Raines Names Chris Hall and Ryan Turner as Advisors for Woven by Raines

Photo Credit: Ryan Turner FLORENCE, South Carolina—Raines announced that restaurant veterans Chris Hall and Ryan Turner will serve as strategic advisors across Woven by Raines, the company’s lifestyle division focused on boutique properties throughout the Southeast. Hall and Turner are the co-founders of Atlanta-based Unsukay Restaurants and bring more thanContinue Reading

Crescent Hotels & Resorts Expands Its Portfolio With Addition of Baltimore Hotel

BALTIMORE, Maryland—Crescent Hotels & Resorts announced the addition of Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore Inner Harbor to its portfolio of lifestyle properties. Situated in downtown Baltimore, the 202-room boutique hotel occupies the landmark 1906 Beaux-Arts B&O Railroad Headquarters building. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore pairs its landmark architecture with newly enhanced accommodations following aContinue Reading

CoStar, Tourism Economics Adjust U.S. Hotel Growth Forecast

ARLINGTON, Virginia—CoStar and Tourism Economics made significant adjustments to the 2026-27 U.S. hotel forecast. For 2026, projected gains in average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) were upgraded 1.0 ppts and 2.2 ppts, respectively. Occupancy for the year is now expected to grow after the previous forecast projected a year-over-year decline inContinue Reading

JLL Announces Sale of Moran Hotel CITYCENTRE

HOUSTON, Texas—JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group announced that it has completed the sale of the Moran Hotel CITYCENTRE, a 244-room lifestyle hotel positioned within Houston’s 47-acre CITYCENTRE mixed-use district. JLL represented the seller, Midway, in the transaction. MetroNational acquired the asset in a joint venture. Property Details The Moran HotelContinue Reading

Stonebridge Adds The Anthem Los Angeles Stadium District, Tapestry by Hilton, to Its Portfolio

Photo Credit: The Anthem Los Angeles Stadium District, Tapestry by Hilton DENVER, Colorado—Stonebridge announced that it has been selected to manage The Anthem Los Angeles Stadium District, Tapestry by Hilton. The 179-room lifestyle property is located in Inglewood’s Stadium District, along Century Boulevard adjacent to the Intuit Dome and inContinue Reading

Evolution Hospitality Announces Appointment of Matthew Boettcher as Senior Vice President of Operations

Photo Credit: Evolution Hospitality PLANO, Texas—Evolution Hospitality, a subdivision of Aimbridge Hospitality specializing in lifestyle, boutique, and soft-brand hotels, appointed Matthew Boettcher as senior vice president, operations. Boettcher brings over 25 years of experience in hospitality operations, brand strategy, and food and beverage (F&B) initiatives within the lifestyle, boutique, and soft-brand segments.Continue Reading

Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District Opens

Photo Credit: Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District SAVANNAH, Georgia—Noble Investment Group announced the opening of Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District, a wellness-focused lifestyle hotel with 148 rooms and suites. The property marks Tempo by Hilton’s debut in Georgia. Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District is owned and developedContinue Reading

Omni Hotels & Resorts Partners With Peter Millar

Photo CreditL Omni La Costa Resort & Spa DALLAS, Texas—Omni Hotels & Resorts announced an exclusive lifestyle partnership with Peter Millar. The collaboration marks a milestone for both brands, representing Omni Hotels & Resorts’ first brand-wide designer collaboration and Peter Millar’s inaugural venture into hospitality. “This partnership reflects the exciting union ofContinue Reading

The Eliza Jane Joins Marriott’s Autograph Collection

Photo Credit: The Eliza Jane NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana—The Eliza Jane, a luxury lifestyle hotel operated by Makeready in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana, announced that it joined Marriott’s Autograph Collection.  Situated within 19th-century warehouses that once served as the headquarters of The Daily Picayune newspaper, The Eliza Jane draws inspiration from New Orleans’ publishing past, pairing historic architecture with food and beverage programming and nods to local culture. Joining the Autograph Collection allows the property to expand its visibility among internationalContinue Reading

Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn Santa Barbara Rebrands to Marriott Lifestyle Brand

Photo Credit: FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott SANTA BARBARA, California—Hawkins Way Capital and FOUND Hotels announced that Best Western Plus Pepper Tree Inn has rebranded to become FOUND Hotels, Santa Barbara, Series by Marriott. The 150-room hotel offers access to courtyards and two outdoor pools. Located minutes fromContinue Reading