G6 Hospitality Announces Development of 18 Studio 6 Plus Properties
DALLAS, Texas—G6 Hospitality announced the expansion of its newly launched Studio 6 Plus brand through a development commitment with Natson Hotel Group to open 18 Studio 6 Plus p
AAA: 45 Million Travelers Expected to Go 50 Miles or More for Memorial Day Weekend
WASHINGTON, D.C.—AAA projects that 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home for Memorial Day between Thursday, May 21, and Monday, May 25. This year’s domes
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Celebrates 25 Years of Owner-Aligned Growth
Crescent Hotels & Resorts, founded in 2001 by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael Thomas George, has evolved alongside the ever-changing hospitality industry over the
Agilysys Debuts Multiple AI-Powered Features and Software Modules
ALPHARETTA, Georgia—Agilysys introduced over 30 new AI-powered features and software modules at its INSPIRE Technology User Conference, held April 20-23, 2026. Attendance at the
Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort and Spa, Completes Renovation
HONOLULU, Hawaii—Waikiki’s first hotel, the Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort & Spa, announced the completion of its multimillion-dollar resort-wide renewal. The project upd
The Margot Hotel Opens in San Diego, California
LONG BEACH, California—The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Outset by Hilton, opened in San Diego, California, marking its debut as one of the first properties in Outset C
U.S. Travel Association Forecasts Record Spending in 2026
WASHINGTON—U.S. travel spending will hit a record $1.37 trillion in 2026 and climb to $1.42 trillion in 2027, according to the latest U.S. Travel Forecast. The forecast, powered
Global Rescue Survey: Luxury and Adventure Travel Are Surging in Popularity
LEBANON, New Hampshire—According to new findings from the Global Rescue Winter 2026 Traveler Sentiment and Safety Survey, luxury and adventure travel are surging in popularit
Caution: Don’t Mix Politics and Hotel Reservations
This article discusses early termination rights in hotel franchise agreements under circumstances where the reputation, goodwill, or business of the hotel, the brand, and/or the fr
Courtyard by Marriott Chattanooga Downtown Completes Renovation
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee—Courtyard by Marriott Chattanooga Downtown announced the completion of a comprehensive, multi-million-dollar renovation. The four-month project, led
