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US Hotel Industry Saw Negative Year-Over-Year Hotel Performance for Week Ending May 31

Luxury segment continues to lead among price categories The US hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons for the week ending May 31, according to CoStar’s……

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Location, Location, Location 6-4-25

Openings in Fort Myers, Fla.; Paris; and Danang, Vietnam Fort Myers, Fla. — StudioRes Fort Myers has opened. It is the first location for……

Choice Privileges Rated Best Hotel Loyalty Program by WalletHub

Report shows five best plans save members an average of 11% Choice Privileges was rated the best hotel loyalty program overall by WalletHub, a……

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Outlook cites Q1 underperformance and ‘elevated macroeconomic concerns’

CoStar and Tourism Economics downgraded growth projections in a revised 2025-26 US hotel forecast just released at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum. Given……

Hilton Opens 1,000th Luxury and Lifestyle Property Globally

Operator plans to open three hotels weekly in the category this year Hilton announced the opening of its 1,000th luxury and lifestyle property globally.……

Hyatt Launches Unscripted Brand

Upscale hotels will be part of Essentials portfolio Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the launch of Unscripted by Hyatt, a collection brand that will be……

IHG and Singapore Airlines in Business Program Partnership

Arrangement follows hotel company’s alliance with Virgin Australia IHG Hotels & Resorts and Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced a partnership that will bring together their……

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Location, Location, Location 5-28-25

Opening in Shanghai Shanghai — Radisson Blu Hotel, Shanghai Stadium has opened in the heart of Xujiahui Sports Park, a sports and cultural exchange……

Marriott Launches New Collection Brand for Midscale and Upscale Lodging

First properties will be part of deal with Indian operator Marriott International announced the launch of a new collection brand for the midscale and……

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Names in the News 5-21-25

Appointments and promotions at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Encore Corporate Travel, Hilton and Remington Hospitality Fairmont Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Emma……

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Location, Location, Location 5-21-25

Opening in Chula Vista, Calif. Chula Vista, Calif. — Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center  has opened with 477,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor event……

Accor Announces Digital Global Meetings ‘Ecosystem’

Platform will unite over 5,600 hotels and 26.9 million share feet of event space Accor has announced the development of a new digital meetings……