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
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
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
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
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