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Hotels Show Weekday, Big Market Strength, Says STR

Trends reflect business travel activity….

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Location, Location, Location 8-30-23

Openings in Melbourne, Australia; Sydney; Nampa, Idaho; Meridian, Idaho; Heliopolis, Egypt; and Cannes, France….

Nearly Half of Luxury Hotel Executives ‘Very Concerned’ About Staff Retention

Better facilities and accommodations for staff seen as most important issue….

Hyatt is Sued Over ‘Junk Fees’ by Consumer Advocacy Group

Complaint alleges that charges cost consumers tens if not hundreds of millions of dollars….

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Location, Location, Location 8-23-23

Openings in Glasgow; Vijayawada, India; and North Adams, Mass….

US Hotel Performance Declines Week to Week But Is Positive Year Over Year, Says CoStar

Research shows Top 25 Markets doing well, reflecting business travel strength….

CBRE Lowers Forecast for Hotel Performance

Weaker-than-expected summer demand results in lower RevPAR….

IHG Launches New Midscale Conversion Brand Called Garner

Product promises ‘affordable’ price point….

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Location, Location, Location 8-16-23

Openings in New York; Penrith, Australia; Warsaw; and Tblisi, Georgia….

IHG to Launch Midscale Conversion Brand Later This Year

New CEO says RevPAR has improved over 2019 peaks for four consecutive quarters….

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Location, Location, Location 8-9-23

New York — The 661-room Tempo by Hilton has opened, the first for the new lifestyle brand. Located in TSX Broadway, a new 46-story tower……

Marriott Integrates City Express Properties Into Bonvoy Loyalty Program

Members can now earn points at nearly 150 Caribbean and Latin American hotels….