ATLANTA—IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the availability of new prototype options for its three suites brands—Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites, and Atwell Suites. By expanding design choices, IHG provides flexibility for developers across site configurations and market types while maintaining the experiences guests expect in the suites space. The new options emphasize space optimization … [Read more...]
Hampton by Hilton Reaches 3000th Hotel Milestone
Hampton by Hilton celebrated the opening of its 3000th hotel. The Hampton brand is known for its several hospitality mainstays, such as hot breakfast with The Hampton Waffle, all-white bedding, and curved shower rods. In addition to the opening of its 3000th hotel, this year marks a year of milestones for Hampton, including the brand’s 40th anniversary, entry into its 40th country, and a … [Read more...]
Aperture Hotels Shares Growth From Past 12 Months
ATLANTA—Officials of Aperture Hotels announced the company added 12 hotels to its portfolio over the past 12 months. Located from Florida to California, the 12 new properties are comprised of Hilton-, Marriott-, and IHG-branded hotels, as well as some independent flags. “We have enjoyed strong, steady growth over the past 12 months and plan to continue this trajectory moving forward,” said … [Read more...]
TPG Hotels & Resorts Opens New Dallas-based Operations Headquarters
TPG Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation’s premier hospitality management firms, announced today that it is centralizing its management company platform with the opening of its new national operations headquarters based in Dallas, Texas. “Greater Dallas has quickly become the nation’s hub for leading hospitality management firms, and it is exactly where TPG Hotels and Resorts belongs. The … [Read more...]
Sleep Inn Unveils Newly Redesigned Guestrooms and Common Areas as Part of its Scenic Dreams Prototype
Sleep Inn, a leading limited service, lifestyle brand from Choice Hotels International, Inc. known for its modern, nature-inspired, stylish design, has now revealed the interior details for its latest prototype, Scenic Dreams. Developed in collaboration with developers, owners, and operators, the refreshed Sleep Inn prototype features redesigned guestrooms and common areas that … [Read more...]
Hotel Equities Forges Strategic Partnership with Trust Hospitality to Propel CALA Expansion
Today, hotel owner, operator and developer, Hotel Equities (“HE”), proudly announced a strategic partnership with Trust Hospitality (“Trust”). The collaboration positions Hotel Equities as the operational engine, facilitating the expansion of its portfolio in the U.S. and into new markets with heavy emphasis on the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA), while empowering Trust Hospitality’s principals … [Read more...]
IHG Hotels & Resorts Reinforces Strength Across its Midscale Portfolio
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) marks the start of the annual HUNTER Hotel Investment Conference by underlining its leadership in the midscale segment. IHG’s development momentum follows a successful 2023 that saw more than 150* openings and more than 300 signings worldwide for its midscale brands, and reflects a commitment to strategic expansion, proven expertise, and brand and … [Read more...]
Hampton by Hilton Looks to the Future with Innovative North American Prototype
Hampton by Hilton, Hilton’s global powerhouse brand with 3,000 properties worldwide, is reinforcing its brand strength and dedication to innovation with the announcement of a new cutting-edge North American prototype and the unveiling of a refreshed global brand identity. These endeavors signify Hampton’s steadfast commitment to pushing boundaries and redefining the category which it pioneered. … [Read more...]
Westin Opens Metro Atlanta’s Newest Luxury Hotel
Concord Hospitality, an award-winning hotel management and development company, today announced the opening of The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett located in the Gas South District, a multipurpose campus known for hosting a diverse range of events. Developed in partnership with Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau, the 348-room hotel is a state-of-the-art, full-service meetings and … [Read more...]
Residence Inn Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Completes Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
Residence Inn Greenville-Spartanburg Airport today announced the completion of its multi-million-dollar renovation. The pet-friendly all-suite hotel located just minutes from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport invites guests to make themselves at home with its new modern aesthetic and refreshed guestrooms and public spaces. “We couldn’t be more excited to officially reintroduce … [Read more...]
