Pickard Design Studio Debuts Interior Design of AC Prescott Hotel
PRESCOTT, Arizona—Pickard Design Studio debuted the interior design for the 109-key AC Prescott Hotel, a European-inspired hotel brand in the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio. Construct
This Week’s Comings & Goings
Hospitality America announced the appointment of Ryan Sistare as vice president of operations. Sistare has 20 years of hospitality industry experience. Most recently, he served as
Hilton Announces Opening of 9,000th Hotel
MCLEAN, Virginia—Hilton announced it has reached the milestone of 9,000 hotels globally, representing nearly three openings per day since reaching 8,000 hotels in 2024. “Much l
Auberge Collection Debuts New Brand Identity
BETHESDA, Maryland—Auberge, a portfolio of luxury hotels, resorts, and residences, announced its new name: Auberge Collection. The more encompassing title reflects Auberge Collec
Extended Stay America Hosts Annual Owners Conference
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Extended Stay America held its annual owners conference in Dallas, Texas, where the company brought together its franchise owners under the theme “Str
Shiji Expands Partnership With American Liberty Hospitality
HOLLYWOOD, Florida—Shiji announced that American Liberty Hospitality (ALH) has expanded its use of Infrasys POS, Stellaris Digital Dine, and Infrasys POS Move (iOS mobility solut
AHLA Survey: Half of Americans Plan to Travel During Holiday Season
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Half of U.S. adults plan to travel overnight for leisure before the end of the year, and nearly one-third (31 percent) of employed adults expect to travel overni
Rethinking ‘Safe’ Investments: Exploring Tier 2 and Tier 3 Markets for Development
For years, hotel investment decisions have been guided by a simple rule of thumb: bigger markets are generally safer markets. Gateway cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chic
Marriott Bonvoy Launches New Collection Brand
BETHESDA, Maryland—Marriott announced the launch of its newest brand, the Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy. The portfolio offers exclusively outdoor-focused stays set in des
Mews Announces Acquisition of Flexkeeping
NEW YORK—Mews announced the acquisition of Flexkeeping, an operations platform powering automated housekeeping. By offering housekeeping automation alongside other key hotel func
