This Week’s Comings & Goings
Generator announced the appointment of Xavier Mufraggi as chief executive officer. Read more. RMS announced the appointment of Rich Steers as chief product & technology offi
Sonesta Executes 28 Franchise Agreements and Opens 22 Hotels in H1 2026
NEWTON, Massachusetts—Sonesta International Hotels announced significant portfolio expansion during the first half of 2026, with 22 new hotel openings and the execution of 28 ne
Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Waterfront Completes Renovation
FAIRFAX, Virginia/PORTLAND, Maine—Crestline Hotels & Resorts announced the completion of a renovation at the Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Waterfront. Updates i
PriceLabs Announces Launch of Updated Hotel Rate Shopper
CHICAGO, Illinois—PriceLabs launched its updated Hotel Rate Shopper, introducing a new Competitor Room Type Matching tool. Independent hotels, particularly owner-operated p
Global Rescue Survey: International Travel Remains Strong Despite Rising Costs
LEBANON, New Hampshire—According to the latest Global Rescue Traveler Sentiment and Safety Survey, the world’s most experienced international travelers are continuing to
A Powerful Platform: Owners Driven to Create Unique Stay Experiences Can Thrive With Soft Branding
Soft brands have been surging in popularity among owners of unique hotels seeking enhanced visibility to the growing number of experiential travelers. The scale of the parent brand
AHLA Issues Statement on House Committee Passage of American Franchise Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rosanna Maietta, president and chief executive officer of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, issued the following statement regarding committee passag
Balboa Bay Resort Debuts Refreshed Meeting and Event Spaces
NEWPORT BEACH, California—Balboa Bay Resort announced the completion of a redesign and enhancement initiative across more than 30,000 combined square feet of flexible meeting and
Hudini Announces Partnership With Nobu Hotels
Hudini announced that it has entered into an agreement with Nobu Hotels to deploy its Staff Connect digital check-in solution across the brand’s global portfolio of luxury lifest
V Capri Palm Springs, a Dolce by Wyndham, Joins sbe’s HQ Hotels & Residences Collection
PALM SPRINGS, California—V Capri Palm Springs, a Dolce by Wyndham hotel, announced its next chapter under Sam Nazarian’s sbe Entertainment Group (sbe) as part of its HQ Hotels