Wyndham’s Women Own the Room Initiative Drives Over One Dozen Hotel Openings
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is celebrating a major milestone for its award-winning Women Own the Room initiative, surpassing 15 hotel openings and more than 50 signings in just over 24 months. The first-of-its-kind offering—which has seen its network of current and prospective women hotel owners climb to more than 550—leverages Wyndham’s scale and influence to break down the unique … [Read more...]
Dual-branded Hometowne Studios, Red Roof Inn Properties Open In Michigan After Renovations
Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, has announced the opening of the dual-branded HomeTowne Studios® Auburn Hills and Red Roof Inn® Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Mich., and the dual-branded HomeTowne Studios Flint and Red Roof Inn Flint in Flint, Mich. The properties are owned by Akram Namou and subsidiaries, who invested about $1.8 million in the renovation of the Auburn Hills properties … [Read more...]
Hilton to Accelerate Expansion in Lifestyle Category With Addition of Graduate Hotels
Hilton announced an agreement with Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners (AJ Capital) to acquire the Graduate Hotels brand, adding a growth opportunity for the global hospitality leader in the lifestyle hotel market. Hilton will pay $210 million to acquire all rights to the Graduate brand worldwide, enter into franchise agreements for all existing and signed pipeline Graduate Hotels, and … [Read more...]
IHG Forms Agreement With EnviroSpark for EV Chargers at Canadian and U.S. Hotels
ATLANTA—IHG Hotels & Resorts announced an agreement with EnviroSpark to make electric vehicle chargers (EVCs) available to all IHG-branded hotels across the United States and Canada. IHG hotels can now partner with EnviroSpark on EVCs depending on their individual needs and requirements. This agreement will further expand on IHG’s 1,100 hotels globally with EVCs, and meet the growing customer … [Read more...]
AHLA Foundation: Hotel Industry Jobs Projected to Outpace Market Job Growth
WASHINGTON—Recent research commissioned by AHLA Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA), projects robust demand for hotel industry jobs over the next five years, outpacing overall market job growth. The AHLA Foundation asked Lightcast for data on demographic and growth trends that would identify and map career pathways in the hotel and lodging … [Read more...]
Choice Exchange Offer to Acquire Wyndham Expires
Choice Hotels International‘s exchange offer to acquire the issued and outstanding shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts expired. Wyndham issued a letter to shareholders asking for their support of Wyndham’s nominations for their Board of Directors and issued another statement following Choice’s expiration announcement. All of the news from this morning from both companies is below: NORTH … [Read more...]
AHLA Releases Statement on Joint-Employer Lawsuit Decision
WASHINGTON—American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President and CEO Kevin Carey released a statement after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas blocked a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rule to change the way joint-employer status is determined. In its decision, the court also reinstated a 2020 NLRB rule that protects businesses from undue liability for … [Read more...]
Hyatt Regency Brand Collaborates With Future, a Personal Training Platform
CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced a collaboration between the Hyatt Regency brand and Future, a personal training platform that connects users with a fitness coach to create customized virtual workouts. Launching at 26 Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts in the United States, the collaboration includes workouts developed by Future trainers that are customized for each hotel and resort’s … [Read more...]
Raines Adds Two Properties to Management Portfolio
FLORENCE, South Carolina—Raines added two more properties to its management portfolio: Springhill Suites Cheraw in Cheraw, South Carolina, and Hilton Garden Inn University District Greenville in Greenville, North Carolina. Co-X Holdings has a majority stake in both properties. The 102-key Springhill Suites Cheraw includes free breakfast, guest laundry, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and an … [Read more...]
AHLA Names Kevin Carey Interim President & CEO
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced that Kevin Carey will serve as AHLA’s interim president and CEO while continuing in his role as AHLA’s senior executive vice president and COO. Carey succeeds former AHLA President and CEO William “Chip” Rogers, who resigned last Friday to pursue other professional interests. Carey will report directly to AHLA’s Board … [Read more...]