July 2026

CHICAGO, Illinois—The JdV by Hyatt brand, alongside Highline Hospitality Partners, announced the opening of The Lowline Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. The property is a rei

ONTARIO, Canada—City Express by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 30 hotel brands, announced the opening of City Express by Marriott Port Hope, marking th

WASHINGTON, D.C.—According to a new survey released by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), travelers are finding creative ways to stretch their budgets by choosi

ARLINGTON, Virginia—The U.S. hotel industry reported another week of positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through July 11. U.S. Hotel Performa

Hotel operators excel at prioritizing what guests notice. Lobby refreshes, room renovations, food-and-beverage upgrades, and brand-mandated technology rollouts all get attention

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona—Caliber announced that it has broken ground on its Hyatt Studios extended-stay hotel in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Company executives, development partner

CHARLESTON, South Carolina—Planters Inn announced a property-wide renovation that will reimagine the property for the first time in decades. Set to be completed in January 2027,

In February, the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) named Mews as its official property management system (PMS), giving nearly 20,000 hotel owners in the United States

Bed bugs remain a widespread issue in the hotel industry, as many properties still struggle with infestations, especially in periods of high turnover. Prevention is one of the mo

Spire Hospitality announced the appointment of Richard Sandoval as chief executive officer. Read more. Access Point Financial (APF) announced the appointment of Michael Gould as