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 ...
Four Seasons rides wave of 'set jetters' with spring campaign
Brand rolls out iconic specials for fans of 'The White Lotus'
This spring, the Four Seasons Resort Maui has been offering its guests the opportunity to "set-jet" into the first season of HBO's hit show, "The White Lotus."
Hotel developer scores 15-property deal to open Hyatt Studios across key US markets
Caliber to take the concept to Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Texas and Louisiana
Scottsdale, Arizona-based real estate developer Caliber Hospitality Development will be working with Hyatt Hotels Corp. to open 15 new Hyatt Studios locations in the United States.
Hotel Indigo's next era of global growth includes resorts, conversions
IHG's boutique-style brand is doubling its footprint
Originally launched in 2004, Hotel Indigo, now evolved as an upper-upscale boutique brand, is unrecognizable two decades later from its midscale, prototypical beginnings.
Sunstone counts on conversions, renovations to bolster business in 2025
REIT adjusts outlook following resort reopening delay, market volatility
After consequential delays, the Andaz Miami Beach has reopened after sweeping renovations to the 287-key hotel — and Sunstone Hotel Investors is betting big on the hotel delivering...
RLJ Lodging's urban-centric hotel portfolio maintains business amid rocky conditions
Hotel REIT posts solid first quarter, adjusts outlook for year
RLJ Lodging Trust's urban-centric portfolio will help the real estate investment trust navigate the rocky waters of macroeconomic uncertainty, executives said on the company's firs...
5 things to know for May 2
Today's headlines: US jobs grew more than expected in April but unemployment unchanged; Tristan Capital Partners to buy EasyHotel; Decline predicted for US inbound international travel in 2025; Latest earnings calls reveal conservative outlooks from hotel CEOs; Lake Tahoe hotel to be renamed in $160 million renovation
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Hyatt hopeful amid strong first quarter, 'modestly' adjusts outlook
Brand drops full-year RevPAR growth expectations to 1% to 3%
Without ignoring the current macroeconomic challenges, Hyatt Hotels Corp. CEO and President Mark Hoplamazian explained on the company's first-quarter earnings call Thursday that Hy...
Summit expects to power through softening demand following mixed first quarter
Hotel REIT readies for recent renovations to round up returns
Alarm bells aren't quite going off at real estate investment trust Summit Hotel Properties, with CEO John Stanner describing conditions as a "modest pullback in demand" on the comp...
5 things to know for April 30
Today's headlines: US economy contracts in first quarter; Travel to US holds up despite economic woes; Major Chinese markets see signs of hotel demand pickup; Hawaii to raise hotel tax to combat climate change's impact; TripAdvisor reveals top global hotels
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5 things to know for April 29
Today's headlines: Canadians deliver win to Liberal Party; Hilton CEO shares muted outlook amid uncertainty; LA County workers strike begins; Hospitality software platform to be sold in $1.1 billion deal; Power restored in Europe, investigation into outage ongoing
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5 things to know for April 28
Today's headlines: Flight prices descend as travel demand wanes; Marriott announces $355M acquisition; European power outage impacts travel, transportation; Hyatt extends acquisition offer of Playa Hotels & Resorts; New Maui hotel makes its debut
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Outlook reductions, demand disruptors could highlight first-quarter calls for hotel companies
Expect talk of uncertain market, demand softening and stock repurchasing on public company calls
Public hotel companies are set to report their first-quarter earnings beginning this week, but investors on the call won't be tuning in to hear what's happened this year so far — t...
5 things to know for April 25
Today's headlines: Pope's funeral spikes travel interest to Rome; Southwest Airlines pulls 2025 outlook in earnings call; Accor address US trade war in quarterly earnings; California passes Japan in reaching world’s fourth-highest GDP; New train route to connect 2 Gulf Coast cities
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Driftwood Capital closes 18-hotel, $1.2 billion consolidation deal
The transaction includes properties in Texas, Florida and other high-growth markets
Driftwood Capital has closed a $1.2 billion portfolio consolidation deal that includes a portfolio of 18 hotels with 4,203 rooms across 10 states.