Hotel executives express pessimism about future of international inbound travel to the US
Lack of foreign demand a concern for the upcoming World Cup
PHOENIX — It's no secret that there's been a general malaise in the hotel industry around international inbound demand to the United States.
US is 'next logical step' in IHG's rollout of Ruby Hotels brand, exec says
Brand will undertake new-build, conversion and adaptive-reuse projects
PHOENIX — IHG Hotels & Resorts' newest hotel brand, Ruby Hotels, is in the early stages of its expansion into the U.S., but an IHG executive says Ruby will fill a whitespace in the...
New president of TPG Hotels & Resorts shares vision for hospitality operator
Patrick Short also assumes role of chief operating officer of third-party management company
PHOENIX — Patrick Short is rejoining TPG Hotels & Resorts, and he's doing so with a plan for the company's culture, structure and more.
With construction largely halted, investors focus on improving existing hotels
Adaptive reuse of office and historical buildings lends opportunity for new value
PHOENIX — Getting a new-build hotel project across the finish line has been a difficult proposition in recent years, so owners and operators are turning to renovations and repositi...
US hotel hires, promotions: TPG Hotels & Resorts hires new president, COO
New general managers in Atlanta and New Orleans
Read the latest roundup of U.S.-based hires and promotions in the hotel industry.
5 things to know for Oct. 21
Today's headlines: Economic threat of prolonged government shutdown; US shifts H-1B visa policy; Marriott's Leeny Oberg opines career, impending retirement; Air traffic control staffing issues lead to flight delays; Venice Simplon-Orient-Express adds first route from Paris to Amalfi Coast
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US hotel deals: Capitol Hill Hotel sells for $60 million
BRE Hotels & Resorts buys EAST Miami
This roundup features the latest hotel transactions in the U.S. hotel industry.
Why hotel leaders think tech standardization will boost their business model
Artificial intelligence lauded as a game-changer in hiring, budgeting
PHOENIX — Shrinking margins and a tight labor environment are among the major challenges hoteliers are facing today. A potential solution to that is investing in technology and cat...
5 things to know for Oct. 16
Today's headlines: Majority of US consumers expect economy to weaken; EU exports to US drop significantly in August; Hoteliers frustrated with uncertainty; Sonesta appoints Phil Hugh as chief development officer; UK economy grows slightly in August
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'Uncertainty is bad for business': Hotel executives express discontent with unpredictability
Deals market trending in the right direction heading into 2026
PHOENIX — There's been no shortage of uncertainty in the hospitality industry this year. Performance fell short of expectations due to unforeseen challenges such as cratering inter...
5 things to know for Oct. 15
Today's headlines: University of California buys Berkeley hotel for $175.8 million; Slowdown in hiring could lead to additional rate cuts; Langham Hospitality Group shifts focus to management deals; Trump threatens pulling World Cup from Boston; MGM Resorts drops casino bid in New York
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5 things to know for Oct. 14
Today's headlines: Labor strikes in Greece affect travel; New US tariffs on furniture, lumber roll out; Brand executives see momentum in hotel development; US begins imposing fees on Chinese ships; NYC office market booms
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5 things to know for Oct. 13
Today's headlines: Houston hotel strike ends; Nor'easter storm hits East Coast; EAST Miami leads priciest US hotel deals in third quarter; AI grows economy but not worker productivity yet; US companies, consumers hit hardest by tariff policy
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Hoteliers set expectations for 2026 World Cup demand, pricing power
Outlook tempered due to displaced group travel
The hype surrounding FIFA World Cup 26 is palpable. It's the biggest iteration of the tournament in its near 100-year history, and it will be spread out between 16 North American m...
Hoteliers grapple with lackluster performance amid precarious economy, political environment
Hospitality executives call for more AI use to help margins
PHOENIX — This year hasn't quite gone the way hoteliers expected, with performance coming short of expectations and the transaction market remaining relatively quiet as a couple of...
Wyndham launches economy lifestyle extension to Dazzler soft brand
Dazzler Select to target independent hotel conversions, attract younger travelers
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is bringing some razzle-dazzle to the economy segment.
When and where hotels should see demand for FIFA World Cup 26
Hotel bookings expected to pick up in early December after official tournament draw
Kickoff for the 2026 FIFA World Cup still is several months away, but there are some key upcoming dates that hoteliers should circle on their calendars if they want to score their ...
US hotel hires, promotions: OTO Development promotes new VP of sales
New general managers in Denver and Atlanta
Read the latest roundup of U.S.-based hires and promotions in the hotel industry.
Inside the food-and-beverage operations at a family-owned hotel
Hotelier Massimo Caruso shares personal journey into hospitality started at Belize resort
Massimo Caruso was essentially born into the hotel business. His family launched The Placencia Resort in Belize when the 24-year-old Caruso was only a preschooler.
Landingplace Hotels exec provides update on new brands
Company's two brands receiving interest from markets such as Arizona and Florida
Glenn Miller believes Landingplace Hotels has a spot in the marketplace where it can provide new levels of service for both guests and hotel owners.