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Extended Stay America Launches Business Travel Program

Client Connect brings together services for target market Extended Stay America (ESA) announced the launch of Client Connect, which the company calls the first……

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Location, Location, Location 7-23-25

Openings in Lusail, Qatar; Udaipur, India; and Biarritz, France Lusail, Qatar — Rosewood Doha has opened with 155 rooms and suites, 162 apartments and……

Alaska Airlines and Choice Hotels Loyalty Programs Ranked as Best by U.S. News & World Report

Carrier maintains position for 11th straight year Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan maintained its No. 1 position for the Best Airline Rewards Program for the……

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Location, Location, Location 7-16-25

Openings in Tullahoma, Tenn.; Orlando; and Bangkok Tullahoma, Tenn. — The first LivSmart Studios, a Hilton brand, has opened with 89 rooms designed for……

Hotel Negotiations: Points of Departure

Hotel Guests See Value for Dollar Despite Higher Rates, Says J.D. Power Study

Key drivers include higher satisfaction with guest rooms Although the average daily rate (ADR) for a US hotel room climbed to a record high……

A graphic illustration featuring a large pink map pin icon on a faded map background, symbolizing location. Adjacent to the pin are three colorful, stacked blocks with the word “LOCATION” written in bold uppercase letters. Each block is in a different color gradient: turquoise, magenta, and purple. The design emphasizes the phrase "Location, Location, Location.

Location, Location, Location 7-9-25

Openings in Tokyo and Florence Tokyo — Fairmont Tokyo has opened, the brand’s first location in Japan. Positioned across the top floors of the……

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Sale of Hospitality Solutions by Sabre to TPG Is Completed

Technology provider also names Teresa Mackintosh as CEO Hospitality Solutions, a hospitality technology provider, announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition by TPG,……

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Location, Location, Location 7-2-25

Openings in Louisville; Edinburgh; São Paulo; and Cape Town, South Africa Louisville — Hotel Bourre Bonne Louisville, Curio Collection by Hilton, has opened in……

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Location, Location, Location 6-25-25

Openings in Melbourne, Australia; Loma Linda, Calif.; Nashville; and Ossining, N.Y. Melbourne, Australia – 1 Hotel Melbourne has opened with 277 rooms, including 36……

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Location, Location, Location 6-18-25

Openings in Buenos Aires; and Chengdu, China Buenos Aires – Recoleta Grand, Buenos Aires, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, has opened as part of the……

Large Majority Favor Self Check-In, Says Survey

Research from Mews shows preference higher among Gen Z A large majority (70%) of American travelers are likely to check themselves into a hotel……

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Location, Location, Location 6-11-25

Openings in Miami Beach; Seattle; Coralville, Iowa; and Lyon, France Miami Beach – The Andaz Miami Beach has opened, marking the Hyatt brand’s Florida……