The Barnett Completes Property-Wide Renovation

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

Embassy Suites by Hilton Birmingham Completes Renovation

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

AHLA President and CEO Testifies Before Congress

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

Dazzler Select by Wyndham Launches as Brand Expansion

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey—Wyndham Hotels & Resorts launched Dazzler Select by Wyndham, a new franchise offering designed for independent hoteliers in the economy lifestyle space. An extension of its boutique-inspired Dazzler by Wyndham brand, Dazzler Select allows owners to preserve the individuality, branding, and character of their hotels while unlocking theContinue Reading

Kimpton Announces Napa Valley Debut

ATLANTA, Georgia—Kimpton, part of IHG’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announced its entry into Napa Valley, California, with the signing of Kimpton Napa, which is projected to open in 2028. The hotel will offer 123 guestrooms and occupy two four-story buildings. As with all Kimptons, the property will provide a rangeContinue Reading

CoStar, Tourism Economics Further Downgrade U.S. Hotel Growth Forecast

ARLINGTON, Virginia—CoStar and Tourism Economics further downgraded growth projections in a revised 2025-26 U.S. hotel forecast just released at the 17th Annual Hotel Data Conference. Given continued underperformance and elevated macroeconomic concerns, forecasted growth rates were lowered across the top-line metrics: demand (down 0.6 percentage points), ADR (down 0.5 percentageContinue Reading

Cambridge Common House to Open in Late 2025

Photo Credit: Cambridge Common House CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts—Lark announced that their lifestyle brand will debut Cambridge Common House, a lodging house outside Harvard Square, which is slated to open in late 2025. The property is a lodging house, which holds a different license through the city of Cambridge. Cambridge Common House willContinue Reading