says
In current development environment, hotel conversions are a vital part of growth
Brands
5 things to know
5 things to know
Headlines for July 1
Mexico fans make a ruckus outside Ecuador team's hotel
US travel demand tests aviation system
Economy won't hold back American travelers
US layoffs down 53% in June
Heat dome settles over US in time for July Fourth weekend
Video
Video
People
Olympia Hospitality takes boutique approach to both franchised, independent hotels
More owners seek out high-touch operators
People
Brands
Curation of on-property offerings increasingly important in luxury hotel development
Hospitality execs point to full-picture approach to guest experiences
Brands
Ownership
Lenders leverage alternative hotel financing to fill in the gaps
Developers turn increasingly to EB-5, CPACE debt options
Ownership
Video
Video
People
PM Hotel Group eyes West Coast, Hawaii for next wave of growth
Exec says operator is leaning into experiential travel geared toward younger generations
People
Analytics
Hotel data experts judge which World Cup host markets have an early lead
Atlanta, Houston and San Francisco haven't lived up to demand expectations
Analytics
Podcast
Podcast
Operations
How the Kimpton Hotel Wilshire brings extra life to Pride month
GM says Los Angeles Kimptons had heavy presence during Pride parade
Operations
Podcast
Podcast
Brands
Sirius Hotel Group exec details how to balance a portfolio of owned and franchised hotels
Firm aims to grow from nine to over 30 hotels within a decade
Brands
Operations
Colonial-era hotels give guests a taste of history as America turns 250
Four US inns featuring centuries-old experiences
Operations
Brands
Hospitality Industry Stock Tracker
Here’s a Live Overview of What’s Happening in the Market Today
Brands
International News
India
India's hotels attract investment from outside the travel industry
Investors drawn to rising middle classes’ propensity for trips, experiences
India
United Arab Emirates
Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai sells for $300 million
It's the first prominent hotel deal in UAE since the latest war in Iran began
United Arab Emirates
Egypt
Egyptian infrastructure, government initiatives underpin luxury hotel push
Country bridging Middle East and Africa battles with perception as unstable market
Egypt
Cuba
Faced with heavy US sanctions, Spanish hotel firms Iberostar and Meliá exit Cuba
Scrutiny on military-linked hotel ownership puts pressure on international hotel brands
Cuba
United States
Caribe Hospitality sees branded, select-service hotels as path forward in Caribbean and Latin America
Costa Rica-based owner finds value in sustainability efforts
United States
Italy
Generali acquires Novotel London Tower Bridge
Italian real estate firm debuts in UK hotel market
Italy
Podcast
Podcast
Saudi Arabia
Pivoting hotel procurement strategy in the wake of war in the Middle East
Project flexibility, government initiatives crucial to overcome global supply disruption
Saudi Arabia
United Kingdom
Madrid-based Blasson expands hotel portfolio with Four Seasons Seville
Andalusian hotel will be Four Seasons’ third Spanish hotel
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
UK independent hotels under pressure as costs soar and government support erodes
UKHospitality predicts 574 hotels will close across the country in 2026
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
UAE's Select Group acquires three UK golf hotels
Trio part of 33-hotel portfolio acquired by KKR, Baupost in 2024
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Ireland’s AIB Group refinances four hotels in Dublin, Limerick and Galway
The hotels are part of Ireland's MHL Hotel Collection
United Kingdom
Nigeria
Accor to double hotel count in Nigeria following Shoreline Group deal
Shoreline Group to invest $300 million as part of 10-hotel deal
Nigeria
United States
European tourism robust but increasingly fragmented
Tourist demand for Europe remains strong but is shifting
United States
Categories
Analytics
World Cup fuels record US hotel rates as demand shifts beyond host cities
Europe heatwave had limited impact on hotel performance
Rate continues to define World Cup-driven hotel performance in knockout stage
Brands
Spanish hotel guest numbers, spend soar in May
Feelings and experiences make for a true luxury hotel stay, Marriott exec says
Curation of on-property offerings increasingly important in luxury hotel development
Design & Construction
Europe, Middle East and Africa hotel deals: Football club Juventus acquires J Hotel adjacent to stadium
Inside a hotelier's labor of love to restore a nearly 100-year-old Texas hotel
Hotels adapt breakfast options to match type of guest
Independents
UK independent hotels under pressure as costs soar and government support erodes
Boutique hotel revives historic firehouse with adaptive reuse, inclusive hiring
Recently renovated hotel pays homage to historic town of Alexandria, Virginia
Operations
Red, white and demand boom: Hoteliers anticipate travel surge for Fourth of July weekend
No matter the downturn, hotels and travel always bounce back, Peregrine CEO says
Hoteliers maximize value of properties through strategic repositionings
Opinions
Hospitality is America's throughline during its 250 years
No better use of time than a crash course in German hotel insolvency law
World Cup diplomacy may be what we need right now
Ownership
Israel’s Ramat acquires Mongibello Ibiza hotel for €60 million
Portman announces $540 million financing package for Cincinnati convention center Marriott development
Sirius Hotel Group exec details how to balance a portfolio of owned and franchised hotels
People
Olympia Hospitality takes boutique approach to both franchised, independent hotels
US hotel hires and promotions: Davidson Hospitality Group appoints SVP of operations for hotels division
Virgin Hotels Collection seeks synergies with parent company's other businesses
Revenue Management
Hotel data experts judge which World Cup host markets have an early lead
Hotel execs have partly sunny outlook for summer in the US
Delayed hotel bookings, tough draws define World Cup lead-up in Mexico and Canada
Sales & Marketing
Content creation continues its ascent in hotel marketing, storytelling
Sports tourism provides winning opportunities for hoteliers
World Cup presents opportunity for US to showcase itself to the world, hoteliers say
Special Reports
2026 NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum
2026 International Hospitality Investment Forum EMEA
2026 Hunter Conference
Technology
AI will democratize distribution, shift focus back to guest experience, hoteliers say
Hoteliers share where they're getting the best use out of AI
Hotel execs prepare for evolution of booking journey with rise of AI