Lodging Econometrics: U.S. Hotel Development Activity Remains Steady in Q1 2026
The Q1 2026 U.S. Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) found that at the end of the first quarter, there were 6,020 projects with 705,825 rooms in the p
Secondary No More: Why Hotel Pools and Fitness Centers Demand Operational Priority
Pools and fitness centers are both key amenities at hotels; they’re often viewed as must-have aspects of the guest experience. They can make or break the quality of a guest
Hunter Advisors Announces Sale of Hilton Garden Inn Fort Collins
ATLANTA, Georgia—Hunter Advisors announced the sale of the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Collins, a Hilton-branded, select-service hotel in Fort Collins, Colorado. This transaction was
Newmark Arranges Loan to Refinance Hotel Cala
Newmark announced that the company has arranged a $94.36 million loan on behalf of Newbond Holdings and Apollo (collectively, the “Sponsor”) to refinance Hotel Cala, a 281-key
Accor Reports Q1 2026 Results
Accor reported its first-quarter 2026 results. Highlights include: Statement From Leadership Sébastien Bazin, chairman and chief executive officer of Accor, said, “In the first
Access Hospitality Research: Hotels Risk Losing Bookings as Travelers Turn to AI for Trip Planning
HOUSTON, Texas—Hotels risk losing visibility and potential bookings as traveler search behavior shifts beyond traditional search engines to AI platforms, according to
OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beach Resort Announces Renovation
HONOLULU, Hawaii—OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group announced the start of a $100 million renovation of OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beach Resort, its original flagship. Set on the grounds of the
My Place Hotels Signs Franchise Agreement for New Hotel in Westminster, Colorado
ABERDEEN, South Dakota—My Place Hotels of America announced that it signed a franchise agreement with Indus Empire Investment to bring a new My Place hotel to Westminster, Colora
Raines Announces Opening of Courtyard by Marriott Sugar Mountain Banner Elk
FLORENCE, South Carolina—Raines announced the opening of the 118-room Courtyard by Marriott Sugar Mountain Banner Elk in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina. The property is situated
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
