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
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
MERRILLVILLE, Indiana—White Lodging added to its investments and development executive team with the hirings of Noah Hoppe as executive vice president and chief financial officer and Jared Garner as executive vice president and chief legal officer. “Jared and Noah are two growth-oriented, values-driven executives with a deep expertise in theContinue Reading
CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced plans to expand Hyatt’s luxury and lifestyle brand portfolios across the Asia Pacific region, with a pipeline of close to 90 properties expected to open over the next five years. This growth includes the debut of the Thompson Hotels brand in the region alongside newContinue Reading
NASHVILLE, Tennessee—Hilton lifestyle brand Canopy by Hilton has debuted in Nashville with the opening of Canopy by Hilton Nashville The Gulch. The hotel includes 181 guestrooms and suites, as well as five culinary offerings. Nashville favorites can be found throughout the property, including a Five Points Pizza slice window, andContinue Reading
Photo Credit: The Wildbirch Hotel ANCHORAGE, Alaska—The Wildbirch Hotel, Anchorage’s first lifestyle boutique property and newest hotel lodging option in 20 years, is now open in the heart of the Mushing District. With 252 rooms, this locally owned lifestyle hotel marks the first JdV by Hyatt property in Alaska, andContinue Reading
Photo Credit: Vision Hospitality Group NASHVILLE, Tennessee—Officials of Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. announced that Tempo by Hilton Nashville/Midtown has officially topped out, marking a milestone in the construction of the 161-room lifestyle hotel. The final structural beam was placed this week, and the project remains on track to open at the end of 2025.Continue Reading
MIAMI BEACH, Florida—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Andaz Miami Beach, which marks the Andaz brand’s debut in Florida and its first opening since the formation of the Hyatt Lifestyle Group. The hotel mixes the Mediterranean with Miami to offer a balance of hospitality experiences, as it is close toContinue Reading
Photo Credit: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts LONDON—Wyndham Hotels & Resorts introduced its La Quinta by Wyndham brand to the Georgian market, opening the beachside La Quinta by Wyndham Batumi. Georgia’s tourism industry is thriving, and Batumi is leading the way as a travel hotspot. In 2024 alone, Georgia welcomed 7.4Continue Reading
BETHESDA, Maryland—Marriott International announced it has reached an agreement to acquire the lifestyle brand citizenM. The transaction is expected to accelerate Marriott’s global expansion of its select-service and lifestyle lodging offerings, as the company continues to focus on expanding its portfolio to provide more options for guests and Marriott Bonvoy members.Continue Reading
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