Hyatt finalizes acquisition of all-inclusive company Playa Hotels & Resorts
Deal includes 15 Playa-owned resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica
Hyatt Hotels Corp. has officially closed the $2.6 billion deal to acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts, an all-inclusive resort developer, owner and operators in key Caribbean and Latin ...
Growing environmental risk reaffirms need for green, resilient hotel development
Proactive planning, community resilience necessary for future of climate disasters
NEW YORK — In a world with increasing environmental threats such as hurricanes and wildfires, the hotel and real estate industries must make changes to their building and design pr...
5 things to know for June 16
Today's headlines: European activists protest overtourism; Markets await effect from Israel-Iran conflict; Expense growth challenges revenue opportunities for hotels; US travel ban potentially to expand to include 36 countries; New graduates face difficult hiring trends in US
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How hoteliers hope to grow market share, weather macroeconomic storm
AI, stable labor environment provide opportunities in the hospitality industry
NEW YORK — Growing market share is always top of mind for businesses in any industry. For hoteliers, it's a constant challenge, according to hotel executives who participated in a ...
Hotel owners, lenders try to predict when hospitality transaction market will pick up
While deal activity has been slow, optimism builds for end-of-year rebound
NEW YORK — The U.S. hotel transaction market has undoubtedly taken a hit amid the macroeconomic headwinds tied to President Donald Trump's administration's policy activity, but, ac...
How hotel brand leaders are thinking about the economy and where they'll invest next
Hotel CEOs point to resilient demand, international growth and evolved consumer spending
NEW YORK — Executives from the hospitality industry's largest brand companies gathered for a lively discussion about the biggest issues for the hotel business — from macroeconomic ...
Analysts, economist outline factors behind more conservative US hotel outlooks
Despite slower demand growth, consumer intent to travel still stable
NEW YORK — Hotel data experts took a deep dive on what's happening in the industry at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum this week to explain the macroeconomic fact...
Experts unpack demand shifts, extended-stay growth and design trends on recent Hotel News Now podcasts
Recent topics include declining consumer sentiment's effect on travel, rising hotel young professionals, and more
Hospitality experts recently weighed in on top topics for the hotel industry — from extended-stay supply growth, consumer sentiment's effect on demand and new design trends.
Hoteliers call for better tech, collaboration between operators and brands
Brands take focus at final day of the 2025 NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum
NEW YORK — After a first day largely focused on ownership and investment, the second and final day of the 2025 NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum shifted to discussions...
Hotel execs cautiously optimistic for rest of 2025 after frustrating start to year
Day one of the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum brought talks of steady market despite uncertainty
NEW YORK — For most of the year, the hospitality industry has been bracing for impact from new policies from the Trump administration. But after being in a holding pattern for the ...
US economy reaches 'pivotal moment' as hoteliers await rocky second half of the year
Hotel demand segments hold strong, lower chain scales feel effects of uncertainty
With almost half of 2025 in the rearview mirror, the travel and hospitality industries have faced a bevy of challenges. As proposed and enforced tariffs fluctuate — even on a daily...
5 things to know for May 30
Today's headlines: Appeals court reinstates Trump's tariffs; US unemployment filings increase more than expected; Asheville hoteliers 'still dealing with repercussions' of Hurricane Helene; Hyatt announces newest brand; New United, JetBlue partnership lifts off
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Asheville officials, hoteliers launch 'full-court press' to get travelers back after Hurricane Helene
Following months of recovery, hotels in western North Carolina are ready for business to pick up
If there's one thing hoteliers in the Asheville area want you to know it's that — despite how devastating Hurricane Helene was last September — the region is open for business.
5 things to know for May 29
Today's headlines: Court blocks Trump's tariffs, markets soar in response; New report finds consumers feel OK about finances; How Accor plans to expand in India; Choice to grow presence with 9 new hotels; Climate experts predict extreme heat in 5-year forecast
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5 things to know for May 28
Today's headlines: Consumer confidence rises for first time this year; United, Southwest make policy changes for travelers; Hospitality lawyer shares franchise agreement negotiation tips; IHG opens first Voco-branded resort; Whitbread names new chair
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5 things to know for May 27
Today's headlines: Trump announces delay of EU tariffs; European airlines pull back on flights to US; US hotel industry stays steady amid dwindling consumer sentiment; Choice Hotels expands in China with new deal; Travelers from countries with US tariffs avoid US
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Historically preserved Nantucket resort captures imagination of renowned author's fan base
Elin Hilderbrand features the New England island's charm in her nearly 30 novels
Thirty miles out to sea lies an 18th century, year-round resort on an idyllic island preserved in time — so much that it's inspired dozens of novels from the pen of one of the isla...
Developer snags Bahamian resort, plans $827 million renovation
Redevelopment of Grand Lucayan Resort will create a destination for cruisegoers
A Miami real estate developer has acquired a beachfront resort and golf course and plans a massive redevelopment to the tune of $827 million.
Hotel execs remain cautiously optimistic as potential tariffs threaten construction budgets
Hospitality industry continues to wait and see how Trump's policies shake out
U.S. President Donald Trump's second term has been defined in part by his back-and-forth plans for tariffs, and the hotel industry has been left to grapple with what these new taxe...
Expedia taps new tech tool following tepid first quarter
OTA shares AI-powered social feature for trip planning
Seattle-based travel booking site Expedia Group reported results on the low end of its first-quarter projections, which were a result of "weaker-than-expected travel demand in the ...