Marriott Shares Development Update and Trends at ALIS
On the eve of the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) in Los Angeles, Marriott International announced a strong year of rooms growth and signings in 2021. The company also pr
Hyatt to Expand to 11 New Markets in the Americas
CHICAGO — Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced plans to accelerate its brand growth in the Americas region with a strong pipeline of expected hotel openings through 2023. Fueled by
AHLA’s 2022 State of the Industry Report Forecasts Uneven and Volatile Recovery
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The hotel industry will continue moving toward recovery in 2022, but the path will be uneven and potentially volatile, and full recovery is still several years
U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Declines Year Over Year in 2021
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — At the close of Q4 2021, the total U.S. hotel construction pipeline stood at 4,814 projects totaling 581,953 rooms, down 8 percent by projects and 10 percent b
Cendyn and Pegasus Complete Merger
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Cendyn and Pegasus announced that the companies have closed their previously announced merger agreement. This merger provides hoteliers with a platform to maxi
WCI Technology Partners With DISH Wireless to Market 5G Services
HOUSTON, Texas, and LITTLETON, Colorado—WCI Technologies announced a partnership with DISH Wireless to market 5G services to enterprises. This collaboration expands upon a busine
Entertainment Evolution: Meeting Increased Guest and Operational Demands Post-Pandemic
Today’s entertainment landscape has evolved significantly over the past decade as advancements in technology have facilitated the rise of more connected devices, streaming servic
STR: Weekly U.S. Hotel Occupancy Decreases in Comparison to 2019
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—U.S. weekly hotel occupancy worsened in comparison with pre-pandemic levels, according to STR’s latest data through January 15, 2022. U.S. Hotel P
AHLA Foundation Launches Ad Campaign Showcasing Hospitality Career Opportunities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The AHLA Foundation (AHLAF) is launching a new, nationwide ad campaign to help fill the tens of thousands of open jobs across the country. This multi-year effo
This Week’s Comings & Goings
Aimbridge Hospitality announced that Will Loughran has been promoted to president of Evolution Hospitality. Loughran brings experience in corporate leadership to lifestyle and luxu