H. Charles “Chuck” Floyd will step down from his current role as EVP/global president, operations of Hyatt Hotels Corporation on Dec. 31, and, effective Jan. 1, transition to the role of senior advisor to Mark Hoplamazian, president/CEO, Hyatt, for a period of six months. Floyd will retire from Hyatt effective June 30, 2024. “It is with immense pride and heartfelt appreciation that we celebrate … [Read more...]

Texas Western Hospitality has opened the 128-room Home2 Suites by Hilton Abilene Southwest in Abilene, TX. Located six miles from downtown Abilene and nine miles from Abilene Regional Airport, the property is close to the Mall of Abilene, Taylor County Expo Center, Abilene Zoo and Frontier Texas. The four-story hotel is also close to Dyess Air Force Base, home of the B-1B Lancer, the C-130 J … [Read more...]

Choice Hotels International Inc. continues its growth in the upscale segment with the addition of the Mayfair Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection. The hotel joins the collection’s existing New York City hotels, the Blue Angel Hotel, The L Hotel and the Insignia Hotel, as the brand continues its growth across the city’s boroughs. The seven-story, 77-room property is situated in New York … [Read more...]

citizenM plans to open three new properties across the U.S. in 2024—in Austin, Boston and Miami. The announcement comes on the heels of the debut of citizenM Menlo Park, located on the campus headquarters of Meta in Northern California. citizenM Austin Downtown – opening Q1 2024 Developed in partnership with Turnbridge Equities, this will be the brand’s first hotel in the Texas capital city. The … [Read more...]

Green Key Global, a sustainability certification organization for the hotel and lodging industry in North America, has partnered with BWH Hotels as a preferred supplier of certification for hotel operations’ environmental sustainability practices in the U.S. and Canada. The partnership will enable BWH Hotels properties to implement a standardized sustainability program in the two countries. … [Read more...]

Daly Seven has entered the dual-brand hotel landscape with the Hampton Inn & Suites and Home2 Suites by Hilton Durham University Medical Center in Durham, NC. The property, located three miles from Duke University and two miles from Duke Medical Center, features 222 combined guestrooms and shared amenities such as an indoor pool, fitness center, guest laundry, outdoor fire pit and … [Read more...]

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President/CEO Chip Rogers has thrown his organization’s support behind the No Hidden FEES Act, which was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., and Kathy Castor, D-Fla. “The No Hidden FEES Act creates a single standard for mandatory fee display across the lodging industry—from short-term rental platforms to … [Read more...]

Red Roof hotels have opened in Washington, NC; Belleville, MI; and Richland, MS. Red Roof Inn Washington, NC, has made its debut following an approximately $375,000 renovation. The 56-room hotel offers free WiFi, a free expanded cable package, a pool, a fitness center, free coffee in the lobby, a snack center and free continental breakfast. Owned by VRCK LLC, renovations included updating the … [Read more...]

Timbers Company, a developer and operator of boutique luxury resorts and private residence clubs, has appointed Darrin Griffin as chief development officer. In his new role, Griffin is responsible for identifying opportunities aligned with the brand’s expansion goals, as well as overseeing the company’s current expansion, including the addition of new residences joining Timbers Resorts’ … [Read more...]

Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting (LARC) expects U.S. RevPAR to increase by 5.5% to $98.51 this year, resulting in an annual RevPAR 14% above 2019 levels. It anticipates ADR to rise by 4.4% this year to $155.88, or 19% above 2019 levels, while occupancy will increase by 1.0% to 63.2%. For 2024, LARC expects RevPAR to increase by 3.6%, driven by a 2.8% increase in ADR and a 0.8% increase … [Read more...]

Life House is set to manage three boutique hotels in Pagosa Springs, CO: The Nightingale Motel, High Creek Lodge, and Pagosa River Domes. This initiative comes as part of a collaboration with Utah-based Elan Capital Partners, who hold a portfolio of hospitality properties across the nation. The Nightingale Motel has long been a cornerstone of Pagosa Springs, known for its retro charm and modern … [Read more...]

Marriott International Inc. has commited to incorporating neuroinclusive practices at Marriott-hosted customer events of 250 people or more globally. This commitment is a result of joining forces with The Neu Project, an initiative from Google’s Experience Institute (Xi) that aims to share resources designed to better accommodate and create a more inclusive experience during meetings and events … [Read more...]

citizenM has debuted its second property in the Bay Area, citizenM Menlo Park. Located on the campus headquarters of Meta, it is a fitting location for citizenM’s growing collection of tech-savvyand design-driven hotel properties, according to the company. “We are thrilled to be opening up in Menlo Park, as this city has become one of the country’s largesttech hubs,“ said Robin Chadha, chief brand … [Read more...]

The SPOT X – Tampa Bay, part of Red Roof’s The Red Collection, has officially opened in Wesley Chapel, FL. Developed to deliver an upper-midscale experience, the property, which has 77 rooms, offers a free expanded cable package, a pool, free coffee in the lobby, a snack center, Verified WiFi, guest laundry and free continental breakfast. Guestrooms offer a microwave and a mini refrigerator. Owned … [Read more...]

NexGen Hotels has acquired the Best Western Plus Ambassador Suites Venice in Venice, FL. The 83-room hotel will be managed by Genuine Hospitality Group. Located five miles from historic downtown Venice and 24 miles from the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, the hotel offers access to 14 miles of Gulf beaches and championship golf courses, and is also close to Venice Theater, Venice … [Read more...]

The Penn State Hotel & Restaurant Society (PSHRS) and the School of Hospitality Management will honor Jim Risoleo, president/CEO. Host Hotels & Resorts, and Ted Balestreri, chairman/CEO, Cannery Row Co. and chairman/CEO/cofounder, Sardine Factory Restaurant, at the 2024 PSHRS Industry Awards and Reception. The event will take place on April 2, 2024, at the school’s Marriott Foundation … [Read more...]

Knowland has introduced the Knowland Certification Program. The program includes three certification credentials to help hotel sales professionals level up their skill sets, elevate their professional profile and demonstrate proficiency with management. “Today’s data-driven solutions require hoteliers and software companies to work together to ensure software investments are being used to … [Read more...]

Hotel owner, operator and developer Hotel Equities (HE) is celebrating the conclusion of a successful year filled with achievements, milestones and developments. “We are incredibly proud of the achievements and milestones we’ve reached over the past year,” said HE’s COO, Bryan DeCort. “Our success is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion of our team members, … [Read more...]

Under Canvas has become the first outdoor hospitality brand to join Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH). Nine Under Canvas properties, as well as the first ULUM resort, have joined the SLH portfolio. As part of Under Canvas’ global distribution strategy and commitment to travel agent business, the brand has also appointed Libbie Rice to the executive team as chief commercial officer, a new role. … [Read more...]

JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality group has arranged refinancing for The Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel, the 164-key boutique hotel with more than two stories of F&B retail space in Boston. JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, Hawkins Way Capital LLC. The seven-story boutique hotel is managed by FCL Management. Following its recent renovation in April 2022, the select service hotel features … [Read more...]