Photo Credit: The Franklin on Rittenhouse Extreme Hospitality announced the addition of The Franklin on Rittenhouse, a boutique lifestyle hotel in Center City, Philadelphia, to its portfolio of managed properties. This addition strengthens Extreme Hospitality’s presence in the Mid-Atlantic. Located steps from Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square, The Franklin on Rittenhouse is a boutique hotelContinue Reading
Photo Credit: The Webster LONDON—The Webster, a new lifestyle hotel brand, announces its official debut with the opening of The Webster Covent Garden, London, in July 2026, followed by The Webster Times Square, New York, in Winter 2026. The brand blends design, programming, and social spaces to create an immersive urban stay. From curatedContinue Reading
Photo Credit: The Loom Hotel DALLAS, Texas—Coury Hospitality marked its 40th anniversary by detailing its recent growth, as the company doubled its hotel portfolio in 2025, expanded into several new U.S. markets, and accelerated development of its lifestyle brands. In 2025, Coury Hospitality grew its portfolio to 42 hotels. TheContinue Reading
Photo Credit: FORTH Atlanta ATLANTA, Georgia—Pivot, the lifestyle operating vertical of Davidson Hospitality Group, announced that it has been selected by New City Properties to manage FORTH Atlanta, situated in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward. The property’s 16-story diagrid tower includes a 196-room luxury boutique hotel with 39 apartment-style rooms forContinue Reading
The College of Charleston announced the launch of the Michael and Amy Bennett School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, a new school backed by Hotel Bennett founder Michael Bennett and his family. Announced at Hotel Bennett, the school is housed in the College’s School of Business and is designed to strengthen the hospitality leadershipContinue Reading
Photo Credit: The Barnett NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana—The Barnett, a JdV by Hyatt lifestyle hotel in New Orleans’ Warehouse Arts District, announced the completion of an extensive renovation, including redesigned guestrooms and suites, a refreshed rooftop pool and bar, a reimagined lobby, and elevated culinary and musical offerings. The project wasContinue Reading
Photo Credits: Embassy Suites by Hilton Birmingham BIRMINGHAM, Alabama—Embassy Suites by Hilton Birmingham announced the completion of its multi-million-dollar renovation. Owned by RLJ Lodging Trust and managed by Hilton, the 242-room all-suite hotel—located minutes from Downtown Birmingham—has updated all guest suites, meeting spaces, and public areas. “Birmingham’s tourism landscape continues toContinue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rosanna Maietta, president and chief executive officer of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), testified before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade to emphasize the role hotels play in the U.S. economy. Maietta urged action on policy issues that will shape the futureContinue Reading
ARLINGTON, Virginia—CoStar and Tourism Economics further downgraded performance projections in the final U.S. hotel forecast revision of 2025. For 2025, occupancy was lowered 0.2 percentage points to 62.3 percent, while average daily rate (ADR) was maintained at +0.8 percent for the year. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) was downgraded 0.3Continue Reading
Photo Credit: Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas ATLANTA, Georgia—Kimpton announced the signing of Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas in Paradise Valley, Arizona. The resort will become the first branded IHG luxury and lifestyle property in the Paradise Valley/Scottsdale market upon its planned early 2026 opening. Situated a short distance fromContinue Reading
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