Tripadvisor Shares Top Travel Destinations for Summer 2026
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts—Tripadvisor released the initial findings from its upcoming Summer Travel Index, which highlighted the top and trending summer destinations for U.S. travel
CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Reports Positive Year-Over-Year Comparisons
ARLINGTON, Virginia—On the positive side of the Easter calendar shift, the U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data
Kimpton Announces Opening of Hotel in New York City
NEW YORK, New York—Kimpton Ashbel New York—Park Avenue, a boutique luxury hotel in Midtown Manhattan and part of the IHG luxury and lifestyle portfolio, opened its doors. Situa
Hyatt Regency Chicago Completes Final Phase of Renovation
CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Regency Chicago announced the completion of its multi-year phased renovation. The project included all 2,032 guest rooms and suites, the Regency and Cryst
Dolce by Wyndham Expands With Three U.S. Openings
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey—Wyndham Hotels & Resorts expanded its Dolce by Wyndham footprint in the United States with three new openings in Miami Beach, Florida; Palm Springs, Ca
Wake-Up Call: Why Coffee Is an Overlooked Revenue Opportunity for Hotels
Coffee has become a key part of the guest experience at most, if not all, hotels. Beyond a simple amenity that enables guests to maintain their routine with a cup in the morning
AHLA Issues Statement on U.S. House Federal Data Privacy Legislation Introduction
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Hotel & Lodging Association issued the following statement in support of the introduction of the SECURE Data Act in the U.S. House of Representa
This Week’s Comings & Goings
HEI Hotels & Resorts announced that Clark Hanrattie, a partner at HEI for 23 years, has been promoted to chief executive officer and managing partner. Read more. HotelREZ Hotel
Sonnenblick-Eichner Company Arranges Loan to Refinance Cedarbrook Lodge
LOS ANGELES, California—Sonnenblick-Eichner Company announced that it has arranged $24 million in first mortgage debt to refinance the Cedarbrook Lodge in Seattle, Washington. Th
Staypineapple Shares Updates on Its Progress in Sustainable Practices
KIRKLAND, Washington—In recognition of Earth Day, Staypineapple announced a series of sustainability achievements and initiatives that reflect the brand’s commitment to eco-fri
