RAM Hotels Announces Rebranding

COLUMBUS, Georgia—Officials of RAM Hotels announced the company’s completed rebranding as it enters the lifestyle space. The company, which is hosting private tours of its new corporate headquarters, highlighted a variety of new materials, including a new company logo, website, messaging, and related materials, such as business cards, letterhead, leave-behinds,Continue Reading

The Mindaro, JdV by Hyatt, Opens in Portland, Oregon

Photo Credit: The Mindaro, JdV by Hyatt PORTLAND, Oregon—The Mindaro, a JdV by Hyatt hotel, opened its doors, introducing a new lifestyle experience to Portland. Inspired by the Pacific Northwest, The Mindaro includes 90 guestrooms, each nearly 500 square feet. Guestrooms include fine linens and locally sourced coffee and tea,Continue Reading

Curio Collection by Hilton Debuts in Hawaii With Hale Hōkūala Kauaʻi

Photo Credit: Hale Hōkūala Kauaʻi, Curio Collection by Hilton, MCLEAN, Virginia, and KAUAʻI, Hawaiʻi—Hilton announced the opening of Hale Hōkūala Kauaʻi, Curio Collection by Hilton, a 210-room lifestyle resort. The property marks Curio Collection by Hilton’s debut in Hawaii. Overlooking Nawiliwili Bay and neighboring Kalapaki Beach, Hale Hōkūala offers destination-driven dining,Continue Reading

Guide to Leading U.S. Hospitality Schools

Hospitality education continues to play an important role in developing the industry’s future workforce. Across the country, colleges and universities are combining classroom instruction with hands-on experience, industry partnerships, and specialized areas of study to prepare students for careers throughout the hotel and hospitality sector. The programs featured here reflectContinue Reading

Valor Hospitality Announces Partnership With Bellamare Development

Valor Hospitality Partners announced that it has launched in Mississippi through a strategic partnership with real estate and investment company Bellamare Development, assuming the management of eight hotels comprising 685 rooms across the state. The partnership confirms Valor Hospitality as the preferred operating partner for Bellamare Development’s full-service and lifestyleContinue Reading

Rebel Hotel Company Adds Three Hotels to Its Portfolio

NEW YORK, New York—Rebel Hotel Company announced the management acquisitions of three lifestyle hotels: Circa 39 Miami Beach in Florida, Hotel La Jolla in San Diego, and Coachman Lake Tahoe in California. Rebel Hotel Company is strengthening its national presence with properties that present unique opportunities for thoughtful repositioning, operationalContinue Reading

Hudini Announces Partnership With Nobu Hotels

Photo Credit: Nobu Hotels Hudini announced that it has entered into an agreement with Nobu Hotels to deploy its Staff Connect digital check-in solution across the brand’s global portfolio of luxury lifestyle hotels. Staff Connect is designed to empower front desk teams with an efficient check-in workflow while enabling aContinue Reading

Lodging Dynamics Adds Avatar Hotel Santa Clara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, to Its Portfolio

PROVO, UTAH—Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group announced the addition of Avatar Hotel Santa Clara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, to its portfolio. Located in Silicon Valley, the 168-room lifestyle hotel expands the company’s presence in California. As part of the engagement, Lodging Dynamics will oversee all aspects of hotel operations, including guestContinue Reading

IHG Surpasses 200 Open Hotels in Canada

ATLANTA, Georgia—IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) marked a milestone in its growth in Canada by surpassing 200 open hotels nationwide. The broadening of IHG’s Canadian portfolio comes as the nation expects a strong 2026 for tourism, with Destination Canada forecasting visitor spending to increase by 6 percent year-over-year and reachContinue Reading