5 things to know for May 23
Today's headlines: Park sells Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf for $80 million; Negative outlook for US international inbound travel unchanged; The hotel cocktails of the summer; US Supreme Court says president can't fire Fed chair; Hurricane season starts with reduced staff at National Weather Service
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Taste of summer: Hotel bars, restaurants share their seasonal cocktails
Drinks offer guests light, citrusy and spiced options
The summer season kicks off next week, and hotel bars and restaurants across the U.S. have drinks ready for poolside lounging, rooftop evenings and every other occasion.
5 things to know for May 22
Today's headlines: Marriott expands portfolio with Series collection brand; Airlines struggle to keep up with travel demand; Hotel deals possible even in current environment; US House passes major tax bill; US weekly initial jobless claims dip by 2,000
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Despite challenges, deals still possible in current environment, hoteliers say
Stressed owners will have to decide whether to reinvest or sell hotels
HOUSTON — The U.S. hotel industry has been going through some disruption due to economic uncertainty, but players in the transaction market say deals can be done. They're just not ...
5 things to know for May 21
Today's headlines: India's Leela hotels owner to seek smaller IPO; UK inflation rose 3.5% in April; Extended-stay hotels feel effects of normalization; Americans pull back on international travel; FAA says Newark airport will reduce flights
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5 things to know for May 20
Today's headlines: Trinity sells JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge for $865 million; Massachusetts governor to close hotel shelters this summer; The historic Nantucket hotel and the bestselling author who loved it; UK and EU sign new defense, trade deal; LA in need of visitors
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5 things to know for May 19
Today's headlines: Remington names Ben Perelmuter CEO; EU lowers growth forecast; How proposed UK immigration rules would affect hoteliers; Moody's downgrades US AAA credit rating; Air traffic control system breaks down at Paris airport
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What a stalled NLRB means for hotel industry employers
Biden-era decisions still stand for now
HOUSTON — The National Labor Relations Board is in limbo right now when it comes to official decisionmaking, but hoteliers still need to be aware of movement happening on labor and...
An update on the US labor law changes hoteliers can expect
ICE raids a cause of concern for some hospitality employers
HOUSTON — Laws and rules change along with every new presidential administration, and only several months into President Donald Trump’s second term, there’s already been a flurry o...
Trinity Investments' asset management, development services open new opportunities
Other hotel owners, lenders looking for expertise, exec says
Extending asset management and development services from Trinity Investments to other hotel owners and lenders has the potential for future projects.
Smaller hotel owners see big opportunities in current business climate
Don't underestimate 'the little guy,' exec says
While they may make the headlines, the hotel owners with large portfolios of properties aren’t the majority of the U.S. hotel industry.
Hotel execs tout improved performance of urban markets during first quarter
Maui, Los Angeles properties show recovery following wildfires
Though many of the headlines for first-quarter hotel performance focused on concerns over softening demand and lowered 2025 outlooks, one of the bright spots during the first quart...
Remember to be 'an employer of choice' always
If labor conditions change, keep this commitment
The demand outlook for the U.S. hotel industry this year doesn't exactly look too hot right now, and I'm hoping as hotel company leaders figure out their new plans, they remember t...
Hotel Equities, Springboard Hospitality join together in strategic merger
Companies combine portfolios of branded select-, full-service hotels and lifestyle properties and resorts
Hotel Equities and Springboard Hospitality have merged operations and portfolios.
Marriott lowers its full-year outlook slightly over softening hotel demand concerns
Updated 50-basis-point drop 'does not incorporate a recession,' exec says
Marriott International reported a strong showing during the first quarter, but the hotel company, like many others in the hospitality industry, has lowered its full-year outlook du...
Pebblebrook lowers outlook over 'concerning signs' for demand in second half of 2025
After tough first quarter, Los Angeles hotels seeing demand return
Given today’s high level of economic uncertainty, there’s every reason to remain cautious about the second half of 2025, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust’s chief executive said.
Hotel demand holds, but potential for 'deteriorating lodging fundamentals' has grown, Host CEO says
REIT lowers outlook of total revenue per available room due to group lead volume
Though Host Hotels & Resorts outperformed expectations during the first quarter, executives said they are taking a cautious approach to the rest of the year.
5 things to know for May 1
Today's headlines: San Diego's higher hotel tax goes into effect; Rome hotel performance rises due to Pope Francis' funeral; Wyndham, Whitbread and MGM Resorts report earnings; Race to beat tariffs throws off economic data; US weekly jobless claims rise by 18,000
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MGM Resorts CEO expects a record April for Las Vegas properties
Partnership with Marriott International drives 440,000 room nights through April
MGM Resorts International’s business is “on solid footing” through the rest of 2025, the company’s chief executive said.
Valor Hospitality expects more growth in Middle East as hotel owners turn to third-party operators
Owners expect more out of their properties, managing partner says
BERLIN — The growing interest hotel owners in the Middle East have in third-party managers has opened a wide range of opportunities for Valor Hospitality Partners.